Updated: February 22, 2026 at 11:15 PM
0 Score and 6 years ago the founders of F3 Naperville brought upon a new type of pain to the PAX in the form of Lincoln Games.
If F3 is recess for men, Lincoln Games is the annual kickball tournament. It’s a 6-day blitz of a competition to work as a team to earn as many points as possible to win the illustrious prize of absolutely nothing. Or is it nothing?
Some guys love Lincoln Games because of the comradery. Some guys love Lincoln Games because of the physical challenge. Some guys love Lincoln Games because of the competitive aspect of it, both team and individual. Some guys love Lincoln Games because of the smack talking. Some guys love the swag and some guys just can’t pick what they love the most. The bottomline is that no one who participates in Lincoln Games comes out on the other side saying, “Boy, was that a waste of time.”
Lincoln Games’ mission is to push PAX out of their comfort zone; encouraging them to explore different AOs in the region; interact more with other PAX and be an active contributing member of our community.
If you post once a month, Lincoln Games is for you. If you post 8 times a week, Lincoln Games is for you. If you’ve got an injury and are only able to participate in the social stuff, Lincoln Games is for you. If you’re travelling for work all week and not able to post in F3 Naperville but can do some daily challenges and extra credit, Lincoln Games is for you. If you’ve never participated in Lincoln Games and aren’t sure if Lincoln Games is for you, Lincoln Games is for you.
F3 is more than a workout and Lincoln Games is meant to be a reflection of that so LFG!!
Countdown to the Draft!
Table of Contents
Summary
What: Lincoln Games is a team-based F3 competition. PAX earn points through designated events that count toward team and individual scores. The highest-scoring team and individual PAX are the winners.
Who: All PAX may participate. Active PAX must HC to be eligible for the Chaos Draft. Kotters and FNGs may be added after the draft under defined rules.
When:
- HC Window: March 1 – April 11th, 2026
- Right Hand PAX Draft: April 12th, 2026 (virtual)
- Chaos Draft: April 26th, 2026 (live in-person @ Bubblehouse Brewing Company; livestreamed)
- Lincoln Games Week: May 11th – May 16th, 2026
Where: Based in F3 Naperville, with eligible participation from any region.
Teams & Captains: Teams are captained by HIMS selected by the Commissioner; teams consist of Active PAX, Kotters, and FNGs.
Drafting: Two drafts are held: a single-round Right Hand PAX Draft followed by the live Chaos Draft. Auto-drafting and trading occur at the conclusion of the Chaos Draft.
Scoring: Most points are earned during Lincoln Games week, with limited opportunities to earn points in advance.
Gear: Optional team shirts will be available after teams are finalized.
WINNING
Team
- The team with the most points wins
- Choose from the prize pool
Individual recognition
- The top 5 overall individual scores
- The top individual score for each draft round
- The top 3 ‘Lincoln Games rookie’ scores
- The top 3 Kotters’ scores
- Subsequent awards will be determined by the Lizard Q
- PAX may only select from the prize pool once.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Basic PAX rules:
- All PAX may participate in LG26
- Must HC to participate if you are an active PAX (F3N or Down Range); If you don’t HC, we are assuming you are MO.
- Must post twice for points to count
F3 (Active) Naperville PAX
- Eligible for the Chaos Draft.
- If not drafted, will be auto-drafted (weighted selections).
- Posted at least once in the last 90 days prior to Chaos Draft
F3 Naperville Kotters
- A Naperville PAX inactive for 90+ days prior to Chaos Draft
- May HC and enter the Chaos Draft or be added as a free agent after the draft.
- Kotters may be added anytime between the Chaos Draft and the end of Lincoln Games.
- The LG Game Maker must be notified with proof of consent for points to count.
- May not switch teams, and may not be added if currently active.
FNGs
- Any New F3 Naperville FNG added AFTER Draft Night.
- FNGs can be recruited to a team by a Captain after Draft Night.
Down Range PAX & Kotters
- A PAX whose primary posting region over the last 6 months is not F3 Naperville.
- Must HC to be eligible.
- Down Range Kotters are treated the same as Down Range Active PAX.
2.0s
- A PAX’s child without a Slack handle.
- Automatically assigned to the parent’s team.
Captains
- Captains will be selected by the 1st F/Lizard Q.
- There will be approximately 20 team captains (dependent on HC count)
- Team size: there will be a limit to PAX on a team that will be determined and announced (dependent on HC count)
Right Hand PAX
- Right Hand PAX draft/First round draft pick
- Any PAX may be drafted as a Right Hand PAX, regardless of HC status or Active/Kotter/Down Range status.
HOW TO EARN IMAGINARY POINTS FOR PRIDE
Standard Bootcamps or Run/Ruck/Cardio Clubs
- You will score 6 points for attending.
- All of these posts will be 45 minutes for the week of LGs.
Black Diamonds
- You will score 9 points for attending a Black Diamond workout.
- There will be 5 Black Diamond workouts this week.
- Locations will be provided ahead of time for planning purposes.
- This will be a much more demanding workout and 1 hour in length hence worth more points.
- Down Range BD DO NOT count for Black Diamond points.
Post Quota
- You must post twice during Lincoln Games for your points/score to count.
- You may post in any region.
- Naperville AO: BC/RC/CC- 6pts; BD- 9pts
- Down Range AO: all- 6pts
- No Virtual Posting allowed
- No Triple Taps allowed
Late Starts
- Late Start Posts will count for the same amount of points as Early Start Posts.
- For the duration of Lincoln Games, Late Start AOs will be recognized as the same AO as Early Start.
- Example: Complex and LS Complex are the same AO.
Double Taps
- Double Taps only allowed; No Triple Taps allowed
- If you double tap, you MUST STAY FOR COT. If you have time to double tap, you have time for COT. This is to help our Site Qs capture all PAX who attended and to protect the COT. Qs will be advised to keep it short and on point that week. Late Start Qs/SQs will expect many PAX coming late from other AOs.
Qing
- Q signups open on a date set by the 1st F/Lizard Q and will be announced in advance. Black Diamond Qs are pre-assigned, not open for signup, and do count for Q points.
- Q points can only be earned by Qing at F3 Naperville AOs. Qing outside Naperville or at Down Range AOs does not count.
- During Lincoln Games week, Q slots are blocked and released later. Each PAX may secure one Q spot only. Once you have a Q spot, you may not claim additional slots for yourself or teammates.
- If you accidentally snag more than one spot and don’t release extras immediately, you are ineligible for all Qing points. Ignorance is not an excuse—play fair, PAX. Bending the rules will result in team penalties.
Site-Qing
- All PAX that are Site Qs will get an additional 3 points for the mandatory responsibilities carried out during this week.
- When taking the group picture for the backblast, make sure you post a picture that has you included showing you are SQ that day
- Mark it on the team score tracker.
Potent PAX Partnership aka PPP
Earn 1 bonus point for completing a DAILY EXTRA or POWER EXTRA with another PAX. You must take a picture with PAX and post it in LG Evidence Channel. PPP points may be earned with an FNG on his FNG date. No drive-by PPP (must complete at least 1 mile with another PAX for credit). You must be doing the same activity to be eligible (i.e. you can’t ruck with a runner for PPP).
THE GRIND: DAILY EXTRAS
Daily Extras include Running, Biking, Rucking and Lifting and may be completed each day of Lincoln Games. Evidence for all Daily Extras must be posted in the Lincoln Games Evidence Only Channel. If completed with another PAX, only one participant must post the evidence, and all participants must be tagged to receive credit. Lifting must be completed on the assigned exercise day. No mileage or weight moved during a post can be counted towards the Daily Extras.
Run
- Earn 1 point per mile, up to 5 miles per day.
- Mileage must be tracked via an exercise app (e.g., Strava, MapMyRun, Apple Fitness) with a timestamp screenshot posted to the Evidence Only Channel.
- This is a separate event from the Power Run.
- Only whole miles count (e.g., 2.5 miles = 2 points).
- No evidence = No points
- Eligible for 1 PPP point if at least 1 mile is completed with another PAX.
Bike
Earn 1 point per 3 miles, up to 15 miles per day.
Tracking and evidence requirements mirror Running.
This is separate from the Power Bike.
Only whole mileage divisible by 3 counts (3, 6, 9, 12, 15).
Eligible for 1 PPP point if at least 3 miles is completed with another PAX.
Ruck
Earn 1 point per mile, up to 5 miles per day.
Minimum 30 lb ruck or weighted vest required.
Tracking and evidence requirements mirror Running.
This is separate from the Power Ruck
Only whole miles count.
Eligible for 1 PPP point if at least 1 mile is completed with another PAX.
Lift (10,000 lbs Moved)
- Lifting must be completed outdoors and in one continuous session on the assigned day.
- Standard weights: (only coupon or sandbag)
- Standard coupon (36 pounds) = 278 reps
- Big Boy coupon (45 pounds) = 223 reps
- Ultra Big Boy coupon (54 pounds) = 186 reps
- Sandbags (40 pounds) = 250 reps
- Other weights: 10,000 ÷ weight = required reps.
- 10,000 pounds lifted = 3 points
- 20,000 pounds lifted = 3 points additional (total of 6 for lifting daily)
- Double the rep totals from the weights given above
- Solo lifts require a video posted to the Evidence Only Channel (sped-up allowed; originals must be retained until scoring is final).
- Group lifts require a group selfie posted with all participants tagged.
- Eligible for 1 PPP point if completed with another PAX.
- Workout Schedule
- Monday – Chest Press
- Tuesday – Overhead press
- Wednesday – Bentover rows
- Thursday – Curls
- Friday – Squats
- Saturday – Skullcrushers
THE GAUNTLET: POWER EXTRAS
- Separate from Daily Extras
- May be completed in addition to the Daily Extras
- Each Power Extra may be completed once
- PPP eligible
- Standard evidence rules apply
Run
- 13.1 miles = 13 points
- 26.2 miles = 26 points
- No partial distances
Bike
- 25 miles = 10 points
- 50 miles = 20 points
- No partial distances
Ruck
- Minimum 30 lb ruck or vest
- 10 miles = 10 points
- 15 miles = 15 points
- 20 miles = 20 points
- No partial distances
BONUS POINTS
Bonus Points can be earned in many different ways. Details as to how different types of bonus points are earned can be found below.
Bench Press
Bench press this year will not be a pop-up. It will be its own extra activity for bonus points and may be completed at any time during the LG week as one continuous set with video evidence. Here are the details:
Weight Classes
| PAX Weight | Bench Weight |
|---|---|
| 174 lbs and Under | Lift 155 lbs |
| 175 lbs to 195 lbs | Lift 185 lbs |
| 196 lbs to 225 lbs | Lift 205 lbs |
| 226 lbs and Over | Lift 225 lbs |
- 5 points for 5 reps
- 5 additional points for 10 total reps
- 5 additional (divine influence) points for most reps completed
Pull Ups
New this year is the pull up challenge. Just like the bench press, this challenge may be completed at any time during the LG week as one continuous set with video evidence. Here are the details:
- 5 points for 5 reps
- 5 additional points for 10 total reps
- 5 additional (divine influence) points for most reps completed
Pull Up Rules:
- One continuous set
- Full hang → chin above bar
- One submission per PAX
Around the World (ATW)
5 points for visiting 5+ different AOs in a week. Early and Late Start sessions at the same AO count as one. Black Diamond counts separately—attending it plus another session at the same location counts as two AOs.
Iron Horse
5 Bonus points to any PAX that completes a 6-Pack this week.
Ironer Horse
5 Bonus points to any PAX that completes a 9-Pack this week. (If you complete ATW + Iron Horse + Ironer Horse = 15 total points)
Ironest Horse
5 Bonus points to any PAX that completes a 12-Pack this week. (If you complete ATW + Iron Horse + Ironer Horse + Ironest Horse = 20 total points)
***12 is the amount of posts you can have if you just post in F3N alone.
Get Swole!
10 Bonus Points to any PAX that completes at least 5 or more BOOTCAMP workouts with an ULTRA Big Boy Coupon during the week. An ULTRA BigBoy coupon is a 12”x8”x16” coupon, anything smaller will not count. Example here. A Pax must workout with the ULTRA Big Boy the entire workout.
A sandbag weighing 54 pounds or move may be used in place of a UBB coupon.
Thunder Thighs
10 bonus points for completing 5+ Run Club workouts in a 20+ lb vest at an average pace of 12:00/mile or faster. The vest must be worn for the entire workout; lighter weights or slower paces do not count.
Link’s Satchel
10 bonus points for completing 5+ ruck workouts with a 40+ lb vest or ruck, carrying the weight for the entire workout. Lighter weights do not count.
Team Gathering
Each PAX earns 1 point for attending a team dinner or social gathering held at a non-chain restaurant or a teammate’s residence. A photo must be posted to the Lincoln Games Evidence Only channel. Only one gathering counts, and at least 50% of the team must attend.
Daily Pop-Ups
Pop up will be announced on social media by the commissioners
TEAM POINTS
Shield Lock
Earn 5 team points when 7 members of the same team post at the same AO during the same workout. Teams may earn multiple Shield Locks per day at different AOs. One Shield Lock per AO per day, regardless of how many team members post (e.g., 14 PAX at one AO still equals 1 Shield Lock). Shield Lock points apply only to team scores, not individual scores.
Prize Pool
Teams may contribute premium or unique items (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), such as quality beverages, specialty coffee, or high-end supplements. Items should be thoughtful and intentional, with a minimum suggested value of $15 per item. Each team may contribute up to 15 Prize Pool items. Each item earns 5 points toward the team score. Teams may coordinate contributions internally; not every PAX is required to donate. Captains must confirm item has been purchased before the end of LG week.
The order in which prizes are distributed and any additional details will be announced by the end of Lincoln Games.
Make A Donation
10 bonus points for making a minimum $25 donation to an approved charity or non-profit organization
- Examples:
- Note: Want to make a donation to a charity or NPO not listed above? Awesome!
- Submit your idea to Commissioner
- Clearly explain the proposed organization and how donating to it adds to our third pillar, Faith
- Submit an announcement on 3rd F channel providing information on the organization and instructions and/or a link to direct PAX on how to make a donation
- If you submit a request for approval and do not receive a response within 48 hours of sending the request, you may consider the request approved and proceed. If you post a pre-blast before approval, obviously feel free to make the donation but it will not be eligible for points towards Lincoln Games.
- Submit your idea to Commissioner
- Post a screenshot of your donation on the Lincoln Games Evidence Only Channel
DIVINE INFLUENCE
Various points added at the discretion of the Commissioners. They will pop up throughout the week. DI points that are in this years games currently include:
- 1st F Boner: points can be rewarded for mess ups on leadership’s end during LG week
- Bench Press Master: most reps completed
- Pull Up Master: most reps completed
- 1st F LOL Pop-Up: most creative video evidence of pop-up challenge of the day
PREGAMING
This category allows PAX to earn Lincoln Games points before the competition begins by participating in 2nd F and 3rd F activities, reflecting all three Fs of F3. Pregaming points may be earned March 1st – May 10th, 2026 and are earned monthly (no carryover between months). Points will be visible prior to and during the draft. Points will only credited if logged by the Q in slack for the event.
HC DAY
Sunday, March 1st marks the beginning of pregaming for Lincoln Games. If you HC on either March 1st or March 2nd, you will receive 5 pregaming points toward LG26. Don’t miss out on the easiest points you’ll receive for the games!
2nd F PREGAMING
PAX may earn 2nd F Pregaming points. Each approved 2nd F event earns 5 points, with a maximum of 5 points (1 event) per month.
- Examples:
- F3 Lunch
- Indoor soccer
- Sunday Coffee Ruck
- Lincoln Games Draft Night
Events must be approved by the Commissioner, pre-blasted at least 24 hours in advance, and posted in the appropriate Slack channel. The event Q must post a backblast with names and photos in the 2nd F channel after the event. 2nd F events may occur any day of the week.
3rd F PREGAMING
PAX may earn 3rd F Pregaming points. Each approved 3rd F event earns 5 points, with a maximum of 5 points (1 event) per month.
- Examples:
- Feed My Starving Children (March 24th)
- Hesed House (April 28th)
- Love Your Neighbor
- Blood Donation
- Achieving CPR Certification
- Becoming a Sponsor of the F3N 5K, Celtic Classic, Golf Outing, or Frontline OCR.
Events must be approved by the Commissioner, pre-blasted at least 24 hours in advance, and posted in the appropriate Slack channel. The event Q must post a backblast with names and photos after the event. 3rd F events may occur any day of the week.
LOGGING PREGAMING POINTS
Pregaming points are automatically added from Slack via Backblasts.
EXTRA CREDIT EVENTS
You must SIGN UP before the end of Lincoln Games
FRONTLINE OCR
Frontline OCR is hosting a race in Byron, IL on May 23rd, 2026. Race week is May 18th – 23rd. Frontline OCR is run by Hootie and House Arrest. You can run the race yourself or donate a spot to someone else. You need to show registration on the Lincoln Games Evidence Only Channel. And yes, if you’re already signed up, you’re good to go! PLUS he’s donating $10 for each PAX and WHEN we hit 65 PAX he’ll donate $1000 and $10 on top per PAX to The F3 Foundation.
- 5 bonus points to volunteer for a 5 hour shift Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday of build week.
- 10 bonus points to volunteer for a 5 hour shift on Wednesday (build day)
- Shifts are either 8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm
- 10 bonus points for either
- signing up to participate in Frontline OCR as a racer
- Volunteer (on race day)
That means if you help setup the week before and participate/volunteer the day of the race, you can earn a total of 20 points!
For 5 Team Points Someone from the team can Sponsor an OCR Entry for a Vet.
F3 Naperville 5K
10 bonus points for signing up for F3 Naperville 5K
This event is taking place on Sunday, September 27. The will take place St James Farm in Warrenville.
Sign up at https://F3Naperville.com/5K
Feed My Starving Children
10 Bonus points to any PAX attending a Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) volunteer opportunity. Nextel has reserved and with a mass block of volunteer times. Pick either of these two dates or pick a different date to go OYO
- Wednesday, May 20th
- Tuesday, May 26th
Time: 7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Address: 555 Exchange Court, Aurora, IL 60504
DRAFTING
There will be two separate drafts. The first draft is The Right Hand PAX Draft. The second draft is The Chaos Draft.
- The Right Hand Man Draft will be held Sunday, April 12th, 2026.
- The Chaos Draft will be held Sunday, April 26th, 2026.
Right Hand PAX Draft
The Right Hand PAX Draft will allow each captain to select one PAX to join his team two weeks before The Chaos Draft. Drafting order will be selected randomly and provided to captains on Monday, April 6th, 2026. Right Hand PAX is designed to support the Captain, not be the captain.
The Chaos Draft
The Chaos Draft will follow two weeks after the Right Hand PAX Draft and will be structured in a snake draft format. This order will be determined before the Right Hand PAX Draft and will be followed through the end of The Chaos Draft. This means that the captain who received the last draft pick during the Right Hand PAX Draft will receive the first pick during The Chaos Draft. This draft will have a specified amount of rounds followed by an auto-draft of any remaining PAX that HC’d.
Trading
- Trades can be made only the night of the Chaos Draft.
- Final trade approval must be confirmed by the LG Game Maker.
***Exceptions***
If you decide to participate in LGs after the HC window closes for the drafts, you can still participate. You will be assigned a team based on how the draft plays out. All PAX are still encouraged to HC prior to the drafts to ensure fairness across the board. Choosing not to HC will not be an allowed strategy to get on a desired team or stack a team.
NOTES
As commissioners of LG26, we reserve the right to make decisions on outcomes that go against the spirit of the games. The rules are stated. Follow them closely. Do not look for loopholes to exploit. May the best team win!
Rules Clarification
Free Agents
FNGs and Kotters are the only free agents.
A team can have up to a total of 10 free agents at this time.
- FNGs:
- Any New F3 Naperville FNG that joined F3 AFTER the Right Hand PAX Draft is eligible as a Free Agent to join the team of the PAX that EH’d them
FNGs may also choose to be in the Chaos Draft
FNGs that join prior to RHP Draft must enter the Chaos Draft
Kotters:
Any PAX that hasn’t posted 90+ days BEFORE the Chaos Draft
Some Kotters may be ineligible as Free Agents based on previous LGs performance (*integrity of the competition clause*)
Those Kotters may participate but will either be in the draft or assigned to a roster based on when they join
Gamemaker/Commish will review past LG scores and make official decision on eligibility
Lincoln Games Committee
All rules and disputes for the Lincoln Games will be definitively decided by the Commissioners. The Commissioners for 2026 are Hootie (the F3 Naperville 1st Q) and Hank Hill (the Lizard Q).
A special thanks to the F3 Naperville “nerds”—Stay Puft, Snowden, and Giggles—who serve as the gamemakers. They are essential to the data collection process: Stay Puft created the score sheets, Snowden manages the draft software, and Giggles maintains the Slack environment and ensures all systems are connected.
Since December, many Pax have worked hard to make the annual Lincoln Games happen. Additional appreciation goes out to Bean Counter and Blues Clues for their support.
Do the run/ruck/ride extras have an elevation gain bonus? (e.g. 1pt/1000ft)