The Last Stoic Standing

One Challenge. A true test of grit and resilience

Sunday 6th September 2026
Farm Fitness, Essex, CM6 1TD

Forget racing the clock. The Last Stoic Standing is about pushing beyond your physical and mental limits. It's a test of resilience, determination and grit—to discover who keeps going when everyone else has stopped. Created by Gym King and Ross Edgley, The Last Stoic Standing is the ultimate test of physical resilience, mental composure and relentless determination.

Inspired by the principles of Stoicism, this isn't simply a fitness event—it's a battle against fatigue, discomfort and the voice telling you to quit.

The Circuit

The concept is simple: 5 stations. The contestant with the most points, wins. this is a one of a kind strength and resilience event. each station will continue until the last stoic is standing. Have you got what it takes to take the ultimate fitness test?

station 01.

Deadlift

Format: Every minute add 10kg
Result: Your max. deadlift in kg = points won

station 02.

Press Up

Format: 1 repetition every 3 seconds
Result: Your total reps (unbroken) = points won

station 3.

Bleep Test

Format: 20 metre track | 21 levels | 247 shuttles
Result: Your total number of shuttles = points won

station 04.

Dead Hang

Format: Hang for as long as possible
Result: Your time in seconds = points won

station 05.

The Stoic Stone

Format: Carry the stoic stone as far possible
Result: Your distance in metres = points won

Note: Reaching the 1,000 and 750 Club is a sign of elite all-round capacity, only 1 in 200 people have achieved elite status in trials.

Download the Training Plan

This free 6-week training programme has been designed to prepare you for every event you'll face on competition day.

Event Map

An overhead venue map graphic for The Stoic Games at Moss College of Gaming, showing labeled zones such as Entrance and Parking, Station 5 Press Up, Station 1 Deadlift, The Last Stoic Standing, Big Drink, Ora/Stage, Warm Up Area, Poorum, and Podium, with a September date and event branding.

2026 Leaderboard

The energy, effort, and mindset brought by all the competitors on the day made the 2026 Stoic Games exactly what it was meant to be, a true test of resilience and discipline.

Whether you competed, supported, or soaked it all in, we’re so grateful to everyone that showed up and gave it their all, inspiring us all to keep pushing our limits.

Don't forget to check out and download all the images from the event.

Until next time, keep training, keep showing up, and keep pushing your limits!