The Gaia Throwdown 2026 is a functional fitness competition taking place on July 11 and 12, 2026, in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. The event will be held at the Pavilhão Desportivo Municipal de Vila Nova de Gaia and features both individual and pairs competitions across multiple categories.

The competition is divided into two main formats: individual and doubles. The individual competition includes Elite and Masters categories (35+, 40+, 45+, and 50+) for both men and women, while the doubles competition includes male, female, and mixed teams.

For individual athletes, the competition consists of two stages: an online qualifier phase followed by an in-person final. The qualifier includes two workouts released on April 13, with video submissions required between April 13 and April 26. Only qualified athletes advance to the final stage.

The doubles competition takes place exclusively during the final phase, with no prior qualification required. The event brings together athletes of different performance levels and age groups, offering a competitive environment focused on strength, endurance, and skill across varied workouts.

Alongside the competition, the event offers monetary prizes for top finishers across all main categories, making it a high-level competitive experience for functional fitness athletes.

The Hybrid Day is a unique hybrid race combining running and functional exercises, set to take place on July 17 and 18, 2026, at the iconic Estádio Municipal de Leiria. This two-day event promises intense competition and community spirit under the summer sun, attracting athletes of various levels.

Participants can compete in multiple categories including Singles, Doubles, and Relay teams, with divisions for men, women, and mixed teams, as well as Pro and general categories. The event is open to both military personnel with special discounts and the general public, creating a diverse and vibrant competitive atmosphere.

The race environment at Estádio Municipal de Leiria offers a festive and energetic atmosphere with enthusiastic crowds supporting the athletes. This edition continues the legacy from the memorable 2025 event, promising an unforgettable experience of challenge and camaraderie.

HYGOES 2026 is a competitive fitness race inspired by the Hyrox model, taking place on September 12, 2026, in Vila de Góis. The event features an 8 km run divided into eight 1 km laps, interspersed with eight functional workout stations.

The race is exclusively for Open Doubles teams, including male, female, and mixed pairs. Teams must complete all running and functional stations together, with the ability to divide station work freely between partners.

Participants will experience a challenging and dynamic competition combining running and strength exercises, fostering teamwork and endurance in a unique format.

The Prime Hybrid Espinho Fitness Racing takes place on September 26, 2026, in Espinho, Aveiro District. This urban fitness racing competition combines running with high-intensity functional workout stations, creating a challenge that tests endurance, strength, resilience and overall fitness.

Organized by Associação Desportiva de Desempenho e Resiliência, the event is held in Praça Progresso and surrounding streets, offering a fully outdoor urban race experience. Participants complete eight running segments of 1 km each, interspersed with eight functional workout stations inspired by international fitness racing formats.

Athletes can compete individually or in pairs across Open and Pro divisions. The event also features an Associative League for local organizations, emergency services and community groups, promoting competition, teamwork and community engagement.