DEKA FIT East Midlands
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DEKA FIT East Midlands at Derby Arena
DEKA FIT East Midlands takes place at Derby Arena on Sep 12-13, 2026. The venue is described as a modern, purpose-built arena with space for large-scale competition and transport links suitable for athletes from across Europe.
The DEKA FIT Challenge is a 10-zone functional fitness course. Each zone is preceded by a 500 m run, which results in a total of 5 km of running distributed across the course. The standard sequence of zones is: Zone 1 30 RAM Alternating Reverse Lunges; Zone 2 500 m Row; Zone 3 20 Box Jump or Step Overs; Zone 4 25 Med Ball Sit-up Throws; Zone 5 500 m Ski Erg; Zone 6 200 m Farmer’s Carry; Zone 7 25 Calorie Air Bike; Zone 8 20 Dead Ball Wall Overs; Zone 9 100 m Sled Push or Pull; Zone 10 20 RAM Burpees.
A Ruck division is offered in 2026 in which participants complete the standard DEKA FIT course while carrying a weighted rucksack of 30 lb (13.6 kg) for men or 20 lb (9.07 kg) for women. The listed race distance for DEKA FIT is 5 km with 10 zones and an average completion time shown as about 0 h 50 m 30 s.
Practical information referenced for the event includes competitor rules, venue access, parking and accommodation options, race photos, and festival and spectator details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
