IronGoose Heptathlon and Family "Fun"draiser

Saturday, August 19, 2023 Past event

3:30 PM CDT

Watertown, Wisconsin

$11.60–$85.80 · 8 races

1 Mile, Ultra

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating IronGoose Heptathlon and Family "Fun"draiser on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in Watertown, Dodge! This unique endurance event offers participants the chance to tackle a challenging 77-mile journey across seven stages, with a generous 12-hour time limit. Whether you're an individual athlete or looking for a family adventure, you can register for the entire event or select specific stages to participate in. Activities kick off bright and early at 7:00 AM with a military physical fitness test, followed by a 2-mile swim, a demanding brute force mile, and a thrilling 100 km bike ride.

Kids' activities start at 1:30 PM, hosted by Trail Life at River Valley Alliance Church, ensuring a day filled with fun for the whole family. The event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also supports a great cause, with all proceeds benefiting the Angel Wings Healing Foundation. This nonprofit provides essential retreat experiences for survivors of trauma, aiding their journey towards healing and wholeness. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself, bond with your family, and make a positive impact on the community! Spectators are welcome to cheer on the participants throughout the day

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Races

IronGoose PFT

Incl. $1.60 Fee &

Starting at the pond at W2277 Bakertown Dr Sullivan, WI Traditional Personal Fitness Test. 2 minutes sit-ups 2 minute push-ups 2 mile run

8:00 AM CDT

$11.60

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IronGoose 2 mile swim

Incl. $1.60 Fee &

A 2 mile endurance swim at the pond at W2277 Bakertown Dr Sullivan, WI

8:30 AM CDT

$11.60

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IronGoose Brute Force Mile

Incl. $1.60 Fee &

200m Overhead Carry 200m Bear Hug Burden Carry (dont grip the bottom of the bag) 10 Shoulder Slams (L/R = 1) 10 Push-Up Lateral Drag Through (L/R = 1) 200m SB Lunge 200m Burden Carry (bag on left shoulder) 20 Thrusters 20 Sandbag Sit-Ups 200m Zercher Carry 200m Burden Run (bag on right shoulder) 30 Lateral Hops over Bag 30 Static Hold Sandbag Flutter Kicks 200m Sandbag Overhead Carry 200m Burden Carry Sprint (bag on back) 41 Brute Force Burpees (thats one more for the Warrior in the sky)

9:30 AM CDT

$11.60

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IronGoose Ride

Incl. $2.80 Fee &

Leaving the pond at W2277 Bakertown Dr Sullivan, WI and heading north toward Watertown, WI.

10:30 AM CDT

$32.80

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IronGoose Burden Run

Incl. $1.60 Fee &

A 1 mile weighted vest plus sandbag carry run/walk

2:30 PM CDT

$11.60

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IronGoose 2 mile Weighted vest run

Incl. $1.60 Fee &

A weighted vest run/walk

3:00 PM CDT

$11.60

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IronGoose 7 mile Run

Incl. $2.80 Fee &

The final stage of the IronGoose is a 7 mile run/walk

3:30 PM CDT

$32.80

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IronGoose Heptathlon Entire Event

Incl. $5.80 Fee & Goose Call

This is all 7 stages of the IronGoose. PFT Swim Brute Force Mile Ride Burden + weighted Vest Run Burden Run Run

8:00 AM CDT

$85.80

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Organiser's description

WHAT IS THE IRONGOOSE?

The IronGoose is A 7 STAGE 77 MILE ENDURANCE EVENT WITH A 12 HOUR TIME LIMIT. Individuals or families may register for the entire event or specific stages of the event. Join in person or virtually.

NOTE: KIDS ACTIVITIES WILL START @ 1:30PM AND WILL BE HOSTED BY TRAIL LIFE AT RIVER VALLEY ALLIANCE CHURCH 610 WELSH ROAD WATERTOWN, WI

WHY PARTICIPATE?

This event is a great way to push your fitness to the next level, have fun as a family and make an impact on the community. *ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT_ ANGEL WINGS HEALING FOUNDATION_ TO PROVIDE RETREAT EXPERIENCES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND OTHER TRAUMA THAT PROMOTE CONTINUED HEALING, REST AND WHOLENESS AS THEY TRANSITION OUT OF TREATMENT. (ANGEL WINGS HEALING FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: HTTPS://ANGELWINGSHEALINGCENTER.ORG https://angelwingshealingcenter.org )

STAGE DETAILS:

NOTE: The first three stages and the bike ride will all start and finish at the pond @ W2277 Bakertown Dr. Sullivan, WI

7:00 AM STAGE 1 starts with a military PFT, 2 minute sit ups, 2 minute pushups, 2 mile run.

7:30AM STAGE 2 is a 2 mile swim in the pond

8:30 AM STAGE 3 is the Brute Force Mile. (Bring you own sandbag) 200meter overhead carry, 200meter bear hug carry, 10 shoulder slams 10 push-ups, 200meter lunge, 200meter burden carry, 20 thrusters, 20 sit-ups, 200meter zercher carry, 200meter burden run, 30 hops, 30 flutter kicks, 200meter overhead carry, 200meter burden sprint, 41 brute force burpees.

9:30AM STAGE 4 is a 100km bike ride

NOTE: THE BIKE RIDE WILL FINISH AT RIVER VALLEY ALLIANCE CHURCH 610 WELSH ROAD WATERTOWN, WI AND ALL RUN EVENTS WILL START AND FINISH THERE.

1:30PM STAGE 5 is a 1 mile burden carry

2PM STAGE 6 is a 2 mile weighted vest run

2:30PM STAGE 7 is a 7 mile run/walk

NOTE: THIS CHALLENGE IS THE ULTIMATE TEST OF YOUR ENDURANCE, BUT YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO FINISH ENTIRE SEGMENTS. TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON WEATHER, TRAFFIC ETC. SPECTATOR SUPPORT WELCOME!