Join the global community of athletes who are putting their gym training to the test in the ultimate fitness circuit race. Your challenge is to complete 10 functional zones, with each zone and your total race time recorded to provide a definitive benchmark of how you match up against yourself and the global leaderboard.
The Global
Standard Of
Fitness Racing
DEKA is the ultimate test of your strength, endurance, and grit. Featuring standardized fitness tests designed to push your limits and celebrate your progress.
What is DEKA?
Featured Obstacles
MAKE YOUR MARK. SET IT. BEAT IT. REPEAT IT.
FIT 
10 FITNESS ZONES
5K RUNNING
MILE 
10 FITNESS ZONES
1 MILE RUNNING
STRONG 
10 FITNESS ZONES
NO RUNNING
Teams 
10 fitness zones
1 team
ATLAS 
10 Heavy Fitness Zones
30 Minute Time Cap
DEKA ZONES
Grid
UPCOMING EVENTS
Start Your Journey
Grid
FAQ
What exactly are the 10 DEKA Zones?
What is the difference between DEKA STRONG, MILE, and FIT?
What is a "DEKA Mark"?
Do I need to be an elite athlete to compete?
Can I compete with a partner?
How do I find a race near me?
DEKA is the decathlon of hybrid fitness racing
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