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)
Events
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
87°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Calhoun Lock 2, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Owensboro, KY
Population
60,112
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
OWB
Owensboro Daviess County Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 81 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Forge Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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 race held in Owensboro, Kentucky on July 18, 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 Forge Challenge?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Owensboro, Kentucky at 1215 Hickman Ave, Owensboro, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Forge Challenge?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Forge Challenge
Jul 18, 2026