Get ready for the ultimate endurance challenge - our sandbag and ruck based Throwdown events! Join us for a night of intense, high-energy competition designed to test your limits and push your boundaries.
Our event offers two divisions: competitive and non-competitive, ensuring that athletes of all levels can participate.
In the competitive division, athletes will compete for the ultimate prize of a goodwerks Boogie Bag among other prizes. Expect to be challenged with grueling exercises and tasks that will push you to your limits.
If you're new to fitness or looking for a less intense experience, our non-competitive division is perfect for you. Our experienced trainers will provide adjustments and modifications to ensure you get a great workout suited to your fitness level.
Here are just a few reasons why you should sign up for our event:
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Test your limits: Our event is designed to challenge even the toughest fitness enthusiasts. Push yourself to the limit and see what you're truly capable of.
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Unique experience: Our sandbag and ruck-based event is unlike anything you've ever participated in before. Expect to have a challenging and exciting experience.
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All levels welcome: Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, we have a division for you. Our experienced trainers will provide adjustments and modifications to ensure you get a great workout suited to your fitness level.
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Fun and supportive community: Our event is all about having fun and pushing yourself to be the best you can be. Our community of fellow athletes is supportive and motivating, ensuring that you have a great time and feel supported throughout the day.
Don't miss out on the ultimate endurance challenge! Sign up for our Throwdown event today and push your limits like never before.
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Throwdown Series
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Completion Rate Competitive Division: 89%
Time: 12-16 hours
Weight:
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Minimum 25lb Ruck & 40lb SB if under 160lbs w/ base layers on
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Minimum 35lb Ruck & 60lb SB if equal or over 160lbs w/ base layers on
Breakdown: Roughly a weeks worth of HDT (SB&R based workouts), 8-15 miles of movements, team building, and coaching. NO ADJUSTMENTS OR SUBSTITUTIONS FOR EXERCISES.
Completion Rate Non-Competitive Division: 91%
Time: 12-16 hours
Weight: Minimum 10lb Ruck & 20lb SB (competitive has weight standards based on BW)
Breakdown: Roughly a weeks worth of HDT (SB&R based workouts), 8-15 miles of movements, team building, and coaching. We provide adjustments and subs for different exercises in this division when needed.
Completion Rates: 100%
Time: 3-5 hours
Weight: No minimum weight requirement, just bring a Ruck & SB
Breakdown: 1-2 HDT SB&R based workouts, 2-3 miles of movements, team building, and coaching. We provide adjustments and subs for different exercises in this division when needed. You will be joining for the last 3-5 hours of the Throwdown event. Start time varies between events (typically between 5-7 AM).
15% off w/ code "HDT"
Quarter Mile Series
Completion Rates:
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QMOD6 Red Marks Average - 4.5 of 6
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QMOD6 Green Marks Average - 3.5 of 6
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QMOD6 Blue Marks Average - N/A
Time: 2 hours
Weight:
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60+ lb SB & 35+ lb ruck = Red Marks
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40-60 lb SB & 25-35 lb ruck = Green Marks
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20-40 lb SB & 10-25 lb ruck = Blue Marks
Breakdown: You have 2 hours to complete as many of the 6 QMOD assigned, they will increase in difficulty & you will not know what the next one is until you finish the one you are on. For each completed you will have a white box filled in.
Completion Rates:
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QMOR6 Red Marks Average -N/A
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QMOR6 Green Marks Average - 4 of 6
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QMOR6 Blue Marks Average - N/A
Time: 2 hours
Weight:
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60+ lb SB & 35+ lb ruck = Red Marks
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40-60 lb SB & 25-35 lb ruck = Green Marks
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20-40 lb SB & 10-25 lb ruck = Blue Marks
Breakdown: You have 2 hours to complete as many of the 6 QMOR assigned, they will increase in difficulty & you will not know what the next one is until you finish the one you are on. For each completed you will have a white box filled in. Think lots of stair based movements.
Completion Rates: 4.7 out of 6
Time: 2 hours
Weight: You choose your weights, all markings for virtual events are yellow.
Breakdown: You have 2 hours to complete as many of the 6 QMOD assigned, they will increase in difficulty. For each completed you will have a white box filled in. Go LIVE in the Community Group with updates as you complete the movements.
Cerberus Series
Completion Rates: 10%
Time: 36-40 hours
Weight:
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Minimum 20lb Ruck & 40lb SB if under 150lbs w/ base layers on
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Minimum 30lb Ruck & 60lb SB if equal or over 150lbs w/ base layers on
Breakdown: For the first 24 hours of this event you will not be dropped due to performance as long as you are not slowing down the timeline of the event. The only way you will not make it to the 24 hour point is if you are medically dropped or you voluntarily withdrawal. The last 12-16 hours there will be standards you will have to meet. If you fail one of these tests (potentially could be a rope climb, timed ruck, timed run, AMRAP reps, etc) then you will be dropped from the event. The standard is the standard. Over the course of the whole event you will do roughly 2 weeks or more of HDT SB&R based workouts, timed rucks, timed runs, team based movements, cognitive challenges, and more. This is an event like no other and will mentally and physically push you beyond any point you have been prior.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri, Mar 21Location is TBDMar 21, 2025, 9:00 PM EDT – Mar 23, 2025, 1:00 PM EDTLocation is TBD
Fri, Apr 11Location is TBDApr 11, 2025, 9:00 PM – Apr 12, 2025, 1:00 PMLocation is TBDApr 11, 2025, 9:00 PM – Apr 12, 2025, 1:00 PMLocation is TBD12-16 hours of sandbag & ruck based workouts (or just bodyweight), with a mix of heavy weighted movements & team building. Our events will push you physically & mentally as both a team and individual. Join as a Competitive or Non-Competitive participant! PRICE INCREASE on 3/11/2025.
Fri, Apr 11Location is TBDApr 11, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMLocation is TBDApr 11, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMLocation is TBDNo idea what HDT, a Rufus's HDT Throwdown, or Collective event is? Are you curious? Well now you can join us for the 1st 2 hours of the event! In the first 2 hours you'll go through the administrative process, a warmup, body weight AMRAP, and a 1hr time capped ruck and sandbag workout.
Sat, Apr 12Location is TBDApr 12, 2025, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PMLocation is TBDApr 12, 2025, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PMLocation is TBD4-6 hours of workouts, with a mix of movements & team building. With the Knockout you choose how much you want to push yourself physically & mentally. NO WEIGHT MINIMUM FOR RUCK OR SANDBAGS. You can even throw just pillows in your ruck and/or sandbag if that's where you are at.
Fri, Jun 06Cuyahoga Valley CrossFitJun 06, 2025, 9:00 PM EDT – Jun 07, 2025, 12:00 AM EDTCuyahoga Valley CrossFit, 2067 Midway Dr, Twinsburg, OH 44087, USAJun 06, 2025, 9:00 PM EDT – Jun 07, 2025, 12:00 AM EDTCuyahoga Valley CrossFit, 2067 Midway Dr, Twinsburg, OH 44087, USAINVITE ONLY (Top 3 & Cerberus Finishers Only). 24+ hours of sandbag & ruck based workouts, with a mix of heavy weighted movements & team building. This event is the best of the best coming out to see who truly is the strongest physically & mentally. PRICE INCREASES on 2/7/2025 & 4/7/2025.
Fri, Jun 06Cuyahoga Valley CrossFitJun 06, 2025, 9:00 PM – Jun 08, 2025, 1:00 AMCuyahoga Valley CrossFit, 2067 Midway Dr, Twinsburg, OH 44087, USAJun 06, 2025, 9:00 PM – Jun 08, 2025, 1:00 AMCuyahoga Valley CrossFit, 2067 Midway Dr, Twinsburg, OH 44087, USAThis one is a special version, warm up with an SAQ workout, take part in the PT Test, and then an HDT soul crusher before you head home and sleep. No patches, just experiences. Use whatever weights you want for SB&R.
Fri, Sep 19Location is TBDSep 19, 2025, 11:45 PM – Sep 20, 2025, 1:45 AMLocation is TBDSep 19, 2025, 11:45 PM – Sep 20, 2025, 1:45 AMLocation is TBDNo idea what HDT, a Rufus's HDT Throwdown, or Collective event is? Are you curious? Well now you can join us for the 1st 2 hours of the event! In the first 2 hours you'll go through the administrative process, a warmup, body weight AMRAP, and a 1hr time capped ruck and sandbag workout.
Fri, Sep 19Location is TBDSep 19, 2025, 11:45 PM – Sep 21, 2025, 3:45 AMLocation is TBDSep 19, 2025, 11:45 PM – Sep 21, 2025, 3:45 AMLocation is TBD24-28 hours of workouts, with a mix of heavy weighted movements & team building as 2-6 person teams (your team of 2 may merge to form larger teams for some events). Join as a Competitive or Non-Competitive sign-ups using both your sandbag & ruck for workouts, or as BW sign-up doing only BW exercise.
- Sep 20, 2025, 7:00 PMLocation is TBD4-6 hours of workouts, with a mix of movements & team building. With the Knockout you choose how much you want to push yourself physically & mentally. NO WEIGHT MINIMUM FOR RUCK OR SANDBAGS. You can even throw just pillows in your ruck and/or sandbag if that's where you are at.