OBSTACLES

Strong Viking's obstacles

Strong Viking’s obstacles are not just challenges, but opportunities to push your limits. With more than 50 different obstacles, from agility to strength and mental challenges, truly everything is covered. Are you ready to give everything you’ve got and overcome every obstacle? Adventure awaits you!

It's not a race!

Strong Viking is not about speed, but about perseverance, teamwork and overcoming yourself. Whether you run alone or with a team, you will find that the power of cooperation will help you go further than you thought. Every obstacle is an opportunity to test yourself, get stronger and feel the satisfaction of accomplishing something great

OBSTACLES YOU MIGHT ENCOUNTER

Not all distances have the same obstacles. Below you will find all the information for each obstacle: where you will encounter it and what the difficulty is. That difficulty is not only in the physical challenge, but also in the mental one. Are you ready?

fjord drop
FJORD DROP
Thrill
Strength
Difficulty

This 14-meter-high beast of an obstacle is feared and loved by many. Are you ready to fly?

KM:

13

19

42

60

STORM THE CASTLE

Thrill

Strength
Difficulty

Make a dash for the top of Storm the Castle! Will you make it to the top under your own power or rely on the help of fellow Vikings?

KM:

4

7

13

19

42

60

MUD TRENCHES
Thrill
Strength
Difficulty

Crawl through the mud, brave the deep trenches and arrive at the other side completely covered in mud!

KM:

4

7

13

19

42

60

FLYING RAGNAR
Thrill
Strength
Difficulty

Will you take the plunge? Fly through the air with a trapeze at 2 meters, tap the bell and dive into the water!

KM:

7

13

19

42

60

HAMMER BANGER

Thrill

Strength
Difficulty

At the Hammer Banger, our Vikings give everything with a heavy hammer and pop a wooden pole across the frame. How hard can you hit?

KM:

4

7

13

19

42

60

SNAKE BARS
Thrill
Strength
Difficulty

The Snake Bars are part of the SAGAs, where you put your strength and technique to the test. Will you make it across without touching the ground?

KM:

4

7

13

19

42

60

CASTLE WALLS
Thrill
Strength
Difficulty

At the Castle Walls, you scramble to the other side through cutouts in the wall. Strength, technique and perseverance are the key to success!

KM:

7

13

19

42

60

ICE MAN

Thrill

Strength
Difficulty

Focus, take a deep breath, and dive in! This obstacle is all about mental strength and proper breathing. Will you brave the cold?

KM:

13

19

42

60

ROLLO'S WHEELS
Thrill
Strength
Difficulty

Rollo’s Wheels are part of the SAGAs, where you put your strength and technique to the test. Will you make it across without touching the ground?

KM:

13

19

42

60

Well prepared for your next Strong Viking

Do you want to be well prepared at the start for the 4 km, 7 km, 13 km or 19 km run? Download free obstacle run training schedules and get ready for the ultimate challenge!

TIPS TO CONQUER THE OBSTACLES

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Grip Strength Training: 5 Handy Exercises
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The Wim Hof Method: Conquer ‘The Iceman’ obstacle during Strong Viking
During the Water Edition of Strong Viking, you'll face the ice-cold obstacle 'The Iceman.' This challenging segment demands not only...
Strong viking participant hanging from the monkey bars
Monkey Bars: How to Swing Your Way to the Finish Line!
The monkey bars are a tough obstacle at Strong Viking. This guide offers tips and exercises for grip strength, core...
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Rope Climbing: The Ultimate Guide🪢
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How to Do Pull-Ups: Everything You Need to Know
So you want to know how to do pull-ups? Then you've come to the right place! From the perfect technique...

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • COUNTRY

  • DISTANCE

Obstacle Run

Sat 31 May 2024

Hofstade

vlag
KM: 47131942

Family Run

Sat 31 May 2025

Hofstade

vlag
KM: family4

Ultra Viking

Sat 31 May 2025

Hofstade

vlag
KM: 60

Obstacle Run

Fr 13 June 2025 | Weekend Kick-off | From €59,50

Wijchen

vlag
KM: 4713

Obstacle Run

Fri 13 Sat 14 & Sun 15 June 2025

Wijchen

vlag
KM: 47131942