Hybrid games
Race the whirlwind.
VORTEX is the ultimate flow of energy — a hybrid fitness experience where workouts, competition and community all come together.
25 Oct 2026AlbufeiraEntries open
8
Rounds
1
Finish line
9
Ways to enter
8+
All levels
What is VORTEX?
VORTEX stands for the ultimate flow of energy — a hybrid fitness experience where workouts, competition and community all come together.
"VORTEX is the whirlwind of energy that connects fitness, fun and people."
Next event
25 Oct 2026
W Algarve
The format
Eight rounds. One finish line.
Race format
See full format8 rounds. 7 rounds open with an 800 m run and finishes with a different functional challenge — the last round is a flat-out 200 m sprint to the line.
8 rounds — 7 rounds start with a 800 m run followed by one station. Last round is a sprint.
Round 1
800 m run →
SkiErg
1,000 m
Round 2
800 m run →
Sled push
50 m
Women 102 kg · Men/Mixed 152 kg (incl. sled)
Round 3
800 m run →
Burpee broad jump
80 m
Round 4
800 m run →
Row
1,000 m
Round 5
800 m run →
Farmers carry
200 m
Women 2×16 kg · Men/Mixed 2×24 kg
Round 6
800 m run →
Sandbag lunges
100 m
Women 10 kg · Men/Mixed 20 kg
Round 7
800 m run →
Wall balls
100 reps
Women 4 kg · Men/Mixed 6 kg
Round 8
Sprint finish
200 m