Official Event Guide
Everything you need to know to prepare for the challenge.
Event Timeline
Participation Steps
- Gather a minimum of 5 athletes (any fitness level).
- Choose your category (6 hr or 12 hr).
- Register substitutes in advance (optional).
- Arrive ready to compete and raise funds.
What to Expect
- Equipment: All essential equipment is provided (ergs, weights, etc.). You bring your own running/rucking gear.
- Support: Each team gets a designated station area. Medical and volunteer support are available throughout.
- Massage services on-site.
- Mandatory lunch stop with guest speakers & community mixer.
- Atmosphere: A relaxed, athlete-focused atmosphere with a steady flow of activity. Spectators are welcome and free to attend.
- Facilities: Restrooms and water stations are readily accessible.
- Spectators welcome—friends/family can cheer and donate (no spectator tickets).
Team & Scoring Rules
- Substitutions: Teammate substitutions are free and can be made up until 7 days before the event (T-7).
- Roster Lock: Rosters are locked at T-7 days. No changes after this point.
- Safety First: Follow all instructions from event staff. Unsafe behavior will result in disqualification.
- One Athlete Per Station: Only one athlete from your team can be actively scoring points at any given time. Strategy is key!
- Teams can swap out their core members freely, but any 3-hour registered substitutes must only be swapped in for their designated block.
- Individual scoring contributes to personal and team totals.
The Scoring System
Results are shown in points, not kilometres. Here’s how your team can rack them up.
Endurance Modalities
| Modality | Points (Men) | Points (Women) |
|---|---|---|
| Run | 1 pt / km | 1 pt / km |
| Bike Erg | 0.333 pt / km | 0.333 pt / km |
| Row Erg | 1.2 pt / km | 1.3 pt / km |
| Ski Erg | 1.3 pt / km | 1.4 pt / km |
| Rucksack March Men: 40lb + 10% BW Women: 30lb + 10% BW |
2.5 pt / km | 2.5 pt / km |
Strength & Special Challenges
| Challenge | Points (Men) | Points (Women) |
|---|---|---|
| Sisyphus Challenge Malden Hill: move 5 sandbags to top and back (~1,600 m, 90 m elevation) |
25 pts / carry (30 kg) | 25 pts / carry (20 kg) |
| Pull-ups | 1 pt / 8 strict reps | 1 pt / 6 strict reps |
| Bench Press | 1 pt / 10 reps @ 65% BW | 1 pt / 10 reps @ 50% BW |
| Back Squat | 1 pt / 10 reps @ 75% BW | 1 pt / 10 reps @ 65% BW |
| Deadlift | 1 pt / 10 reps @ 85% BW | 1 pt / 10 reps @ 75% BW |
Bonuses & Recognition
Category Bonus: +3 points for the first 10 points scored in each category (Run, Bike, Row, Ski, Ruck, Strength).
Jack-of-All-Trades Bonus: +10 points if a single athlete scores 10 or more points in every single station.
Overall Recognition: The winning team is recognized for both the most points scored and the most funds raised for their charity.