2026 CENTRAL VALLEY'S STRONGEST
This a Strongman Corporation sanctioned competition for beginner to
intermediate level strongman/strongwoman. The intent is to introduce men
and women to the great strongman sport. Open to all interested athletes. If
there are two to five athletes in a weight class:
1st place – National(2026) and Regionals(2026) invite
2nd place – Regionals invite
3rd place – Regionals invite
If there are six or more athletes in a weight class:
1st place – Nationals and Regionals invite
2nd place – Nationals and Regionals invite
3rd place – Regionals invite
4th place – Regionals invite
You must be member or join Strongman
Corporation, Register Here.
Early weigh-in Friday Feb 6th, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday February 7th: Late weigh-ins 7:00 AM-8:00 AM;
Contest begins at 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Contest is open to everyone. Open Weight Categories are:
Women - 57kg, 64kg, 73kg, 82kg, and HW
Men - 80kg, 90kg, 105kg, 120kg, and HW
Teen, and Masters:
Lightweight under 105kg
Heavyweight 105.1kg and above.
Teen and Masters (40+): and Novice Women
Lightweight under 73kg
Heavyweight 73.1kg and above
Weight categories with less three (3) registered athletes on February 6th will
be combined with next category above; but using the weight of the lowest
weight category athlete registered.
Athletes will compete in Axle clean and press for reps, Frame Carry uphill (if possible), Sandbag over bar, Sandbag load to yoke carry, and axle and wheels deadlift for reps.
Entry fee: $125
Registration Cut off is February 2nd
Scoring:
Timed events shall be hand timed, and distances shall be measured by standard
measuring device. The score in a event shall be determined by placement and
based on the number of athletes starting in the first event of the contest.
Winner of an event gets MAXIMUM points (10 If 10 athletes in class), second place 9
points etc. If an Athlete passes on a event or fails to get a measurable result in a
event, they will receive zero (0) points (i.e. fails to get one repetition in a event for
maximum repetitions, fails to lift the opening weight in a max lift, fails to participate
in event etc.). The score for a placement shall remain the same through an entire
competition (i.e. if the maximum points is 10 points in the first event (field of 10 athletes),
it will remain 10 points in subsequent events even if the field of athletes has been reduced by attrition).
The score in all 5 events counts in overall standing.
Schedule of Events:
Weigh-in Friday February 6th, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday February 7th:
LATE Weigh-in 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
8:30 AM - Rules Meeting
9:00am – Axle Clean and press for reps --- 60 second time limit
11:00am –Frame Carry --- 60 second time limit
1:00pm – Sandbag / kettlebell over bar --- 60 second time limit
3:00pm – Sandbag Load to Yoke carry --- 60 second time limit
5:00pm – Axle / wheels deadlift for reps --- 60 second time limit
6:30pm - Award Ceremony
Schedule of events and order are subject to change
2026 Competition Event Rules
Axle Clean / Press for reps- Athletes will begin hands off the implement. At the GO command the clean and press will begin. Athlete must wait for the down call. Down calls will be given when arms are straight and head has followed through the movement. Athletes must control the bar down, no drops allowed. 60 second time limit to get as many reps as possible.
Frame Carry – Athlete will begin with hands off the implement. Upon the GO command the athlete will pick up and move the frame to the finish line. Drops are allowed. Timer stops when the front of the implement crosses the finish line. 60 second time limit.
Sandbag / Kettlebell Toss Over Bar – Athlete will start with their hand on the bar implement. Throwing objects will be placed 10’ away from the bar. Athlete must start at the lightest and work their way to the heaviest. 60 second time limit.
Sandbag Load into Yoke Carry – Athlete will begin with their hand on the yoke, placed 25’ away from the sandbags. At the go command, the athlete will run to the first bag, pick it, and carry it 25’ back to the yoke to load into a side mounted basket. Process repeated for the other sandbag for the other side of the yoke. Athletes will then pick up the yoke and carry it 30’ to the finish line. Timer stops when the front of the implement crosses the finish line. 60 second time limit
Axle / Wheels Deadlift for reps - Athletes will start with hands off the bar. Upon the GO command the lift will begin. Athletes must wait for the down call. The bar must ‘die’ at the bottom of each rep. Touch and go reps are NOT allowed and will not be counted per the ref’s discretion.