Fun Warrior – A winter adventure for everyone!
The Fun Warrior is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the outdoors in winter and try out obstacles without the pressure of competition. Obstacles are optional – you can give them a try, help a friend, or skip them altogether. You don’t even need to run, you can walk as well! However, be prepared for winter conditions – icy paths can add their own unique challenge to your journey.
Participants must be at least 16 years old. Those aged 12–15 can join if accompanied by an adult. Some even run the competitive series first and then tackle the Fun Warrior together with their child!
Competitive series – racing in winter conditions!
The Competitive Series is designed for those who want to test their fitness in a competitive setting. There are two categories:
- Half Warrior 13K
- Full Warrior 25K
The rules are the same for both categories. Full Warrior offers a longer route, more running, and more varied terrain. Some obstacles are mandatory. These are challenges you can overcome with determination. Technically demanding or strength-intensive obstacles can be skipped, but this will incur a penalty, such as an extra loop carrying additional weight.
The iconic I Scream Tunnel is often the toughest challenge for participants and the highlight of the event! While you’re not required to take the ice plunge, the penalty for skipping it is steep enough that competitive racers rarely opt out.
Want to just run without competing?
The competitive series also offers a non-competitive option. You can skip obstacles and penalties by handing your timing device to an obstacle marshal. This way, you get the full race experience without the pressure of competing and still earn a finisher’s medal at the end!
The I Scream Tunnel is towards the end of the route, but there is still some work to do afterwards. Full Warrior racers will also find a refreshing pit spot mid-route.
- Swim with your clothes on and just continue running without changing -> cold, but fast.
- Wear a swimsuit under your clothes. Undress before the dip and put the same clothes back on after the dip.
- Carry change clothes with you. In the competitive series everything you need must be carried throughout the race! In Fun series, you are allowed to ask your cheering squad to bring the clothes for you.
There is a tent or some similar shelter to change clothes after the refreshing dip.
No, walking poles are not allowed in any series. Neither are snow shoes nor skies.
No. Of course, you can take a backpack, but there is a 2 service points on the way where you can hydrate yourself with Nosht energy chews and sports drink.
No It’s not! It’s cold!
Run harder and do more work, 100 pushups will help to help if it’s too cold. Remember also to take care of your energy.
Yes, but there will be a penalty that will definitely slow down more than doing an obstacle or even attempting. In the Warrior squad mostly all obstacles must be completed successfully. In a team competition, any member of the team can help or and in some obstacles it is enough that one team member does it. For Challenge Squad obstacles are optional and there are no penalties.
The route is well-marked. If you notice that you haven’t seen any course markers for a while and are unsure whether you’re still on the right path, turn back and return to the last spot where you are certain you were on the course.
Before the race there is a mandatory competitor info the duration is 30 min. Here we go through security issues and everyone must attend. For teams is enough if one has participated in this. All participant will get info about he schedule by email
At the registration. All participants will get more info by email
Enjoy nice spring hole in the ice swims.
Contact
Winter Warrior Finland
events@winterwarrior.fi
tel. +358 44 4166 584