Erie, Pennsylvania will host the 2026 U.S. National Firefighter Challenge Championship from Sept. 23 through the 26, 2026, presented by Snap-tite Hose, a leading firefighting hose manufacturer based in Erie County.
The event will attract hundreds of firefighter athletes, families, and fans for four days of elite competition and community engagement.
This national championship marks the culmination of the Firefighter Challenge season and follows the success of Erie’s 2025 Northeast Region Classic. The Challenge tests firefighters’ strength, speed, and skill through demanding tasks like stair climbs, hose drags, and victim rescues—earning its reputation as “the toughest two minutes in sports.”…