Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Ames, IA
Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 24, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.
This is a bench press and road race combined into one event. Lifters weigh in and press a weight tied to their body weight, then run the course, with each successful rep shaving time off their finish. You can also skip the lifting and just run or walk. There is a traveling trophy for the top law enforcement finisher, and a kids dash runs just before the main race.
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