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Annual Strongman and Strongwoman Challenge

Come find out who the strongest man and woman are on Fort Knox.

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Note: This event has already passed.

Will you take home the gold in the Annual Strongman and Strongwoman Challenge? This year's challenge will test your strength and will determine who is the strongest on Fort Knox!

Athletes will be divided by male and female with light weight, middle weight, heavy weight and super heavy weight divisions.

  • $50 for first place for overall winner from each division
  • Awards, dri-fit shirts and refreshments will be provided
  • Events include the Tire Flip, Farmers Walk, Atlas Stone Carry and Humvee Pull
  • For information on each event and weight class, please call +1 (502) 624-4334

Event Descriptions

  • Tire Flip - You continuously flip a tire for a given distance in the shortest amount of time possible.  Time limit enforced.
  • Farmers Walk - You deadlift two weights off the ground, and proceed to carry them for a given distance in the shortest time possible
  • Atlas Stone Carry - Carry stone for the longest distance.  Stones vary in weight depending on weight class/gender.
  • Humvee Pull - You strap into a harness and pull the Humvee for a given distance in the shortest time possible.  Time limit enforced.

Men's Divisions

  • Super Heavyweight (275.5 and up)
  • Heavy Weight (225.5 to 275.4)
  • Middle Weight (175.5 to 225.4)
  • Light Middle Weight (175.4 and below)

Men's Events Details

Atlas Stone Carry

  • Super Heavy Weight - 175 lbs stone
  • Heavy Weight - 175 lbs stone
  • Middle Weight - 150 lbs stone
  • Light Weight - 116 lbs stone

Humvee Pull

  • Pull a Humvee a set distance
  • 5 minute max

Tire Flip

  • Various sizes on tires for weight classes
  • 100 ft
  • 4 minute max

Farmers Carry

  • Timed distance (100 ft)
  • Super Heavy Weight - 225 lbs/bar
  • Heavy Weight - 180 lbs/bar
  • Middle Weight - 150 lbs/bar
  • Light Weight - 100 lbs bar

Women's Weight Divisions

  • Super Heavy Weight (200.5 and up)
  • Heavy Weight (180.5 to 200.4)
  • Middle Weight (140.5 to 180.4)
  • Light Weight (140.4 and below)

Women's Event Details

Atlas Stone Carry

  • Super Heavy Weight - 150 lbs stone
  • Heavy Weight - 116 lbs stone
  • Middle Weight - 116 lbs stone
  • Light Weight - 116 lbs stone

Humvee Pull

  • Pull a truck a set distance
  • 5 minute max

Tire Flip

  • Various sizes on tires for weight classes
  • 75 ft
  • 4 minute max

Farmers Carry

  • Timed distance (75 ft one way, 3 minute max)
  • Super Heavy Weight - 150 lbs/bar
  • Heavy Weight - 130 lbs/bar
  • Middle Weight - 100 lbs/bar
  • Light Weight - 75 lbs bar
Cost
  • Early registration: $10 per athlete
  • Day of registration: $15 per athlete
Registration Information
  • Register online or at Leisure Travel Services by Aug. 3.
  • Onsite registration 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
  • Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m.
  • Competition begins at 10 a.m.
  • No late entries
  • Challenge is open to all eligible DoD ID card holders, 18+