Third-Fourth Challenge

Carry 1/3 of your bodyweight in each hand for 1/4 mile (400 meters) — but if you drop the weights or stop moving, you have to run or walk a quarter mile before you can pick the weights back up and resume.

Weight Requirement

Each hand must carry ≥ 1/3 of your body weight. Weight is rounded to the nearest increment of 5. Use the calculator below to find your required weight.

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Distance Requirement

  • Total carry distance: 400 meters (¼ mile)
    • A track is not required, just a measurable course.
  • Acceptable setups:
    • 1x400m loop
    • 2x200m (short loop or out-and-back)
    • 4x100m laps
Other non-standard distances may be allowed but are not recommended.

Implements

Allowed
  • Dumbbells
  • Kettlebells
  • Farmer’s carry handles
  • Bags:
    • Any bag with handles filled with weight (e.g., sandbag or free weights in a backpack).
  • Other:
    • Any other measurable load that mimics a farmer’s carry grip (e.g., plates, jerry cans).
Not Allowed:
  • Hex bars
  • Lifting straps or gloves (chalk is permitted)

Timing & Penalty Laps

  • Clock starts as soon as you begin walking.
  • If you drop the weight or stop walking, you must:
    • Complete a 400m penalty run or walk before you can resume forward progress with the weights.
      • 400m course = 1 lap
      • 200m course = 2 laps
      • 100m course = 4 laps

Performance Tiers

To qualify for the leaderboard, you must at least complete the Finished Tier (F-Tier). For full tier requirements, refer to the table below.

TierTimeStandard
Tier 1Under 5 minutesUnbroken — no stops or drops
Tier 2Under 6 minutesDrops/stops allowed
Tier 3Under 10 minutesDrops/stops allowed
F-TierUnder 20 minutesDrops/stops allowed

Video Requirements

Due to the nature of this challenge, submitting a video is optional. You can choose to submit on the honor system or submit a video of you completing the challenge which will earn you a Verified badge on the leaderboard. Any submission type is eligible for potential giveaways. If you elect to have your submission verified, you must provide the following:

  • Sufficient video showing you completing the challenge.
  • Proof of your measured distance (tracks don’t need this).
  • Video/photo showing your bodyweight on a scale and the weight of your implements.
      • Labeled implements such as kettlebells don’t need to be weighed, but unlabeled items such as bags do.