2026 Beast Bash V for Charity

BEAST BASH V — 5th Annual Gaston County Amateur Charity Strongman PRESENTED by BODY BALANCESaturday, December 5, 2026 • 1:00 PM Tino's — Gastonia, NC | Union Road Benefiting Cancer Services of Gaston County COME UNLEASH YOUR INNER BEAST!The 5th Annual Gaston County Amateur Beast Bash is back! Beast Bash is an unsanctioned amateur strongman show created to bring athletes, families, friends, and the local community together for a day of strength, competition, and charity. Hosted by Body Balance Personal Training Studio and promoter/coach Pro Strongwoman Emily Elmore, this year's Beast Bash will benefit Cancer Services of Gaston County, a local nonprofit serving individuals and families affected by cancer. This isn't just a strongman competition. It's a chance to test yourself, experience the sport of strongman, support your fellow athletes, and give back to our community. Come compete. Come cheer. Come donate. Come BEAST! ATHLETE ENTRYREGULAR ATHLETE ENTRY Your $100 entry fee includes: Full Beast Bash competition entryOfficial Beast Bash V T-shirtFive-event strongman competitionThe opportunity to compete for a cause and be part of the Beast Bash communityATHLETE PREMIUM ENTRY: COACHING + COMPETITION PACKAGE  Want hands-on coaching leading up to the show? We are also offering an athlete package that includes one-on-one training sessions with your host and promoter, Pro Strongwoman Emily Elmore, designed to give athletes hands-on experience with the movements and implements they'll encounter at Beast Bash. The coaching package is $225 includes: 3 - One-on-one training sessions with Emily ElmoreHands-on strongman event instructionBeast Bash competition entryOfficial Beast Bash V T-shirtContact Emily directly for details and to set up your sessions. THE BEAST BASH EVENTSFive events. Five opportunities to show what you've got. EVENT 1 — MAX REP WAGON WHEEL TRAP BAR DEADLIFTOn the judge's start command, athletes will perform as many successful Wagon Wheel Trap Bar Deadlifts as possible within 60 seconds. Atheletes will strap in BEFORE time starts. The judge will give a down command for every successful rep completed within the 60 second time frame. ALL reps must receive a down command before the time expires. Should time expire as the lift is happening, it will not be counted toward the athlete's final score. Lockout is important and a full lockout will count as long as hips are through and shoulders are back with no soft knees. Any lockout modifications should be approved by the judge prior to starting the event. The athlete with the most successful reps in 1 minute will win the event. FULL RESET OF EVERY REP! NO TAP AND GO ALLOWED! FOR MINI BEAST COMPETITORS: YOU WILL DEADLIFT WITH A LIGHTER TRAP BAR OFF OF CRASH PADS. SAME RULES AND LOCKOUT STANDARDS APPLY!4 Time cap: 60 seconds EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: chalk, soft belt, hard belt, knee sleeves/wraps, wrist wraps, straps of any kind, except any kind of hooks. EQUIPMENT NOT ALLOWED:  absolutely no sticky substances or tacky of any kind.  EVENT 2 - FRAME CARRY INTO 3 REP AXLE CLEAN & PRESSOn the judge's start command, athletes will begin with a 40-foot frame carry before dropping and immediately transitioning to the AXLE for 3 full clean & press repetitions. Unlimited drops will be allowed on the frame carry. AXLE must be fully controlled all the way back down to the pads before performing another rep. Lock out is head and hips through with feet together (NO SPLIT JERK STANCE) to receive a down command. Any modifications to your lockout must be approved by judge.  Fastest time wins the event. Should you not complete the full three clean and press reps before the 75 seconds is up, reps + time will be taken. If no reps are complete, frame distance + time will be taken. You may STRICT PRESS, VIPER PRESS, PUSH PRESS, JERK, SPLIT JERK log reps as long as every rep finishes with feet together and all reps are cleaned all the way back down to the pads. FOR MINI BEAST COMPETITORS: Same rules apply but you will do a trap bar carry into a axle clean and press every rep. DBs must touch the ground before every rep! Our axle is 25lbs empty! Time cap: 60 seconds EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: chalk, soft belt, hard belt, knee sleeves/wraps, wrist wraps, grip shirt. EQUIPMENT NOT ALLOWED: straps of any kind, no sticky substances or tacky of any kind. EVENT 3 - MAX REP KEG to SHOULDEROn the judge's start command, athletes will pick up the keg from the floor and lift it to the shoulder for as many successful repetitions as possible in 60 seconds. Athletes will start hands off keg, but may adjust keg to their desired start position prior to their attempt. A successful reps will be counted when control of the keg is shown on the shoulder with one hand off the keg point directly off to the side with feet together. Athletes will not receive a down command for a rep until this lockout is successfully shown. The athlete with the most successful reps of the keg to shoulder in 60 seconds will win the event. FOR MINI BEASTS WE ARE WORKING TO FIND AND FILL A COUPLE OF SMALLER KEGS FOR YOU. IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE, WE WILL BE GIVING YOU ALL A SANDBAG TO SHOULDER EVENT. SAME RULES AND LOCKOUT STANDARDS APPLY! Time cap: 60 seconds EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: chalk, soft belt, hard belt, knee sleeves/wraps, wrist wraps, grip shirt. EQUIPMENT NOT ALLOWED: No sticky substances or tacky of any kind. EVENT 4 — SANDBAG TOSS SERIESThere will be 4 sandbags placed directly in front of the throwing apparatus, about 8 ft from it. Athlete will start with hand on the side of the upright. On the judges start commands, athletes will run to their first sandbag and toss it over the uprights before continuing the same pattern with the other three sandbags. Sandbags will get progressively heavier. Sandbags MUST CLEAR the upright to be counted. Should it land on top of uprights, rep will still count. Any missed or haywire tossed sandbags will be the responsibility of the athlete to retrieve and retry the rep. The athlete with the fastest completion of all four sandbags within 60 seconds will win the event. Should not all sandbags be completely, succesfully tossed in the allotted time, we will take reps completed plus time for points.  FOR MINI BEASTS WE WILL BE DOING THIS SAME EVENT WITH THE LIGHTEST WEIGHTS POSSIBLE AND THE MOST REASONABLE HEIGHT POSSIBLE. SAME RULES AND STANDARDS APPLY. Height of uprights for weight classes is yet to be determined. Time cap: 60 seconds EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: chalk, soft belt, hard belt, knee sleeves/wraps, wrist wraps. EQUIPMENT NOT ALLOWED: no sticky substances or tacky of any kind. EVENT 5 — TRUCK PULLAthletes will be harnessed in to the front of the truck and given a guide rope to help aid in their truck pull. On the judge's start command, the athlete will proceed to pull the truck 50ft to a marked finish line. The front bumper of the truck must cross the finish line for time to stop. Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete a successful attempt. Should the truck not be pulled the full distance in 60 seconds, the time and distance completed will be taken for points. The athlete with the fastest completed time wins. Truck will either be a Jeep Gladiator or ACE Hardware Truck that we will load down accordingly or in the best case scenario, we will have a  FIRETRUCK to pull. More details to come! FOR MINI BEASTS YOU WILL PUSH A CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 50FT TO THE FINISH LINE. SAME RULES AND STANDARDS APPLY. Time cap: 60 seconds EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: chalk, soft belt, hard belt, knee sleeves/wraps, wrist wraps EQUIPMENT NOT ALLOWED: no sticky substances or tacky of any kind. MINI BEAST — WOMEN'S BEGINNER CLASSTHIS CLASS IS FOR THE TRUE FIRST-TIMER.The Mini Beast class is specifically designed for very, very beginner women athletes who have NEVER competed in a strongman competition. This class is for women who: Have never competed in a strongman showWant to test the waters of strongman for the first timeAre your average gym girl who wants to come test her strengthAre curious about strongman but aren't ready to jump into a traditional novice divisionIMPORTANT — PLEASE READ Absolutely NO women athletes with previous strongman competition experience will be allowed to compete in the Mini Beast class. This means women who have previously competed in: NoviceOpenMastersAny other strongman competitionare NOT eligible for Mini Beast. If you have previous strongman competition experience and register for Mini Beast despite this requirement, you will be removed from the class WITHOUT REFUND. Please respect the purpose of this division. We want to create a fun, welcoming, and low-pressure introduction to strongman for women who have genuinely never competed before. If you're wondering whether you qualify, please contact promoter Emily Elmore before registering. STRONGMAN SATURDAYSWant to train for Beast Bash? We're hosting Strongman Saturdays every Saturday leading up to the Bash at 10:00 AM at: Body Balance Personal Training Studio These sessions are designed to give athletes hands-on experience with strongman movements and equipment while preparing for the Beast Bash events. $20 PER CLASS Come train, learn the events, meet other competitors, and get comfortable with the implements before competition day. All experience levels are welcome, with special emphasis on helping first-time competitors learn the movements and competition standards. CHARITY DRIVE — HELP US FILL THE TABLE!Beast Bash isn't just about lifting heavy things. We're coming together to support Cancer Services of Gaston County, and we're asking athletes and spectators to help us make an even bigger impact. SOUP & GATORADE DRIVE On the day of the show, we're asking everyone who is able to bring: - Canned Chicken Noodle Soup - Bottles of Gatorade All donations will go toward supporting Cancer Services of Gaston County. You don't have to compete to make a difference. Come watch. Bring a donation. Support local families.  SPECTATORS$10 ADMISSION Bring your family, friends, training partners, and anyone who loves watching people do ridiculous things with heavy objects! Spectator admission is $10 at the door. And remember — you're encouraged to bring soup and/or Gatorade for our charity drive. EVENT SCHEDULEFRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th  — WEIGH-INS & CHECK-IN  LOCATION: BODY BALANCE PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIO 3131 Union Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 Morning: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Afternoon/Evening: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th Morning Weigh-Ins & Check-In: LOCATION: BODY BALANCE PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIO 3131 Union Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM THEN AT TINO'S  (EVENT VENUE): Rules Meeting: 12:15 PM SHARP Athlete Warm-Ups: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM SHOW START: 1:00 PM Please plan accordingly. The rules meeting will begin promptly at 12:15 PM. SHOW DAY LOCATIONTINO'S — GASTONIA, NC3204 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056 The event will be held outside in the parking lot at Tino's. Restrooms will be available inside the restaurant. Tino's is a local restaurant, and food and beverages will be available for purchase inside during the event. PLEASE BRING: Your own chairYour own tent/canopyWater/hydrationWeather-appropriate clothingThis is an outdoor event, so please plan accordingly. SPONSOR OPPORTUNITYWANT TO SUPPORT BEAST BASH?We would love to have local businesses and organizations join us as sponsors for the 2026 Beast Bash! A $150 sponsorship donation will be split between the participating charities and will provide your business with: Your company logo featured on the back of the Beast Bash V event shirtThe opportunity to set up a table at the eventA chance to showcase your business and connect with members of the local communityIf you're interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact: Megan Turner meturner1423@gmail.com Megan can provide you with the donation letter and additional sponsorship information. HAVE QUESTIONS?For athlete registration, Mini Beast eligibility, training, event questions, or general Beast Bash information, contact: EMILY ELMORE Promoter | Host Coach | Pro Strongwoman Email: emily.thomas.elmore@gmail.com Text: 980-329-3353 Instagram: @EmilyTElmore COME BE PART OF THE BEAST BASHFive years of strongman. Five years of community. Five years of giving back. Whether you're stepping onto the competition floor for the first time, coming back for another year, cheering from the sidelines, volunteering, sponsoring, or simply bringing a can of soup to donate — you are part of the Beast Bash. Let's pack the parking lot, make some noise, move some serious weight, and raise some serious support for Cancer Services of Gaston County. DECEMBER 5th, 2026TINO'S • GASTONIA, NC BEAST BASH V UNLEASH YOUR INNER BEAST. COMPETE FOR A CAUSE. SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY.