A Fundraiser for Gilchrist Hospice of Towson
Charm City Stronger Together
A Strong Partners Contest displaying the strength of two athletes working together to move as much weight as possible!
Rather than competing individually, Charm City Stronger Together will require competitors to form a team of 2 and complete four Strongman events.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Please email emily@fivex3.com to be added ti the wait list!
WHEN:
Sunday, December 6, 9:30am – 12:30pm
LOCATION:
Fivex3 Training, 4015 Foster Avenue, Baltimore
PARTNER TEAMS
10 teams max, registration is $50 per person (non-refundable).
Female/Female
Two female competitors compete together as a team.
Male/Male
Two male competitors compete together as a team.
Open Gender
Two competitors of any gender compete together as a team. (Female/Female, Male/Male OR Female/Male)
2026 Events
(Weights are subject to change)
1
Team Deadlift: Frame and Barbell – AMRAP for 75 seconds
Each competitor starts on either the frame or the barbell and gets as many reps as possible for 30 seconds. At the 30-second mark, competitors switch implements and finish the remaining time on the other.
Weights:
Women: 185lbs / Men: 275lbs / Open Gender: 225lbs
Equipment Allowed: straps, chalk, belt, knee/elbow sleeves, wrist wraps.
(Not allowed: suits, briefs, anything sticky, oil, baby powder, hooks.)
2
Carry Medley — Sandbag, Keg, Húsafell, Fire Hydrant
Each team carries 4 odd objects 50 ft each; two objects per teammate, alternating. Teammate 1 carries object 1 to the far side, then teammate 2 carries object 2, then teammate 1 carries object 3, then teammate 2 carries the final object. A teammate may only begin their carry once the other has completed theirs. Objects must finish upright and fully past the line. Time stops when all hands are off the final object. 60-second cap.
Weights:
Women: 110 keg / 100 sandbag / 100 Húsafell / fire hydrant (from 18″ box)
Men: 150 keg / 150 sandbag / 150 Húsafell / fire hydrant
Open Gender: 125 keg / 135 sandbag / 125 Húsafell / fire hydrant
Equipment Allowed: chalk (liquid or powder), belt, knee/elbow sleeves, wrist wraps. Not allowed: straps, suits, briefs, anything sticky.
3
Sandbag Over Bar for Time
Team members alternate putting the sandbag over the bar as many times as possible in 60 seconds, passing it back and forth between reps.
Bar height:
Women: 44″ / Men: 52″ / Open Gender: 48″
Weights:
100lbs / 150lbs / 135lbs
Equipment Allowed: chalk, knee/elbow sleeves, gloves, wrist wraps. Not allowed: suits, briefs, anything sticky.
4
Back-to-Back Hold for Time
A test of static strength and grip endurance: athletes hold a heavy object off the ground for as long as possible. Standing back to back, both athletes hold their object out in front for time. Time stops when the first athlete loses their hold. Implement: Indian clubs.
Weights:
Women: 10lbs / Men: 20lbs / Open Gender: 15lbs & 20lbs (teammates choose who holds which)
Equipment Allowed: chalk, knee/elbow sleeves, gloves, wrist wraps. Not allowed: suits, briefs, anything sticky.
Payment Form
Each team member must complete the registration form and this payment form separately.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Please email emily@fivex3.com to be put on the wait list in case spots open up!!
Why is this contest important?
This isn’t just a chance for lifters to come together and compete as a team, it’s our annual fundraiser for the Music Therapy Program at Gilchrist Hospice of Towson.
Every rep helps bring the comfort of music to patients and families during some of life’s hardest moment.