The Ultimate Suck

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-style 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 in a rural farm environment where racers camp in hay fields and are not allowed to sleep during the event.

Strict rules limit outside assistance until the final 12 hours. The event emphasizes physical and mental toughness, culminating in a communal bonfire and breakfast. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.