๐ Bend Beast Hybrid Fitness Race
The Bend Beast Hybrid Fitness Race is a destination-style hybrid event combining approximately 10K of trail running with functional fitness challenges in one of the most iconic landscapes in the Southwest โ Horseshoe Bend.
Athletes will move through scenic desert trails while tackling strength and endurance stations along the course. This race is designed to test grit, stamina, and mental toughness โ not just speed.
๐ฅ What to Expect
โข ~10K of trail running through stunning desert scenery
โข 8 functional fitness stations
โ Sandbag Lunges
โ Farmer Carry
โ Sled Push
โ Row Erg
โ Sled Pull
โ Ski Erg
โ Burpees
โ Wall Balls (Finish Line)
โข A challenging but approachable course
โข A high-energy race atmosphere
โข A destination race worth traveling for
โข ๐ Prizes awarded to the top 3 finishers in each division
๐ฅ Team Format
โข Athletes compete in teams of two
โข Teams must register under the same team name
โข Teammates will run the course together
โข At each station, teams may:
โ Choose who completes each movement
โ Split work requirements between partners
๐๏ธ Who This Race Is For
โข Functional fitness and CrossFit-style athletes
โข Trail runners looking for a new challenge
โข OCR and hybrid race competitors
โข Anyone ready to test themselves
No experience required โ just grit.
๐ Divisions
โข Elite โ Competitive athletes looking to race at the highest level
โข Open โ For athletes seeking a challenging but accessible race experience
โข Team โ Teams of two completing the course together
โข Age Group โ Individual divisions based on age brackets
(Division standards, weights, and age brackets will be released by June 30th.)
๐ Location
Horseshoe Bend Area
Page, Arizona
๐๏ธ Registration
โข Limited field size
โข Special pricing for the first 50 athletes end 2/13
โข Registration link in the event page
๐
Event Info
๐ Date: 09/19/2026
๐ Start Time: 7:00 AM
โ ๏ธ Important Notes
โข Outdoor endurance event
โข Athletes must be able to run and complete functional movements
โข Final course and station details will be sent to registered athletes