The Competition

Join Orange County Fire Rescue for our 12th Annual 343 Hero Challenge — a powerful tribute and fitness competition honoring the 343 firefighters and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

Partner up and test your limits alongside some of Florida’s toughest occupational athletes in this unique event. The 343 Hero Challenge features functional fitness movements and real fireground-inspired obstacles — a powerful simulation of the physical and mental challenges faced by the fallen heroes that day.

Be part of an unforgettable experience with over 200 like minded individuals. Every dollar raised supports charities dedicated to firefighters and our local community

Date: 19 September,2026
Time: 07:00 am - 05:00 pm
Location: 11104 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32825

Warm-Up Area Available
A designated warm-up area will be provided for all athletes.

Indoor/Outdoor Event
While portions of the event will take place indoors, there will also be outdoor components. We recommend that athletes bring tents and/or canopies to create shade and stay comfortable between heats.

Free Admission for Spectators
Enjoy the event with no entry fee!

On-Site Vendors
Check out a variety of apparel and food vendors throughout the day.

Seating Information
Limited seating will be available, so feel free to bring your own chair for comfort.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

All athletes compete on Saturday

7:00 Registration/packet pickup begins
8:00 Athlete briefing
8:30 Opening ceremonies
9:11  First heat begins

Divisions & Movements

Teams of 2:

Early Bird Pricing $120 per team through July 20th ($150 After)

  • Male
  • Female 
  • Coed (M/F)
  • Masters Female 35+ 
  • Masters Male 40+
  • Masters Co-Ed (F 35+/M40+) 

*Minimum of 5 teams per division 

 

📝 Workouts & Standards – 343 Hero Challenge

*Please visit our instagram @343_hero_challenge for detailed videos


🔥 Workout 1 – By Dan Lennon First Responder Realtor

⏱ Time Cap: 3:43
Gear Required: Helmet, SCBA Pack & Hose Pack
Box Height: Women – 16” | Men – 20”

AMRAP

Synchronized Box Step Overs

Movement Standards

  • Synchronized Box Step Overs
    • Both feet must touch the top of the box during each rep
    • Rep completes once both athletes step down to the opposite side
    • Synchronization is required: neither athlete can begin the next rep until both have completed the current rep
    • Maintain steady rhythm and communication for best flow

🔥 Workout 2 – By Dan Lennon First Responder Realtor

⏱ Time Cap: 10:00
Barbell Weight: 95/65
Sandbag Weight: 100/70

For Time

100 Deadlift 

100 Hang Power Clean

100 Shoulder to Overhead

43 Sandbag Over the Shoulder

Switch roles as needed; no fixed intervals

Movement Standards

  • Deadlift
    • The barbell starts on the ground
    • Athletes must lift the barbell from the floor to a fully standing position
    • At the top of each repetition, the athlete must demonstrate:
      • Hips fully extended
      • Knees fully extended
      • Shoulders behind the bar
  • Hang Power Clean
    • Each repetition begins with the barbell at the hang position, above the knees
    • The barbell must not pass below the top of the knee during the dip
    • The athlete must clean the barbell to the shoulders in one continuous movement
    • The athlete must then stand to full extension with:
      • Hips fully extended
      • Knees fully extended
      • Feet in line under the body
      • Barbell controlled in the front rack position
      • Elbows clearly passing in front of the plane of the barbell
  • Shoulder to Overhead
    • Barbell starts in the front rack position at the shoulders.
    • Athletes may use any style of shoulder-to-overhead:
      • Strict Press
      • Push Press
      • Push Jerk
      • Split Jerk
        • both feet must return in line under your body for rep to count
    • The repetition is complete when:
      • Barbell is locked out overhead
      • Arms are fully extended
      • Hips and knees are fully extended
      • Barbell is directly over the middle of the body
      • Athlete demonstrates control of the barbell

🔥 Workout 3 –  By Orlando Health

⏱ Time Cap: 15:00

Dumbbell Weight: 40/25
 

For Time

50-40-30-20-10

Ski Erg Calories

20 synchronized Dumbbell Snatch

10 burpees to 55lb plate 

Movement Standards

  • Ski Erg
    • Athlete begins standing on the Ski Erg platform
    • Calories may be accumulated by either partner
    • Athletes may switch at any time
    • The prescribed number of calories must be reached on the monitor
  • Synchronized DB Snatch
    • The dumbbell starts on the ground and is lifted in one continuous motion from the floor to overhead
    • The dumbbell may be snatched with either arm
    • Athletes may switch hands at any time during the descent of the dumbbell, not overhead
    • Synchronization is required: neither athlete can begin the next rep until both have completed the current rep
    •  The non-working hand may not assist the dumbbell during the lift
    • The repetition is complete when both athletes:
      • Reach full lockout overhead
      • Have elbows fully extended
      • Have hips and knees fully extended
      • Demonstrate control of the dumbbell overhead
  • Burpee to plate
    • Athletes begin standing facing the plate.
    • The athlete must perform a burpee with:
      • Chest and thighs making contact with the ground
      • The chest must touch the ground, not the plate
    • The athlete then rises and jumps onto the plate with both feet
    • A repetition is complete when:
      • Both feet land on top of the plate simultaneously
      • The athlete demonstrates control on the plate
    • Athletes may step down or jump down from the plate after each repetition

🔥 Workout 4 – By Advent Health

⏱ Time Cap: 10:00
Barbell Weight: 125/85

30-24-18-12

Cal Row

Front Squat

Movement Standards

  • Row
    • Calories or meters may be accumulated by either partner
    • Athletes may switch at any time
    • The monitor must clearly display the required calorie count at completion
  • Front Squat
    • The movement begins with the barbell in the front rack position
    • The athlete must descend into a squat with the hip crease clearly below the top of the knee
    • A repetition is complete when:
      • The athlete is in the full standing position
      • Hips and knees are fully extended
      • The barbell is directly over the middle of the body
      • The athlete demonstrates control of the barbell

 

 

 

 

 





We're introducing a new style of competition for you and your teammate. The event will take place across four different buildings, each dedicated to a specific workout. While every division will complete all workouts in a different sequence and at different times, all teams within your division will follow the same workout order to ensure a fair and level playing field

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