New England DEKA FIT Roadshow
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Event overview
The 2025 New England DEKA FIT Roadshow takes place on Nov 22, 2025 at the University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus Student Recreation Center, 2060 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT. Entry price starts at $109. The event is an indoor fitness competition made up of ten functional fitness zones. Each zone is preceded by a 500-meter run, for a total distance of 5 km. The listed average duration for the DEKA FIT course is about 0 h 50 m 30 s. DEKA FIT Marks from this Roadshow will be added to the global leaderboard and may be used to qualify for the 2026 DEKA World Championships.
Format, heats and awards
Heats available include Age Group, Elite, Ruck, and Team. Age Group and Team heats are eligible for age group recognition or podiums; the Elite heat is eligible for podium recognition. The Ruck Heat requires participants to bring their own ruck or backpack - male 30 lb and female 20 lb specified - and weight vests and plate carriers are not allowed. Team compositions include two adults (ages 14+), two youth (ages 10-13), or one adult (age 14+) with one youth (age 10-13), with male, female, and co-ed categories.
Finishers receive a t-shirt, a medal, and a DEKA FIT Trifecta wedge. The Roadshow differs from traditional DEKA FIT events in that there are no Elite cash prizes, no onsite DEKA merchandise, and participants may bring their own hydration while an onsite food vendor is available.
Logistics
Lodging options listed near the venue include Graduate by Hilton Storrs and The Inn on Storrs. The event is hosted by the campus recreation department. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.