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Farmer Carry Gate Loop

Carry matched weights through two gate turns and back. Fastest clean loop wins.

Carry matched weights through two gate turns and back. Fastest clean loop wins. Switch carry position at the far cone before the return. Format: Head-to-head or round robin.

  • BoardObstacle Course
  • CategoryObstacle Course
  • Best for2-10 who want a 15-35 min round.
  • Players2-10
Farmer Carry Gate Loop activity preview - Carry matched weights through two gate turns and back. Fastest clean loop wins.
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“Carry matched weights through two gate turns and back. Fastest clean loop wins.”

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How to play Farmer Carry Gate Loop

Step 1

Carry matched weights through two gate turns and back. Fastest clean loop wins.

Step 2

Judge the farmer result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the farmer setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

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How the result works

Carry matched weights through two gate turns and back. Fastest clean loop wins. Switch carry position at the far cone before the return. Format: Head-to-head or round robin.

Example: Carry matched weights through two gate turns and back. Fastest clean loop wins.

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Keep it clean

Starting before the route, station, or finish area is clear. Inspect and reset it first.

Safety: Use a suitable route and pace, warm up when needed, respect weather and surfaces, and stop for pain, dizziness, traffic, or unsafe conditions.

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Who it fits

2-10 who want a 15-35 min round.

Energy

Pace

High

Board Obstacle Course
Category Obstacle Course
Best for 2-10 who want a 15-35 min round.
Players 2-10
Time 15-35 min
Gear Cones, tape, buckets, or safe obstacles plus a timer
Space Clear gym, yard, park, or room-sized course
Energy High
Setup Start from Obstacle Course Board and tell the group the activity is Farmer Carry Gate Loop.
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Variations to try

  • Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
  • Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.
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We're playing Farmer Carry Gate Loop from Studboards. Carry matched weights through two gate turns and back. Fastest clean loop wins. Fits: Players: 2-10 | Time: 15-35 min | Gear: Cones, tape, buckets, or safe obstacles plus a timer Safety: Use a suitable route and pace, warm up when needed, respect weather and surfaces, and stop for pain, dizziness, traffic, or unsafe conditions. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/obstacle-course/obstacle-course-farmer-carry-gate-loop.html

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