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Team-only hybrid fitness competition

THE GAUNTLET

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BUILT FOR TEAMS

The Gauntlet is a team-only hybrid fitness competition that bridges the heavy strength demands of CrossFit, ATHX, and XENOM with the high-output endurance of HYROX.

Explore Pro & Open divisions

Teams of 3 for Pro/Open Men & Women. Open Mixed Coed: teams of 2.

Vendor/Sponsor Information

The Format

Team-only competition

The challenge

POWER MEETS STAMINA.

It’s where power meets stamina—and teamwork brings it all together. Bring your strength, test your engine, and take on the challenge alongside teammates who push you further.

01

THE STRENGTH

Heavy strength demands that bridge CrossFit, ATHX, and XENOM. Bring your power to the challenge.

02

THE ENGINE

The high-output endurance of HYROX. Test your stamina alongside your strength.

03

THE TEAM

A team-only setting. Take on the challenge with teammates who push you further.

One team. One challenge. The Gauntlet.

One start. One team. One score.

COMPETITION FORMAT

Teams have a single start time, from which they enter the Gauntlet course.

Course can last

60–90 minutes

Course layout

1–3 arenas, depending on the year

Final team score

One final score is applied to each team at the end of the event to determine placing.

Teams tackle the rep counts, weights, and distances together.

Glory goes to the best TEAM.

Competition divisions

CHOOSE YOUR DIVISION.

Compare the team formats, strength loads, and endurance movements for Pro and Open.

PRO DIVISIONS

PRO MEN

Teams of 3

PRO WOMEN

Teams of 3

Strength movements (Not All movements may be listed)

DBL DB Bench Press
50/35
DBL DB Deadlift
50/35
DBL DB Front Squat
50/35

Endurance & loaded movements

  • Running
  • Rower
  • Ski Erg
Sandbag Run
100lb/70lb
Prowler Sled Push
270lbs+

OPEN DIVISIONS

OPEN MEN

Teams of 3

OPEN WOMEN

Teams of 3

OPEN MIXED COED

Teams of 2

Strength movements (Not All movements may be listed)

DBL DB Bench Press
35/20
DBL DB Deadlift
35/20
DBL DB Front Squat
35/20

Endurance & loaded movements

  • Running
  • Row Erg
  • Ski Erg
Sandbag Run
70lb/40lb
Prowler Sled Push
180lbs+

DBL DB = double dumbbell. Load notation is shown as supplied. Reps, distances, start times, and detailed movement standards will be announced.

Per-athlete entry prices

REGISTRATION PRICING.

Choose your team format below. All prices are per athlete, not per team.

Early Registration

Now through midnight December 15, 2026

COED MIXED TEAMS

Open Mixed Coed — teams of 2

Early RegistrationNow through midnight December 15, 2026
$94/athlete
Normal RegistrationDecember 16, 2026 through January 15, 2027
$104/athlete
Late RegistrationJanuary 16 through January 31, 2027
$114/athlete

TEAMS OF 3

Pro Men, Pro Women, Open Men & Open Women

Early RegistrationNow through midnight December 15, 2026
$99/athlete
Normal RegistrationDecember 16, 2026 through January 15, 2027
$109/athlete
Late RegistrationJanuary 16 through January 31, 2027
$119/athlete

All prices shown are per athlete. Use the REGISTER YOUR TEAM button below to continue to Competition Corner.

Registration information

BUILD YOUR TEAM.
GET THE DETAILS.

The date, divisions, team sizes, listed loads, per-athlete registration prices, and registration date windows are confirmed. Register your team on Competition Corner using the button below. For questions, you can request information from Freakin’ Fitness using the form.

External Registration

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

Athlete registration takes place on Competition Corner. Opening this link does not submit a registration or payment.

START TIMES, REPS & DISTANCES

To be announced

DETAILED MOVEMENT STANDARDS

To be announced

An information request does not register your team, reserve a place, or process payment.

Questions? Storm@FreakinFitness.com

Gauntlet information request

Request registration information for the Gauntlet on February 6, 2027 at Freakin Fitness Pines, 200 SW 172nd Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029.

Competition venue

FREAKIN FITNESS PINES

Freakin Fitness Pines

200 SW 172nd Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

Get DirectionsExplore the Pines location

GAUNTLET QUESTIONS

What is the Gauntlet?

The Gauntlet is a team-only hybrid fitness competition that bridges the heavy strength demands of CrossFit, ATHX, and XENOM with the high-output endurance of HYROX.

Can I compete as an individual?

No. Pro Men, Pro Women, Open Men, and Open Women compete in teams of 3. Open Mixed Coed competes in teams of 2.

How does the competition format work?

Teams have a single start time, from which they enter the Gauntlet course. The course can last 60–90 minutes and span 1–3 arenas, depending on the year. Teams tackle the rep counts, weights, and distances together. One final score is applied to each team at the end of the event to determine placing. Glory goes to the best TEAM.

What are the Pro and Open division loads?

For DBL DB Bench Press, DBL DB Deadlift, and DBL DB Front Squat, Pro uses 50/35 and Open uses 35/20. Sandbag Run is 100lb/70lb for Pro and 70lb/40lb for Open. Prowler Sled Push is 270lbs+ for Pro and 180lbs+ for Open. Load notation is shown as supplied; detailed movement standards will be announced.

Are all strength movements listed on this page?

Not all strength movements may be listed on this page. Detailed movement standards will be announced.

Which endurance movements are in each division?

Pro includes Running, Rower, Ski Erg, Sandbag Run, and Prowler Sled Push. Open includes Running, Row Erg, Ski Erg, Sandbag Run, and Prowler Sled Push.

When and where is the competition?

The Gauntlet takes place on February 6, 2027 at Freakin Fitness Pines, 200 SW 172nd Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029. Start times are to be announced.

How much is Gauntlet registration per athlete?

COED MIXED TEAMS (2 athletes; Open Mixed Coed — teams of 2): Early Registration $94/athlete, Normal Registration $104/athlete, Late Registration $114/athlete. TEAMS OF 3 (3 athletes; Pro Men, Pro Women, Open Men & Open Women): Early Registration $99/athlete, Normal Registration $109/athlete, Late Registration $119/athlete. All prices are per athlete. Early Registration: Now through midnight December 15, 2026. Normal Registration: December 16, 2026 through January 15, 2027. Late Registration: January 16 through January 31, 2027.

What are the registration date windows?

Early Registration: Now through midnight December 15, 2026. Normal Registration: December 16, 2026 through January 15, 2027. Late Registration: January 16 through January 31, 2027.

How do I get registration information?

Registration prices and date windows are listed on this page. Register your team through Competition Corner at https://competitioncorner.net/events/22880 using the REGISTER YOUR TEAM button. For questions, use the information request form or email Storm@FreakinFitness.com. Start times, reps, distances, and detailed movement standards are to be announced. Sending an information request does not register your team or reserve a place.

Know the challenge

THE GAUNTLET QUICK QUIZ

Check the team sizes, division loads, endurance movements, date, per-athlete prices, and registration-information status.

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