THE VANGUARD GAMES 2026
The Vanguard Games is where strength, endurance, strategy, and precision come together. Athletes, first responders, military personnel, and competitors from all backgrounds will face a series of demanding physical challenges combined with live-fire precision shooting stages designed to test performance under pressure. Train With Purpose. Compete With Honor. Earn Your Place.
THE VANGUARD GAMES 2026
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Prado Olympic Shooting Park — Chino, California 91708📅
Event Date: October 17, 2026⏰
Registration Deadline: October 3, 2026👥
Men’s & Women’s Competition Divisions🏋️
Fitness + Live-Fire Precision Shooting
THE FOUR STAGES
FOUR STAGES. ONE TEST OF STRENGTH, ENDURANCE, STRATEGY, AND PRECISION.
STAGE 01
VANGUARD TEST
Strength | Conditioning | Precision
Tests strength, conditioning, and precision as competitors transition from physical exertion into controlled, accurate shooting.
STAGE 02
STRESS UNDER FIRE
Endurance | Composure | Accuracy
Challenges endurance and composure as competitors manage elevated fatigue while maintaining control and shooting accuracy.
STAGE 03
THE OPERATOR
Work Capacity | Control | Precision
Tests sustained work capacity, movement, and control while requiring competitors to execute with precision under physical stress.
STAGE 04
THE BATTLEFIELD
Strength | Fatigue | Execution
The final test brings strength, fatigue, movement, and marksmanship together, challenging competitors to execute when it matters most.