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MSG Gary Gordon Challenge

MSG Gary Gordon Challenge is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Fort Gordon, GA, with an entry fee of $10.

Date
October 24, 2026 (57 days to go)
Price
$10
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

The Cyber Center of Excellence presents the MSG Gary Gordon Challenge, a rigorous, competitive event designed to test the physical and tactical limits of participants from across the installation and community, and 5k run forging excellence and honoring the heroic legacy of MSG Gary Gordon through intense competition.  Additionally, there will be a 5K for those not wishing to participate in the Task Stations.

TASKS, CONDITIONS, STANDARDS

Conduct 5k Run while completing the following stations along run route, for fastest time.

  • Burpee:  40 reps total as team
  • ¼ Mile Sprint: 1 complete lap around track
  • Sandbag Load: load 24 bags on and off flat bed as team
  • Body Squat:  100 reps total as team
  • Deadlift:  (male- 200lbs x 6) (female – 140lbs x 6)
  • Burpee:  40 reps total as team
  • Rope Climb: 20ft climb (each competitor)
  • Water Can Carry: 50m (two cans each competitor
  • Pull Up:  12 reps as team
  • Sled Drag: 90lbs sled x 160m (as team)
  • Push Up: 50 reps total as team
  • Kettle Bell to Litter Carry: KB to Litter Carry 4 Sandbags to End point
  • *Penalty Exercise for not attempting a lane:
    • 100x Mountain Climbers (Even number lanes)
    • 25x 8 Count Push Up (Odd number Lanes)
       

Uniform

  • Competitors- sterile ACUs and boots
  • IOTV/MSV (Plate Carrier 25lb min)
  • Gloves
  • Camelback
  • NO HEADGEAR
  • 5K runners- appropriate running clothes and shoes
     

Execution

  • 2 x person teams
  • Staggard start 5 waves of 9 teams
  • Common start 5k runners
  • Overall time kept at admin tent
  • Each station grader keeps track of completions/deductions
  • Graders can call in deductions in between competitors at their station

 

All non-DoD pass holders must register at least 24 hours in advance at: https://home.army.mil/gordon/des/visitor-information/visitor-preregistration for a visitor pass.  Choose Army>Ft Gordon>Visitor Pass and be sure to select for base access to start on packet pick up day! 

Events

MSG Gary Gordon Challenge - 5K Only - Untimed
MSG Gary Gordon Challenge - 5K Only$10

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

75°

Typical Low

55°

Chance of Rain

22%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Augusta Daniel Fld Ap, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:40 AMSunset 6:44 PMDaylight 11h 4m

Host City

About Fort Gordon, GA

Nearest Airport

AGS

Augusta Regional At Bush Field · 10 mi

Major Hub

SAV

Savannah Hilton Head International Airport · 104 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Days to train

Race
MSG Gary Gordon Challenge
Date
October 24, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MSG Gary Gordon Challenge?
MSG Gary Gordon Challenge is a running race held in Fort Gordon, Georgia on October 24, 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 MSG Gary Gordon Challenge?
Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Fort Gordon, Georgia at Brainard Avenue Fort Gordon. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the MSG Gary Gordon Challenge?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

MSG Gary Gordon Challenge

Oct 24, 2026

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