KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (24 September 2026)
On 12 September 2026, UF PRO, part of Mehler Systems, hosted the fourth edition of the Striker Challenge at Pokljuka, Slovenia.
The event received 226 applications from 16 countries. Competitors faced a 15-kilometre alpine course with 19 military-inspired obstacles testing their strength, endurance and focus.
The team category returned in 2026 with a new format. Teams of three faced the same demanding terrain and obstacles, but completing the course required coordination, communication and shared effort.
Each team also had to carry a large wooden Striker Challenge baton from start to finish. The three members had to transport it together while completing the course, adding another challenge to every obstacle and transition.
Competitors could also enter the individual male and female categories. Final rankings were based first on the number of obstacles completed and then on total course time, placing execution ahead of speed. The top three finishers in each category received UF PRO gear vouchers.
The 2026 edition also introduced the Striker Junior Challenge, featuring a one-kilometre course with age-appropriate obstacles in a fun, non-competitive format.
The new course gave younger participants the opportunity to test their abilities and experience their own version of the Striker Challenge, with every child receiving a gift after crossing the finish line.
The accompanying programme brought together UF PRO, Mehler Protection, Oberland Arms, Stryx Motors, Masters of Gloves and the Slovenian Police in the expo area. Visitors could explore products, meet representatives and take part in Stryx Motors vehicle test drives, while the Red Bull DJ truck provided music and drinks.
Partners also contributed directly to the challenge. Mehler Protection, Lindnerhof and Oberland Arms supported dedicated course obstacles, while UF PRO, Lindnerhof, Oberland Arms, Masters of Gloves and Red Bull provided additional prizes and promotional gifts.
Watch the full Striker Challenge 2026 recap on the UF PRO YouTube channel.
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