The Sawmill Training Complex presents

SAWMILL
SHOWDOWN2027

A competition combining functional fitness and practical shooting.

Two competitors at a previous Sawmill Showdown
Past event. Photo by Rhett Bingham.
Save the dates

Sawmill Showdown 2027

Saturday / 2027

Individual + Team Event

Registration coming soon
Saturday / 2027

Rucks & Rifles

Registration coming soon

Registration is not open yet. Event details will be added here as they are confirmed.

A team competing at the April 2025 Sawmill Showdown
April 2025 team event. Photo by Rhett Bingham.
The Sawmill Showdown

Fitness meets marksmanship

Sawmill Showdown brings athletes together for a competition combining functional fitness and practical shooting.

Compete individually or as a team on May 1. Save September 25 for the next Showdown, with format details to follow.

Prepare for the Showdown

2027 Divisions & Fitness Expectations

All expectations are subject to change and serve only as guidelines for preparation purposes.

Individual Divisions

Men’s Prime

  • Odd-object carry: up to 200 lb
  • Row and ski: under 1:50 per 500 m
  • Kettlebells: 70 lb
  • Rope climbs: in full kit
  • One-mile run: under 9 minutes in full kit

Men’s Intermediate

  • Odd-object carry: up to 120 lb
  • Row and ski: under 2:15 per 500 m
  • Kettlebells: 35 lb
  • Rope climbs: optional
  • One-mile run: under 11 minutes in full kit

Men’s Masters 50+

Competitors must be at least 50 years old on competition day.

  • Odd-object carry: up to 150 lb
  • Row and ski: under 2:10 per 500 m
  • Kettlebells: 53 lb
  • Rope climbs: optional
  • One-mile run: under 11 minutes in full kit

Women’s

  • Odd-object carry: up to 100 lb
  • Row and ski: under 2:15 per 500 m
  • Kettlebells: 35 lb
  • Rope climbs: optional
  • One-mile run: under 11 minutes in full kit

Team Divisions

Men’s, women’s and coed teams compete within the same divisions. For coed Prime and Intermediate teams, each athlete uses the listed men’s or women’s expectations.

Prime

Men
  • Odd-object carry: up to 200 lb
  • Row and ski: under 1:50 per 500 m
  • Kettlebells: 70 lb
  • Rope climbs: in full kit
  • One-mile run: under 9 minutes in full kit
Women
  • Odd-object carry: up to 150 lb
  • Row and ski: under 2:00 per 500 m
  • Kettlebells: 53 lb
  • Rope climbs: in full kit
  • One-mile run: under 9 minutes in full kit

Intermediate

Men
  • Odd-object carry: up to 120 lb
  • Row and ski: under 2:15 per 500 m
  • Kettlebells: 35 lb
  • Rope climbs: optional
  • One-mile run: under 12 minutes in full kit
Women
  • Odd-object carry: up to 100 lb
  • Row and ski: under 2:15 per 500 m
  • Kettlebells: 35 lb
  • Rope climbs: optional
  • One-mile run: under 11 minutes in full kit

Masters 50+

Both competitors must be at least 50 years old on competition day.

  • Odd-object carry: up to 150 lb
  • Row and ski: under 2:10 per 500 m
  • Kettlebells: 53 lb
  • Rope climbs: optional
  • One-mile run: under 11 minutes in full kit

2027 Event Information

Check back for the confirmed details for each event.

Divisions & Expectations

Explore the individual and team divisions, age eligibility and fitness preparation guidelines above.

View Divisions & Expectations

Rules & Equipment

2027 rules, equipment requirements and round counts are coming soon.

Schedule & Travel

The Sawmill Training Complex is the venue. 2027 schedules and travel information are coming soon.

Registration opening dates and pricing will be announced when available.

The partners behind the Showdown

Thank you to our sponsors

Your support helps make Sawmill Showdown possible. Thank you for backing our competitors and the community that brings this event to life.

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The community behind the competition

From Past Showdowns

Real moments from previous events. Photos do not represent confirmed 2027 participation or event details.

Two athletes carrying a weighted load together at the April 2025 Sawmill Showdown
April 2025 Sawmill Showdown.
An athlete lifting a kettlebell beside a dog at the April 2025 Sawmill Showdown
April 2025 Sawmill Showdown.
Competitors at a previous Sawmill Showdown
A Sawmill Showdown participant holding a dog wearing protective goggles
A competitor aiming a rifle from a prone position at the April 2025 Sawmill Showdown
April 2025 Sawmill Showdown.
Sawmill Showdown competitors and community at a past event

Want to get involved?

Volunteer and partner information for 2027 is coming soon.

Interested in volunteering? Let us know using the interest form below. This form is for volunteer interest, not competitor registration.

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