CAVEMAN CHALLENGE 2026
Date
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTRace options
3 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
A unique 5K adventure race with swimming, strength challenges, and a Jeep push, all supporting The Wil-Power Foundation.
Best for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race options
Distances & registration
3 optionsTap to see fee tiers and close dates.
5K
3 options · closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Registration closedCAVEMAN CHALLENGE
Closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $64.60
MINI CAVEMAN
Closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $48.70
TEAM CAVEMAN CHALLENGE
Closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $96.40
Race feel
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseThe CAVEMAN CHALLENGE is an annual event supporting The Wil-Power Foundation, Inc., honoring William Mintner through community wellness. This unique event combines a 5K run with a 400-yard swim, strength challenges, and a 25-meter Jeep push. Participants can choose from three divisions: a competitive individual challenge, a team option, or the CAVEMAN MINI for a 5K run/walk and Jeep push. It's designed for athletes to have a fun, challenging experience while contributing to a meaningful cause.
What to expect
A 5K run followed by a 400-yard swim with strength and plyometric movements. Conclude your challenge with a 25-meter Jeep push. Choose from competitive individual, team, or 5K run/walk with Jeep push options.
Standout details
- 25-meter Jeep push
- 400-yard swim with strength challenges
- Supports The Wil-Power Foundation
- Three unique challenge divisions
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Come and support the 8th annual event, CAVEMAN CHALLENGE! This event was started to support The Wil-Power Foundation, Inc, which is a 503 (c) organization formed to honor the life of William Mintner through providing educational and wellness opportunities for our local communities.
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Wil is a former friend, son, teammate of the YMCA Wahoo's in Ocala, The Ocala Aquatics swim team (AKA the Marlins), and the Florida Southern swim team. Wil is very missed, but with the help of his loving friends and family, we feel like we are able to capture some of the heart of Wil during this event! Wil loved CrossFit, Swimming, running, and his Neon Green Jeep Wrangler. We hope for all of the athletes to have a fun time during this event; and have opened it up to 3 divisions including: 1. Competitive CAVEMAN CHALLENGE: consists of a 5k; followed by a 400 yard swim in the short course pool with fun and challenging strength and plyometric movements in between each lap; all followed by a 25 meter Jeep push. 2. TEAM CAVEMAN CHALLENGE (2 athletes will receive swag but feel free to bring more friends to jump in with your team! ) 1 member will run 5K; 2nd member will swim and perform challenges on the pool deck; and both teammates can push the Jeep! ) 3. The CAVEMAN MINI (consists of a 5K run/walk followed by the 25 meter Jeep push) Join us Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Whispering Pines Park in Inverness, FL.