What is X Race?
The Sport of Fitness Racing has exploded over the last couple of years, and here at Superhuman Sports we have been delivering world class outdoor functional fitness events since 2013, with our UK based events attracting fitness enthusiasts from all over the globe!
X Race is our ‘outdoor fitness racing series’, inspired by the five challenges of Superhuman Games!
The sport is a slick combination of Functional Fitness, Trail Running, Ruck Running and Obstacles.
The format for each race remains the same, with the events being hosted at some of the UK’s most iconic and stunning outdoor locations.
The trail routes, fitness challenges and entry categories are all carefully designed to ensure that newcomers can participate in the events alongside more experienced fitness racing athletes.
You don’t need any fancy equipment to train for X Race, you’ll find everything you need in pretty much all gym environments! …. Plus we’ve even put together a free 8-week training plan here!
The aim of the game is simple, complete the course as quickly as possible!
You can either enter the competitive heats and compare your course time against your fellow athletes in our individuals, same sex pairs or mixed pairs categories! (see FAQs for more info on the pairs categories)
Or you can enter the ‘Just for Fun’ heats & take on the route by yourself or with as many friends as you'd like! (Note: there’s no time cap, so you can go at your own pace)
We also have a number of discounted charity entries available for those looking to run for a cause! Please email events@superhumansports.com for more information.
Click here for the men's weights & click here for the women's weights.
The atmosphere and camaraderie at our events are legendary, so no matter what your current ability you’re in for an incredible fitness racing experience in the great outdoors!
IRON WILL.
Sprint 4k
1k Trail Run
100m Block Carry | 100m Log Carry | 100m Keg Carry
60m Broad Jump | 50m Bear Crawl | 40m Burpee Broad Jump
1k Ruck Run
50 Weighted Jump Rope | 1000m Row | 50 Weighted Jump Rope
15m Tyre Pull | 15m Tyre Drag | 30 Sandbag Over Shoulder
400m Assault Course (3 Laps)
Endurance 8k
3k Trail Run
100m Block Carry | 100m Log Carry | 100m Keg Carry
60m Broad Jump | 50m Bear Crawl | 40m Burpee Broad Jump
3k Ruck Run
50 Weighted Jump Rope | 1000m Row | 50 Weighted Jump Rope
15m Tyre Pull | 15m Tyre Drag | 30 Sandbag Over Shoulder
400m Assault Course (3 Laps)
Ultra Endurance 16k
3k Trail Run
100m Block Carry | 100m Log Carry | 100m Keg Carry
60m Broad Jump | 50m Bear Crawl | 40m Burpee Broad Jump
3k Ruck Run
50 Weighted Jump Rope | 1000m Row | 50 Weighted Jump Rope
15m Tyre Pull | 15m Tyre Drag | 30 Sandbag Over Shoulder
400m Assault Course (3 Laps)
REPEAT
Assault Course
Our 400m assault course is dynamic series of physical obstacles designed to test strength, agility, coordination, flexibility and endurance. Obstacles include walls to climb over, ropes to climb or swing from, balance beams to traverse, tunnels to crawl through, monkey bars to navigate, and more! You will be required to complete 3 laps of the assault course before crossing the finish line!
Trail Run
Along our trail routes you could find yourself running through forests, over mountains, or taking on rugged terrain.
Ruck Run
Rucking combines running with weighted backpacks, challenging your physical and mental endurance (as well as your balance and coordination!).
Block Carry
The block carry has been inspired by the better known ‘farmer's carry’. It is a functional movement that will challenge your grip strength, core stability, and overall ability to carry unconventional objects of heavy loads.
Log Carry
The log carry is commonly seen in strongman training and involves lifting and carrying a log. It is a functional movement that challenges your grip strength, upper body, core, and overall ability to carry unconventional objects of heavy loads.
Keg Carry
The keg carry is another strongman inspired challenge that involves lifting and carrying a keg filled with weight. The movement will test your grip strength, core stability, and overall ability to carry unconventional objects of heavy loads.
Broad Jump
The broad jump is a plyometric movement that challenges your lower body explosive power, your core, coordination and balance.
Bear Crawl
The bear crawl is a versatile movement that will test your core strength, shoulder stability, and overall body coordination.
Burpee Broad Jump
The burpee broad jump is an intense movement that will challenge your cardiovascular endurance, explosive power and overall strength across multiple muscle groups.
Weighted Jump Rope
The weighted rope jump is a variation of the traditional skipping movement where the rope itself is heavier due to weight being added to the handles or the rope itself. The added weight increases the resistance and intensity of the exercise, challenging your cardiovascular and strength endurance.
Concept 2 Row
The Concept 2 rowing Erg is a low impact test of your cardiovascular endurance.
Tyre Pull
The tire pull is a full body functional movement that involves pulling a heavy tyre towards you across a set distance using a rope. The movement will challenge your grip strength, core stability, and your strength and cardiovascular endurance.
Tyre Drag
The tyre drag involves dragging a heavy tire behind you across a set distance using a rope. It is a challenging full-body strength endurance movement that primarily tests the muscles of the lower body and core.
Sandbag Over Shoulder
Sandbag over shoulder is a dynamic movement that involves lifting a sandbag from the ground and throwing or placing it over your shoulder. It is a full-body functional movement that primarily challenges the muscles of the legs, hips, core, and shoulders.
Training
FAQs
Do I need to be really fit to take part?
Our events are designed for everyone! Yes, they are challenging, but the movements are not super-technical (whether that's the trails, the obstacles or the functional fitness challenge zones) and therefore are accessible to everyone! You can also decide how to tackle the course, whether that is in our ‘competitive heats’, or in our ‘just for fun heats’ !
What are the weights for the fitness challenges?
Click here for the men's weights & click here for the women's weights.
Do you offer a free training plan for X Race?
Yes! Check it out here
Do finishers receive anything?
Yes! All finishers will receive an awesome finishers medal, a headband and a can of Bristol Beer Factory’s alcohol-free IPA clear head! There will also be prizes for the top 3 finishers in our competitive heats.
How do the competitive heats work for the pairs?
You & your partner will set off at the same time, you may run the route together but you must complete all the challenges individually. Upon finishing, you will receive a total finish time (which is your two times combined).
What other amenities will there be on the day?
A Red Bull chill out zone, an athlete warm up area, a vendor village packed with tasty food and drink, a bag drop area, and of course - toilets.
Will there be a photographer on the day?
Of course - we'll have several photographers throughout the route and all photos will be uploaded to the website for you to use for your social media a day or two after the event.
Will there be water stations on the course?
HELL YEAH
What if I fail an obstacle on the Assault Course?
Burpees, that’s what happens! Each obstacle will have a burpee penalty if you are unable to complete it.
Do I have to wear a chip timer?
No! They are only mandatory for those that choose to race in our competitive heats!
Can I run with my dog?
No, sorry.
Can I run with headphones?
No sorry, however there will be plenty of music pumping throughout the route.
If I have any questions leading up to the event, who should I contact?
Just email events@superhumansports.com
When will we find out our heat times?
We will send out an athlete pack which will include exact heat times on the week of the event. This pack will also include important information including parking etc
What if I would like to change my category or team after I’ve signed up?
You are able to change any information with your booking up until the week before the event. In order to do so, just head to our website, login to your account, select event tickets, navigate the page to the desired ticket, click ‘update booking/team details’. You will then be taken to a page where you are able to modify any important information such as your category, team, team name etc.
Is there a minimum age requirement?
Yes, the minimum age to take part in the event is 16 years old.
What time do heats start?
All heats for all categories will begin between 10am-12.30pm. You will be sent your exact heat start time on the week of the event.
Partners & Vendors
X Race ‘Battle at Blaise’ is part of the Superhuman Sports portfolio of events, you can find out more about Superhuman Sports Events by visiting www.superhumansports.com
If you would like to know more about becoming an event partner/sponsor at any of our events, or if you wish to apply for a vendor permit at any of our events - Please email us at events@superhumansports.com
Marshalls & Event Team
Our marshalls are absolutely instrumental to the success and atmosphere of the events. As part of the event team you will play a key role in guiding and motivating participants around the course, and you may even need to give them a little helping hand with some of the challenges here and there. The marshalling team will have a full pre-event briefing as well as a briefing on the morning of the event and you will receive a free pack lunch and drinks as well as a free ticket to one of our future events for you or a friend!