The DEKA Gym Versus Gym global challenge is your chance to compete against the world. Athletes at every participating DEKA Affiliate gym will tackle the exact same DEKA MILE race on the exact same weekend. Lock in, represent your gym, and see how you rank on the global leaderboard.
The DEKA Gym vs Gym World Challenge is a synchronised, worldwide competition weekend focused exclusively on the DEKA MILE format.
The competition focuses entirely on Age Groups and 2-Person Teams (no Ruck division). This high-energy event features 10 DEKA zones connected by 160m running intervals (totalling 1 mile), designed to test strategy, strength, and endurance.
Athletes can take part in the Gym Versus Gym challenge by competing in either the Age Group category (Male & Female, ranging from 10-70+) and or as part of a 2-person team (Male, Female or Co-Ed).
When registering for your Age Group or 2-Person Team, you must type in your exact Gym Name. This ensures your DEKA Mark is pulled into your gym’s average score for the global leaderboard.
What You Will Receive:
Prizes & Glory: All participants will recieve a finisher t-shirt and a medal. The ultimate bragging rights awards—the prestigious Golden RAM trophy—will be awarded to the Fastest Gym and the gym with the Highest Participation.
The Post-Event Digital Goodie Bag: Following the event, all participants will receive a digital goodie bag, featuring training content and inspiration for your next fitness adventures in DEKA,Spartan and Tough Mudder.
To support both the business and the athlete experience, the event provides a comprehensive operational, marketing, and promotional toolkit:
Gym vs Gym Event Toolkit: Affiliates receive complete operational assets (Official DEKA MILE Rulebook, judge standards guide, floor layout diagrams, equipment checklists, volunteer guides, and checklists) alongside a robust marketing suite (social media templates, countdown graphics, story stickers, and poster templates).
The "Side Quest" Tracker: A dedicated social media asset designed for gyms to check off and track recruitment across all 14 official Age Groups (ranging from ages 10 to 70+).
For more information, explore the DEKA Affiliate Toolkit below.
If your gym is not a DEKA Affiliate Partner Gym, your members will be able to participate in the Gym Versus Gym challenge by competing at an Affiliate gym near them. They will be able to list your gym name to compete under but all official DEKA events must be held within an Affiliate Partner Gym otherwise they will not be counted on the global leaderboard.
For more information on how to become an official DEKA Affiliate Partner Gym and host DEKA events for the challenge and throughout the rest of the year for your members, find out more below.
