NATIVE-X
Gym Challenge
South Florida gyms and run clubs go head to head on the same workout on the same day. Fastest athletes and the gym with the most participants get honored on race day, Jan 23 at Dyer Park.
3 steps. That’s it.
Gym signs up
Partner gyms and run clubs get the workout card, rule book and submission link from NATIVE-X.
Run it Dec 7
The coach runs heats on Monday, Dec 7 and judges every athlete to standard.
Coach submits
The coach enters each athlete’s mile and WOD times on the form by Tue, Dec 8, 11:59pm ET.
Mile + WOD
For time. Cap 12:00.
Not scored.
Cap 20:00.
- 5 Burpees
- 10 Deadlifts
- 20 Dumbbell Lunges (total, alternating)
- 40 Wall Balls
Loads (men / women)
| Movement | Rx | Scaled |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift | 185 / 125 lb | 135 / 95 lb |
| DB lunge | 2×35 / 2×25 lb | 2×20 / 2×15 lb |
| Wall ball | 20 lb @10ft / 14 lb @9ft | 14 / 10 lb @9ft |
The mile is run outdoors, no treadmills. Run clubs without equipment can do the Run Club variant (see rule book).
Score = Mile + WOD
- The 5:00 rest is not counted.
- Mile capped at 12:00.
- WOD cap 20:00: capped athletes score 20:00 + 1 second per rep not completed.
- Ties go to the faster WOD, then the faster mile.
- Divisions: Rx Men, Rx Women, Scaled Men, Scaled Women, plus Run Club.
Mark it
- Mon Dec 7Challenge day at every partner gym
- Tue Dec 8Coach submissions due, 11:59pm ET
- ~Mon Dec 14Winners announced
- Sat Jan 23Awards on race day, Dyer Park
What’s on the line
Fastest Male (Rx)
Race-day trophy, free NATIVE-X entry and a feature post.
Fastest Female (Rx)
Race-day trophy, free NATIVE-X entry and a feature post.
Most participants
Gym Challenge trophy, extra comp entries, your logo on the race-day banner and a shoutout reel.
Winners must be registered for NATIVE-X on Jan 23 to collect prizes.
The short version
- Ages 16+ (under 18 need guardian consent). One gym per athlete.
- One scored attempt per athlete, on Dec 7 only.
- A coach or staff member judges every athlete and counts reps.
- Mile is 1,609 m: 4 laps of a 400 m track, or a measured outdoor route. No treadmills.
- Rx athletes under 25:00 combined need an uncut video of Part B with the clock visible.
- Full range of motion on every rep: chest to floor, full lockout, knee touch, ball to target.
- NATIVE-X may adjust or remove scores that don’t meet the standards.
- Tag @nativexrace and #NATIVEXGYMCHALLENGE.
Gym Challenge Leaderboard
Questions
Do I need to be registered for the race?
No, anyone at a partner gym can compete. To collect an award you need to be registered for NATIVE-X on Jan 23, 2027.
My gym isn’t a partner yet. Can we join?
Yes. DM @nativexrace on Instagram or reach out through nativexrace.com and we’ll send your coach the workout card, rule book and submission link.
Can I do it on a different day?
No. Everyone does it on Monday, Dec 7, so the leaderboard is apples to apples.
Can I run the mile on a treadmill?
No. The mile has to be run outdoors on a track or measured route. NATIVE-X is an outdoor race, so prove it outside.
What if I don’t finish the WOD in 20 minutes?
Your WOD scores as 20:00 plus 1 second for each rep you didn’t complete.
How do I submit my score?
Your coach submits for you using the coach form. Results must be in by Tue, Dec 8 at 11:59pm ET.
Why isn’t my score on the leaderboard?
Give it about 5 minutes after your coach submits. If it’s still missing, have your coach contact us. Scores under review may be hidden until they’re verified.
Now take it to Dyer Park
NATIVE-X · Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · West Palm Beach
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