Colorado Strong Fitness Challenge · 2027
Strong Mind.Strong Body.Stronger Community.
This isn’t just a competition. It’s a statement. Colorado shows up strong.
Cash & Prizes for Division Champions
2027 Competition Schedule
Two Rounds. One Title.
Round 1
Opening Round
Athletes complete the first series of 8 Colorado Strong events in a single day, setting the tone and the leaderboard heading into the Championship Round.
Round 2
Championship Round
Competitors advance to compete live at the Expo, closing out the competition in front of spectators, sponsors, and the Colorado Strong community.
Divisions
Every Body. Every Mind.
- Wheelchair
- Open Pride
- Senior (65+)
- Teen (13–17)
- Adult
Why We Compete
Built for More
Than Muscle
Colorado Strong was created to celebrate grit, not ego. We bring together everyday athletes, competitors, and community leaders who believe strength is built inside and out.
This event supports connection, mental resilience, and the power of showing up for something bigger than yourself.
Colorado Inspired Events
Each challenge is designed with Colorado grit in mind: elevation, endurance, and raw strength woven into every test.
Power. Grit. Endurance.
This isn’t repetitive programming. Every event tests a different element of performance: power, stamina, agility, and mental resilience.
Built to Push Every Athlete
Designed in the spirit of Colorado grit, this competition favors the complete athlete: adaptable, resilient, and strong from start to summit.
Structured, Fair, Competitive
Clear movement standards, trained judges, and transparent scoring. We compete hard, and we compete with integrity.
Earned, Not Given
This competition rewards resilience, composure, and disciplined execution. It’s not about flash. It’s about fortitude. Own the moment. Cross the line stronger than you began.
Get in the Game
9 Events · Every Division
Are You Ready? Check Out the Events!
Tap any event for the full movement standards, and hit play to watch the demo.
Event 1: Manitou Machine Climb
Wheelchair: Ute Valley U-Turn
Cover the most distance possible in 60 seconds on a manual treadmill. Wheelchair athletes rack up official box turns.
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EVENT NAME: Manitou Machine Climb
DIVISIONS: ADULT / TEENS (13–17) / SENIORS 65+ / OPEN PRIDE
EQUIPMENT: Manual treadmill (standardized across divisions)
OBJECTIVE: Cover the greatest distance possible in 60 seconds.
TIME CAP: 60 seconds
ATTEMPTS: 2 attempts per athlete (best attempt recorded)
EVENT NAME: Ute Valley U-Turn
DIVISION: WHEELCHAIR
EQUIPMENT:
• 60” x 60” marked box
• Clearly defined boundary lines
• Center mark clearly identified
OBJECTIVE: Complete as many official box turns as possible
TIME CAP: 60 seconds
Wheelchair Division Demo
Event 2: Summit Shock
Max bodyweight squats under progressive Neubie stimulation until failure. Wheelchair athletes do bicep curls.
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EVENT NAME: Summit Shock
DIVISIONS: ADULT / TEENS (13–17) / SENIORS 65+ / OPEN PRIDE
EQUIPMENT
• Neubie neuro-bio-electric stimulator
• Adjustable squat depth box (12”, 14”, or 16”)
• Standardized electrode placement
• Shorts are are required for this event
OBJECTIVE: Complete as many properly executed bodyweight squats as possible under progressive Neubie intensity until failure.
DIVISION: WHEELCHAIR
EQUIPMENT
• Neubie neuro-bio-electric stimulator
• Standardized electrode placement
OBJECTIVE: Complete as many properly executed bodyweight bicep curls as possible under progressive Neubie intensity until failure.
Wheelchair Division Demo
Event 3: Timberline Reflex Zone
Tap illuminated BlazePods as fast and accurately as possible from a full plank.
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EVENT NAME: Timberline Reflex Zone
DIVISIONS: ADULT / TEENS (13–17) / SENIORS 65+ / OPEN PRIDE
EQUIPMENT:
• 4 BlazePods per lane
• Pods placed in straight row formation
• If shoulder width is 15 inches or less, pods will be placed in a 45 inch total spread, equally spaced
• If shoulder width is more than 15 inches, pods will be placed in a 50 inch total spread, equally spaced
• Pods set to random activation sequence
• BlazePod app score is official scoring system
OBJECTIVE: Tap illuminated BlazePods as quickly and accurately as possible in a full plank position
TIME CAP: 55 seconds
DIVISION: WHEELCHAIR
EQUIPMENT:
• 5 BlazePods per athlete
• Pods mounted on cones surrounding athlete
• Equal spacing in semi-circle formation
• Random activation sequence
OBJECTIVE: Tap illuminated BlazePods as quickly and accurately as possible
TIME CAP: 55 seconds
Event 4: Pikes Peak Push
Max full-rep bench presses at a bodyweight-based load.
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EVENT NAME: Pikes Peak Push
DIVISIONS: ADULT / TEENS (13–17) / SENIORS 65+ / OPEN PRIDE / WHEELCHAIR
EQUIPMENT:
• Bench Press with standard 45-lb Olympic barbell
• Smith machine with wide bench (Wheelchair Division)
LOAD STANDARDS:
Adult Division
• Men: 75% of bodyweight
• Women: 50% of bodyweight
Teen, Senior & Open Pride Divisions
• Men: 60% of bodyweight
• Women: 40% of bodyweight
• Non-Binary: 50% of bodyweight
Wheelchair Division
• Smith Machine Press
• Load percentage: Quadriplegic 25%/Paraplegic 50%
OBJECTIVE: Complete as many full rep bench presses as possible
TIME CAP: 60 seconds
Wheelchair Division Demo
Event 5: Mesa Sled Drag
Drag the sled 75 feet forward, then pull it 75 feet back. Fastest time wins.
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EVENT NAME: Mesa Sled Drag
DIVISIONS: ADULT / TEENS (13–17) / SENIORS 65+ / OPEN PRIDE/ WHEELCHAIR
EQUIPMENT: Weight sled with harness (straps for Wheelchair division)
LOAD STANDARDS:
Adult / Open Pride / Teen / Senior Divisions
• 75% bodyweight
Wheelchair Division
• Quadriplegic: 20% bodyweight
• Paraplegic: 35% bodyweight
OBJECTIVE: Facing forward, drag the sled 75 feet across the line and then facing backward, pull the sled 75 feet across the line. Wheelchair division is 25 feet. Fastest time wins.
Wheelchair Division Demo
Event 6: Thin Air Pulls
Max suspended bodyweight rows in 60 seconds. Wheelchair athletes use the SkiErg.
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EVENT NAME: Thin Air Pulls
DIVISIONS: ADULT / TEENS (13–17) / SENIORS 65+ / OPEN PRIDE / WHEELCHAIR
EQUIPMENT
• Suspension Rings
• Plyo Box
• Skier Machine (Wheelchair division)
OBJECTIVE: Complete as many properly executed suspended bodyweight rows (Wheelchair - skiers) as possible
TIME CAP: 60 seconds
Demo Coming SoonEvent 7: High Plains Lung Buster
Knock every target off the Air-O-Sport towers. Fastest time wins.
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EVENT NAME: High Plains Lung Buster
DIVISIONS: ADULT / TEENS (13–17) / SENIORS 65+ / OPEN PRIDE
EQUIPMENT
• 2 Air O Sport Towers with 5 targets each
• Measured 12-foot line
• 4 soft discs
OBJECTIVE: Knock all 10 targets off the Air O Sport tower in the fastest possible time.
DIVISION: WHEELCHAIR
EQUIPMENT
• 1 Air O Sport Towers with 5 targets
• Measured 9-foot line
• 4 dodgeballs
OBJECTIVE: Knock all 5 targets off the Air O Sport tower in the fastest possible time.
Event 8: Front Range Rumble
Max battle rope circles or slams in 60 seconds.
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EVENT NAME: Front Range Rumble
DIVISIONS: ADULT / TEENS (13–17) / SENIORS 65+ / OPEN PRIDE / WHEELCHAIR
EQUIPMENT: Battle Rope
OBJECTIVE: Complete as many full rope circle repetitions (Adult, Teen, Open Pride divisions) or rope slams (Senior, Wheelchair divisions) as possible
TIME CAP: 60 seconds
Wheelchair Division Demo
Demo Coming SoonEvent 9: Colorado Strong Showdown
Five stations, in order, as fast as possible. The final test.
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EVENT NAME: Colorado Strong Showdown
DIVISIONS: ADULT / TEENS (13–17) / SENIORS 65+ / OPEN PRIDE / WHEELCHAIR
EQUIPMENT:
- Flat competition surface
- Hurdles
- 4 balls
- 4 cones
- BOSU trainer
- Resistance loop band
- Sandbag (weight determined by athlete bodyweight category)
- Balance beam or uneven pads/balance steps
OBJECTIVE: Complete all five stations in order as fast as possible while meeting all movement standards. The clock stops when the athlete successfully finishes the final component.
STATIONS:
1 – Gold Rush Ground & Pound (Hand-Release Push-Ups)
2 – Aspen Speed Shuffle (Hurdles + Balls on Cones)
3 – Alpine Core Trail (BOSU Bear Crawl)
4 – Garden of the Gods Glutes (Banded Glute Walk)
5 – Boulder Balance Run (Weighted Carry Over Uneven Pads or Balance Steps)
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