Deka Fit is a relatively new “Fitness Race” from the Spartan Family. Similar to other fitness races such as Hyrox and Deadly Dozen, its a mix of functional and cardio fitness.
I have taken on the Deka Mile which was a test event at CW-One (local gym), but Deka Fit Derby Arena was the first Deka event in a stadium setting.
Each 500m run was 3 laps of the arena and it was up to you to keep count. Each of the 10 zones was in the middle, whilst spectators could view from areas above the event floor (Derby Arena is a velodrome) and some parts by the side.
Well organised for the first event, and in 2026 they return to Derby as well as a new event in Manchester.
I personally think the area was less “pressure” than any Hyrox venue and of course, as of right now, as it grows, tickets can be purchased (unlike the ballot of Hyrox).
For any fitness racing enthusiasts, this is an easy recommendation.
I ran in the 361 Europe Ventus
Deka Fit YouTube Short
Deka Fit zones
There are 10 Deka Zones all preceeded with 500m of running (making a total of 5km)
- Zone 1: 30 Weighted Alternating Reverse Lunges (with a RAM).
- Zone 2: 500m Row.
- Zone 3: 20 Box Jump/Step Overs (on a 24-inch box).
- Zone 4: 25 Med Ball Sit-Up Throws (to a target).
- Zone 5: 500m Ski Erg.
- Zone 6: 100m Farmer’s Carry (with dumbbells).
- Zone 7: 25 Calorie Air Bike.
- Zone 8: 20 Dead Ball Shoulder Overs (over a wall/structure).
- Zone 9: 100m Tank Push/Pull.
- Zone 10: 20 Weighted Burpees (with a RAM).
There are two other Deka challenges
- Deka Mile – each station is preceded by 160m of running (totalling 1 mile)
- Deka Strong – no running – just the 10 stations
