Rather than eat too much this Christmas season, why not help yourself – and others – by starting to train for next year’s Samson Fitness Challenge.

The Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge will be held next year on March 6 – 7, bringing hundreds of competitors together to raise funds for the Our Kids charity. 

Every year more than 600 competitors train from December to March to ensure they can last the distance. 

Team Samson organiser, Jason Clarke said this year’s event has something extra special. 

“The Samson is now in its 10th year,” Mr Clarke said. 

“This time we have a Mystery Leg, which will incorporate the number 10 and promises to keep our competitors guessing. Watch this space.” 

The Samson sees teams of four people complete nine gruelling challenges including strength activities, running, swimming and an outdoor obstacle course. 

The fittest team takes home the Samson Title. 

The 2020 Samson will include Samson Solo for adults, Samson Teen Sprint and Samson Kids, to ensure there is something for all ages. 

The Samson raises funds for Our Kids to help purchase paediatric equipment for our local hospitals. 

This year funds raised will go towards a wireless CTG machine at Lismore Base Hospital to help record fetal heartbeats and contractions during labour. 

The Samson will start at Hepburn Park in Goonellabah, the run will take competitors through the streets to the GSAC where the swim leg will take place before competitors will run back to the oval and complete the last two fitness legs. 

“The Samson attracts people from all over the state and South East Queensland who enjoy keeping fit,” Mr Clarke said

This event is a way to put your body to the test and at the same time help support local children.

Registrations open online on December 7 and the Early Bird fee is $320 per team.

For more details on the course head to http://www.lismoresamson.com or phone the Our Kids office on 6620 2705.