This is a NEW WAR OF THE NORTH!! 21 and OVER!!

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LIVE MUSIC, LIGHTS, and LOUD!!LIVE MUSIC, LIGHTS, and LOUD!!

This is a strongman competition the likes you've never seen before. 60 Competitor Hard Limit for this event. Each competitor gets ONE spectator invite. You will also get the chance to qualify for United States Strongman Nationals 2025!!

FOOD and DRINKS!!

The Leland Lodge is providing their giant smoker for the event to ensure this party has all the food needed to feed the masses. If you were at the last War of the North, you know what they're bringing!

EVENTS

In order to save the future, you must save the past! Rewind to Great Lakes Strongest Man 2019 Events!

1.) FARMERS CARRY

2.) AXLE CLEAN AND PRESS FOR REPS

3.) AXLE WAGON WHEEL DEADLIFT

4.) YOKE CARRY

5.) KEG OVER BAR MEDLEY 

RULES

1.) Farmers Carry: Farmers Handles will start behind the line. Athletes will have 60 seconds to carry the handles 60ft across the finish line. Both handles must cross the line for time to stop. As many drops as needed. Equipment allowed: Sleeves, Chalk, Wrist Wraps, and Belt. No lifting straps, gloves, or tacky allowed.

2.) Axle Clean and Press for Reps: Athletes can clean the axle once and press away. Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete as many reps as possible. Strict press, push press, split jerk, and push jerk all allowed. Elbows must be locked overhead, and head through to receive a down call. DO NOT DROP THE WEIGHT FROM OVERHEAD. YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THIS EVENT. Axle must be lowered controlled to the floor. Equipment allowed: Sleeves, Grip Shirts, Wrist Wraps, and Belt.

3.) Wagon Wheel Axle Deadlift for Reps: Axle bar height will be set at 13”. Athletes will have 60 seconds to deadlift the bar as many times as possible. Athletes will receive an “Up” and “Down” call. No Sumo. Equipment allowed: Lifting Straps, Suits, Sleeves, and belt. 

4.) Yoke Carry: Yoke will start behind the line. Athletes will have 60 seconds to carry the yoke 60ft across the finish line. The entire yoke must cross the line for time to stop. As many drops as needed. Equipment allowed: Gloves, Sleeves, Grip Shirts, Wrist Wraps, Knee Wraps, and Belt.

5.) Keg Over Bar Medley: Kegs will be placed lightest to heaviest at 60ft, 40ft, and 20ft from the yoke. Athletes will start at the line and load each keg, lightest to heaviest, over the bar. Bar height for the Women’s Division is 48”, the Men’s Division is 52”. 60 second time limit. Equipment allowed: Gloves, Sleeves, Grip Shirts, Wrist Wraps, and Belt.

NO TACKY OR TACKY TOWELS ALLOWED FOR ANY EVENT.

SCHEDULE

Friday, January 17th, 2025

LOCATION: TBA

WEIGH INS: TBA

Saturday, January 18th, 2025

LOCATION: TBA

WEIGH INS: TBA

DOORS OPEN: TBA

WARM UP: TBA

Rules: TBA

Event Starts: TBA

ITINERARY:

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC): 10 Minutes from CrossFit Due North

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR): 2 Hours and 15 Minutes from CrossFit Due North

Bishop International Airport (FNT): 2 Hours and 50 Minutes from CrossFit Due North

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW): 4 Hours from CrossFit Due North

CONTACT US:

Follow Great Lakes Strongest Man on Instagram and Facebook @greatlakesstrongestman for the most up to date info.

Interested in Sponsoring?? 
Send an email to george@greatlakesstrongestman.com

The event will take place inside at night.
Events and Weights subject to change. No refunds on registration or tickets sold.