DEKA World Championship
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2025 DEKA World Championship : Fort Lauderdale, FL
The event takes place Dec 05-07, 2025 at the Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL. It is hosted by Visit Lauderdale. The three championship days are DEKA FIT, DEKA MILE, and DEKA STRONG.
Distances and format
- DEKA FIT
- DEKA MILE
- DEKA STRONG
DEKA FIT is a 5 km format made of ten functional training zones. Each zone is preceded by 500 m of running, for a total 5 km course. The zones progress in movement complexity; zones 6-10 require full-body effort. The listed average duration for DEKA FIT is 0 h 50 m 30 s. Heats are offered in multiple types, from "Age Group" level up to "Elite."
Awards, leaderboards and participant benefits
Finishers receive a finisher tee and a finish-line medal with lanyard. A DEKA FIT Trifecta wedge is awarded as part of the Trifecta recognition; completing DEKA STRONG and DEKA MILE in the same year is noted as the requirement to complete the Trifecta. Results feed a global DEKA leaderboard. Volunteers receive a free race credit valid for specific US DEKA and Spartan event heats. Eligible US service members, first responders, and certain government employees may receive up to 20% off via GOVX verification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.