Your Questions Answered for Deadly Dozen Race & Training

Find answers to common questions about the Deadly Dozen race and training for your fitness journey

FAQs

  • The Deadly Dozen is a Fitness Race and Training Methodology.

    The race involves 12× 400m runs around an athletics track with 12x exercise stations between each run—we call the exercise stations "Labours."

    The Deadly Dozen is a training methodology because the race works all of the key fundamental movements while only using bodyweight, kettlebell, dumbbell and weight plate exercises.

  • The Deadly Dozen is by far one of the most accessible fitness races in the world, and it is open to everyone!

    It has a low technical barrier to entry and a fairly low strength barrier to entry. However, if you want to stand a chance of completing the race, what we refer to as "Beating the Race," then you will need to train hard for it - it is one of the hardest fitness races in the world.

  • You can sign up by going to the SIGN-UP page on the website, picking the race you want to attend, and clicking the button.

  • No, you don't have to.

    However, it is well worth completing the Seeding Labour to get a feel for the Deadly Dozen Fitness Race.

  • Solo racers set off between 09:00 + 12:30.

    Pairs and Relay racers set off between 12:30 + 16:00.

    You get your exact wave time at the start of the week leading up the event - no changes can be made to race booking and wave times in the final week leading up to the event.

  • We recommend turning up at least 60 minutes (1 hour) before your wave time.

  • Yes. You are expected to know how to perform the correct technique on all of the Labours (Exercise Stations).

    You can download a FREE copy of the Rulebook HERE. Or checkout our YOUTUBE CHANNEL to watch us demonstrate the 12 Labours.

  • Race results are live and can be found on the RESULTS page of the website.

  • You can sell your ticket to another competitor. Ticket transfers are FREE.

    Both parties should email info@deadlydozen.com to confirm the transaction is genuine.

    There is a NO REFUND, NO DEFERRAL policy on all races.

  • No. Instead, you can sell your ticket and can transfer it for FREE.

    You can sell your ticket on the Facebook Group: Deadly Dozen | Facebook

  • You can post it on social media or use our Facebook Community Group: Click Here to Join the Group

    We can confirm the legitimacy of the seller if you email info@deadlydozen.com However, we take NO responsibility when it comes to ticket sales.

    Competitors can transfer their own tickets within their “Participant Dashboard".”

  • Race pictures can be found on the PHOTOS page of the website.

    The Pro Pics are usually uploaded within 48 hours of the race.

  • You can join our newsletter on the bottom of the HOMEPAGE of the website.

  • Yes, spectators are welcome - some venues are FREE for spectators, some stadiums may have a small charge.

    Some athletics tracks allow dogs, others don't - email us to make sure (info@deadlydozen.com)