2026 Winter Warriors

2026 Winter Warriors

Winter has a way of testing even the best routines. Winter Warriors is a program that gives you a crew, a calendar and a reason to keep coming back.

Join runners and walkers for group runs/walks, strength workouts, and moments worth celebrating together. There’s no single finish line. No pressure to be the fastest. Just a community that supports your choice to show up; for the people beside you and, most importantly, for yourself.

 

Schedule & Locations

Program Dates: Wednesday, December 4, 2026 through Thursday, January 21, 2027

Strength Workouts: Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at the YMCA (202 St Joseph Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701)

Group Runs/Walks: Thursdays at 6:00 pm meeting at Fleet Feet Bloomington and heading toward neighborhoods east of Hershey. Click here for a map of the 3-mile route. Note: On holiday weeks, group runs are moved to Monday.

 

What to Expect

Winter Warriors is an 8‑week running program designed to keep you active, social, and strong through the coldest months. The program welcomes adult runners and walkers of all abilities and blends weekly group runs with 45-minute coach‑led strength workouts that build the stability and strength runners rely on all year long. Group runs include informal pace groups and optional 2, 3, or 4‑mile routes so you can move at your own pace.

Please note: Winter Warriors is a recreational running program without a formal training plan or mentors. If you are a beginner seeking more structured instruction, consider our 5K Training Program.

 

Participant Perks

  • 20% off full priced Altra footwear during your Winter Warriors program (select colors and styles, some exclusions may apply)
  • Chances to win exclusive Winter Warriors x ALTRA gear and a Fleet Feet gift card
  • Winter Warriors long-sleeved program shirt
  • 15% in‑store gear-up discount for the duration of the program (excludes sale items and electronics)
  • Guidance and accountability from experienced coaches
  • Private social media group (Band) for participants, and access to a training program graduates Facebook group after program completion

 

Program Cost: $60

And we've got a great incentive to help you #ShowUp: Attend just EIGHT of the workouts and you will receive a $25 Fleet Feet gift card for being a successful Winter Warrior. Those who attend all SIXTEEN workouts will be entered into a drawing to win your entire program fee back in the form of a $60 Fleet Feet gift card!

While it is our hope that everyone joins the program with the intention of attending both the run and the strength workout, we understand that some people may be interested in a run-only winter running program. You may register for the run-only option for $35 but will not have the opportunity to earn a gift card or any other attendance incentives. You will still receive all other program perks. Use promo code RUNONLY2026 to register to participate in the Thursday runs only.

Registration paid with a credit card must be completed online. You may register in-store with cash or check.

 

This program will be limited to a maximum of 35 total participants. Registration closes December 16, 2026.

 

For more information please email Training Program Coordinator Christine Kachelmuss at christine@fleetfeetbloomington.com.  


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