Your Questions Answered for Deadly Dozen Race & Training

Find answers to common questions about the Deadly Dozen race and training for your fitness journey

FAQs

  • The Deadly Dozen is a Fitness Race and Training Methodology.

    The race involves 12× 400m runs around an athletics track with 12x exercise stations between each run—we call the exercise stations "Labours."

    The Deadly Dozen is a training methodology because the race works all of the key fundamental movements while only using bodyweight, kettlebell, dumbbell and weight plate exercises.

  • The Deadly Dozen is by far one of the most accessible fitness races in the world, and it is open to everyone!

    It has a low technical barrier to entry and a fairly low strength barrier to entry. However, if you want to stand a chance of completing the race, what we refer to as "Beating the Race," then you will need to train hard for it - it is one of the hardest fitness races in the world.

  • You can sign up by going to the SIGN-UP page on the website, picking the race you want to attend, and clicking the button.

  • No, you don't have to.

    However, it is well worth completing the Seeding Labour to get a feel for the Deadly Dozen Fitness Race.

  • Solo racers set off between 09:00 + 12:30.

    Pairs and Relay racers set off between 12:30 + 16:00.

    The race closes one week before the event. You get your exact wave time at the start of the week leading up the event.

    Wave times are randomised within each category and no changes can be made to the race booking and wave times in the final week leading up to the event.

  • We recommend turning up at least 60 minutes (1 hour) before your wave time.

  • Yes. You are expected to know how to perform the correct technique on all of the Labours (Exercise Stations).

    You can download a FREE copy of the Rulebook HERE. Or checkout our YOUTUBE CHANNEL to watch us demonstrate the 12 Labours.

  • Race results are live and can be found on the RESULTS page of the website.

  • You can sell your ticket to another competitor. Ticket transfers are FREE.

    Both parties should email info@deadlydozen.com to confirm the transaction is genuine.

    There is a NO REFUND, NO DEFERRAL policy on all races.

  • No. Instead, you can sell your ticket and can transfer it for FREE.

    You can sell your ticket on the Facebook Group: Deadly Dozen | Facebook

  • You can post it on social media or use our Facebook Community Group: Click Here to Join the Group

    We can confirm the legitimacy of the seller if you email info@deadlydozen.com However, we take NO responsibility when it comes to ticket sales.

    Competitors can transfer their own tickets within their “Participant Dashboard".”

  • Race pictures can be found on the PHOTOS page of the website.

    The Pro Pics are usually uploaded within 48 hours of the race.

  • You can join our newsletter on the bottom of the HOMEPAGE of the website.

  • Yes, spectators are welcome - some venues are FREE for spectators, some stadiums may have a small charge.

    Some athletics tracks allow dogs, others don't - email us to make sure (info@deadlydozen.com)