DUAL Round 3 is a hybrid pairs race that combines track running with functional workout stations, created to test endurance, strength, coordination, strategy and teamwork. The event will take place on October 11, 2026, at the Athletics Track of the University of Aveiro.<\/p>\n
The race is made up of 8 rounds, always following the same sequence: run + functional station. In each round, both members of the pair run together and then enter the workout area to complete the corresponding station. During the functional stations, only one athlete may perform the exercise at a time, while the other remains at rest.<\/p>\n
The total workload of each station is completed through the combined effort of both athletes, allowing each pair to define its own strategy and split the repetitions or distance as they prefer. The clock starts at the beginning of the first run and only stops when the pair completes the final station, with transitions included in the total race time.<\/p>\n
The event includes two participation levels: Regular and Advanced. In the Regular level, each round includes a 400 m run; in the Advanced level, each round includes an 800 m run. Both formats include functional exercises such as box jumps, single arm snatches, walking lunges, push-ups, farmer\u2019s carry, bear crawl\/crab walk, burpee broad jumps and partner wallballs.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"
DUAL Round 3 will take place on October 11, 2026, at the Athletics Track of the University of Aveiro. The event is organized by DUAL and follows a hybrid pairs format, combining running segments with functional fitness stations.<\/p>\n
Participants compete in pairs and must complete the full race together. Both athletes are required to run together during every running segment and must enter and leave each functional station at the same time. During the workout stations, only one athlete may work at a time, while the other remains at rest.<\/p>\n
The race includes two competition levels: Regular and Advanced. In the Regular level, each round starts with a 400 m run. In the Advanced level, each round starts with an 800 m run. After each run, the pair completes one functional station before moving on to the next round.<\/p>\n
The functional stations include box jumps, single arm snatches, walking lunges, push-ups, farmer\u2019s carry, bear crawl or crab walk movements, burpee broad jumps, and partner wallballs. The total number of repetitions or distance required at each station is completed by the pair as a team.<\/p>\n
All participants must be at least 18 years old on the day of the event. The registration fee includes sports insurance, and each registration is only considered valid after payment confirmation. Payment must be completed within 2 business days after registration.<\/p>\n
The allocation of heats and race schedules is managed exclusively by the organization. Heat changes requested by participants are not allowed. The organization may adjust schedules, heats, loads, movement standards, or the course layout if required for safety, logistics, weather conditions, or operational reasons.<\/p>\n
Registrations are final after payment confirmation. Refunds, credits, transfers to future editions, or participant substitutions are not allowed in cases of withdrawal, injury, illness, personal or professional unavailability, transport issues, absence of the partner, or no-show on event day.<\/p>\n