ABOUT
FUNCTIONAL FITNESS TEST FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS
SET YOUR BENCHMARK & PUT YOUR BODY TO THE TEST
The Grid Box is a functional fitness challenge with a set of workouts alternating with transition runs. The set-up is designed to push your personal fitness levels no matter what stage you are at – be it beginner, athlete or pro.
The test is based on your own strength, using exercises that mostly involve your strenght and body weight. Workouts include burpees, push ups, box jumps, lunges and short runs. Set your goal and take your training to another level by finding out how fit you are whilst enjoying a fun event with family, friends and other competitors alike!
RUN | WORKOUT | RUN
The Grid Box is a NOT TO BE MISSED functional fitness test event. And you don’t have to do it alone. Registrations are open for singles, doubles and relay teams.
The challenge is spread over 2 zones that are deisgned and open to all fitness levels. Compete at your own pace and challenge yourself.
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THE TEST
The fitness challenge kicks off on the race track where you will run for 400m to enter the first area. Once you’re in the zone, perform all the workouts back-to-back for the set number of reps. The area has a total of 4 rounds, with 400m runs in between. After round 4 you will run to enter Area 2 which consists of shuttle workout rounds, thrusters and ball toss.
Are you ready for te ultimate fitness challenge?
THE ZONES
START
RUN 400M AND ENTER ZONE ONE
1
PERFORM 10 REPS
BURPEES | PUSHUPS | BOX JUMPS | LUNGES
Run 400M +
Transition Run 50m
2
PERFORM 15 REPS
BURPEES | PUSHUPS | BOX JUMPS | LUNGES
Run 400M +
Transition Run 50m
3
PERFORM 20 REPS
BURPEES | PUSHUPS | BOX JUMPS | LUNGES
Run 400M +
Transition Run 50m
4
PERFORM 25 REPS
BURPEES | PUSHUPS | BOX JUMPS | LUNGES
Transition Run 50m
Transitions run distance may vary on location
ENTER AREA TWO
PERFORM
SHUTTLE WORKOUT 10 ROUNDS
COUNT UP FORMAT FROM 1 TO 10
KB Thrusters
- 16 KG Men
- 12 KG Women
MED BALL TOSS SHUTTLE TO THRUSTERS
REP QUANTITY INCREASES EACH ROUND
Ball Toss
- 10Kg Men – 6Kg Women
- 10FT target Men / 9FT Women
MED BALL TOSS SHUTTLE TO THRUSTERS
REP QUANTITY INCREASES EACH ROUND
KB Thrusters
- 16 KG Men
- 12 KG Women
Ball Toss
- 10Kg Men – 6Kg Women
- 10FT target Men / 9FT Women
SPRINT THROUGH TO FINISH
THE EXERCISES
ZONE ONE
BURPEES
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PUSH UPS
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BOX JUMPS
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LUNGES
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Total running distance 1.6km (transition distance not included)
ZONE TWO
MED BALL TOSS
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THRUSTERS
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PLEASE DOWNLOAD RULES AND GUIDES FOR THE BOX EXERCISE STANDARDS
THE GRID BOX FITNESS CHALLENGE CATEGORIES
This event has multiple categories open for registration and each category is split into multiple age groups.
AGE GROUPS FOR ALL CATEGORIES
16 - 20 | 21 - 30 | 31-40 | 41-50
CATEGORY OPTIONS
Individual – Men
Individual – Women
Doubles – Men x2
Doubles – Women x2
Doubles – Men x1 & Women x1
Relay – Men x4
Relay – Women x4
Relay – Men x2 & Women x2
WINNINGS -OVERALL INDIVIDUAL ONLY
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The GRID BOX FAQs
Do I get a race number and timing chip?
Yes, all athletes are given a timing chip. Elite athletes need to have all timing chips tightly secured within their shoelaces and placed no higher. Chips placed any higher may not register and participant will be left without a race time.
Can I make changes to the Grid Box race wave, team name or participant name?
If you need to make changes within an event (team or individually) as well as change or add team name, please email The Grid on [email protected]. Additional registration fees may apply.
Can I transfer my registration to another event, person or wave?
Yes, this can be done upon payment of the respective transfer fee.
Transfer to another Grid event – €5.00
Transfer to another person – €2.50
Transfer to another wave – €2.50
To transfer entry onto another participant or event please follow link under your confirmation QR code and follow the respective instructions. The system will request a new payment from the participant. Once this payment is done, the original payment source will be refunded.
To transfer entry to another wave kindly get in touch with The Grid Team on [email protected]. Request will be accommodated according to wave availability.
How long is the Grid Box Race?
The runs are 400m. Total durations is dependent on the participant’s fitness level but normally ranges from 20 to 45 minutes.
How hard is a race?
Grid Races are tough but achievable at any level, you may take on any race and challenge yourself at your own pace.
Is it there a risk of injuries?
The Grid Box does not have any obstacles. Athlete only use body weight, toss balls, kettle bells, foam rollers and weight bags.
ATHLETE AND PARTICIPANTS NEED TO PARTICIPATE FAIRLY WITHOUT OBSTRUCTING OR INJURING OTHERS.
What Grid Box race options are there?
You can take part in The Grid Box functional fitness challenge as an individual or with friends who would like some active fun!
Can I have a refund if I cancel my Grid Box registration?
Refunds are not available. However, if you email us before the event and advise that you have an injury and providing a doctor’s medical certificate, we can move you onto another event of ours without any additional fees.
Can I take part in the Grid Box with a team?
Yes, you can either register for Doubles with another participant or as a Relay together with 3 other team members.
Do I get a race photo?
Photographers will be present on the day. While unlike many races we provide photos free of charge we cannot guarantee that every participant will be featured in any of the photos.
