The Deadly Dozen, cut in half. Twelve runs of 200m, half the reps, the same weights - your pace, your call. Finish it, and you are ready for the Dozen.
FIND YOUR SPRINT
What is Deadly Sprint?
Deadly Sprint is the half-length Deadly Dozen, raced on an indoor track. Think of it as the Deadly Half Dozen: the same rhythm of run, Labour, run, Labour through all 24 stations, with every run halved to 200m and every Labour halved in reps.
Every athlete works through:
12 x 200m runs - 2.4km in total, instead of the Dozen's 4.8km
12 Labours at half the reps - the same twelve exercises, the same weights
The same equipment: bodyweight, kettlebells, dumbbells and weight plates
Do I have to sprint?
No. The name is the distance, not the pace. Jog it, run it or sprint it - most people race their first Sprint at a steady run and finish with plenty left. If you want to test your speed, it is the fastest race we have.
Who is it for?
Anyone doing their first fitness race - the most accessible way to try the Deadly format
A friend who is new to the track - enter as a pair and split the Labours between you
Runners and gym-goers who want a shorter, sharper race
Deadly Dozen racers chasing pace, execution and quicker transitions
Sprint or Dozen?
| Deadly Sprint | Deadly Dozen | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs | 12 x 200m | 12 x 400m |
| Total running | 2.4km | 4.8km |
| Labours | 12, at half the reps | 12, full reps |
| Weights | The same | The same |
| Where | Indoor athletics track | Outdoor athletics track |
| Divisions | Solo and pairs | Solo, pairs and relay |
Start with the Sprint. Finish with the Dozen.
FIND YOUR SPRINTDeadly Sprint FAQs
Is the Sprint easier than the Dozen?
It is half the volume: the runs and the reps are halved, the weights and the standards are not. Most first-timers find it a hard hour they can finish, not a race they have to survive.
Can I jog or walk the runs?
Yes. Every run is 200m and you set the pace. Nobody is timed out for running steadily.
Can I enter with a friend?
Yes. Sprints have solo and pairs divisions. Pairs run the 200m together and split each Labour between them however they like.
Where are Sprints held?
On indoor athletics tracks, so the weather is never a factor. Every Sprint on sale is on the Track Races page.
What comes after the Sprint?
The Deadly Dozen: the same twelve Labours at full reps, with 400m runs. If you finished a Sprint, you are ready to enter one.