The Events
(click on event name for pictures)

Event #1 - Car Push - Each contestant will push a Ford Explorer from behind over a 100' course. Fastest time wins. If a contestant does not finish, his distance is measured and compared to any other contestants who may not have finished.

Event #2 - Caber Toss - Competitors will get two chances to throw a wooden board as far as possible. Their best distance counts, farthest throw wins.

Event #3 - Tire Press - Contestants will compete in pairs, pressing a 4x4 truck tire above their head with full arm extension as many times as possible within a minute.

Event #4 - Bucket Carry - Each competitor will carry a 33 lb. bucket of stone in each hand and attempt to walk as far as possible until they can no longer hold one or both of the buckets. Greatest distance traveled wins.

Event #5 - Arm Wrestle - Competitors will be matched up round-robin style, with each contestant arm wrestling every other contestant at some point. The competitor with the greatest number of wins is the victor. All traditional arm wrestling rules apply. In the case that 2 people have the same number of wins, the winner of their match will place on top.

Event #6 - Deadlift - Each contestant will attempt to deadlift 80 lbs. After each one has tried at 80 lbs., the weight is increased. Any competitors who failed to complete the lift are out of the event. Weight of lift is continually increased until only 1 competitor can lift it, or none left can lift the weight. The competitors must straighten their back and both legs for the lift to count.

Event #7 - Barrow Race - Contestants will push a wheel barrow loaded with a large pool cover up a hill for the best time possible.

Event #8 - Bowling Ball Hold - Each competitor will attempt to hold a 16 lb. bowling ball in a bag in front of them with their arms extended completely for as long as possible. Arms must be completely straight, and the bottom of the bag cannot drop more than 6 inches from its starting position. Longest time wins.