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Get ready to ruck, sweat, and celebrate at TOUGHFEST 2025, our annual gathering of MTNTOUGH’ers from across the globe! Join us in Bozeman, Montana, on June 12-13 for an unforgettable weekend of grit, inspiration, and fellowship—plus over $30,000 in epic giveaways and prizes for participants!
TOUGHFEST is where our community comes together to tackle a challenging 1800+ vertical foot ruck, get fired up by an inspiring keynote speaker, crush an intense MTNTOUGH team workout, and wrap it all up with great food, live music, and camaraderie.
Thursday, June 12th
Kickoff Party
6:00 PM: Schnee’s HQ, Downtown Bozeman
Free Pint Night Meet & Greet + Films
Friday, June 13th
Morning Ruck - Bozeman M Trail
5:00 AM - 8:30 AM
1,800+ Vertical Ruck, followed by breakfast burritos & coffee
MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Check-in
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM: Keynote Speaker, Marine Corps Col. Byron Owen
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM: Wave Prep
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM: Kid's Workout
10:30 AM: Workout Starts
5:00 PM: Workout Ends
After Party
6:00 PM: Dinner (1/2 a Bison)
7:00 PM: Music, Awards, and Giveaways
8:00 PM: Wind Down & Hang Out
As a former MTNTOUGH Podcast guest and friend, Byron came to mind as the perfect speaker to teach us about mental toughness and resilience from his unique perspective. As a Marine Officer, Colonel Owen has earned the Military Occupational Specialties of infantry, intelligence, recon, and cyberspace warfare. Additionally, he has extensive time spent with Force Reconnaissance. Colonel Owen led Marines in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, including when he led a platoon from 1st Force Recon in the legendary 2008 Battle of Shewan where 30 marines fought for 8 hours in 120 degree weather and defeated an elite force of 250-350 taliban fighters
Join us after the workout for a bison dinner cooked by our friends at Redtail Kitchen. Plus, we have over $30,000 in prizes from brands like YETI, Montana Knife Company, GORUCK, Stone Glacier, Mtn Ops, Garmin, Peak, and more!
Newcomers should start with Onramp and Foundation, then progress to daily workouts or Backcountry Hunter series, while seasoned participants can tackle 'The Mountain 2.0' if you use minimal gear or 'Spring Training 2.0' or 'Gym Daily' for those who go to a gym or have a home gym. Incorporating Heavy Pack 20 will specifically enhance ruck preparation, making it a key addition for event success.
