Anvil Forged 2026

Anvil Forged 2026 Alaska Heroes Championship Promoter: Danny Autrey Date: December 19th, 2026 Location: Anvil Strength Address: 43421 Kalifornsky Beach Dr Soldotna, Alaska 99611 Start time: 10AM Weigh-ins: Location: Anvil Strength (see address above) Date: Friday December 18th Time: 10AM-Noon & 6pm to 8pm Registration: This is a United States Strongman sanctioned competition. Be prepared to verify membership at weigh-ins.Registrations received after December 1st are not guaranteed a contest shirtRegistration closes December 12thThe Heroes Championship contests Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Military in each respective class. Please email proof of service to anvilstrength907@gmail.com prior to competition day.Members of Alaska Peace Officers Association (APOA) only pay $20 for registration. Email anvilstrength907@gmail.com with proof of membership.Rules Meeting:  Saturday, December 19th @ 9:00 AM.  Event 1: Max Trap-Bar Deadlift 60 second limit. Athletes will have 3 attempts to reach a max weight. Weight will begin at 155lbs and increase by 20lbs each round. WEIGHT WILL NOT DECREASE. Your last successful lift will be recorded as your score. The competition bar is a Kabuki Trap Bar Good Lift: Upon the start command, the athlete must achieve full lockout, with the hips, knees and shoulders in-line. A down command will be given by the judge upon completion. The lift is not considered successful until a down command is given. Lifter must control the weight's descent.  Equipment allowed: Chalk, Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Belt, Lifting Straps Equipment not allowed: Deadlift suits, Supportive Briefs, tacky, lifting hooks Event 2: Log Clean and Press- Max Reps 90-second time limit Athlete begins with the log on the floor. At the judge's command, the athlete cleans the log to the shoulders and presses it overhead. Every rep will begin from the ground. A repetition counts when: Elbows are locked.Knees are locked.Feet are stationary.Head is through the arms.Log is under control.Athlete receives the judge's down command.Score: Total successful repetitions. Equipment allowed: Belt, Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Grip Shirt Equipment not allowed: Tacky, Tacky Towel, Lifting Straps or hooks Event 3: Heavy Yoke 60-second time limit Athlete begins from behind the yoke with hands on cross-bar. At "GO," the athlete carries the yoke 40 feet. The event ends when the ANY portion of the yoke crosses the finish line. Drops are allowed without penalty.  Fastest time wins. If athlete does not cross the line, the distance is their score for the event. Equipment allowed: Belt, Wrist Wraps, Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves, Grip Shirt Equipment not allowed: Tacky, Tacky Towel. Event 4: Duck Walk/Husafell Carry Race 75- Second Limit Athlete begins by picking up the duck walk implement and carrying it 40 feet across the finish line. Once the entire implement is across the finish line, the athlete will pick the Husafell implement and carry it back down the course 40 feet. Time is stopped when the athlete's feet cross the finish line. Husafell implement MUST be lowered under control. DROPPING/HEAVING THE IMPLEMENT WILL RESULT IN A "DID NOT FINISH" SCORE. No portion of the athlete's equipment or clothing may support the Husafell implement from the bottom.  Equipment Allowed: Belt, Wrist Wraps, Elbow Sleeves, Knee Sleeves, Grip Shirts Equipment Not Allowed: Tacky, Tacky Towel Event 5: Sandbag Load Over Bar 90 second limit Athlete will load sandbag over cross-bar of yoke for as many reps as possible in 90 seconds. Sandbag will be loaded alternating sides, and the athlete must go AROUND the yoke for each rep. Bar will be set at 42" for Women and 48" for men.  Equipment Allowed: Belt, Wrist Wraps, Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves, Grip Shirts Equipment not allowed: Tacky, Tacky Towel