The Ultimate Suck
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The Ultimate SUCK
The Ultimate SUCK is a weekend of timed obstacle events held on Decker Farm near 22721 North Polecat Road, Cuba, Illinois. The organizer stages three separate timed formats that combine Mid-Western farm chores, military-style training, trail running, and strongman-style tasks. Specific obstacles and tasks are not disclosed before the event.
Distances offered:
- The Ultimate SUCK (36hr), 50 Miles
- The SUCK (12hr), 25 Miles
- The GUT CHECK (4hr), 10 Miles
Base camp is a tent in a hay field; RVs and buses are not permitted. Participants are not allowed to sleep once their event begins. Examples of possible tasks include carrying hay or logs, digging, chopping wood, shooting a shotgun, and exposure to pepper spray effects.
Mandatory equipment varies by event but includes items such as a ruck sack or backpack, large-capacity hydration pack (recommended 70–100 oz), two unmodified 5 gallon buckets, homemade sandbags at specified weights, life jacket, headlamp with spare batteries, safety glasses, emergency blanket, and reflective vest. A military duffle bag is required for the 36 hour format and a splitting axe is required for the 12 and 36 hour formats. Recommended items include a wetsuit top, trail shoes, work gloves, rain gear, ample food and water, insect repellent, duct tape, and a basic first aid kit.
Crews and pacers may not accompany participants on course until hour 24; after that, one pacer is allowed for the final 12 hours and may only assist at the participant's campsite. Violations can lead to disqualification. Registration is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
