DEKA FIT - Austin, TX
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Event details
The 2026 DEKA FIT & Ultra takes place May 9-10, 2026 at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX. Ticket pricing starts at $70. The event includes heats that range from Age Group to Elite and displays results on global DEKA leaderboards.
Race format and participation
The DEKA FIT race covers 5 km and is structured as ten functional training zones. Each zone is preceded by a 500 m run, and the listed average completion time is 0 h 50 m 30 s. Zones 1-5 begin with more basic movements, while zones 6-10 are described as full-body zones. Registered athletes are invited to take part in an Athlete Judge Program by completing a sign-up form before the event or after receiving the organizer email. Athlete judges may check in at Zone 1 and perform a 60 minute volunteer judging shift either within one hour after finishing their race or any time before their race.
Finisher items and other offerings
Finishers receive a DEKA FIT finisher tee, a finisher medal with lanyard, and a DEKA FIT Trifecta wedge when combined with DEKA STRONG and DEKA MILE achievements in the same year. Volunteer shifts are available that include a free race credit for selected DEKA and Spartan events. A service member discount of up to 20% is offered to qualifying US personnel and government employees via verification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
