Strong as Oak Wreck Bag Turkey Trot 5K-ish Workout - Aurora
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Strong As Oak Wreck Bag Turkey Trot 5K-ish Workout - Aurora
This is a trail partner run and workout held in Aurora, Illinois at 1680 Fifth Ave. The event centers on a roughly 3 mile trail route combined with partner exercises using Wreck Bags. A Wreck Bag is a two-handled bag filled with crushed rubber; weighted options listed are 25 lb and 40 lb. There is also a ruck division for participants who supply their own ruck.
The workout format alternates one-mile runs with partner sets. Each run-return is followed by partner work performed in a you-go-I-go format:
- After the first run: 100 Wreck Bag cleans with a deadlift modification and 100 meter walking Wreck Bag lunges with a bodyweight lunge modification.
- After the second run: 100 burpees over the Wreck Bag with an up-down modification and a 100 meter Wreck Bag toss.
- After the third run: 100 Wreck Bag thrusters with an air squat modification and a 100 meter Wreck Bag bear crawl with a regular bear crawl modification.
Participants without a partner will be paired on the day of the event. There is also an option to complete three laps on the trail to record a 5K distance without the partner workout. All funds collected will be donated to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora, IL. Limited shirts are available on a first come first serve basis from Compete to Live. The meeting location is Shelter 1, the shelter away from the lake and hill. Park in designated spots only; overflow parking is in the lower lot by the lake. The event is rain or shine. Registration opens 11/7/2026 and closes 11/25/2026; the fee is $20. No refunds or deferrals are offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
