Gary Gordon Challenge & 5K

Location: Barton Field (near Amphitheater)

Get ready to push your limits!

We’re gearing up for an electrifying showdown with 45 elite teams of two battling through 12 grueling stations designed to test strength, speed, strategy, and sheer grit. Think you know who the best is? This challenge will prove it.

Prefer to run instead? The 5K is wide open to everyone — runners, walkers, families, first‑timers, and seasoned athletes alike. This is your chance to be part of the energy, the community, and the legacy.

Whether you’re stepping into the elite arena or hitting the pavement for the 5K, this event is all about heart, determination, and honoring the spirit of excellence.

To register for the Challenge or 5K, visit here.

Don't have gate access but want to join in on the fun? Register online for a 90 day gate pass here.

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Additional Challenge Information:

ASKS, CONDITIONS, STANDARDS

Conduct 5k Run while completing the following stations along run route, for fastest time.

• Burpee: 40 reps total as team
• ¼ Mile Sprint: 1 complete lap around track
• Sandbag Load: load 24 bags on and off flat bed as team
• Body Squat: 100 reps total as team
• Deadlift: (male – 200lbs x 6) (female – 140lbs x 6)
• Burpee: 40 reps total as team
• Rope Climb: 20ft climb (each competitor)
• Water Can Carry: 50m (two cans each competitor)
• Pull Up: 12 reps as team
• Sled Drag: 90lbs sled x 160m (as team)
• Push Up: 50 reps total as team
• Kettle Bell to Litter Carry: KB to Litter Carry 4 Sandbags to End point
• *Penalty Exercise for not attempting a lane:
  • 100x Mountain Climbers (Even number lanes)
  • 25x 8 Count Push Up (Odd number Lanes)
     

Uniform

Military Competitors:

• Sterile ACUs
• Military boots

Civilian Competitors:

• Appropriate athletic attire suitable for an outdoor obstacle course
• Sturdy boots suitable for running and obstacle-course terrain

For All Competitors:

• IOTV, MSV, or plate carrier with a minimum of 25 pounds of weight
• Gloves
• Hydration system/CamelBak
• No headgear

5K Run/Walk-Only Attire:

• Appropriate running or walking attire and athletic shoes

Execution

• 2 x person teams
• Staggard start 5 waves of 9 teams
• Common start 5k runners
• Overall time kept at admin tent
• Each station grader keeps track of completions/deductions
• Graders can call in deductions in between competitors at their station