The Ultimate SUCK

The Ultimate SUCK

Date: September 4, 2026

Location: 22721 North Polecat Road, Cuba, IL

Register here!

Event Overview

• Anniversary: Join us this year for our 15th Anniversary on the Decker Farm.
• Challenging Format: This will be a very challenging and somewhat grueling 36, 12 or 4 hour event.
• Unique Experience: Our goal is to combine strenuous Mid-Western farm chores with military boot camp, trail running, strongman training, and whatever else somewhat punishing we can come up with.
• Inspirational Theme: Think of it as Conan the Barbarian meets Full Metal Jacket with a dash of Deliverance mixed in for fun!

Event Activities

• Skills: You may want to get familiar with shooting a shot gun, carrying hay or logs, lifting, chopping wood, carrying all kinds of heavy stuff.
• Pepper Spray: Plus, you may want to experience the effects of pepper spray!
• Surprises: The actual tasks will not be revealed until you encounter them at the event.
• Sleeping Arrangements: Base camp will be your tent in a hay field. No RVs or buses please! You are NOT allowed to sleep once the event begins.

Required Gear

• Ruck Sack: 60 liter / 3500 cubic inch recommended.
• Camelbak Hydration Pack: Recommended 70 - 100 oz.
• Splitting Axe: Required for 12 & 36 hour participants.
• Sandbags: Guys 2 x 50lb, Gals 2 x 35lb (homemade, no modifications).

Recommended Gear

• Wetsuit Top: Highly recommended.
• Trail Shoes: Suitable for robust conditions.
• Work Gloves: For protective measures.
• First Aid: Suggested poison ivy/oak remedy & first aid kit.

Rules and Regulations

• No Pacers: No crews/pacers are allowed on the course until hour 24 of the event or 7 PM on Saturday.
• Pacers After Hour 24: At 7 PM Saturday you are allowed ONE pacer with you for the last 12 hours.
• Assistance Restrictions: Pacers cannot assist you beyond your designated campsite in any way.
• Disqualification: Violating this rule may lead to immediate disqualification.

Check-In Information

• Date: Friday, September 4th.
• Time: Opens at 2 PM and closes at 5:00 PM.
• Pre-Race Brief: Mandatory pre-race brief at 5:30 PM.
• Punctuality: You will want to be sure you show up with enough time to weigh and check your gear list. Don’t be late!

Commitment Statement

Please understand that you are registering for this event and agree to Gut Check Fitness, LLC policy that there are NO REFUNDS and/or TRANSFERS. You are ready to make the commitment to train, work hard, stay focused then show up and 'Embrace the SUCK'.

Post-Event Celebration

After the event we will have a bonfire, breakfast and a great time. Hope you can join us at "The Decker Farm".