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MSG Gary Gordon Challenge

📍 Fort Gordon, GA
Date
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Distance
Various
Region
Fort Gordon
Est. Participants
Not specified
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 team¼ Mile Sprint: 1 complete lap around trackSandbag Load: load 24 bags on and off flat bed as teamBody Squat: 100 reps total as teamDeadlift: (male- 200lbs x 6) (female – 140lbs x 6)Burpee: 40 reps total as teamRope Climb: 20ft climb (each competitor)Water Can Carry: 50m (two cans each competitorPull Up: 12 reps as teamSled Drag: 90lbs sled x 160m (as team)Push Up: 50 reps total as teamKettle 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 bootsIOTV/MSV (Plate Carrier 25lb min)GlovesCamelbackNO HEADGEAR5K runners- appropriate running clothes and shoes Execution 2 x person teamsStaggard start 5 waves of 9 teamsCommon start 5k runnersOverall time kept at admin tentEach station grader keeps track of completions/deductionsGraders 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!