Missed out on Hyrox this year? Or are you looking for a different fitness challenge to take on? We’ve rounded up the five top races you need to try in 2025.
From outdoor group challenges to more serious, professional fitness competitions, there are a range of fitness events going on in the UK this year. Hyrox tends to sell out quickly, so we’ve put together a list of alternatives to sign up to before it’s too late.
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METRIX
From complete novices to fitness enthusiasts, METRIX is open to all. It’s a great choice for those who put music at the forefront of their workouts, as the production of this immersive fitness event resembles that of a high-scale nightclub. The dark venue will be lit up by beaming lights and booming music, providing an electric atmosphere to fuel your workout.
You can participate as a double, and spectators are more than welcome to come along and enjoy the social and food zones. Winning pairs will even receive £5,000 — with additional prizes on offer.
When’s the next event?
The next METRIX event is scheduled for 2 August in Manchester and 28 September at Magazine London. Sign up to Living360’s newsletter to receive an exclusive 20% off tickets. metrix.events
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ATHX Games
Taking place in Birmingham, Liverpool and Dublin, the ATHX Games are a great choice for the fitness pros among us. With both solo and doubles options, the two-and-a-half hour event has been curated to push you to your max and consists of three zones: strength, endurance and metabolic conditioning.
From back squats and 12-minute runs to burpees and box jumps, this challenge will throw some tough workouts at you, so it’s probably not a great choice for a first-timer. You can compete in same sex or mixed pairs, and spectators can purchase a ticket to come along.
When’s the next event?
The next ATHX Games are scheduled for 30-31 August in Birmingham and 6 September in Dublin. Find out more at athxgames.com
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The Hybrid Games
Featuring nine runs, nine fitness stations and a 200m sprint to finish, this arena-based fitness challenge will be sure to test your stamina. It’s suitable for both seasoned pros and first-timers and is dedicated to empowering competitors to challenge themselves and celebrate their progress.
There are male and female solo categories, or you can compete in the male, female or mixed doubles divisions. If you haven’t got a partner but would prefer to compete as a duo, you can simply email [email protected] and the team will assist.
When’s the next event?
The next Hybrid Games are scheduled for 16-17 August in Newcastle, 20-21 September in Glasgow and 22-23 November in London. Find out more at thehybridgames.uk
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Battle Cancer
The ultimate fitness fundraiser, this challenge will have your heart rate going for an important cause. You can choose between three Battle Cancer Challenges so that you can compete at the level that suits you best: Battle Run, Battle Lift or the signature Battle Cancer Challenge.
The latter will see you progress through four high-energy stations in five-minute bursts with four minutes to recover.
You can choose between booking a ticket with an automatic £100 donation to one of the official charity partners, or you can book a ticket and set your own fundraising goals to make a big of an impact as possible.
When’s the next event?
Battle London is scheduled to take place on 19 October 2025. There’s also a Battle Scotland event scheduled for 29 November 2025. Find out more at battlecancer.com
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Farm Games
With only a few tickets remaining, it would be wise to snap up your tickets to the Farm Games as soon as possible. The game sees teams of four split evenly between men and women) take on a farm-inspired workout that pushes their strength, endurance and teamwork to the limit.
Ideal for groups of friends or families, this outdoor fitness challenge will have you pedalling as fast as you can on bikes, lifting weights and even carrying barrels across the field.
When’s the next event?
The Farm Games takes place on 23 August 2025. Find out more at farmfitness.co.uk
