**9/11 update – Teams & Heats posted HERE!**
31Heroes 2023
ICA’s 14th Annual 31Heroes WOD & 13th Anniversary Celebration – Sunday, September 15, 2024!
13 years ago, on August 6, 2011, 30 Americans and 1 military K9 lost their lives when their helicopter was downed in Afghanistan. This tragedy happened only days after ICA opened its doors, and it has become our annual fundraising mission. Each year since 2011 we’ve hosted the 31Heroes WOD and fundraiser to honor these fallen heroes and raise money to support their families and others in the veteran community suffering from TBI and PTSD.
The WOD
In teams of 4, complete as many reps as possible in 31 minutes of:
- 200m wreck bag run
- Thrusters
- Rope climbs (scales: pull ups or ring rows)
- Box jumps
WOD Notes: While teammate #1 is running, #2 is completing thrusters, #3 is doing rope climbs and #4 is jumping. When the runner returns, everyone moves forward one station. The team’s score is the total number of thrusters, rope climbs and box jumps completed in 31 minutes. The rope climb scale is pull ups or ring rows, where every 5 reps counts as 1 rope climb. (It’s also okay to not count reps and just go hard for 31 minutes – that’s what most teams do!)
- Level 1 = 50# wreck bag, 155# thruster, 30″ box
- Level 2 = 35# wreck bag, 103# thruster, 24″ box
- Level 3 = 35# wreck bag, 65# thruster, 20″ box
- Level 4 = 20# wreck bag, 35# thruster, 16″ box
All team members share a sandbag, thruster bar, and box. Team members who are not comfortable thrustering their team’s weight can use a pair of dumbbells or power clean instead.
Fundraising / Donations
Every year since 2011 we’ve been among the top fundraisers in the WORLD for the 31Heroes organization. Help us keep our legacy alive by donating to our team! There are 3 ways you can contribute:
- Donate directly to our team page: https://www.classy.org/team/592517. A donation of $31 (or more) will get you a 31Heroes tank or t-shirt (mailed to you directly by 31Heroes). *To be eligible for a shirt, donations are due by Aug 31!*
- Sign up as an individual fundraiser! You can earn some cool gear depending on your fundraising totals. Go to our team page (linked above) and click the “Join Team” button. Prizes are listed here.
- Make a cash donation in person at the live event (no t-shirt or prizes).
While donations of any amount are appreciated, you are not required to make a donation in order to work out with us on September 15!
Registration
ICA members: Register via the members app under the Events tab. (Schedule–>Events). Cost is free!
- IMPORTANT: Signing up in the app registers you for the event, but we still need to put together teams! We’ll have Level Sign Up Sheets at the gym where you can add your name to your desired level (1, 2, 3, or 4). You can sign up as a full 4-person team, as a pair of 2, or as a free agent, and we’ll match you up with a team.
Guests: We love having guests at this event! If you simply want to spectate and cheer, you do not need to register. If you want to participate in the WOD, please register here and then email us at ironcrossathletics@gmail.com with your preferred level (1, 2, 3 or 4).
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 8 to give us time finalize heats and teams!
Schedule
- 7:30 – Gym opens
- 8:00 – Opening Remarks
- 8:20 – Heat 1
- 9:00 – Heat 2
- 9:35 – Group Photo in the Parking Lot
- 9:50 – Heat 3
- 10:30 – Heat 4
- 11:10 – PARKING LOT PARTY! We’ll provide pizza & wings; BYO beverages and snacks to share!
**9/11 update – Teams & Heats posted HERE!**
We will release heat assignments a few days before the event. If you have a specific heat request, please note that on the Level Sign Up Sheets. We will do our best to accommodate, but we cannot promise specific heat times!
Parking
The parking lot will be closed for athlete and spectator safety. Please park along Jefferson Street, on the northeast side of the building, or across Bridge Street at the Oakwood Apartments.

Parking Lot Party
Bring your canopies, folding chairs, and yard games to create a “tent city” in the parking lot! During the event, we’ll have water and snacks available for participants. Around 11:45 we’ll serve up some wings and pizza. Please bring snacks, food, desserts, and beverages to share… including cold, adult beverages if desired!
Special Note
Remember that our annual 31Heroes event is a fundraiser, not a competition. The focus of the day is honoring the 31Heroes, enjoying a grueling workout with 100+ of your closest friends, and celebrating our incredible community of fitness!
Thank you for your support of the 31Heroes! We can’t wait to workout, fundraise, and celebrate with you all!