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Get ready for the ultimate endurance challenge - our sandbag and ruck based Throwdown events! Join us for a night of intense, high-energy competition designed to test your limits and push your boundaries. 

Our event offers two divisions: competitive and non-competitive, ensuring that athletes of all levels can participate. 

In the competitive division, athletes will compete for the ultimate prize of a goodwerks Boogie Bag among other prizes. Expect to be challenged with grueling exercises and tasks that will push you to your limits. 

If you're new to fitness or looking for a less intense experience, our non-competitive division is perfect for you. Our experienced trainers will provide adjustments and modifications to ensure you get a great workout suited to your fitness level. 

 

Here are just a few reasons why you should sign up for our event: 

  1. Test your limits: Our event is designed to challenge even the toughest fitness enthusiasts. Push yourself to the limit and see what you're truly capable of.

  2. Unique experience: Our sandbag and ruck-based event is unlike anything you've ever participated in before. Expect to have a challenging and exciting experience.

  3. All levels welcome: Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, we have a division for you. Our experienced trainers will provide adjustments and modifications to ensure you get a great workout suited to your fitness level. 

  4. Fun and supportive community: Our event is all about having fun and pushing yourself to be the best you can be. Our community of fellow athletes is supportive and motivating, ensuring that you have a great time and feel supported throughout the day.

 

Don't miss out on the ultimate endurance challenge! Sign up for our Throwdown event today and push your limits like never before.

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Throwdown Series
 

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Completion Rate Competitive Division: 86%

 

Time: 12-16 hours

Weight:

  • Minimum 25lb Ruck & 40lb SB if under 160lbs w/ base layers on

  • Minimum 35lb Ruck & 60lb SB if equal or over 160lbs w/ base layers on

 

Breakdown: Roughly a weeks worth of HDT (SB&R based workouts), 8-15 miles of movements, team building, and coaching. NO ADJUSTMENTS OR SUBSTITUTIONS FOR EXERCISES.

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Completion Rate Non-Competitive Division: 96%​

 

Time: 12-16 hours

Weight: Minimum 10lb Ruck & 20lb SB (competitive has weight standards based on BW)

 

Breakdown: Roughly a weeks worth of HDT (SB&R based workouts), 8-15 miles of movements, team building, and coaching. We provide adjustments and subs for different exercises in this division when needed.

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Completion Rates​: 100%

 

Time: 4-6 hours

Weight: No minimum weight requirement, just bring a Ruck & SB

 

Breakdown: 1-2 HDT SB&R based workouts, 2-3 miles of movements, team building, and coaching. We provide adjustments and subs for different exercises in this division when needed. You will be joining for the last 3-5 hours of the Throwdown event. Start time varies between events (typically between 5-7 AM).

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15% off w/ code "HDT"

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Completion Rate Competitive Division: N/A

Time: 24-28 hours

Weight:

  • Minimum 25lb Ruck & 40lb SB if under 160lbs w/ base layers on

  • Minimum 35lb Ruck & 60lb SB if equal or over 160lbs w/ base layers on

 

Breakdown: Teams of 2, split the work as you see fit. Roughly 2 weeks worth of HDT (SB&R based workouts), 20-30 moving miles, team building, and coaching. NO ADJUSTMENTS OR SUBSTITUTIONS FOR EXERCISES.

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Completion Rate Non-Competitive Division: 100%

 

Time: 24-28 hours

Weight:

  • Minimum 10lb Ruck & 20lb SB (competitive has weight standards based on BW)

Breakdown: Teams of 2, split the work as you see fit. Roughly 2 weeks worth of HDT (SB&R based workouts), 20-30 moving miles, team building, and coaching. We provide adjustments and subs for different exercises in this division when needed.

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Completion Rate: 100%​

 

Time: 24-28 hours

 

Weight:

  • Minimum 25lb Ruck & 40lb SB if under 160lbs w/ base layers on

  • Minimum 35lb Ruck & 60lb SB if equal or over 160lbs w/ base layers on

 

Breakdown: Only those who finished Top 3 in a Throwdown event or completed Cerberus are able to attend this. The best of the best from the prior year compete against each other.

The HDT Collective
 

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Completion Rate: 100%

 

Time: 12-16 hours

Weight: 15lb Ruck & 20lb Sandbag

 

 

Completion Rate: 100%

 

Time: 12-16 hours

Weight: 25lb Ruck & 40lb Sandbag

 

Completion Rates​: 100%

 

Time: 12-16 hours

Weight: 35lb Ruck & 60lb Sandbag

Breakdown: HDT workouts, AMRAPs, distance movements, and more while all competing against the volume, the clock, and/or the rep count as a team. Each patch has 6 white squares, when the team completes one of the 6 primary tasks to the required standard it will be filled in with the associated color, if it not completed then the square is blacked out. All signed up no matter the weight designation (Blue, Green, or Red) are on a team together. There are no competitive sign-ups for this event, it is 100% a team event.

Cerberus Series
 

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Completion Rates​:​ 10%

Time: 36-40 hours

Weight:

  • Minimum 20lb Ruck & 40lb SB if under 160lbs w/ base layers on

  • Minimum 30lb Ruck & 60lb SB if equal or over 160lbs w/ base layers on

 

Breakdown: For the first 24 hours of this event you will not be dropped due to performance as long as you are not slowing down the timeline of the event. The only way you will not make it to the 24 hour point is if you are medically dropped or you voluntarily withdrawal. The last 12-16 hours there will be standards you will have to meet. If you fail one of these tests (potentially could be a rope climb, timed ruck, timed run, AMRAP reps, etc) then you will be dropped from the event. The standard is the standard. Over the course of the whole event you will do roughly 2 weeks or more of HDT SB&R based workouts, timed rucks, timed runs, team based movements, cognitive challenges, and more. This is an event like no other and will mentally and physically push you beyond any point you have been prior. 

Quarter Mile Series
 

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Completion Rates​:

  • QMOD6 Red Marks Average - 4 of 6

  • QMOD6 Green Marks Average - 4.5 of 6

  • QMOD6 Blue Marks Average - 6 of 6

 

Time: 2 hours

Weight: 

  • 60+ lb SB & 35+ lb ruck = Red Marks

  • 40-60 lb SB & 25-35 lb ruck = Green Marks

  • 20-40 lb SB & 10-25 lb ruck = Blue Marks

 

Breakdown: You have 2 hours to complete as many of the 6 QMOD assigned, they will increase in difficulty & you will not know what the next one is until you finish the one you are on. For each completed you will have a white box filled in.

Completion Rates​:

  • QMOR6 Red Marks Average - 4.2 of 6

  • QMOR6 Green Marks Average - 5 of 6

  • QMOR6 Blue Marks Average - 4.5 of 6

 

Time: 2 hours

Weight: 

  • 60+ lb SB & 35+ lb ruck = Red Marks

  • 40-60 lb SB & 25-35 lb ruck = Green Marks

  • 20-40 lb SB & 10-25 lb ruck = Blue Marks

 

Breakdown: You have 2 hours to complete as many of the 6 QMOR assigned, they will increase in difficulty & you will not know what the next one is until you finish the one you are on. For each completed you will have a white box filled in. Think lots of stair based movements.

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Completion Rates​: 4.7 out of 6

 

Time: 2 hours

Weight: You choose your weights, all markings for virtual events are yellow.

 

Breakdown: You have 2 hours to complete as many of the 6 QMOD assigned, they will increase in difficulty. For each completed you will have a white box filled in. Go LIVE in the Community Group with updates as you complete the movements.

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