Winter Hourglass Run/Ruck/Ski

❄️ The Winter Hourglass Challenge – Run & Ruck Edition 

Crevasse - Moraine Trail. Palmer, Alaska —  Sunday, January 11th, 2025. Hosted and aid-station-staffed by Palmer-locals Andrew & Brooke Vigorito with assistance from daughters Dossie and Soph.

It's hard to capture just how much fun this event will be!! It will an epic outing that will certainly become progressively more challenging, but every restart is with a group having all the fun with you!

Welcome to The Winter Hourglass Challenge, a crazy-fun, cold-weather challenge built for runners, ruckers, skiers and anyone who wants to get out, have fun, test pacing, and resolve in the Alaskan winter. This event is truly great for all levels of fitness and running experience. 

This isn’t a normal race—it’s awesome fun with friends in a race against time itself, that starts so slowly and easily and becomes more and more challenging! You will love the experience

 
HOW IT WORK -- Three Divisions:

🏃‍♂️ RUNNING — 2-Mile Loop

• Walk/run around the loop in the time available 

🎒 RUCK — 1-Mile Loop

• The essence of a ruck is a backpack with weight, though this is completely optional
• If you want to bring weight, 35 lbs is recommended for men, 20 lbs for women (again, totally optional)

⛷️ SKI -- 2-Kilometer Loop (1.2 miles)

• Cross-country ski the loop within the time period.

🧒 KIDS (15 and under) -- 1-Mile Loop.

Every athlete begins with 30 minutes to complete their loop.
After each successful lap, the hourglass drops:

⏱️ Each new round gives you 1 minute less to finish the same loop.

Round 1: 30 minutes
Round 2: 29 minutes
Round 3: 28 minutes
…

...
Until you time out or decide not to restart. [Maximum event length is less than 6 hours]

Your score is the number of completed laps.

The event continues until only one athlete in each division remains—or until time finally runs out on everyone.

WHO THIS IS FOR

• All ages and skill levels 
• Anyone wanting to remedy cabin-fever
• Runners looking for winter fun
• Ruckers wanting a fun challenge
• Skiers of all experience levels wanting a fun outing
• Hybrid athletes testing pacing and endurance
• Anyone who loves an epic but fun challenge
• Those who love to be in a fun, festive environment to face a challenge together
• First-timers welcome — the early rounds are generous!

SAFETY & SUPPORT
On-site staff and warm-up area
Hot drinks + friendly aid station cheering you on every loop
This event is held outdoors—expect winter conditions, and layer appropriately
 

SCORING
Your final standing is based on:
✔️ Total loops completed
✔️ Last athlete standing (if applicable)
✔️ Separate podiums for Running & Rucking divisions

 
ARE YOU READY TO BEAT THE HOURGLASS?

Have a blast with us!!

Push your pace.
Leave it all out there.

Register today and test yourself against winter, the clock, and your own limits.