# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Unit Classic - The Biggest and Heaviest Pro Strongman Show in the East
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Buy your tickets here - unitclassic.co.uk

The Unit Classic is the flagship event in The Unit calendar, bringing together some of the UK's strongest athletes to battle for the Unit Classic title in an action-packed day of elite strongman competition.

Taking place at The Unit, Essex, spectators will witness incredible feats of strength across five demanding events as athletes compete for prize money, prestige, and the honour of becoming the inaugural Unit Classic Champion. Expect world-class competition, an electric atmosphere, and an unforgettable experience for fans of strength sport.

We're also pleased to have Paddy Haynes confirmed as MC for the competition floor!

The 2026 athlete line-up includes:

Evans Nana 
Paul Smith 
George Smith 
Shane Nye 
Luke Ogbourn
Brad Rollason 
Phil Haxwell
Sean Gillen 
Cillein Groom
Jan Lancia
Matt Diamond

The athletes will take on five brutal events:

- 150kg Log Press for Reps
- 340kg Deadlift for Reps
- 1000lb (453kg) Yoke Carry
- 140kg, 150kg & 160kg Sandbag Load
- 180kg Stone Over Yoke

From explosive overhead pressing to massive deadlifts and brutal moving events, The Unit Classic showcases the very best of strongman. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the sport for the first time, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Kids under 12 go FREE

Venue address: The Unit, Notley Enterprise park, Raydon Road, Great Wenham, CO7 6QD
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colchester/the-unit-classic-the-biggest-and-heaviest-pro-strongman-show-in-the-east/200030547499436
- **Event Categories**: contests, sports, kids, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 46

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200030547499436?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=colchester-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Colchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Unit 53a Notley Enterprise Park, Raydon Rd, Great Wenham, Colchester CO7 6QD
- **lat**: 52.01346
- **long**: 1.00576
- **full address**: Unit 53a Notley Enterprise Park, Raydon Rd, Great Wenham, Colchester CO7 6QD, Colchester, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Unit Classic - The Biggest and Heaviest Pro Strongman Show in the East being held?
  - **A:** The Unit Classic - The Biggest and Heaviest Pro Strongman Show in the East takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Unit 53a Notley Enterprise Park, Raydon Rd, Great Wenham, Colchester CO7 6QD, Colchester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Unit Classic - The Biggest and Heaviest Pro Strongman Show in the East is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Colchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Unit Classic - The Biggest and Heaviest Pro Strongman Show in the East sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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