Boston Market Place was alive with action, cheering crowds and mouth-watering food yesterday as the annual Boston Strongest and Food Fest returned to town.
Thousands of spectators gathered in the heart of Boston to watch athletes from Mayhem Gym and other fitness centres tackle a series of gruelling strength challenges, from pulling a Turnbull’s HGV to lifting Atlas Stones.
The event, a proud partnership between Mayhem Gym and Boston Borough Council, brought together family entertainment, live music, and a wide range of food stalls.
Traders included Alvi’s, The Wood Shed Pizza, Lady Bex, Brocklesbys Pies, Rodwell Catering, The Grill, and Café Do Brasil, offering sweet and savoury treats throughout the day.
2025 Boston Strongest Results:
Men’s Beginners (Sponsored by Woodward Fitting)
1st – Carl Creasey
2nd – Jack Jinks
3rd – Mckenzie Garwell
Men’s Interns (Sponsored by Tailored Security Ltd)
1st – Howard Bennett
2nd – Laurence Armitage
3rd – Gareth Bowman
Men’s Novice (Sponsored by Arundell Hotel)
1st – John Dale
2nd – Chris Evison
3rd – Pawel Szymanski
Women’s Beginners (Sponsored by Beba Group)
1st – Julia Watson
2nd – Emily Davies
3rd – Immy Isaacs
Women’s Opens (Sponsored by Quayside Hotel)
1st – Shianne Bennion
2nd – Victoria Hookway
3rd – April Butler
2025 Opens (Sponsored by Independent Grab Co)
1st – Luke Ogbourn
2nd – Jason Thomas
3rd – Ben Stacey
Event categories included the Truck Pull (sponsored by Bombay Club), Car Deadlift for Reps (sponsored by Crossbones Tattoo), Log Lift for Reps (sponsored by Stanley Hotel), Bag Toss Medley (sponsored by The Firs Holiday Park), Loading Race (sponsored by Total Storage Boston), and Atlas Stone Medley (sponsored by Brothertoft Build).
Tom Chenery, owner of Mayhem Gym and the organiser of Boston Strongest said: “Seeing Boston’s Market Place packed out like it was yesterday really shows what this town is capable of. Boston Strongest has grown year on year, and we’re proud to bring this event back with the support of Boston Borough Council.
The athletes were absolutely outstanding across all categories, and it was great to see so many people turn out to cheer them on while enjoying some fantastic food and entertainment.
A huge thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers, traders, and the local community. We’ll be back in 2026, and we plan to make it even bigger and better.”
Image credits: Bartosz Fedkowicz photographer
