This is a Strongman Corporation sanctioned event:

The following athletes qualify for Amateur Nationals:

• 1st place in with 2-4 athletes in a class
• 1st-2nd place with 5-9 athletes in a class
• 1st-3rd place with 10+ athletes in a class

General Competition Rules

• Competition Shirt: Must be worn for all events.
• No Headphones: Not allowed during any event.
• No Tacky: Prohibited for all events.
• Chalk, Belts, Sleeves: Allowed unless otherwise specified.
• Grip Shirts: Not allowed in any event.
• Time Limits: Strictly enforced. Reps or distance must be completed within the time cap to count.

Event 1: Max Axle Deadlift – “The North Pole Pull”

• Format: Rising bar, 3 attempts per athlete.
• Weight Jumps:
  • Men: 20 lb increments
  • Women: 10 lb increments
• Entry: Athletes may jump in/out at any weight.
• Tiebreaker: Goes to the athlete who opened with the heavier weight.
• Equipment Rules:
  • Raw deadlift only – no suits
  • Straps allowed, but no hooks
• Time Limit: 30 seconds per attempt.

Event 2: Axle Clean & Press for Reps – “Axle All The Way”

• Format: Max reps in 60 seconds.
• Rules:
  • Axle starts on the floor with standard bumper plates.
  • Clean once and press away, or clean each rep – athlete’s choice.
  • No drop pads.
• Equipment Rules:
  • No grip shirts
  • Competition shirt required
• Time Limit: 60 seconds. Only reps completed within the time count.

Event 3: Conan’s Wheel – “Walking in a Weighted Wonderland”

• Format: Max distance in 60 seconds.
• Rules:
  • Implement must be carried in a Zercher position (ditch of elbows only).
  • No resting on belt or high front rack.
  • If the implement touches the ground, the run is over.
• Equipment Rules:
  • Elbow sleeves allowed

Event 4: Max Distance Farmers Carry – “The Reindeer Run”

• Format: 60 seconds for max distance.
• Rules:
  • Drops allowed only at 50 ft lines for turnarounds.
  • Drop between 50 ft marks = run ends, distance measured.
• Equipment Rules:
  • No gloves or straps
  • Chalk, belts, sleeves allowed

Event 5: Sandstone Bag Over Bar – “Stocking Stuffer”

• Format: Max reps in 60 seconds.
• Rules:
  • Load Cerberus sandstone bag over bar back and forth.
  • Athletes may go under or around the bar.
  • Men will load over 52" bar, and women + teens will be a 48".
• Equipment Rules:
  • Gloves, chalk, sleeves allowed
  • No grip shirts