The Ultimate Suck

Cuba, United States • 29-31 Aug 2025

The Ultimate SUCK is an intense endurance event held at Decker Farm in Cuba, Illinois, featuring challenging 36-hour, 12-hour, and 4-hour races. Combining elements of trail running, military boot camp, strongman training, and Midwestern farm chores, participants face grueling tasks such as carrying heavy loads, chopping wood, and potentially experiencing pepper spray. The course is set on a farm with a rugged atmosphere, where racers camp in hay fields and are not allowed to sleep during the event. Strict rules limit crew support until the final 12 hours, emphasizing self-reliance. The event encourages participants to "Embrace the SUCK" through physical and mental endurance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

The Ultimate Suck (36hr)
The Suck (12hr)
The Gut Check (mini-Suck, 4hr)

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