The Cyber Center of Excellence presents the MSG Gary Gordon Challenge, a rigorous, competitive event designed to test the physical and tactical limits of participants from across the installation and community, and 5k run forging excellence and honoring the heroic legacy of MSG Gary Gordon through intense competition. Additionally, there will be a 5K for those not wishing to participate in the Task Stations. TASKS, CONDITIONS, STANDARDS Conduct 5k Run while completing the following stations along run route, for fastest time. Burpee: 40 reps total as team ¼ Mile Sprint: 1 complete lap around track Sandbag Load: load 24 bags on and off flat bed as team Body Squat: 100 reps total as team Deadlift: (male- 200lbs x 6) (female – 140lbs x 6) Burpee: 40 reps total as team Rope Climb: 20ft climb (each competitor) Water Can Carry: 50m (two cans each competitor Pull Up: 12 reps as team Sled Drag: 90lbs sled x 160m (as team) Push Up: 50 reps total as team Kettle Bell to Litter Carry: KB to Litter Carry 4 Sandbags to End point *Penalty Exercise for not attempting a lane: 100x Mountain Climbers (Even number lanes) 25x 8 Count Push Up (Odd number Lanes) Uniform Competitors- sterile ACUs and boots IOTV/MSV (Plate Carrier 25lb min) Gloves Camelback NO HEADGEAR 5K runners- appropriate running clothes and shoes Execution 2 x person teams Staggard start 5 waves of 9 teams Common start 5k runners Overall time kept at admin tent Each station grader keeps track of completions/deductions Graders can call in deductions in between competitors at their station All non-DoD pass holders must register at least 24 hours in advance at: https://home.army.mil/gordon/des/visitor-information/visitor-preregistration for a visitor pass. Choose Army>Ft Gordon>Visitor Pass and be sure to select for base access to start on packet pick up day!
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When is MSG Gary Gordon Challenge 2026 — Fort Gordon, GA?
MSG Gary Gordon Challenge 2026 — Fort Gordon, GA takes place on October 24, 2026. The race is held in Fort Gordon, Georgia.
Where is MSG Gary Gordon Challenge 2026 — Fort Gordon, GA held?
MSG Gary Gordon Challenge 2026 — Fort Gordon, GA is held at Brainard Avenue Fort Gordon in Fort Gordon, Georgia.
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