DURARE vs Forge Hybrid Race: distance, stations, price & difficulty compared (2026-27)
DURARE has 4 upcoming events in 1 country (entry £40–£80); Forge Hybrid Race has 1 upcoming event in 1 country (entry $15–$50). Data from 5 event listings, updated daily.
Verdict
Entry: DURARE £40–£80; Forge Hybrid Race $15–$50. Both are rated Intermediate. DURARE has more upcoming events (4 in 1 country vs 1 in 1 country).
Outdoor sandbag fitness race: 8 x 60 reps, each with a 600 m run
Run. Strength. Repeat. Cambodia's first 5 km hybrid fitness race
Key differences
- DivisionsDURARE: Solo Open/Pro (all weights), 55+ Solo Open/Pro, Junior Solo, Pairs Open/Pro (Female/Male/Mixed)Forge Hybrid Race: Individual Male, Individual Female, Doubles Male, Doubles Female
- DifficultyDURARE: IntermediateForge Hybrid Race: Intermediate
- Entry price (upcoming events)DURARE: £40–£80Forge Hybrid Race: $15–$50
- Upcoming eventsDURARE: 4 events in 1 countryForge Hybrid Race: 1 event in 1 country
DURARE vs Forge Hybrid Race side by side
Next DURARE races
- DURARE Strong 2026 · 28 Nov 2026
- DURARE at the Track Oakengates 2027 · 13 Mar 2027
- DURARE at the Rugby Club 2027 · 26 Jun 2027
Next Forge Hybrid Race races
- Forge Hybrid Race Phnom Penh 2026 · 14 Nov 2026
What is DURARE?
DURARE (Race Durare) is an outdoor fitness race in England that is run while carrying a weighted sandbag. Its events take place around Telford and Shropshire, at venues such as CrossFit Telford, Oakengates Leisure Centre and a rugby club, and it is organised by Race Durare Ltd.
The race has eight blocks. In each one, athletes complete 60 reps of a movement and then a 600 m run: burpees, bear crawls, thrusters, lunges, box step-overs, seated twists, squats and ground-to-overheads. Athletes enter solo or as pairs in the DURARE Pro or Open division, with 55+ categories. Sandbag weights range from 7.5 kg to 25 kg depending on division and gender. With no built-in rest, DURARE is aimed at hybrid athletes, gym users and runners, and many entrants come from the CrossFit and HYROX communities.
What is Forge Hybrid Race?
FORGE Hybrid Race is Cambodia's first hybrid fitness race, held at the ISF Sports Ground in Phnom Penh. Athletes run ten 500 m laps, each followed by one of ten functional stations (some Cambodian-themed, e.g. the Rice Sack Carry), for 5 km in total; a Youth (12-17) division races 2.5 km with five bodyweight stations. Divisions are Individual Male/Female, Doubles Male/Female/Mixed and Youth, with waves of five athletes every five minutes and professional timing. Finisher shirts and patches are produced locally by the NGO ISF Cambodia. The inaugural edition is on 14 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is DURARE harder than Forge Hybrid Race?
Both are rated Intermediate, so neither is clearly harder on paper. How hard either feels depends on the division you enter: DURARE offers Solo Open/Pro (all weights), 55+ Solo Open/Pro, Junior Solo, Pairs Open/Pro (Female/Male/Mixed); Forge Hybrid Race offers Individual Male, Individual Female, Doubles Male, Doubles Female.
How many DURARE and Forge Hybrid Race races are coming up?
Race.Fitness lists 4 upcoming DURARE events in 1 country (United Kingdom) and 1 upcoming Forge Hybrid Race event in 1 country (Cambodia).
Is DURARE or Forge Hybrid Race cheaper to enter?
Entry prices for upcoming events: DURARE £40–£80; Forge Hybrid Race $15–$50. Prices vary by division, ticket wave and country.
When is the next DURARE or Forge Hybrid Race race?
The next DURARE event is DURARE Strong 2026 on 28 Nov 2026. The next Forge Hybrid Race event is Forge Hybrid Race Phnom Penh 2026 on 14 Nov 2026.
Which is better for beginners, DURARE or Forge Hybrid Race?
Both DURARE and Forge Hybrid Race need a base of running and strength fitness. Check each event’s divisions: most offer an open or team option that is easier than the pro or elite level.