Third-Fourth Challenge
Carry 1/3 of your bodyweight in each hand for 1/4 mile (400 meters) — but if you drop the weights or stop moving, you have to run or walk a quarter mile before you can pick the weights back up and resume.
Weight Requirement
Each hand must carry ≥ 1/3 of your body weight. Weight is rounded to the nearest increment of 5. Use the calculator below to find your required weight.
Distance Requirement
- Total carry distance: 400 meters (¼ mile)
- A track is not required, just a measurable course.
- Acceptable setups:
- 1x400m loop
- 2x200m (short loop or out-and-back)
- 4x100m laps
Implements
- Dumbbells
- Kettlebells
- Farmer’s carry handles
- Bags:
- Any bag with handles filled with weight (e.g., sandbag or free weights in a backpack).
- Other:
- Any other measurable load that mimics a farmer’s carry grip (e.g., plates, jerry cans).
- Hex bars
- Lifting straps or gloves (chalk is permitted)
Timing & Penalty Laps
- Clock starts as soon as you begin walking.
- If you drop the weight or stop walking, you must:
- Complete a 400m penalty run or walk before you can resume forward progress with the weights.
- 400m course = 1 lap
- 200m course = 2 laps
- 100m course = 4 laps
- Complete a 400m penalty run or walk before you can resume forward progress with the weights.
Performance Tiers
To qualify for the leaderboard, you must at least complete the Finished Tier (F-Tier). For full tier requirements, refer to the table below.
| Tier | Time | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Under 5 minutes | Unbroken - no stops or drops |
| Tier 2 | Under 6 minutes | Drops/stops allowed |
| Tier 3 | Under 10 minutes | Drops/stops allowed |
| F-Tier | Under 20 minutes | Drops/stops allowed |
Video Requirements
Due to the nature of this challenge, submitting a video is optional. You can choose to submit on the honor system or submit a video of you completing the challenge which will earn you a Verified ✅ badge on the leaderboard. If you elect to have your submission verified you must provide the following:
- Sufficient video showing you completing the challenge.
- Video/photo showing your bodyweight on a scale and the weight of your implements.
- Labeled implements such as kettlebells don’t need to be weighed, but unlabeled items such as bags do.
Even if you choose to not go the route of full verification, we encourage you to still submit video/photos of you performing the challenge if you’d like to be eligible for a social media share and prize giveaway.
We’ll be selecting one participant who completes the Third-Fourth Challenge to receive a free functional training sandbag provided by Elite Sports — perfect for farmer’s carries, conditioning, and general strength. Video/photo submission is required to be eligible and winner will be chosen based on our favorite entry.
Valid for USA (lower 48) only.
