Strong Viking vs The Hybrid Games: distance, stations, price & difficulty compared (2026-27)
Strong Viking has 8 upcoming events in 3 countries; The Hybrid Games has 9 upcoming events in 1 country (entry £95). Data from 17 event listings, updated daily.
Verdict
The Hybrid Games: 10 × 600 m runs + 10 stations. Both are rated Intermediate. The Hybrid Games has more upcoming events (9 in 1 country vs 8 in 3 countries).
Obstacle runs from 4 to 60 km in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
UK indoor hybrid race: ten 600 m runs, ten stations and a sprint
Key differences
- Running / distanceStrong Viking: 4-60 km (7, 13 and 19 km most common)The Hybrid Games: 6.2 km
- DifficultyStrong Viking: IntermediateThe Hybrid Games: Intermediate
- Upcoming eventsStrong Viking: 8 events in 3 countriesThe Hybrid Games: 9 events in 1 country
Strong Viking vs The Hybrid Games side by side
Format facts from the organisers: thehybridgames.com. Event counts and prices from race.fitness listings.
Next Strong Viking races
- Strong Viking Styrekx Amsterdam · 21 Nov 2026
- Strong Viking Styrekx Gorinchem · 23 Jan 2027
- Strong Viking Wijchen Spring · 10 Apr 2027
Next The Hybrid Games races
- Strong Race Otoño · 7 Nov 2026
- Strong Race Otoño 2026 · 7 Nov 2026
- Hybrid Games Liverpool · 27 Feb 2027
What is Strong Viking?
Strong Viking is an obstacle run series held in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, with Viking-themed courses featuring mud trenches, water and climbing obstacles such as the 14-metre Fjord Drop and Storm the Castle. The organisers present it as a challenge rather than a race, with a focus on helping fellow participants finish.
Distances range from a 4 km Family Run and a 4 km Beginning course for first-timers through the 7 km Lightning, 13 km Warrior and 19 km Beast to a 42 km course and the 60 km Ultra Viking. Event weekends listed for 2027 include Wijchen, Hofstade, Frankfurt and Ghent, with most offering several distances across two or three days. Strong Viking has won several obstakels.com awards, including best obstacle run of the Benelux. The shorter distances suit beginners and groups of friends, while the longer courses are aimed at experienced obstacle runners.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Strong Viking harder than The Hybrid Games?
Both are rated Intermediate, so neither is clearly harder on paper.
How many Strong Viking and The Hybrid Games races are coming up?
Race.Fitness lists 8 upcoming Strong Viking events in 3 countries (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany) and 9 upcoming The Hybrid Games events in 1 country (United Kingdom).
Is Strong Viking or The Hybrid Games cheaper to enter?
Entry prices for upcoming events: Strong Viking not yet published; The Hybrid Games £95. Prices vary by division, ticket wave and country.
When is the next Strong Viking or The Hybrid Games race?
The next Strong Viking event is Strong Viking Styrekx Amsterdam on 21 Nov 2026. The next The Hybrid Games event is Strong Race Otoño on 7 Nov 2026.
Which is better for beginners, Strong Viking or The Hybrid Games?
Both Strong Viking and The Hybrid 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.