Welcome to the Winter Grind
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Choose your entry package below. Please note that Men’s and Women’s categories refer to the specific cut and fit of the apparel.
Step 1: Choose Your Package
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The Classic includes the official event T-shirt only.
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The Grandmaster Includes both the official Crewneck and the T-shirt.
Note: These are sold as a matching set. The size you select for your Crewneck will be the same size you receive for your T-shirt.
Step 2: Add Accessories
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Looking for a Beanie? These are not included in the entry packages. Please add your preferred Beanie to your cart separately before checking out.
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Frontrunner Grind: "Run the Board" Challenge – June 2026
Master your moves. Conquer the distance. Run the board.
This June, we’re turning the pavement into a strategic battlefield. Frontrunner Grind returns with a tactical twist: a month-long running odyssey where every kilometer promotes your rank. From the opening "Pawn" moves to "Grandmaster" status, it’s time to plot your path to the finish line.
The Milestone Groups
Accumulate your total June mileage and claim your rank:
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50 km – Pawn
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100 km – Knight
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150 km – Bishop
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200 km – Rook
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250 km – Queen
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300 km – Grandmaster
Weekly Strategy Challenges
Keep your engagement high with themed challenges and weekly spot prizes:
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Week 1 (June 1–7): Pawn Opening
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Theme: Small steps win games.
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Challenge: Complete 5 separate runs this week.
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Week 2 (June 8–14): Knight Moves
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Theme: Move differently.
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Challenge: Complete a run that changes direction (out-and-back or creative loop).
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Week 3 (June 15–21): Bishop Climb
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Theme: Diagonal power.
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Challenge: Complete at least one run with 200m+ of elevation.
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Week 4 (June 22–28): Rook Power
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Theme: Long straight power.
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Challenge: Complete one long run (Casual: 12km+ | Experienced: 18km+).
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The Finale (June 29–30): Queen’s Gambit
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Theme: The Queen moves everywhere.
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Challenge: Complete 2 runs in the final 2 days.
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Registration Packages
| Tier | Price | Includes |
| The Classic | $50 | Entry, Finishers' Party + Asics and Frontrunner branded Tee |
| The Grandmaster | $140 | Entry, Party, Asics and Frontrunner branded Tee + Exclusive AS Colour Crew Swag |
| The Add-on | $50 | Limited Edition Embroidered Frontrunner Beanie |
The Awards & Trophies
Winners will take home custom Queen Chess Piece Trophies:
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Performance: Most KM and Most Vertical (M+W).
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Endgame Specialist: Biggest final push in the closing days.
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Dark Horse Knight: Most improvement through the month.
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Hill Slayer Bishop: Biggest vertical gain in a single run.
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Rook Consistency: Most total days run.
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Includes an Honourable Mentions section for standout community efforts.
Community & Logistics
Stay connected with the Private Strava Club and Closed Facebook Group for weekly leaderboard updates on Top 3 KM and Vert.
Key Dates:
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May 25: Entries Close
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June 1: The Challenge Begins
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July 3: The Finishers' Party & Awards
Make your move. Register before May 25th.
