The Original Deadly Dozen Track Race
The race that started it all. 12 Runs. 12 Labours. Endless challenge.
Choose Your Race Format
Deadly Dozen began in Macclesfield as the world’s first fitness racing Track Race. What started as a single event has grown into a global movement, now raced across multiple countries while staying true to the same accessible, universal, and scalable format that defined the original.
Enter your Track Race
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At its core, the Deadly Dozen Track Race is deliberately simple: 12 × 400m runs paired with 12 Labours. No technical barriers. No complex rules. Just honest work, repeated under fatigue.
It’s a format anyone can start — but few can truly master.
Race it your way:
Solo — the ultimate individual test
Pairs — share the Labours and push together
Relay — teams of four, one Labour per rotation
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The entire Deadly Dozen Track Race was completed while wearing a weighted rucksack. It is a more demanding, more challenging endurance test for athletes seeking greater challenge. (10 kg Male/6 kg Female)
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A fast, brutal mile-long challenge: 400m Lunges + 400m Burpee Broad Jumps + 400m Bear Crawl + 400m Run. Not the whole Track Race — but every bit as demanding.
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A scaled version of the Track Race for 12–15-year-olds, featuring all 12 runs and 12 Labours at reduced volume and weight. Guardians must be present.
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A 12-hour ultra event where athletes attempt to complete 12 full Deadly Dozens within the cutoff. Enter as Solo, Pair or Relay.
One of the hardest hybrid events in the world.
Deadly Dozen NZ: Tauranga
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journeys’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen PR: Aibonito
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journeys’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen NZ: Christchurch
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journeys’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen MX: Mexico City
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journeys’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen AUS: Sydney
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Macclesfield
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen MX: Santiago de Querétaro
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journeys’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Leicester
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen GER: Karlsruhe
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Lee Valley
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen GER: Leipzig
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen Oceania Champs NZ: Auckland
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journeys’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Macclesfield
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Bristol
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen MX: Puebla
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journeys’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen CH - Köln
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen USA
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Cardiff
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen GER: München
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Macclesfield
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen Italy
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Liverpool
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen GER: Stuttgart
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Edinburgh
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Bolton
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Macclesfield
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen GER: Kevelaer
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen Youth UK: Macclesfield
DEADLY YOUTH is the full Track Race for 12-15 Year Olds. The race consists of 12x 400m Runs with 12x Labours (weights, reps and distances are scaled appropriately). Deadly Youth must have their guardians present at the race
Deadly Dozen GER: Aschaffenburg
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Middlesbrough
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen GER: Berlin
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Lee Valley
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen AUS: Gold Coast
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Stoke-On-Trent
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen GER: Nürnberg
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Macclesfield
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen Italy: Garda Lake
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Crawley
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen IRL: Dublin
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen CH: Davos
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen AUT: Klagenfurt
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Cambridge
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen GER: Bottrop
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Edinburgh
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Macclesfield
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen Italy: Monza
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Birmingham
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK: Lee Valley
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen NZ (Hamilton)
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journeys’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen Mexico City
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen NZ (Wellington)
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journeys’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen Malta
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen AUS
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen USA
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen NZ
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journeys’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen GER
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen GER
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen USA
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen NZ
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen GER
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen USA
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen USA
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
Deadly Dozen UK
The Deadly Dozen track race involves 12 x 400m runs, which we refer to as ‘Journey’, and 12 x exercise stations, which we refer to as ‘Labours’. The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight plate (WP) exercises.
THE DEADLY DOZEN FORMAT
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START: 400m Run
1 lap of the track
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![Farmers carry]()
Farmers Carry
Farmers Carry
240m - KB Carry
Male 2 x 24kg/53lbs
Female 2 x 16kg/35lbs -
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400m Run
1 lap of the track
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Deadlift
60 Reps - KB Deadlift
Male 1 x 32kg/70lbs
Female 1 x 24kg/53lbs -
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400m Run
1 lap of the track
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![Lunge]()
Lunge
60m - DB Lunge
Male 2 x 12.5kg/30lbs
Female 2 x 7.5kg/20lbs -
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400m Run
1 lap of the track
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![DB Snatch]()
Snatch
60 Reps - DB Snatch
Male 1 x 15kg/35lbs
Female 1 x 9kg/20lbs -
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400m Run
1 lap of the track
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Burpee Broad Jump
60m Bodyweight
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400m Run
1 lap of the track
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![Goblet Squat]()
Goblet Squat
60 Reps - KB Squat
Male 1 x 16kg/35lbs
Female 1 x 12kg/26lbs -
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400m Run
1 lap of the track
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![Front Carry]()
Front Carry
240m - WP Front Carry
Male 1 x 25kg/55lbs
Female 1 x 20kg/45lbs -
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400m Run
1 lap of the track
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Push Press
60 Reps - DB Push Press
Male 2 x 12.5kg/30lbs
Female 2 x 6kg/15lbs -
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400m Run
1 lap of the track
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![Bear Crawl]()
Bear Crawl
120m (Bodyweight)
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400m Run
1 lap of the track
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Clean & Press
60 Reps - WP Clean & Press
Male 1 x 15kg/35lbs
Female 1 x 10kg/25lbs -
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400m Run
1 lap of the track
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![Overhead Carry]()
Overhead Carry
180m
Male 1 x 15kg/35lbs
Female 1 x 10kg/25lbs -
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400m Run
1 lap of the track
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END: Devil Press
20 Reps - DB Devil Press
Male 2 x 10kg/25lbs
Female 2 x 5kg/12lbs
