The Bear March Challenge
The Bear March Challenge
Challenge Starts: 11/13/26 at 9:00AM ET
Challenge Ends: 11/23/26 at 8:00PM ET
Overzicht van de uitdaging
CHALLENGE
Max time the bag is held for while the athlete completes;
30 sec Stationary Hold, into
200ft Walk (25ft length x 8), into
Max Time Stationary Hold
- Floor will be laid out in a 25 foot (7.62m) course marked by two cones (or similar objects)
- Athlete will hold the bag behind the start of the walk course for 30 seconds and then proceed to complete 8 x 25ft continuous lengths of the course around the cones (or similar objects) and then continue to hold the bag in a stationary bear hug position until the bag is dropped
Scoring
- Score will be total time the bag is held during the challenge
* Time includes the 30 second stationary hold and the time taken to complete the 200ft sandbag carry
* Both heels have to be on the floor and past the 25ft lines with the bag in the approved hold position for that distance to count.
Tiebreaker: Body Weight
* Lighter body weight will win a tie
Note: Athletes may make as many attempts during their challenge video as they would like.
The Bear March Challenge
See info below for official standards and to register. Once you’ve completed your challenge attempt, submit your time and video evidence here or easily in the Rogue App. Also be sure to use #ryourogue and tag @roguefitness to share your experience!
CHALLENGE
Max time the bag is held for while the athlete completes;
30 sec Stationary Hold, into
200ft Walk (25ft length x 8), into
Max Time Stationary Hold
- Floor will be laid out in a 25 foot (7.62m) course marked by two cones (or similar objects)
- Athlete will hold the bag behind the start of the walk course for 30 seconds and then proceed to complete 8 x 25ft continuous lengths of the course around the cones (or similar objects) and then continue to hold the bag in a stationary bear hug position until the bag is dropped
Scoring
- Score will be total time the bag is held during the challenge
* Time includes the 30 second stationary hold and the time taken to complete the 200ft sandbag carry
* Both heels have to be on the floor and past the 25ft lines with the bag in the approved hold position for that distance to count.
Tiebreaker: Body Weight
* Lighter body weight will win a tie
Note: Athletes may make as many attempts during their challenge video as they would like.
DEADLINES AND SUBMISSIONS
Challenge Start Date & Time: November 13 at 9AM ET
Challenge Close Date & Time: November 23 at 8PM ET
*Scores cannot be updated or added to the leaderboard following the competition close date and time. Please allow sufficient time for completing and submitting your score and video in advance.
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SCORE SUBMISSION NOTES
Scores for this competition will display the total time the sandbag was held for the following;
* The time is for the whole challenge including;
- 30 sec hold
- Time taken to complete the 200ft walk
- Time held after walk
VIEW THE COMPLETE ROGUE Bear March CHALLENGE RULES (PDF)
Eligibility Standards and Age Groups:
Competitive Division:
- Male (Ages 18 and over)
- Female (Ages 18 and over)
Community Division:
- Male (Ages 18 and over)
- Female (Ages 18 and over)
* Competitive Division: Athlete scores count towards "Overall Challenge" and are required to perform the workout RX and follow all rules and video requirements outlined.
* Community Division: Athlete scores do not count toward the "Overall Challenge", and are not required to perform the workout as Rx - (may modify as needed). Entries are not eligible for official records or prizes. Video submissions are not required. Athletes will receive t-shirts (if purchased) and registrations count towards a gym's total sign up.
To be considered as a competitor, the athlete must register for the challenge at www.roguefitness.com/challenges and follow all workout and video flows as outlined.
Benodigde uitrusting
EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO QUALIFY:
- A “strongman style” sandbag completely filled and weighing 200lbs (91 KG) for men and 150lbs (68 KG) for women.
- Weight Plate, Dumbbell or kettlebell to verify scale
- Digital Scale. (Analog scales are NOT permitted)
- Tape Measure and tape to mark floor and 2 cones (or similar objects) to mark the turning points of the 25ft (7.62m)
Sandbags must meet the following requirements in order to be acceptable for this competition:
- A cylindrical shaped sandbag with straight parallel sides and a circular top/bottom.
- Sandbags must be calibrated to weight and well balanced.
- Circular or cone shaped sandbags are not permitted.
- Sandbags with straps or handles of any kind are not permitted.
- Sandbags must be filled to capacity so that the bag is entirely vertical when sitting on the ground and there is no overlapping/overhanging of the bag onto the arms while being held.
Male 200LB (91 KG) Sandbag Specs:
- Height must measure between 14” - 17” (35 - 43 cm) when sitting on the ground
- Diameter of the top and bottom must measure between 14” - 18” (35 - 46 cm)
- Circumference of the center must measure between 48” - 55” (122 - 140 cm)
Female 150lLB (68 KG) sandbag Specs:
- Height must measure between 11” - 14” (28 - 35 cm) when sitting on the ground
- Diameter or the top and bottom must measure between 14” - 18” (35 - 46 cm)
- Circumference of the center must measure between 48” - 55” (122 - 140 cm)
* Note: If you are not sure if your bag will be accepted, please email pictures and measurements to judging@roguefitness.com for approval.
Permitted Equipment:
- Gym Chalk (magnesium carbonate)
- Mouth Guards
- Nose Strips
- Shoes of any kind MUST be worn
- Knee Sleeves - neoprene / single ply
Not Permitted Equipment:
- Lifting belts of any type
- Vloeibare magnesium
- Tacky of any kind
- Lifting straps, support straps or any other kind of straps
- Braces of any kind
- Gloves or any type of hand or forearm coverings
- Grip shirts
- Tape of any kind anywhere on the clothing, body or bag
- Sticky adhesives or grip adhesives of any kind anywhere on the clothing, body or bag including spray or other
- Supersuits, support briefs, or other supportive gear
- Knee wraps/elbow sleeves or wraps
- Long sleeve shirts of any kind
Any athlete who alters the equipment or movements described in this document or shown in the video standards to gain an unfair advantage may be disqualified from the competition.
Flow en bewegingen
To Be Announced 11/12
Video-inzendingen
To Be Announced 11/12
Leaderboard
Scorebord van uitdagingen
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Prijzen
Competitive male
| 1st Place | $2,500 Cash or Rogue Gift Card Full Strongman Bag Set (100LB - 400LB) |
| 2nd Place | $1,000 Rogue Gift Card 200LB Strongman Sandbag |
| 3rd Place | $500 Rogue Gift Card 200LB Strongman Sandbag |
Competitive Female
| 1st Place | $2,500 Cash or Rogue Gift Card Full Strongman Bag Set (100LB - 400LB) |
| 2nd Place | $1,000 Rogue Gift Card 150LB Strongman Sandbag |
| 3rd Place | $500 Rogue Gift Card 150LB Strongman Sandbag |
Age Check: Your age based on how old you will be when the challenge ends/closes.
Top 3 Gyms with Sign-Ups
Total entries per gym
| 1st Place | Full Strongman Bag Set (100LB - 400LB) |
| 2nd Place | Full Strongman Bag Set (100LB - 400LB) |
| 3rd Place | Full Strongman Bag Set (100LB - 400LB) |
Gym/Box Participants and Signups:
*Tie Breaker: highest placing team member
Note: Gym affiliations must be entered by the competitor during the registration process for it to count towards the total sign ups. Submissions through email are not accepted/credited