Run the round

How to play Sled Drag Turnaround

Step 1

Drag the sled or weighted tarp to the turn cone and back. Fastest clean trip wins.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Drag the sled or weighted tarp to the turn cone and back. Fastest clean trip wins. The final 10 feet must stay low and controlled with no backward stumble. Format: Head-to-head.

Example: Drag the sled or weighted tarp to the turn cone and back. Fastest clean trip wins.

Host tip

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.

Best for

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 Sled Drag Turnaround.

Twist it

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.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Sled Drag Turnaround also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Quick 10-minute games

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Sled Drag Turnaround from Studboards. Drag the sled or weighted tarp to the turn cone and back. Fastest clean trip 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-sled-drag-turnaround.html

Sled Drag Turnaround

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