Tameside Strength Fest 2026

Looking for a Strongman competition to get your summer/year going in 2026? Look no further.

Running at Aldwinians Rugby Union Football Club in Tameside, Manchester on 08/08/2026we have the first ever Tameside Strength Fest, be a part of history and be amongst the first athletes to ever compete.  All money made from this event will go back into funding the local community grass roots rugby club and it’s adjoining gym facilities.

What to expect: Given the amazing facilities we have we are providing athletes with a good experience for all levels of lifters and all experience levels. Due to the layout of the facility the events will be ran across the pitches at the club but athletes will also have access to a gym area prior to/between events to allow them to warm up and have a bit of privacy if required, in addition to the gym area athletes will also be given exclusive access to changing rooms all with their own toilets and running water(taps) once again to allow that private breakaway space and storage of all of your kit.

Top 3 podium in each category will receive a trophy, all participants will receive a medal and a Tameside Strength Fest 2026 t-shirt with your surname/nickname given on the back.  We are looking into and hoping that we can arrange some sponsorship from local businesses on the day to be able to provide athletes with some takeaway products, TBC.

The competition is open to all people of all experiences with the following categories open to athletes:

Women’s Novice

Women’s Inters

Women’s Opens

Men’s Novice

Men’s Inters

Men’s Opens

In addition to being a day of strength we will also have lots of fun family activities for all the family who attend to watch you and all the spectators who come from all around. There will be a DJ and a bouncy castle as well as lots of other fun and games. Food and drink will be readily available from the club throughout the day also.

Events:

Event 1: Axle deadlift for reps

Axle bar as many reps in 60 seconds, straps, belts, suits and chalk all allowed.

Men’s Novice: 160kg

Men’s inters: 200kg

Men’s opens: 260kg

Women’s novice: 100kg

Women’s inters: 125kg

Women’s opens: 160kg

Event 2: Farmers carry into duck walk

Farmers carry 10m into duck walk for 10m return drops allowed but 60 second time limit, if finished fastest times win. Number displayed is duck walk then farmers

Men’s novice: 120kg and 100kg per hand

Men’s inters: 160kg and 120kg per hand

Men’s opens: 200kg and 140kg per hand

Women’s novice: 75kg and 60kg per hand

Women’s inters: 100kg and 75kg per hand

Women’s opens: 130kg and 90kg per hand

Event 3: Kettlebell/Keg toss. 4 kettlebells of rising weight to be thrown over a 3m rugby post, 60 second time limit, weight has to touch the floor before being given the instruction to throw the next one.

men’s novice: 12kg,14kg,16kg,18kg

Men’s inters: 16kg,18kg,20kg,24kg

Men’s opens: 18kg,20kg,24kg,26/28kg.

Event 4: : FTOH medley (Floor to overhead pressing medley) 3 implements done in the order below, complete the implement in front of you to move onto the next one. Fastest time for all 3 completed, if not completed will be best time for most implements for points. 60 second time limit.

Order will be Olympic Bar, Log, MDB/Dumbell press

Men’s novice: 70kg,80kg,47.5kg

Men’s inters: 110kg, 110kg, 60kg

Men’s opens: 140kg,130kg,75kg

Women’s novice: 30kg,35kg,22.5kg

Women’s inters:45kg,50kg,30kg

Women’s opens: 55kg,60kg,40kg

Event 5: Tractor/scrum machine arm over arm pull. This event is a bonus event if you like and a fun way to finish off the day. Distances and passenger ammounts weights will change for differences in classes. Points earned in this will still count towards the days final scores but emphasis will be on the first 4 events prior to this.

Below are all subject to change and testing, final rules will be briefed to athletes on the day.

Men’s novice: Tractor and driver pulled 15metres

Men’s inters: Tractor and driver pulled 20metres

Men’s opens: Tractor, driver and additional passenger pulled 20m

Women’s novice: tractor and driver pulled 10m

Women’s inters: tractor and driver pulled 15m

Women’s opens: tractor, driver and passenger pulled 10m

All event weights subject to testing and event weights will be posted soon.

To secure your place visit any of the event pages and message myself the event organiser, text on 0779262803 or email/message Aldwinians RUFC.

Event entry fee is £35 which will secure a t-shirt with your name on the back and entry to the competition as well as hopefully some goody bags pending sponsorship.

Send payment to the below account details and message myself either on the link provided for Instagram or 07799262803. Fee is £35 and quote t-shirt size, name on back and category based on experience.

Aldwinians rugby union club

Sort code 01 02 96

Acct 3206 1811