The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department, in partnership with CrossFit Iron Legion, is preparing to host the inaugural Grit Strength Challenge.
The event will take place Saturday, Feb. 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fort King National Historic Landmark, located at 3925 E. Fort King St.
The Grit Strength Challenge is a team-based strength and fitness challenge utilizing primitive objects that were available during the Florida Seminole War period. Teams of three participants will compete in some of the toughest, grittiest and most gnarly challenges. Each challenge is based on time-period skills, practices and challenges faced by soldiers and settlers dating back to the 1800s.
Half of the proceeds from the event will go toward special projects and programming at the Fort King National Historic Landmark. This event is open to the public and there is no entry fee for spectators. Food, adult beverages and merchandise will be available for purchase.
To learn more about Fort King and upcoming projects, click HERE. For more information or to register a team, please call (352) 629-2625 or click HERE.