Commando Games
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Commando Games 2027
COMMANDO GAMES is a three-day, multi-event hybrid competition held April 16–18, 2027 in Virginia Beach, VA. The field is capped at 20 places; entry is open and the event is an individual competition. Entry fees increase by date: $299, $350, then $400.
The format is rooted in military realism and endurance, staged at VB Athletics and along the Virginia Beach coast. Tests include ruck marches, barbell lifts, rope climbs, beach PT, heavy carries and other event-specific tasks. Ruck loads vary by test:
- 40 lbs
- 50 lbs
- 80 lbs
Scoring is per test; competitors complete every test to a published standard and the lowest total score wins. There is no prize money. The 2026 edition recorded 15 scored tests with events such as deadlift, squat, bench press, pull-ups, a 100-calorie Echo Bike, a beach ruck and run, a sand crawl, a mile, a 200 m fireman’s carry and universal rope climbs. The 2027 program will include new tests, a different order and different timings while keeping the same standards and field cap.
Support details: an optional free 22-week training plan is available, water is provided at central locations, competitors are responsible for their own nutrition and lodging, a personal medical kit is required, and staff may withdraw unfit participants. A Convoy Board is offered to help competitors coordinate travel and lodging. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
