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rules and FAQ
About
HILLOWEEN is an “honor system”, multi-location hill-climbing contest.
Hilloween XI 2024
After giving virtual races a break for a couple of years, Hilloween is back to whip your ass! The event has evolved to match our darkest intentions, gaining as much altitude at the highest effort possible.
12 hour hill repeats? DEAD.
5 Hour sufferfest? OUT.
Mt Tiger Mile? TOO SMALL!
Hilloween XI gives you exactly 1 hour and 30 minutes to get as much gain as possible! What will be your best strategy in this new, perfect length, time window?
Hilloween is dead. Long live Hilloween.
HILLOWEEN Rules
-Plan a route that will get you lots of elevation gain on foot. Make sure the climbs are all 500' or more, because smaller climbs do not count.
-On the last weekend of October 2024, pick either Saturday 10/26 or Sunday 10/27, go to your route.
-Start your watch, run your route. After 1 hour 30 minutes stop your watch; this is the window of time where your results will come from.
-Compile the data from your run through some legit tracker, like Strava or Movescount.
-Return the Hilloween homepage and click on the Submissions page. This page is only live the weekend of the event, until 2AM PST on 10/28/24.
FAQ
What if there is a tie?
Any runners finishing within 50 feet of each other will be considered a tie. Ties will be broken in the following order.
- The runner that finishes in less time wins.
-If time is the same, the runner that the race director is less familiar with wins
Do I have to use the whole 1:30?
No, You can use as much or little of it as you like, but NOT ONE SECOND MORE!
Are repeats allowed?
Yes
Are poles allowed?
Yes
Are bikes allowed?
No
Are treadmills allowed?
No
Are chairlifts allowed?
No
Are any mechanized aids allowed?
No
Can I pause my watch and return to the workout later in the day?
No, once you start it's a running clock.
Is averaging 6,000’+ of elevation change per hour for multiple hours possible?
If you submit results suggesting that you can do this, expect to undergo a pretty high level of scrutiny from the event director and other participants. Be prepared to have lots of indisputable evidence. We have thrown out results in the past and will do it again if you are sketchy!
What if I don’t want to submit ________ info?
Then don’t. Only completed entries will count for prizes.
What are the age groups?
There will be prizes for winners in each age group (under 40, under 55, under 100) for male, female and non-binary entrants – nine prizes total.
How can I support this awesome free event?
Share with your friends, follow us on social, buy a shirt or something.