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Event summary
The HYDRA GAMES return to Almada on 13–14 September 2025, promising an intense blend of endurance running and functional fitness. Hosted at the Pista Municipal de Atletismo Alberto Chaíça, this innovative competition fuses 800 m running intervals with challenging workout stations such as SkiErg, Air Bike, Dumbbell Lunges, and Wall Balls.
The event is inclusive, welcoming individuals, duos (male, female, mixed), teens, and kids. Each participant faces 8 rounds of 800 m running paired with functional workouts. With chip timing, strict judging, and categories adapted for all fitness levels, the HYDRA GAMES offer a hybrid athletic experience that pushes strength and stamina while fostering fair play. Prizes include €4000 in cash and sponsor vouchers.
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Date & location:
13–14 September 2025 – Pista Municipal de Atletismo Alberto Chaíça, Almada
Categories & schedule:
• 13 September – Male Duos, Female Duos, Mixed Duos
• 14 September – Individual Male, Individual Female, Kids (6–11), Teens (12–16)
Distances:
Each athlete completes 8 × 800 m run intervals
• Kids: 200 m intervals
• Teens: 400 m intervals
Functional stations:
SkiErg, Slam Ball Throw, Air Bike, Burpee Broad Jump, Row, Farmer Carry, Dumbbell Walking Lunges, Wall Balls
Start times:
Sent by email 1 week prior – athletes must arrive 2 h before scheduled start
Bib pick‑up:
On race day at the venue – ID required
Timing method:
Chip timing with official rankings by category and age
Cut‑off & duration:
Average ~1h30 per athlete – penalties apply for missed laps
Participant limits:
1,000 total – 120 male duos, 80 female duos, 50 mixed duos, 150 individual men, 100 individual women, 25 kids, 50 teens
Registration deadline:
15 August 2025 – via Lap2Go
Entry fees:
• Duos: €70–90
• Individuals: €40–50
• Teens: €20–25
• Kids: €10–15
Refund policy:
100% until 17 June; 50% until 31 July; no refunds after
Age restrictions:
Kids – 6–11 years (individual)
Teens – 12–16 years (individual)
Equipment & standards:
Mandatory use of assigned weights/distances – movement standards enforced
Control & judging:
Judges at each station validate execution of movements
Penalties:
+5 min per missed lap; +5–10 m for form violations
Disqualification reasons:
Missing stations or rule violations → DNF
Spectators:
Allowed around venue and warm‑up zones
Briefings:
Mandatory 15‑minute technical briefing before each wave
Location
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Obstacles duplas
Obstacles kids
Obstacles teens
Obstcles individual
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: race bib, event t-shirt, welcome gift
🏅 Trophies for Kids and Teens; cash or voucher prizes for top 3 in all categories
⏱️ Chip timing with results by category and overall
🛟 Full judge oversight and medical support throughout competition
🛡️ Civil liability and personal accident insurance
🥤 Hydration zones and structured warm-up area
🚿 Showers not specified
📸 Official photos/videos permitted for promotional use
🏆 Prize money: €4000 overall, with cash and vouchers for top 3 in each category
