5K and 10 DEKA Zones stand between you and the title of DEKA FIT World Champion.

Schedule: Friday, December 5th, 2025

Morning:

• Age Group Heats - Youth
• Age Group Heats - Adult Female
• Ruck Heats - Female 44 & Under and 45+
• Age Group Heats - Adult Male (14-39)
• Elite Heats - Female & Male

Afternoon:

• Age Group Heats - Adult Male 40-64
• Ruck Heats - Male 44 & Under and 45+
• Elite Team Heats - Male, Female & Co-Ed
• Age Group Team Heats - Adult Male, Female & Co-Ed
• Age Group Team Heats - Youth & Adult/Youth

Qualifications:
All DEKA World Championship athletes must qualify by earning a top 15 (or rolldown) spot in their division on the 2025 DEKA Global Leaderboard at the close of the 2025 DEKA FIT Qualifying Season on September 6, 2025. See the 2025 DEKA World Championship FAQ for qualifying criteria and invitation email schedule.

What’s on the line:
Elite Individual and Elite Teams athletes will compete for a place on the podium and their share of a championship prize purse. Age Group Individual, Age Group Teams, and Ruck athletes will compete for their place on the podium. Ruck Division podium prizes will be provided by Titan 6 Actual.

The DEKA MILE is our middle-distance event featuring the signature 10 DEKA Zones each preceded by 160 meters or running or one mile total.

Schedule: Saturday, December 6th, 2025

Morning:

• Age Group Heats - Youth
• Age Group Heats - Adult Female
• Ruck Heats - Female 44 & Under and 45+
• Age Group Heats - Adult Male
• Elite Heats - Female & Male

Afternoon:

• Ruck Heats - Male 44 & Under and 45+
• Elite Team Heats - Male, Female & Co-Ed
• Age Group Team Heats - Adult Male, Female & Co-Ed
• Age Group Team Heats - Youth & Adult/Youth

Qualifications:
All DEKA World Championship athletes must qualify by earning a top 15 (or rolldown) spot in their division on the 2025 DEKA Global Leaderboard at the close of the 2025 DEKA MILE Qualifying Season on September 14, 2025. See the 2025 DEKA World Championship FAQ for qualifying criteria and invitation email schedule.

What’s on the line:
Elite Individual and Elite Teams athletes will compete for a place on the podium and their share of a championship prize purse. Age Group Individual, Age Group Teams, and Ruck athletes will compete for their place on the podium. Ruck Division podium prizes will be provided by Titan 6 Actual.

Ten zones, no running, zero room for error - that’s what the DEKA STRONG World Championship is all about. This is the event that featured the highest number of mind-blowing, down-to-the-line photo finishes at the 2024 DEKA World Championship, and we can expect even more as athletes empty the tank to earn DEKA STRONG World Champion bragging rights.

Schedule: Sunday, December 7th, 2025

Morning:

• Age Group Heats - Youth
• Age Group Heats - Adult Female
• Ruck Heats - Female 44 & Under and 45+
• Age Group Heats - Adult Male (14-39, 65+)
• Elite Heats - Female & Male

Afternoon:

• Age Group Heats - Adult Male (40-64)
• Ruck Heats - Male 44 & Under and 45+
• Elite Team Heats - Male, Female & Co-Ed
• Age Group Team Heats - Adult Male, Female & Co-Ed
• Age Group Team Heats - Youth & Adult/Youth

Qualifications:
All DEKA World Championship athletes must qualify by earning a top 15 (or rolldown) spot in their division on the 2025 DEKA Global Leaderboard at the close of the 2025 DEKA STRONG Qualifying Season on September 14, 2025. See the 2025 DEKA World Championship FAQ for qualifying criteria and invitation email schedule.

What’s on the line:
Elite Individual and Elite Teams athletes will compete for a place on the podium and their share of a championship prize purse. Age Group Individual, Age Group Teams, and Ruck athletes will compete for their place on the podium. Ruck Division podium prizes will be provided by Titan 6 Actual.

Ditch the winter clothes and get ready to bask in the sunshine in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Aside from the 24 miles of stunning beaches that await you, Fort Lauderdale features the convenience of the airport, venue, hotels, and dining within just a handful of miles of each other.

Transportation:
The best option for flying to Fort Lauderdale is the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - less than five miles from the Broward County Convention Center.

Renting A Car:
You won’t likely need a car in Fort Lauderdale as everything from airport to venue to hotel, restaurants, beaches, and entertainment are all centrally located. If you choose to rent a car, there are a variety of options at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Where To Stay:
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Detailed event schedule can be found in the last section of the 2025 DEKA World Championship FAQ.