MSG Gary Gordon Challenge
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Fort Gordon, Georgia
- Price Free - $99.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of competition and camaraderie at the MSG Gary Gordon Challenge, taking place on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, in the beautiful city of Augusta, Richmond. This dynamic event is designed to push participants to their limits while honoring the heroic legacy of MSG Gary Gordon. Join fellow competitors in a thrilling 5K run that combines both a traditional race and an intense team challenge featuring a series of demanding task stations.
Participants can choose between a timed 5K run or take part in the team challenge, where teams will tackle various physical tasks including burpees, sprints, and sandbag loads, all while racing against the clock. With packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM and the race commencing at 9:00 AM, this event promises a day filled with excitement and a chance to showcase your physical prowess. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a newcomer eager to test your skills, the MSG Gary Gordon Challenge is an opportunity to forge excellence and create lasting memories with your community. Don't miss out on this incredible experience!
Participants can choose between a timed 5K run or take part in the team challenge, where teams will tackle various physical tasks including burpees, sprints, and sandbag loads, all while racing against the clock. With packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM and the race commencing at 9:00 AM, this event promises a day filled with excitement and a chance to showcase your physical prowess. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a newcomer eager to test your skills, the MSG Gary Gordon Challenge is an opportunity to forge excellence and create lasting memories with your community. Don't miss out on this incredible experience!
Organiser's Description
The Cyber Center of Excellence presents the MSG Gary Gordon Challenge, a rigorous, competitive event designed to test the physical and tactical limits of participants from across the installation and community, and 5k run forging excellence and honoring the heroic legacy of MSG Gary Gordon through intense competition. Additionally, there will be a 5K for those not wishing to participate in the Task Stations.
Race Day Information:
*7:00am - 8 Packet Pick-up
*9 5K (timed and untimed***) Start Time
*9 Team Challenge Start Time
**TEAM CHALLENGE: 5 teams will be released approx. every 5 minutes. Please be prepared to start at 9:30am, but know that you will end up starting anytime between 9:30am - 10:10am.
***UNTIMED 5K REGISTRANTS: you will NOT need to go to packet pick-up on race morning UNLESS you purchased a shirt.
TASKS, CONDITIONS, STANDARDS
Conduct 5k Run while completing the following stations along run route, for fastest time.
* Burpee: 40 reps total as team
* 1/4 Mile Sprint: 1 complete lap around track
* Sandbag Load: load 24 bags on and off flat bed as team
* Body Squat: 100 reps total as team
* Deadlift: (male- 200lbs x 6) (female 140lbs x 6)
* Burpee: 40 reps total as team
* Rope Climb: 20ft climb (each competitor)
* Water Can Carry: 50m (two cans each competitor
* Pull Up: 12 reps as team
* Sled Drag: 90lbs sled x 160m (as team)
* Push Up: 50 reps total as team
* Kettle Bell to Litter Carry: KB to Litter Carry 4 Sandbags to End point
* *Penalty Exercise for not attempting a lane:
* 100x Mountain Climbers (Even number lanes)
* 25x 8 Count Push Up (Odd number Lanes)
UNIFORM
* Competitors- sterile ACUs and boots
* IOTV/MSV (Plate Carrier 25lb min)
* Gloves
* Camelback
* NO HEADGEAR
* 5K runners- appropriate running clothes and shoes
EXECUTION
* 2 x person teams
* Staggard start 5 waves of 9 teams
* Common start 5k runners
* Overall time kept at admin tent
* Each station grader keeps track of completions/deductions
* Graders can call in deductions in between competitors at their station
**SHIRT SIZES ARE ONLY GUARANTEED IF REGISTERING BEFORE OCTOBER 6TH.
All non-DoD pass holders must register at least 24 hours in advance at: https://home.army.mil/gordon/des/visitor-information/visitor-preregistration for a visitor pass. Choose Army>Ft Gordon>Visitor Pass and be sure to select for base access to start on packet pick up day!
Race Day Information:
*7:00am - 8 Packet Pick-up
*9 5K (timed and untimed***) Start Time
*9 Team Challenge Start Time
**TEAM CHALLENGE: 5 teams will be released approx. every 5 minutes. Please be prepared to start at 9:30am, but know that you will end up starting anytime between 9:30am - 10:10am.
***UNTIMED 5K REGISTRANTS: you will NOT need to go to packet pick-up on race morning UNLESS you purchased a shirt.
TASKS, CONDITIONS, STANDARDS
Conduct 5k Run while completing the following stations along run route, for fastest time.
* Burpee: 40 reps total as team
* 1/4 Mile Sprint: 1 complete lap around track
* Sandbag Load: load 24 bags on and off flat bed as team
* Body Squat: 100 reps total as team
* Deadlift: (male- 200lbs x 6) (female 140lbs x 6)
* Burpee: 40 reps total as team
* Rope Climb: 20ft climb (each competitor)
* Water Can Carry: 50m (two cans each competitor
* Pull Up: 12 reps as team
* Sled Drag: 90lbs sled x 160m (as team)
* Push Up: 50 reps total as team
* Kettle Bell to Litter Carry: KB to Litter Carry 4 Sandbags to End point
* *Penalty Exercise for not attempting a lane:
* 100x Mountain Climbers (Even number lanes)
* 25x 8 Count Push Up (Odd number Lanes)
UNIFORM
* Competitors- sterile ACUs and boots
* IOTV/MSV (Plate Carrier 25lb min)
* Gloves
* Camelback
* NO HEADGEAR
* 5K runners- appropriate running clothes and shoes
EXECUTION
* 2 x person teams
* Staggard start 5 waves of 9 teams
* Common start 5k runners
* Overall time kept at admin tent
* Each station grader keeps track of completions/deductions
* Graders can call in deductions in between competitors at their station
**SHIRT SIZES ARE ONLY GUARANTEED IF REGISTERING BEFORE OCTOBER 6TH.
All non-DoD pass holders must register at least 24 hours in advance at: https://home.army.mil/gordon/des/visitor-information/visitor-preregistration for a visitor pass. Choose Army>Ft Gordon>Visitor Pass and be sure to select for base access to start on packet pick up day!
Races
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MSG Gary Gordon Challenge (Teams of 2)
Incl. $9.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$99.25
CLOSED -
MSG Gary Gordon Challenge - 5K Only
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$12.50
CLOSED -
MSG Gary Gordon Challenge - 5K Only - Untimed
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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