2026 Reindeer Games

United States Strongman sanctioned event.  2027 USS Nationals qualifier.  A valid 2026 USS membership is required to compete.  Visit www.unitedstatesstrongman.com to purchase your 2026 membership. Venue location subject to change , but will be ~1 block from the venue listed.  This competition will run in conjunction with the Rincon Christmas Parade and Festival.  This will be an OUTDOOR event, so dress accordingly.  Bring chairs, tents, cooler etc.  All competition updates will be posted on the Facebook event page.  Link to be sent to each athlete via email. ****** Weights and events subject to change without notice******** Barrel Overhead Press Series- The athlete will clean and press (3) kegs of varying weights in the time limit .  Kegs must be pressed in order from lightest to heaviest. Start command will be given and time will start.  60 second time limit.  Athletes must wait for the down command on each rep.  If you don’t wait for the  command, the rep will not count. Equipment allowed: chalk, belt, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves/wraps Equipment not allowed: Strongman Corp or OSG Grip Shirts, tacky Car Deadlift - 60 second time limit.Start command will be given and time will start.  Athlete will lift the frame as many times as possible in the 60 second time limit.Athletes must wait for the down command. If you don’t wait for the down command, the rep will not count.  Equipment allowed: chalk, belt, wrist wraps, straps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves/wraps Equipment not allowed: Strongman Corp or OSG Grip Shirts, tacky, straps with hooks Wheelbarrow Medley-  60 second time limit.Start command will be given and time will start.  Athletes will pick up the Husafell Stone and carry 50’ and load it into the wheelbarrow.Athletes will run back to the starting line and then proceed to pickup the sandbag and carry back 50’ and load it into the wheelbarrow.  Athletes will then proceed to pickup the wheelbarrow and push/carry it 50’ to the finish line.  Time will stop when the front of the wheelbarrow crosses the line.  YOUR HANDS MUST BE BEHIND THE TAPE MARK ON THE HANDLES OF THE WHEELBARROW.  Unlimited drops allowed on all implements.  Any athlete that cannot complete the course within the 60 second time limit will be scored by distance traveled. Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps.  Equipment NOT Allowed: Strongman Corp or OSG Grip Shirts, Straps, sticky tack, tacky Refrigerator Race- 60 second time limit.50’ Course.  Athlete will use the supplied shoulder straps and lift up the refrigerator on their back.  Start command will be given when the athlete is standing with the refrigerator, then the athlete will carry the refirgerator far as possible in the 60 second time limit.Any carries less than the 50’mark when time expires, will be measured for distance and scored accordingly. Equipment allowed: chalk, belt, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves/wraps, gloves Equipment not allowed: tacky Truck Pull-  60 second time limit.40’ Course.  Athlete will wear a harness and be connected to the vehicle.Athlete will grip the provided rope for assistance.  Upon the start command, the athlete will pull the vehicle as far as possible in the 60 second time limit.  Any pulls less than the 40’mark when time expires, will be measured for distance and scored accordingly. Equipment allowed: chalk, belt, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves/wraps, gloves Equipment not allowed: tacky