Viking Strength Challenge
November 2026
WORK HARD and HELP OTHERS
The Viking Strength Challenge is for all ages. The whole purpose of this challenge is to honor our Veterans by raising money for the American Legion. This is a fun event for everybody so gather the whole family and have some fun with us.
The why behind this Mission
I am doing this because of my dad Jeff Cox, for one of my best friends Cary Wieland, for my father-in-law Bill Mcloud, for my best friend’s dad Gary Lemberg, and for all the other men and women that have served. Most people have a friend or family member that has served for our great nation! Now it’s our turn to honor these brave men and women and return the favor!
My dad was an army veteran who served with the Yorkville American Legion Post #489 for 30 years. While at the legion, he held many positions where his main goal was to help others. He was the chairman of the Gifts to the Yanks program, which is a program that gives gifts to veterans that are hospitalized. He would drive all over the state of Illinois, making sure that every veteran received a gift and was not forgotten at Christmas.
Work Hard and Help Others was my Dad’s mission and I am doing this challenge to continue his hard work of helping others! Like my dad and so many others that served our great nation, they paid the ultimate sacrifice! This is our chance to help support those who willingly choose to serve and protect others!
Events:
The challenge consists of 7 events which are:
1. RAGNAR
Farmers carry down, 10 push-ups, sprint down and back
2. BERSERKER
Tire flip, jump thru
3. IVAR THE BONELESS
Sled pull, sled push
4. FREYDIS
Kettlebell snatch 10 reps each side, sprint down and back
5. BJORN IRONSIDE
Log squat 5 reps, log carry or yoke carry down and back
6. THOR
Dumbbell or Kettlebell clean and press 5 reps each side, sprint down and back
7. HARDRADA
Stone carry down, sprint down and back
The goal of each event is to see how many rounds you can do in 7 minutes. There will be a 3-minute rest in between each event.
You choose the amount of weight that you want to use for each event.
Online Course:
This is an online challenge. You do the events listed above with whatever you have. You can use stones, lumber, pets, kids, a backpack full of books, or whatever you have lying around the house to lift you can use.
Prizes:
There will be prizes for most rounds completed, heaviest weight lifted, most creative weight used, and best Viking costume.
Cost:
The registration Fee is $40 for all ages.
Complete the challenge and earn your Viking Strength Challenge patch!
We also have Viking Challenge t-shirts you can purchase for $25.
All proceeds go to the American Legion minus our operating costs.
Questions:
Email us at: vikingstrengthchallenge@gmail.com