Deadly Dozen
World Championships 2026
September 5 & 6 | Crystal Palace Stadium
Age
Categories
For Pairs and Relays, add ages together and divide by 2 (Pairs) or 4 (Relays).
18-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80+
Competitor
Breakdown
Saturday
Solo Races:
1,000 Athletes
(500 Male | 500 Female)
Sunday
Pairs & Relays:
900 Pairs (1,800 Competitors)
Male | Female | Mixed
120 Relay Teams (480 Competitors)
Male | Female | Mixed
Total Athletes: 3,280
Qualification System
Solos & Pairs:
Top global athletes in each category qualify first.
Remaining slots distributed by country to ensure global representation
Relays:
Invitation-only for the fastest and most experienced teams worldwide.
This hybrid model ensures that the world’s best athletes race head-to-head, while fostering inclusive and global participation.
