Cuba, IL | Friday, September 4, 2026Registration Open
Join us this year 2026 for our 15th Anniversary on the Decker Farm. This will be a very challenging and somewhat grueling 36, 12 or 4 hour event. Our goal is to combine strenuous Mid-Western farm chores with military boot camp, trail running, strongman training, and whatever else somewhat punishing we can come up with. Think of it as Conan the Barbarian meets Full Metal Jacket with a dash of Deliverance mixed in for fun! You may want to get familiar with shooting a shot gun, carrying hay or logs, lifting, chopping wood, carrying all kinds of heavy stuff. Plus, you may want to experience the effects of pepper spray!haha...Again these are all JUST possibilities and the actual tasks will not be revealed until you encounter them at the event. Base camp will be your tent in a hay field. No RVs or buses please! You are NOT allowed to sleep once the event begins. REQUIRED GEAR: (list may change closer to the event) • Ruck Sack / Backpack - I personally recommend a 60 liter / 3500 cubic inch • Camelbak hydration plus pack - recommend 70 - 100 oz • Splitting axe (12 & 36hr ONLY) • Two x 5 gallon buckets (NO MODIFICATIONS) • Guys 2 x 50lb sandbags - Gals 2 x 35lb sandbags (HOMEMADE, NO MODIFICATIONS) • Guys age 65+ 2 x 35lb sandbags - Gals age 65+ 2 x 20lb sandbags (HOMEMADE, NO MODIFICATIONS) • Military Duffle Bag (this will be filled with 1/2 your body weight) - 36hr ONLY (NO HANDLES) • Life jacket • Headlamp plus spare batteries • Safety glasses • Emergency blanket • Reflective Vest RECOMMENDED GEAR: • Wetsuit Top - highly recommend • Trail Shoes • Work gloves • Workout gear • Rain gear • Plenty of food & water • Tent & sleeping gear - suggested, just in case you drop • Insect & Chigger repellent • Roll of duct tape • Suggested - poison ivy/oak remedy & first aid kit RULE: CREWS/PACERS - to avoid any perceived or actual advantage of having a crew on the course with you, the rule for this year is: no crews/pacers, etc. are allowed on the course w
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Participant Giveaway
50 Miles: Performance T-Shirt
25 Miles: Performance T-Shirt
10 Miles: Performance T-Shirt
15 Miles: Performance T-Shirt
26.2 Miles: Performance T-Shirt (must register by 8/10/14)
13.1 Miles: Performance T-Shirt (must register by 8/10/14)