DEKA FIT - Austin, TX

MAY
9-10
2026
Push your limits at DEKA FIT & Ultra in Austin May 9-10, 2026, a lively 5 km hybrid course with 10 fitness zones. Compete or volunteer for race credit, and enjoy service member discounts while tackling varied functional challenges.
9-10 May 2026
Deka Fit 5 Km

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Event overview

The 2026 DEKA FIT & Ultra event takes place May 09 - 10, 2026 at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX. The DEKA FIT format includes 10 fitness zones over a hybrid course. The listed starting price for entry is $70.00.

Race details and participant programs

The DEKA FIT distance is 5 km with 10 zones and an average duration listed as 0 h 50 m 30 s. Registered athletes receive a sign-up form in the weeks before the race to join the Athlete Judge Program. Athletes may sign up early and, within 1 hour of finishing their race or any time before their race, check in at the Athlete Judge area at Zone 1 to begin a 60-minute volunteer judging shift.

A volunteer option is available that grants a free race credit valid for specified US DEKA FIT categories and select US Open and trail events. A service member discount of up to 20% is offered to US Military, US Law Enforcement, US Firefighters and First Responders, and US government employees, subject to verification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Deka Fit 5 Km

Events nearby

Join Austin Muddy Dash on May 23 for a few miles of waist deep mud pits and a dozen playful obstacles. Costumes welcome and a post race festival with food, music and on site competitions makes it a fun, non competitive day out.