Teams of local high school athletes, members of the Fire Department and members of the U.S. Marine Corps and will converge on Crestwood High School Oct. 9 to compete in the annual U.S. Marine Corps Fitness Challenge.
HEIGHTS – Teams of local high school athletes, members of the Fire Department and members of the U.S. Marine Corps and will converge on Crestwood High School Oct. 9 to compete in the annual U.S. Marine Corps Fitness Challenge.
The fitness competition, and sponsored by Elite Sports Training, features teams of 10 participants that will test their overall physical fitness, mental endurance, team building skills, and camaraderie. The event begins at 2:00 p.m.
The competition will be comprised of an 880-meter run; a 30-pound ammo can lift; push-ups; baseball throw (in lieu of grenade throw); and a maneuver under fire element, including an agility course, high crawl, low crawl, body drag and fireman carry.
Adding to the mix of competitors this year, are members from two USMC Poolee teams, along with the Fire Department who have also formed teams.
The event has 2 remaining slots for high school teams wishing to join in the competition. Participation in the event is free, but each 10-member team must register in advance at https://forms.gle/uadFzuUcYG45N9eU7.
Team members will receive competition T-shirts, USMC swag, and refreshments. At the conclusion of the event, trophies will be presented to the top 3 scoring teams.
The event is not open to the general public. However, coaches, staff and families of the participants may attend and observe from the bleachers.