Roughneck

Roughneck The competitors, known as roughnecks, are broken down into weight categories. Here are examples from a past SCALED division. CONE CARRY

Time Period: 2 Minutes.

Permanently closed.

In conjunction with the Exygon & Baptist Hospitals Gusher Marathon, Exxpress Mart Half Marathon and Kinsel Ford 5K on March 3rd, 2018, as well as the Exxon Mobil Heads or Tails Cycling Time Trial, we bring you the ROUGHNECK, a physical and mental competition based on 5 real-world challenges. In 2017, we added an RX (heavy lifting division) and a SCALED (lighter, more beginner friendly division. FI

VE CHALLENGES:

TIRE FLIP CHALLENGE

Time Period: 2 Minutes Contestant flips the tire. Different sized tires for men and women. Walks to the opposite side of the tire and flips it again. Repeat this back and forth process until the 2 minutes expire. STEEL PRESS

Approximately 140 lb. 3 inch diameter steel bar for men. Approximately a 60 lb. 2 inch diameter bar for women Lower the weight until elbows touch the ground. Push the weight back up until the arms are fully extended. Contestant can rest their elbows on the ground while holding the weight or rest at the top with their arms locked out. Complete as many reps as possible in 2 minutes. Move as many road cones a set distance as possible. Road cones must be neatly stacked before returning to grab another stack of cones. If cones are thrown, they do not count. ROPE PULL

Time Period: 2 Minutes. Sit or stand with feet planted against curb. Contestant pulls the rope toward them until the tire touches the curb. Run to the opposite curb with the end of the rope. Sit and pull the rope to repeat the process. WHEELBARROW HAUL

Time Period: 2 Minutes. Fill the wheel barrow with as much weight as possible. Move the wheelbarrow a set distance. Unload the wheelbarrow and return for another load.

03/05/2018

Several photographers volunteered their time and skills to give you the gift of a memory.
More photos will go up, but please take a moment to look through them on all of the event pages and tag your friends.
Each photographer labels their album so you know who took your picture. If you think of it, please let them know you appreciate their talents!
Check the Beaumont Enterprise for online photos too!

Tim Sudela
03/05/2018

Tim Sudela

03/04/2018
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03/03/2018

Sunscreen!
Scroll out posts or check the Gusher’s registration page for more info.
Road closures get tight!
We can’t answer questions anymore on FB or through email.
Your race may finish, but remember the event goes strong until 1:30PM and then clean up/ tear down begins immediately.
MOST OF ALL GOOD LUCK Participants!!! We are honored to have you!

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03/03/2018

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A strength, fitness, coordination, and strategic competition influenced by real-world challenges. Lift! Push! Carry! Functional Strength & Fitness! This is the fourth Roughneck; and like last year, will be held in conjunction with the Exygon & Baptist Hospitals Gusher Marathon, Exxpress Mart Half Ma...

03/02/2018

See you at packet pick up tomorrow at the Hilton Garden Inn 3755 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont, TX 77705 from 11-8!
Yes, someone can pick up your packet for you.

Choose carefully. We can't replace packets.

Registration is wide open!https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Beaumont/GusherMarathonYes, non local guests may utilize race da...
03/01/2018

Registration is wide open!

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Beaumont/GusherMarathon

Yes, non local guests may utilize race day packet pick up. Yes, someone else may pick up your packet for you. (Pick someone responsible because we CANNOT replace any lost items.)

Check your calendar for this Satruday, (March 3rd)! Nothing scheduled before 9 am, then NO excuse not to be at the 9th annual The Gusher Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K. EVERY local person should be there. You can easily walk the 5K in less than an hour and still make it to your appointments, if any later in the day.

Don't like to run? You can walk! Don't like to run or walk? You can cycle in the ExxonMobil Cycling Time Trial or lift objects in the Triangle Therapeutics Roughneck Challenge.

Come out and make a stand for improving health and quality of life! Inspire and encourage family and friends to walk the 5K. There are many ways to stay active and healthy! Start with Gusher!

Exygon & Baptist Hospitals Gusher Marathon & Exxpress Mart Half Marathon - 7:30 am start

Kinsel Ford 5K (3.1 miles - very walker friendly) - 8:00 am

ExxonMobil Heads or Tails Cycling TT - 7:45 am start until noon
(a new cyclist starts approximately every minute)

Triangle Therapeutics Roughneck - 9:00 am start but depending on your schedule, you can go at any time between 9:00 am and noon. Only takes 14 minutes to complete

Welcome to the Exygon & Baptist Hospitals Gusher Marathon, Exxpress Mart Half Marathon and Kinsel Ford 5K! Plus, the ExxonMobil Heads or Tails Cycling Time Trial and the Roughneck Strength Competition. The Gusher is a flat, fast USATF Sanctioned/ Certified, Boston Qualifier course that provides a gr...

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