A 30+ hour event that spans over 40 miles broken into 4 sub components:
- Crucible Road March: 15+ mile (undisclosed distance) movement with pack in the Deschutes National Forest.
- Competitor Field: a 5 sub-event, spectator friendly event based in and around the town of Bend, includes obstacle courses, rock climbing, strength events, orienteering, and other fitness tests.
- Night Orienteering: move through the Deschutes National Forest with only a map and a compass.
- The Final Run: a 10+ mile (undisclosed distance) run without pack through the Deschutes National Forest, with some bonus events along the way.
- Bonus Event: The Battle Drill – at an undisclosed time and location competitors complete a known fitness challenge (details of which are released to competitors prior to the event).
Minimum Physical Requirements
In order to ensure the highest quality event for all competitors, we must require you to perform physically within a certain threshold.
These requirements provide a benchmark for the physical ability necessary to complete the challenge safely and maintain the necessary flow through each event. You should be comfortable completing the tasks below before arriving at the event. If it is determined that you are unable to complete these tasks you and your teammate may be removed from the course. Learn more about who should compete in the Endeavor Team Challenge.
1. Run 6 miles in under an hour
2. Swim 50 meters fully clothed, unassisted*
3. Carry a person of equal bodyweight on your back 50 meters
4. Hike 12 miles carrying a 35 lb backpack in under 4 hours
*life-vests are provided for all swimming portions