DEKA World Championships

Automobile Building Fair Park Fairgrounds

December 01 - 03, 2023

DEKA World Championships

Presented by PWR LIFT

3 epic days of celebrating fitness for all levels at the Automobile Building Fair Park Fairgrounds in Dallas, Texas.

Dec. 1 DEKA FIT World Championship – Friday
Dec. 2 DEKA MILE World Championship – Saturday
Dec. 3 DEKA STRONG World Championship – Sunday

Please visit the 2023 DEKA World Championships FAQ for qualifying and competition information. Updated 8/11/2023

WANT TO RACE BUT DID NOT QUALIFY?
* DEKA World Championships Friday, Saturday, and Sunday volunteers will be able to register for the volunteer-only open heats for a chance to earn their DEKA World Championship finisher’s shirt, medal & Trifecta wedge. Register to volunteer HERE!

ATHLETE JUDGE PROGRAM
DEKA is truly a fitness movement we all created together. To ensure a professionally judged racing experience for all athletes at the 2023 DEKA World Championships, this year we are launching a plan that will have each athlete judging one athlete before or after they compete in DEKA STRONG and DEKA MILE and provide 60 min of their time judging in a zone before or after they compete in DEKA FIT.

How it works:

DEKA FIT – within 1 hour of finishing your race (or anytime before your race), make your way to the athlete judge check-in area at Zone 1 to begin your 60 minute volunteer judging time.

DEKA STRONG & DEKA MILE – within 1 hour of finishing your race (or anytime before your race), head over to the athlete judge check-in area at Zone 1 to make yourself available to judge one athlete.

World Championships qualified athletes know the DEKA Zone Standards very well and make great judges. This support will play a key role in helping us all ensure the 2023 World Championships (and the years to follow) run smoothly and provide a great experience for all.

Registered athletes: sign up for your Athlete Judge time HERE!

We can’t thank you enough for your support as we continue our mission of creating an epic opportunity for ALL levels to celebrate fitness together.

2023 DWC Qualifying Athletes:

  • Address
    Automobile Building, 1st Avenue, Fair Park, Dallas, TX, USA , 75210
  • Parking:
    Parking is available at the Automobile Building Fair Park Fairgrounds.
  • Lodging:
    HOTEL ENGINE
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    IMPORTANT DATES (subject to change)
    9/22/23 DEKA FIT top 20 Elite, Age Group, and Teams qualifier registration email goes out.
    9/29/23 DEKA FIT Rolldown email goes out to athletes and teams ranked 21-40+
    9/29/23 DEKA STRONG & DEKA MILE Elite-Only qualifier registration email sent to the top 20 Overall M/F* and teams.
    10/04/23 DEKA STRONG & DEKA MILE Elite-Only qualifier registration roll-down email sent to the 21-40+ Overall M/F and teams.
    10/09/23 DEKA STRONG & DEKA MILE Age Group qualifier registration email sent to the top 20 of each Age Group.
    10/16/23 DEKA STRONG & DEKA MILE Age Group Qualifier registration roll-down email sent to athletes ranked 21-40+ of each Age Group.

    ** There are no Refunds nor Transfers permitted for DEKA World Championship qualifying spots.

Heat Times DEKA Fit DEKA Mile DEKA Strong Starting at
8:00am-5:30pm $69 Learn more

Finishers receive

  • DEKA World Championship Medal
  • DEKA World Championship T-shirt
  • Free Professional Photos
  • Bragging Rights

DEKA FIT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - Friday

  • Registration opens
    6:30am
  • Age Group - Female Heats
    8:00am-10:45am
  • GORUCK - Female Heat
    10:55am
  • Elite - Female & Male Heats
    11:30am-12:10pm
  • GORUCK - Male Heat
    12:50pm
  • Age Group - Male Heats
    1:00pm-3:45pm
  • Teams - Co-Ed, Male, Female Heats
    4:30pm-5:30pm

DEKA MILE World Championship - Saturday

  • Registration opens
    6:30am
  • Age Group - Female Heats
    8:00am-11:30am
  • Elite - Female & Male Heats
    12:00pm-12:30pm
  • Age Group - Male Heats
    1:05pm-4:00pm
  • Teams - Co-Ed, Male, Female Heats
    4:30pm-5:10pm

DEKA STRONG World Championship - Sunday

  • Registration opens
    6:30am
  • Age Group - Female Heats
    8:00am-11:00am
  • Elite - Female & Male Heats
    11:15am-12:00pm
  • Age Group - Male Heats
    12:15pm-3:15pm
  • Teams - Co-Ed, Male, Female Heats
    3:45pm-4:45pm

What to expect

  • Arrival

    Plan to arrive an hour before your start time. This gives you plenty of time to park, pick up your registration packet and get warmed up.

  • What to Bring:

    Your ID, Confirmation Email with QR Code, Hydration and Nutrition.

  • Spectators:

    Your biggest fans are able to attend free of charge, but please make sure they bring a signed waiver with them. These will be collected before entering the venue.

Elite prize money

Additional prizing for 4th and 5th individual places. Teams prizes per category: 1st $1,000, 2nd $700, 3rd $400
  • First place $3000
  • Second place $2000
  • Third place $1000

There are no results at the moment

“DEKA FIT was an amazing experience for me.  The training leading up to the event with my gym community and the extra support of the DEKA staff helped me accomplish my goals. After it was all said and done, I really do feel proud of myself and can’t wait for the next one!”

 

Jackie, DEKA Fit Palm Beach

“I love how DEKA truly tests my physical AND mental fitness, all while putting me in a competitive atmosphere. The energy of the other athletes pushing themselves helps motivate you to give it everything you’ve got! Whether you’re beginner, intermediate, or advanced- it’s you VS. you out there… nothing like DEKA!”

Renee Pickett, DEKA FIT Atlanta

Important race docs

Volunteer

1. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday volunteers will be able to register for volunteer-only open heats at the 2023 DEKA World Championships with a chance to earn their DEKA World Championship finisher’s shirt, medal & Trifecta wedge.

2. Choose any shift and receive a FREE Race Credit valid for Sprint 5K, Super 10K, Beast 21K, Stadion 5K, City 5K U.S.A., Kids, DEKA FIT, 10k Trail, 21K TRAIL, 50K TRAIL, or 4-hr hurricane heat. (Volunteer heats only.)

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Have more questions? Visit our FAQ page.

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