The Hybrid Games vs Turf Games: distance, stations, price & difficulty compared (2026-27)
The Hybrid Games has 9 upcoming events in 1 country (entry £95); Turf Games has 5 upcoming events in 3 countries (entry A$690, £85–£620 +1 currency). Data from 14 event listings, updated daily.
Verdict
The Hybrid Games: 10 × 600 m runs + 10 stations. Turf Games: team festival, ~4 × 15 min workouts. Entry: The Hybrid Games £95; Turf Games A$690, £85–£620 +1 currency. Both are rated Intermediate. The Hybrid Games has more upcoming events (9 in 1 country vs 5 in 3 countries).
UK indoor hybrid race: ten 600 m runs, ten stations and a sprint
Team functional fitness competitions and festivals, founded in London
Key differences
- FormatThe Hybrid Games: 10 × 600 m runs alternating with 10 stations, then a 200 m sprintTurf Games: Team fitness festival: about 4 workouts of ~15 min each
- Stations / obstaclesThe Hybrid Games: 10 stations: AirBike, Wall Balls, Row, Burpee Broad Jump, DB Snatch, Lunges, Farmers Carry, Sled Pull, SkiErg, Sled PushTurf Games: Usually 4 team workouts
- DivisionsThe Hybrid Games: Solo, Doubles (M/F/Mixed)Turf Games: Teams only (mostly mixed teams of 6); Everyday, Intermediate, Elite
- DifficultyThe Hybrid Games: IntermediateTurf Games: Intermediate
- Entry price (upcoming events)The Hybrid Games: £95Turf Games: A$690, £85–£620 +1 currency
- Upcoming eventsThe Hybrid Games: 9 events in 1 countryTurf Games: 5 events in 3 countries
The Hybrid Games vs Turf Games side by side
Format facts from the organisers: thehybridgames.com, turfgames.com, turfgames.com. Event counts and prices from race.fitness listings.
Next The Hybrid Games races
- Strong Race Otoño · 7 Nov 2026
- Strong Race Otoño 2026 · 7 Nov 2026
- Hybrid Games Liverpool · 27 Feb 2027
Next Turf Games races
- Turf Games Dubai Fitness Festival 2026 · 20 Nov 2026
- Turf Games Dubai Engine 2026 · 20 Nov 2026
- Turf Games London Winter Engine 2027 · 6 Feb 2027
What is The Hybrid Games?
The Hybrid Games is a fitness race series run at indoor venues across the UK. The course alternates ten 600 m runs with ten functional stations and finishes with a 200 m sprint, about 6.2 km of running in total. Stations include an air bike, wall balls, rowing, burpee broad jumps, dumbbell snatches, lunges, a farmers carry, a sled pull, SkiErg and a sled push, with separate weights for men and women.
Entries are available as Male or Female Solo and as Male, Female or Mixed Doubles. Every station is judged, athletes are chip-timed, and the organisers state that there is no cut-off time. Results feed a season leaderboard ranked by age group. Recent and upcoming host cities include Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham and Glasgow. It suits athletes who train both running and strength and want a judged race.
What is Turf Games?
Turf Games is a team-based functional fitness competition that tests strength, speed, endurance and teamwork. It started in 2018 as a way to bring London's fitness community together. It was founded by Andrew Manteit and now holds events in cities including London, Dubai, Singapore and Brisbane.
There are several competition formats. Fitness Festivals are run for teams of six athletes, with music, food and entertainment around the competition floor. The City Tour is for teams of four, ranked on one global leaderboard, and Engine is Turf Games' hybrid fitness race. Teams pick a division that matches their level: Everyday is the entry point, with lighter weights and no high-skill movements, while Intermediate and Elite bring heavier loads and more skilled elements. This makes Turf Games suitable for gym groups and friends competing together as well as experienced competitors.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between The Hybrid Games and Turf Games?
The Hybrid Games: 10 × 600 m runs alternating with 10 stations, then a 200 m sprint (running: 6.2 km). Turf Games: Team fitness festival: about 4 workouts of ~15 min each.
Is The Hybrid Games harder than Turf Games?
Both are rated Intermediate, so neither is clearly harder on paper. The tests differ, though: The Hybrid Games is 10 × 600 m runs + 10 stations; Turf Games is team festival, ~4 × 15 min workouts. How hard either feels depends on the division you enter: The Hybrid Games offers Solo, Doubles (M/F/Mixed); Turf Games offers Teams only (mostly mixed teams of 6); Everyday, Intermediate, Elite.
How many The Hybrid Games and Turf Games races are coming up?
Race.Fitness lists 9 upcoming The Hybrid Games events in 1 country (United Kingdom) and 5 upcoming Turf Games events in 3 countries (United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Australia).
Is The Hybrid Games or Turf Games cheaper to enter?
Entry prices for upcoming events: The Hybrid Games £95; Turf Games A$690, £85–£620 +1 currency. Prices vary by division, ticket wave and country.
When is the next The Hybrid Games or Turf Games race?
The next The Hybrid Games event is Strong Race Otoño on 7 Nov 2026. The next Turf Games event is Turf Games Dubai Fitness Festival 2026 on 20 Nov 2026.
Which is better for beginners, The Hybrid Games or Turf Games?
Both The Hybrid Games and Turf 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.