Forge Hybrid Race vs HYFIT Games: distance, stations, price & difficulty compared (2026)
Forge Hybrid Race has 1 upcoming event in 1 country (entry $15–$50); HYFIT Games has 2 upcoming events in 1 country (entry ₹1,499–₹3,999). Data from 3 event listings, updated daily.
Verdict
Entry: Forge Hybrid Race $15–$50; HYFIT Games ₹1,499–₹3,999. Both are rated Intermediate. HYFIT Games has more upcoming events (2 in 1 country vs 1 in 1 country).
Run. Strength. Repeat. Cambodia's first 5 km hybrid fitness race
India's hybrid longevity race: run, 6 stations, 1 mind game, ages 8 to 84
Key differences
- DivisionsForge Hybrid Race: Individual Male, Individual Female, Doubles Male, Doubles FemaleHYFIT Games: Open Male, Open Female, Pro Male, Pro Female
- DifficultyForge Hybrid Race: IntermediateHYFIT Games: Intermediate
- Entry price (upcoming events)Forge Hybrid Race: $15–$50HYFIT Games: ₹1,499–₹3,999
- Upcoming eventsForge Hybrid Race: 1 event in 1 countryHYFIT Games: 2 events in 1 country
Forge Hybrid Race vs HYFIT Games side by side
Next Forge Hybrid Race races
- Forge Hybrid Race Phnom Penh 2026 · 14 Nov 2026
Next HYFIT Games races
- HYFIT Games Ahmedabad (Gujarat) 2026 · 14 Nov 2026
- HYFIT Games Delhi 2026 · 5 Dec 2026
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.
What is HYFIT Games?
HYFIT Games is an Indian indoor hybrid fitness race series launched in 2026 by Saurabh Aggarwal and Anee Verma (Bengaluru). Each race combines 200 m runs with six functional stations (dumbbell step-ups, farmer's carry, bear crawl, burpees to plate, front carry + air squats, tyre flips) plus a cognitive memory challenge at start and finish. Divisions cover Open and Pro singles, doubles, parent+kid 'Bloodline' pairs, NextGen (8-15) and Grand Masters (55-84), and a new double-distance '2X' format. The 2026 season spans nine cities (Gurugram, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur, Gandhinagar, Delhi); a 2027 edition is announced for Hyderabad.
Frequently asked questions
Is Forge Hybrid Race harder than HYFIT Games?
Both are rated Intermediate, so neither is clearly harder on paper. How hard either feels depends on the division you enter: Forge Hybrid Race offers Individual Male, Individual Female, Doubles Male, Doubles Female; HYFIT Games offers Open Male, Open Female, Pro Male, Pro Female.
How many Forge Hybrid Race and HYFIT Games races are coming up?
Race.Fitness lists 1 upcoming Forge Hybrid Race event in 1 country (Cambodia) and 2 upcoming HYFIT Games events in 1 country (India).
Is Forge Hybrid Race or HYFIT Games cheaper to enter?
Entry prices for upcoming events: Forge Hybrid Race $15–$50; HYFIT Games ₹1,499–₹3,999. Prices vary by division, ticket wave and country.
When is the next Forge Hybrid Race or HYFIT Games race?
The next Forge Hybrid Race event is Forge Hybrid Race Phnom Penh 2026 on 14 Nov 2026. The next HYFIT Games event is HYFIT Games Ahmedabad (Gujarat) 2026 on 14 Nov 2026.
Which is better for beginners, Forge Hybrid Race or HYFIT Games?
Both Forge Hybrid Race and HYFIT Games 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.