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What's the format like?

1. GET READY

Check your race details

Read the course map, start location, distance, three-day window and submission deadline. Check for updates before heading out.

2. CONNECT

Set up Strava

Use the Strava phone app, or connect your GPS watch's companion app to Strava. Try a short test activity before race weekend, and ensure it's set to Run mode.

3. RUN

Follow the flags

Record your full attempt on the designated course during the 3-day completion window. Check that the GPS recording starts and saves correctly.

4. TRY AGAIN

As many attempts as you like

Want another go? Repeat the course within the same window. There is no limit on attempts. Pick your fastest complete run.

5. SUBMIT

Send your fastest time

Make sure the activity appears in Strava, then email your results to hoot@upriverrunning.com

Private Strava account? Send the screenshots using the guidance below. 

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6. FOLLOW ALONG

Results, community & prizes

Runs are posted to the leaderboard after review, with your fastest accepted time used for your result. Every race includes a participant drop-prize draw.​

Record it. Save it. Share it.

You can use your phone or a GPS watch. You don’t need to change a private account to public.

Phone or GPS watch

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  1. Phone: enable location access for Strava, select a run and start recording at the course start.

  2. Watch: connect your watch’s companion app to Strava and allow activity uploads. Record the run on your watch.

  3. Stop and save at the finish. Open Strava and confirm the full activity, route, distance and time have synced.

  4. Follow the race submission instructions before the posted deadline. Saving to Strava alone does not confirm that your result has been received.

 

Use elapsed time when reporting your attempt so stops are included. Final timing and verification rules will be published with race details.

Private Strava? No problem!

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Submit clear screenshots through the race’s announced submission channel. Capture:

  • The main screen with your name, date/time, and total distance of the run/walk

  • The Segments showing the race you completed (found in your main screen of your activity, under the "Results" section).

  • The Elapsed time (found under the "Pace" data section.  

Use multiple screenshots if everything doesn’t fit. Crop unrelated personal information while leaving the race details visible.​

BEFORE YOU HIT THE TRAIL - Q&As

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Do I need to run at a specific time?​​

  • For each virtual race, complete the flagged course between Friday morning and Sunday at 5pm. Choose a time that works for you. The finale is an in-person event starting at 10am on Saturday, February 20th.​​

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Can I run the course more than once?

  • Yes. You can attempt a virtual race as many times as you like within its three-day window. Submit your fastest completed attempt for your official result.

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Do I need a GPS watch?

  • No. You can record with the Strava app on your phone. If you prefer a GPS watch, connect its companion app to Strava and check that your activity has synced after your run.

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My Strava account is private. Can I still participate?

  • Yes. Keep your privacy settings. Submit screenshots to hoot@upriverrunning.com. Include the activity date, course map, segment time, distance and elapsed time; add more than one screenshot if needed. 

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How do results and prizes work?

  • Submitted runs are posted to the race leaderboard on Webscorer after organizer review. Your fastest accepted attempt is your official result. Each race includes a participant prize draw; you do not need to be the fastest to have a chance to win. Draw timing and collection details will be announced. First overall place finishers from each race will receive an award.

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What is the new Super Grand Master division?

  • The seventh edition introduces a Super Grand Master division for participants aged 60 and over. Full division details and the age-reference date will be confirmed with registration. Age divisions are based on participant's age by the Series Finale on February 20th.

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Can I complete a virtual race on any trail?

  • The virtual races use a specific flagged course. Complete that race’s designated route during its window. Ensure you complete the course in the correct direction (running it backwards will not count as completion).

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Where will I find course and race-day details?

  • Click on the links for each race at the top of the page, or on the main Hoot website for maps, distances, start location, and route direction. 

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