We are thrilled to be bringing this race to some of the largest cities in the region and provide a southern hospitality spirit that will leave you wanting to come back for more. As the most accessible fitness race created, this is a race truly that everyone can enjoy and excel at.

In short, Maximum Aerobic Speed (MAS) is the slowest speed at which you reach your V02 Max (maximum oxygen uptake). Therefore, it shows us how fast we can move while primarily using the aerobic system. The MAS test involves a 1-mile (1.6km) best-effort run—it can also be performed as a row (or even as a swim, etc.).

All races will have biases towards different components. For example, a race may have a Cardio Bias and involve a lot of running, a strength bias and consist of a lot of heavy lifting, or a Novelty Bias with the main aim being fun and enjoyment.

The race consists of 12 runs of 400 meters each, which we call “Journeys,” along with 12 exercise stations known as “Labours.” The Labours utilize only bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB), and weight plate (WP) exercises. This makes race training highly accessible in various settings, whether in a gym, at home, or outdoors. In fact, an individual can effectively prepare for the event using just a pair of kettlebells.

Certain distances are particularly horrific when it comes to running, and that is because they are not short enough to be over quickly (there’s plenty of time to suffer), yet they are not long enough to warrant slowing down and pacing yourself.