The Forge Challenge
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- 1215 Hickman Ave, Owensboro, KY
- Distance
- Single Competition 7am WAVE · Single Competition 7:10am WAVE · Single Competition 7:20am WAVE & more
From the Organizer
The Forge Challenge
10 obstacles will test you, challenge you, and forge you into a champion!
Get ready to run, row, ski, lunge, flip, and carry your way through the course.
It doesn’t matter if you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, or just want to challenge yourself.
We’re building this event for you!
Awards
Overall male and female singles
Top 2 Doubles
The Ten Obstacles (each with a 500 meter run after)
Start with a 500 meter run
- 500 meters on ski erg
- sled push 100 feet
- sled pull 100 feet
- burpee broad jump 100 feet
- row machine 500 meters
- farmers carry 300 feet
- tire flip 50 feet, 15 sledge hammer hits, tire flip 50 feet
- walking lunges 200 feet
- wall ball toss 50 reps
- echo bike 45 calories
Run back out and do an over head carry weight of 100 Meters to the finish
The Costs
Entry fee costs - singles 7:00am - 10:30am ( 5 per wave, waves every 10 minutes)
Early Bird - $85 ( April 1 - April 30)
Regular - $95 ( May 1 - July 11th)
Late - $105 (July 12th - July 17)
Entry fee costs - double
(partner competition from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
( 5 teams per wave, waves every 10 minutes)
(Each Person Does Half of Each Obstacle)
(Work together to complete each obstacle)
Early Bird - $150 ( April 1 - April 30)
Regular - $185 ( May 1 - July 11th)
Late - $200 (July 12th - July 17)
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Forge Challenge?
- The Forge Challenge is a running event held in Owensboro, KY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Forge Challenge?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Owensboro, KY at 1215 Hickman Ave, Owensboro, KY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Forge Challenge?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Forge Challenge
Jul 18, 2026