The Swamp Challenge is a one day fitness competition comprised of three classes (Male/Male, Female/Female, Male/Female) and three divisions (Masters, Scaled, Rx).
LEADERBOARD
SCHEDULE
GENERAL INFORMATION
QUICK FACTS
1. Only fitness competition within a SEC Stadium
2. 400+ participating athletes
3. fitness first, party later We have the largest fitness celebration in Gainesville
The Fitness Competition provides up to 6 weightlifting, cardio, and/or bodyweight style workouts across the single day event. All workouts and obstacles are achievable and designed to bring all experience levels together. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with music, food, and night time entertainment.
Each division is open enrollment through online registration and will feature two athletes per team competing across various weightlifting, conditioning, and bodyweight events.
VENUE/LOCATION
BEN HILL GRIFFIN STADIUM
The Swamp Challenge will be held at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, popularly known as “The Swamp”, it is the football stadium for the University of Florida Gators.
The Swamp Challenge features a unique adventure race and competition experience using The Swamp to bring back memories for alumni, current students and fitness enthusiasts alike.
Address:
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
MOVEMENT STANDARDS
// It’s recommended that you can perform 5 or more reps of the following movements //
SNATCH
M145/W85
DOUBLE UNDERS
YES
MUSCLE UPS
NO
CLEAN & JERK
M215/W125
HANDSTAND PUSHUPS
YES
WALLBALLS
M20/W14
PULLUPS
YES
TOES TO BAR
YES
BOX JUMPS
M30/W24
// It’s recommended that you can perform 5 or more reps of the following movements //
SNATCH
M85/W55
DOUBLE UNDERS
NO
MUSCLE UPS
NO
CLEAN & JERK
M125/W85
HANDSTAND PUSHUPS
NO
WALLBALLS
M16/W12
PULLUPS
NO
TOES TO BAR
NO
BOX JUMPS
M24/W20
// It’s recommended that you can perform 5 or more reps of the following movements //
SNATCH
M115/W75
DOUBLE UNDERS
YES
MUSCLE UPS
NO
CLEAN & JERK
M135/W105
HANDSTAND PUSHUPS
YES
WALLBALLS
M20/W14
PULLUPS
YES
TOES TO BAR
NO
BOX JUMPS
M24/W20
HISTORY
- 2010 – First Swamp Challenge is held on the front field of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium with 40 athletes.
- 2011 – The challenge grows to 10 obstacles and a growth of athletes and spectators .
- 2012– Featured the addition of male, female, and coed teams who compete for bikes, plyo boxes, and a local token tiki totem pole (for bragging rights).
- 2013 – The Swamp Challenge takes place at the outdoor track at Santa Fe College and features sled drags, rowing, kettlebell movements and sandbag carries.
- 2014 – The Swamp Challenge utilizes Gainesville’s newest outdoor park (Fred Cone Park) and brings together 6 local gyms to participate.
- 2015 – The course is changed to a 5k adventure race through Austin Cary Forest to raise money for The Conservation Trust for Florida.
- 2016 – We expanded the adventure race to include a kids obstacle course and returned back to The Swamp with a sprint finale on Florida Field
- 2017 – Featured over 300 competitors from 7 states with 4 on-field events.
OUR SPONSORS
CONTACT US
GENERAL QUESTIONS
For any miscellaneous questions about the event, follow the link and send us an email!
SPONSORSHIP INQUIRY
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and would like our sponsorship deck, follow the link and send us an email. We’ll be sure to respond promptly.