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STONECIRCLE STRONGMAN
STONE LIFTING EVENT
THE LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES WILL BE HOSTING A STONELIFTING EVENT CONSISTING OF DEMOS AND COMPETITION.
Stone Circle Strongman returns to the Ligonier Highland Games this year with the McClurg Manhood Stones to again test the hearts of men in the stone lifting competition. This year’s competition is also the finale of the 2026 King of the Stones series and will crown the overall champion as “The King of the Stones".
In Scotland there exist stones that have been lifted for centuries—stones that were lifted by those wishing to prove their worthiness to the Clans. These natural “Stones of Strength” are found throughout the glens and moors of Scotland. Fortunately, such stones will also be found at this year's Ligonier Highland Games for the same purpose: to find the strong. We invite you to attempt to lift the McClurg Stones in this unique and exciting event. The Ligonier Highland Games presents the Stone Circle Strongman Challenge.
In Scotland there exist stones that have been lifted for centuries—stones that were lifted by those wishing to prove their worthiness to the Clans. These natural “Stones of Strength” are found throughout the glens and moors of Scotland. Fortunately, such stones will also be found at this year's Ligonier Highland Games for the same purpose: to find the strong. We invite you to attempt to lift the McClurg Stones in this unique and exciting event. The Ligonier Highland Games presents the Stone Circle Strongman Challenge.
Stone Circle Strongman Challenge Event and Rules:
The competitors will meet at 2:00 pm sharp near Clan McClurg’s Stone Circle Strongman tent at the corner of the main field. Athletes will meet there, sign waivers, and receive rules. Competition will begin shortly thereafter. Each event will have a duration of a minute and a half. Awards will follow at the conclusion of event and tallying of awards. These are the events for this year’s competition:
Event 1: Stone Circle
Competitors will carry a 200 lb stone in crook of their arms, zercher style, and carry around the stone circle for as far as possible.
Event 2: Stone Overhead Press
Competitors will overhead press a 160lb Stone for as many reps as possible. Stone must be returned to ground each repetition and elbow must lock out and stone must be stable in press position for a good lift.
Event 2: Stone Squat
Competitors will bear hug a 200 lb stone and execute as many squats to parallel as possible.
Event 3: Stone Loading
Competitors will pick up and carry 3 stones in ascending weight (160, 200, 265) in succession to an area 20 feet away.
Event 4: Stone to Shoulder
Competitors will attempt to pick up place upon the shoulder the 265 lb McClurg Manhood Stone known as the Dominus Dolorem, the “Lord of Suffering.” Competitors must balance the stone upon the shoulder with only one hand.
We look forward to a strong display from this year’s athletes!
Final results will be tallied, and cash prizes will be awarded at conclusion. $100 for 1st Place, $50 for 2nd, $25 for 3rd. Open category.
The competitors will meet at 2:00 pm sharp near Clan McClurg’s Stone Circle Strongman tent at the corner of the main field. Athletes will meet there, sign waivers, and receive rules. Competition will begin shortly thereafter. Each event will have a duration of a minute and a half. Awards will follow at the conclusion of event and tallying of awards. These are the events for this year’s competition:
Event 1: Stone Circle
Competitors will carry a 200 lb stone in crook of their arms, zercher style, and carry around the stone circle for as far as possible.
Event 2: Stone Overhead Press
Competitors will overhead press a 160lb Stone for as many reps as possible. Stone must be returned to ground each repetition and elbow must lock out and stone must be stable in press position for a good lift.
Event 2: Stone Squat
Competitors will bear hug a 200 lb stone and execute as many squats to parallel as possible.
Event 3: Stone Loading
Competitors will pick up and carry 3 stones in ascending weight (160, 200, 265) in succession to an area 20 feet away.
Event 4: Stone to Shoulder
Competitors will attempt to pick up place upon the shoulder the 265 lb McClurg Manhood Stone known as the Dominus Dolorem, the “Lord of Suffering.” Competitors must balance the stone upon the shoulder with only one hand.
We look forward to a strong display from this year’s athletes!
Final results will be tallied, and cash prizes will be awarded at conclusion. $100 for 1st Place, $50 for 2nd, $25 for 3rd. Open category.
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