Saturday, 22nd March 2025 was a huge milestone for Deadly Dozen—we took the race beyond the UK for the first time, landing in Cape Town, South Africa. With over 200 competitors ready to take on the challenge, the energy was electric, and the stage was set for an unforgettable day of fitness, determination, and community spirit.

The Deadly Dozen is also making waves in South Africa, with our first-ever event in the country taking place tomorrow in Cape Town! Pippa and Bex from Deadly Dozen HQ have arrived and are excited to witness this historic moment.

We’ll be working alongside Cameron Cleaver, our South African Strategic Director, to help run his first Deadly Dozen event—an exciting step toward building the event in this region.

The Deadly Dozen, the world’s newest and most exciting fitness race, is officially making its U.S. debut this weekend in Texas! On March 22nd, we’re bringing the challenge to American soil for the first time, kicking off what will be an incredible year of fitness racing. This marks the start of our expansion into the Southeastern United States, where we’ll be bringing the race to some of the region’s biggest cities—along with a dose of true southern hospitality.

The Deadly Dozen Testing Battery assesses performance, identifies strengths, and guides training. It includes Journey Fitness Tests for endurance, Labour Fitness Tests for muscular endurance, and optional Barbell Strength Tests. The MAS Test measures Maximum Aerobic Speed, helping athletes set SMART goals and optimize race performance.

The Deadly Dozen (DD) is a global fitness race featuring 12x 400m runs ("Journeys") and 12 exercise stations ("Labours") using kettlebells, dumbbells, and weight plates. Designed for all fitness levels, it follows the Deadly Dozen Triad—Strength, Labour Fitness, and Journey Fitness. With Solo, Pairs, and Relay formats and variations like Row, Ski, and Cycle, DD offers a scalable, structured challenge. More than just a race, it's a complete training methodology.

The Deadly Dozen fitness race is expanding to the Southeastern U.S., launching in May 2025 in Nashville, with stops in Chattanooga and Atlanta. Local gym races will run throughout the year, helping participants train and experience the challenge. With an athlete-first approach, the Deadly Dozen is more than a race—it’s a community. Gym owners and fitness enthusiasts can connect with Southeast Strategic Director Jon Earl on Facebook or Instagram to get involved.