Pulling For Our Little Heroes is an inspiring, multi-sport community event hosted by Calavera Barbell since 2013, bringing together team weightlifting and CrossFit to support the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation. Held each September during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, every penny raised goes directly to families facing the challenges of pediatric cancer.

Now in its 14th year (2026), the event takes place across two weekends:

• Weightlifting Team Event

• CrossFit Team Event (MMFF)

Teams are formed in fun divisions—CrossFit teams of four (2 male/2 female), and weightlifting teams of two in coed or age-group categories. A fundraising minimum is required to advance, with bonus recognition for teams raising over $1,000.

How you can help:

• Register as a participant in the 14th annual event—whether you’re lifting, lifting, or cheering on others! Registration will be released in late August for Pulling for Our Little Heroes 2026

• Make a donation—support the cause, team, or athlete of your choice and help bring hope to Little Heroes and their families!

Join us for strength, sweat, and solidarity in support of courage under pressure. Whether you register a team or simply give, your involvement fuels life-changing support for northern Nevada’s little heroes.

For more information, or to register for the 14th Annual Pulling for Our Little Heroes, contact carlos@calaverabarbell.com.

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