Absolute Mountain - Stowe
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Absolute Mountain : Stowe, Vermont
Absolute Mountain at Stowe Mountain Resort takes place on September 5, 2026. The event combines a short uphill trail run with a series of timed and weighted fitness stations over natural terrain.
The event begins with a pre race StrengthErg chest press performed for two minutes; performance on this machine reduces final race time by one second per 10 kg/m recorded. After the StrengthErg athletes follow an approximately 3.0 kilometers uphill course that gains about 1,950 ft in elevation and includes seven workout stations along the route.
Stations and required efforts include an over the shoulder medicine ball toss (30 reps), SkiErg (700 m), weighted lunges (70 m), RowErg (700 m), an uphill backwards run (100 m), a suitcase carry (150 m per side), and a BikeErg segment (1200 m). For the Absolute Division, athletes wear a weight vest for the entire race and all on-course stations; vest weights are 20 lbs for men and 12 lbs for women. The StrengthErg is completed before the race and is performed without the vest.
Divisions include a Standard Division and an Absolute Division. The Absolute Division requires submission of qualification times and profile updates at least 31 days before the event; qualification results are used to place athletes into appropriate start waves. Uploaded qualification times remain valid for four months. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
