THIS IS A QUALIFYING EVENT TO THE U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT IN SEPTEMBER!
April 1-4, 2026
Sanford, Florida
SPECTATORS: ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION!
No tickets are required. Come out when you can, stay as long as you want, and join us in cheering on our amazing first responders taking it to the challenge course for bragging rights. See our full event schedule below.
Every day features some amazing athletes and teams! We do recommend our Saturday morning main event since it is considered ‘the toughest two minutes in sports’, featuring the fastest athletes in each division, age, and gender subcategory going head-to-head for event titles.
ATHLETE INFORMATION
Introducing the inaugural annual All American Challenge and Training Camp. This 4 day pre-season event aligns us with other respected sporting leagues and is an event our serious and aspiring athletes will not want to miss.
Attendees can register for the entire 4-day program that includes the training camp and limited competition runs, OR can register to attend the final two days of category only runs. NOTE: category runs are limited to one (1) run per category since the primary purpose of this event is training.
The event includes our standard category competition races with several rigorous instructional and assessment programs throughout the day and in the evenings led by expert instructors to help increase your strength, endurance, skills, teamwork, communication, and confidence. It’s a terrific opportunity for athletes to train together and fine-tune their skills in preparation for the season. This event will serve as a U.S. National qualifying event.
Labeled by ESPN as ‘the toughest two minutes in sports’, this event is open to any firefighter that meets the following criteria:
- career or volunteer firefighters (active or retired) ages 18+ that are employed by and/or are voluntary members of an organized fire department (i.e.: township, municipal, district, county, state, country, military, or industry)
- licensed firefighters seeking employment
- cadets
- junior firefighters/explorers (ages 14-21)
- accredited governmental or educational agencies with a fire service curriculum
Whether an amateur or pro in our sport, we have a place for you!
This event is open to any firefighter from around the world. Athletes will walk away with:
- Improved strength, speed, technique, and endurance on the course.
- Techniques that help athletes develop mental toughness and resilience, and to cope with stress and adversity during competition.
- Improved teamwork, working together as a team to achieve a common goal of trusting and relying on each other.
- Enhanced motivation and focus to achieve their goals by pushing themselves to new limits to achieve their full potential.
Our Guide to the Challenge provides you with a comprehensive overview and understanding of our competition series, including all rules, regulations, awards, records, schedule, and more. Everything you need to know all in one document! We recommend you read this from beginning to end so you are fully prepared to take the Challenge.
Event Site Address:
Seminole State College: Sanford/ Lake Mary Campus – Lot 22
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
Daily Schedule
This is a special event with a primary focus on training and education in our sport! The number of runs have been limited in order to accommodate as many athletes as possible. Athletes wanting to come run in multiple categories are advised to attend one of our regular season events.
Wednesday:
7:00AM to 6:00PM: Breakout Sessions (gym work, course technique training, nutrition, and more!)
Thursday:
7:00AM to 6:00PM: Breakout Sessions (gym work, course technique training, nutrition, and more!)
Friday:
7:00AM: Open Practice
8:00AM: Opening Ceremony
8:30AM: Tandem Team Category Event followed by the Relay Team Category Event
NOTE: due to the nature of this event, athletes may only serve on one (1) tandem team and (1) relay team!
Saturday:
7:00AM: Open Practice
8:00AM – 6:00PM: Individual Category Event
REGISTRATION RATES
Option 1: FULL TRAINING CAMP WITH CATEGORY RUNS: Early Bird Rate of $200.00 for full training camp with one (1) Individual Category, one (1) Tandem Team Seat, and one (1) Relay Team Seat registration (must register 21+ days before the first day of the event). Regular Rate: $230.00 when registering less than 21 days before the first day of the event.
Option 2: CATEGORY RUNS ONLY: Early Bird Rate of $55.00 per category run. Regular Rate: $70.00 per category when registering less than 21 days before the first day of the event.
**Each athlete serving on a Tandem or Relay team must register and pay for their seat on the team!
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