2026 Ultimate First Responder Challenge
About This Competition
The Ultimate First Responder Challenge is designed to test the functional fitness of local law enforcement officers, paramedics, firefighters, and other first responders. This event evaluates real-world physical capabilities through a series of demanding fitness challenges that reflect the physical demands of emergency response.
This year’s format includes both individual and team competition. All participants will complete five individual fitness challenges and compete for the title of Ultimate First Responder. Participants may also choose to compete as part of a team.
Teams will consist of five members and will compete in two additional fitness challenges completed together. For team scoring, each member’s scores from the individual events will be averaged to create a single team score, which will then be combined with the results of the team challenges.
The Ultimate First Responder Challenge emphasizes physical readiness, teamwork, and resilience—core attributes essential to effective emergency response.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity.
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| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dillon Cravens | 3.4 |
| 2 | Matthew Williams | 3.4 |
| 3 | Jordan Meyer | 5.6 |
| 4 | Kameron Bailey | 5.8 |
| 5 | Peter Beagley | 6.6 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Too fat and too furious | 1.58 |
| 2 | BFD | 2 |
| 3 | The Geriatrics | 2.29 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holden Williams | 1.8 |
| 2 | Broden Fuson | 3.6 |
| 3 | Elle Brandt | 3.6 |
| 4 | Martin Galvan | 5 |
| 5 | Riley Sheldon | 6 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KCFD 25-2 | 0.98 |
| 2 | Chicken Little | 1.88 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rex Davenport | 2.4 |
| 2 | Felipe Maduena | 3.4 |
| 3 | Matthew Davenport | 4 |
| 4 | Aspen Resendez | 4 |
| 5 | Preston George | 4.2 |
Workouts
Deadlift Ladder - The athlete will complete the deadlift ladder.
Athletes will progress through the following weights:
Elite:
12 reps at 185/125
9 reps at 255/175
6 reps at 315/215
3 reps at 365/245
Intermediate/Masters:
12 reps at 135/95
9 reps at 185/125
6 reps at 225/155
3 reps at 315/215
Beginner:
12 reps at 95/65
9 reps at 155/105
6 reps at 185/125
3 reps at 225/155
FOR TIME:
Skierg: 1000/800 meters
Rowerg: 1000/800 meters
Bikerg: 2000/1600 meters
Obstacle Course
While wearing a plate carrier, the athlete will drag a hose, clear a shoot house, jump a wall, baton strike a dummy, save a hostage, and sprint to the end.
Strongman Event
Movements: Yoke Carry, Farmer Carry, Sled Pull, and Sandbag Carry
Distance: each object would have to be moved 50 meters.
Elite Division:
Yoke Carry: 275/195 Farmer Carry: 105/70 Sled Pull: 345/225 Sandbag:200/150
Intermediate:
Yoke Carry: 225/145 Farmer Carry: 70/50 Sled Pull: 245/185 Sandbag: 150/100
Beginner Division:
Yoke Carry: 165/135 Farmer Carry: 50/30 Sled Pull: 200/155 Sandbag: 100/50
FOR TIME: Each competitor will complete the following distances on each machine. Each Team Member will complete this event. All team member scores will be averaged to render a team score.
Skierg: 1000/800 meters
Rowerg: 1000/800 meters
Bikerg: 2000/1600 meters
5-person sandbag worm run start (400')
5 relay stations:
Sandbag Carry (400')
Door Breach/Foot Pursuit (400')
Dummy Drag/Torniquet Application (60')
Fireman’s Carry (400')
Tower Run w/ Target Shooting on Each Floor
Finish: Team Worm Carry back to starting point (400')
Tower Run:
The athlete will don a weighted vest and carry a hose up five flights of stairs. Once on top floor, the athlete will hoist a weight via pulley system. After the weight is up, the time will end after the athlete sprints back down the stairs to the starting line.
The entire team will pull a fire truck 50 meters using a rope.
One team member will then be placed in a rescue litter, and the team will carry them 100 meters to the finish.
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Closes: Feb 28, 2026
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