WAR OF THE NORTH V

WAR OF THE NORTH V (EVENT IS INDOORS)Please follow @greatlakesstrongestman on Facebook and Instagram for updates!! LIVE MUSIC, LIGHTS, and LOUD!! LIVE MUSIC, LIGHTS, and LOUD!!This is a strongman competition the likes you've never seen before. 60 Competitor Hard Limit for this event. Each competitor gets ONE spectator invite. You will also get the chance to qualify for United States Strongman Nationals 2027!! SCHEDULEFriday, January 15th, 2027 LOCATION: Turtle Creek Stadium WEIGH INS: 11am - 5pm  Saturday, January 16th, 2026 LOCATION: Turtle Creek Stadium WEIGH INS: 11am - 1:30pm DOORS OPEN: 2pm WARM UP: 2pm - 3pm Rules: 3:15pm Event Starts: 3:30pm WAR OF THE NORTH EVENTS1.) FARMERS CARRY 2.) MAX LOG CLEAN AND PRESS 3.) DEADLIFT DEATH MEDLEY 4.) YOKE CARRY 5.) KEG OVER BAR MEDLEY  RULES1.) Farmers Carry: Farmers Handles will start behind the line. Athletes will have 60 seconds to carry the handles 40ft and break the line. They will then turn around and carry the heavier Farmers Handles 40ft and break the line. Both handles must break the line for time to stop. As many drops as needed. Equipment allowed: Sleeves, Chalk, Wrist Wraps, and Belt. No lifting straps, gloves, or tacky allowed. 2.) Max Log Clean and Press: 60-second time limit per attempt. Three attempts. Wessels Rule applies. Must wait for a down command from the judge. Strict press, push press, split jerk, and push jerk all allowed. Elbows must be locked overhead, and head through to receive a down call. DO NOT DROP THE WEIGHT FROM OVERHEAD. YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THIS EVENT. Log must be lowered controlled to the floor. Equipment allowed: Sleeves, Grip Shirts, Wrist Wraps, and Belt. 3.) Deadlift Death Medley: Athletes will carry the Duck Walk 30ft and break the line. Athletes will then deadlift the Axle bar first, then the Frame. Athlete MUST wait for a down call for both deadlifts. Athletes will then carry the Duck Walk back 30ft and cross the line. Straps allowed on the deadlifts, not allowed on the Duck Walk. Drops allowed on Duck Walk. Equipment allowed: Chalk, Sleeves, Suits, Lifting Straps, Wrist Wraps, and Belt.  4.) Yoke Carry: Yoke will start behind the line. Athletes will have 60 seconds to carry the yoke 40ft across the finish line. The entire yoke must cross the line for time to stop. As many drops as needed. Equipment allowed: Gloves, Sleeves, Grip Shirts, Wrist Wraps, Knee Wraps, and Belt. 5.) Keg Over Bar Medley: Kegs will be placed lightest to heaviest 40ft from the yoke. Athletes will start at the line and carry and load each keg, lightest to heaviest 40ft and over the bar. Bar height for the Women’s Division is 48”, the Men’s Division is 52”. Split times. 60 second time limit. Equipment allowed: Gloves, Sleeves, Grip Shirts, Wrist Wraps, and Belt. NO TACKY OR TACKY TOWELS ALLOWED FOR ANY EVENT. EVENTS AND WEIGHTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Itinerary Cherry Capital Airport (TVC): 15 Minutes from Turtle Creek Stadium Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR): 2 Hours and 17 Minutes from Turtle Creek Stadium. Bishop International Airport (FNT): 2 Hours and 50 Minutes from Turtle Creek Stadium. Detroit Metro Airport (DTW): 4 Hours and 2 Minutes from Turtle Creek Stadium. Follow Great Lakes Strongest Man on Instagram and Facebook @greatlakesstrongestman for the most up to date info. Interested in Sponsoring??  Send an email to george@greatlakesstrongestman.com The event will take place at the stadium even if rain or snow is in the forecast.  Events and Weights subject to change. No refunds on registration or tickets sold. You cannot transfer or sell your registration.  ZERO TOLERANCE Policy for violence, arguing, or derogatory statements to staff or athletes. If you break this policy, you and your party will be removed without refund.