The SISU Challenge

Run, carry, climb, push and ​crawl your way though 5 Kilometers of obstacles. Bring grit, determination and perseverance as your team battles the challenges and races against the competition. Course will start and finish at the Houghton Beach. The course route will utilize the Houghton Waterfront and surrounding features. Successful teams of three to five people ages 13 and up will need to be able to work together efficiently, be competent in all fitness domains – plus be willing to have some fun.

See the event’s website for more information: www.thesisuchallenge.com

SISU Challenge Obstacles

1. Test your functional strength while navigating up our 18-foot Kalamojakka Fish Net Climb

2. Challenge your grip and resolve with 100 yards of St. Urho Sandbag Carries

3. Test mobility and coordination while doing the Misery Bay Low Crawl

4. Like a miner—turn up the power during the Tram Car Push

5. Build mental toughness in our Paskahousu Mud Pit

6. Use agility, balance and coordination to conquer the “Yous guys” Wall Traverse

7. Got what it takes to pull your team over the Holy Wha Wall Climb?

8. Bring your balance and strength to transcend the Heikki Lunta Rope Bridge

9. Jump, pull and climb your way over the Hakkapeliitta Hay Bails

10. Team effort required to conquer the gigantic and slippery Carl Pellonpipe

11. All you need is a smile to enjoy a ride down the SISU Slide

Proceeds from the The SISU Challenge will help support Michigan Technological University’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps.  The SISU Challenge will help fund a scholarship for incoming freshmen in Memory of Benjamin J. Hall.  Some funds may also be used for a cadet scholarship to special training events.