Sport Ireland Campus is delighted to launch the inaugural Strive Fitness Race, which takes place on Sunday, September 21st, as part of European Week of Sport.
In partnership with Ireland Active, this new technology-powered fitness race featuring live leaderboards has been designed for both beginners and more advanced fitness enthusiasts. Fitness racing combines elements of running and functional fitness exercises to test strength, endurance, and fitness.
Race participants must take part in pairs, and there will be 2 levels to suit people of all ages and fitness levels. The morning sessions will be for those starting their fitness racing journey (Strive Fitness Challenge), while the afternoon sessions will be more advanced for those who exercise more regularly (Strive Fitness Race).
Dr Úna May, CEO of Sport Ireland, said: “The initiative is funded by the European Commission and led by Sport Ireland as part of European Week of Sport, which aims to increase the level of participation in sport and physical activity in the EU and beyond. Fitness racing is growing all over the world, and we’re delighted to include it in this year’s schedule.”
Aoife O’Rourke, Irish boxer and world champion Hyrox athlete, said: “I’ve travelled around the world taking part in fitness racing, and I’ve seen how popular it is with Irish people. It’s great to see this new Strive event on the Sport Ireland Campus, which is helping people to be active, no matter their level of fitness.”
Dublin GAA star James McCarthy said: “We tested out the activities and technology for the race, and there’s no doubt it’ll be a great challenge for everyone taking part.”
Karl Dunne, CEO of Ireland Active, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Sport Ireland Campus for this event. We hope to see representatives from our gym members all around the country taking part, and to create an event that becomes part of the fitness community calendar. Ireland Active members will have exclusive access to book in advance from Monday, 25th August. More details to follow.”
Tickets will be available to book from Wednesday, 27th August. Our technology partner for Strive Fitness Race is Revelate Fitness, ensuring we count every meter and every rep and provide live leaderboards.
2 Types Of Workouts
| STRIVE FITNESS RACE | STRIVE FITNESS RACE |
|---|---|
| Pairs Event with 4 Stations | Pairs event with 3 x double exercise stations – total 6 exercises |
| Station 1 – Max metres Rowing 8 Minutes – You Go I Go 4mins – Changeover and rest | Station 1 – First – 160m walking lunges (8 lengths of the 20m lane) Second – Max metres on the ski erg. 12 minutes – You Go I Go 4mins – Changeover and rest |
| Station 2 – Max 40m Shuttle Runs 8 Minutes – You Go I Go 4mins – Changeover and rest | Station 2 – First – 120m burpee broad jumps (6 lengths of the 20m lane) Second – max metres on the rower erg 12 minutes – You Go I Go 4mins – Changeover and rest |
| Station 3 – Max metres Ski Erg 8 Minutes – You Go I Go 4mins – Changeover and rest | Station 3 – First – 150 Situps Second – Max laps of the 200m track 12 minutes – You Go I Go Total workout time – 44 minutes |
| Station 4 – Max down-ups 8 Minutes – You Go I Go Total workout time – 44mins | Winners calculated on Maximum meters, after completing first challenge of each station. |
| Winners calculated on Maximum meters plus maximum Down-ups |
Key Information
Date: Sunday 21st September
Location: Sport Ireland National Indoor Athletics Track, in the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena
Price: Just €20 per person (€40 per entry/ pair)
Times:
Strive Fitness Challenge Race – slots from 9am and 12.20pm
Strive Fitness Race – slots between 1.30pm and 5.45pm
Ireland Active Members can access the event in advance on Monday, 25th August, at 12 noon.
We will send you the early entry link on Monday, 25th August at 12 noon.
Once you receive it, please share the link with your members so they can secure their places early.
Book your ticket: Tickets will go on public sale on Wednesday27th August at 11 am.
