From the Organizer
🔥 DODGE CITY DAYS BARBELL BASH 🔥
2nd Annual Powerlifting Competition
The Barbell Bash is BACK — and this year we’re celebrating 250 years of American strength, grit, and history the only way we know how… under a loaded barbell 🇺🇲💪
Hosted in Dodge City, this is where the strongest lifters in Southwest Kansas come to throw down on the platform.
📅 July 26th, 2026
⏰ Doors open at 8am, Rules Meeting at 9am, 10:00 AM Start Time (Lift-Off)
📍 Dodge City, Kansas
💪 Squat • Bench • Deadlift
💲 $30 Early - Registration
🔥 Registrations go live June 26th, 2026
Limited to 45 lifters total (Men & Women combined)
First come, first served — once it’s full, it’s full.
💥 WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR
With the Flex Fitness expansion, we’re leveling this event up:
More warm-up equipment for lifters
Expanded training and prep space
Smoother flow for athletes and spectators
Bigger energy. Bigger lifts. Bigger platform.
🏋️♂️ THEME: 250 YEARS OF AMERICAN HISTORY
From the birth of this nation to the modern strength athlete — this meet is a tribute to resilience, hard work, and the iron that built America.
Old-school grit. New-school strength. One platform.
🚨 DON’T WAIT
Spots will go fast once registration opens — secure your place on the platform.
Let’s make history under the bar.
Dodge City Days Barbell Bash 2026 — Lift Heavy. Honor the Past. Build the Future.
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
94°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dodge City, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dodge City, KS
Population
27,652
as of 2023
City Elevation
2,562 ft
Nearest Airport
DDC
Dodge City Regional Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at DODGE CITY DAYS BARBELL BASH, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
30
Days to train
- Race
- DODGE CITY DAYS BARBELL BASH
- Date
- July 26, 2026
Coming Up
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89 miles away
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1 Mile · 5K · From $25 · 201 E la Lande Ave
46 miles away
Dodge City Days 5k & 1 Mile Run Shootout
5K · From $25 · 509 2nd Ave
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the DODGE CITY DAYS BARBELL BASH?
- DODGE CITY DAYS BARBELL BASH is a running race held in Dodge City, Kansas on July 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the DODGE CITY DAYS BARBELL BASH?
- Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Dodge City, Kansas at 118 N 14TH AVE SUITE D. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the DODGE CITY DAYS BARBELL BASH?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
DODGE CITY DAYS BARBELL BASH
Jul 26, 2026