The third qualifying round, held in Houston, Texas, features some fan-favorites. The obstacles include the Quintuple Steps, Tilting Slider, Spinning Log, Cargo Crossing, Swinging Spikes, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include top female Kacy Catanzaro, athlete Brent Steffensen, gym owner Sam Sann, and Olympic gymnast Jon Horton, while worship leader Daniel Gil and prosthetic-legged Artis Thompson III take on the course for the first time.