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JUNE 6-7, 2026 | AMSTERDAM OLYMPIC STADIUM

Challenge accepted

Challenge Accepted is the 2026 outdoor fitness competition and will take place at one of the coolest locations in Amsterdam: the Olympic Stadium. A combination of strength, fitness, teamwork and a whole lot of fun.

What is Challenge Accepted?

Challenge Accepted (CA) is the new sporting event that takes place at a historic location in Amsterdam, namely in the Olympic Stadium. A place where history has been made, sporting achievements have been achieved and where participants take on new challenges time and time again.

The race

The race consists of 8 exercises that combine strength, cardio and mental focus. Between each exercise, run 1 km. No excuses, just action.

01

Rowing

1000 meters

Start strong with the first exercise. Find your rhythm, activate your core, and gradually increase your heart rate. This way, your body is optimally prepared for the rest of the race.

100 M RUN
1000 M
Rowing
50 - 75
Tire flips
1 KM RUN
02

Tire Flip

50 - 75 repetitions

duo of women: 50 repetitions
duo men and mixed duos: 75 repetitions

Use controlled force and technique to lift the tire from the bottom up and then throw it to the other side. An exercise that not only activates your entire body, but also makes the floor vibrate.

03

Airbike

2000 Meters

Staircase. Push. Trek. This exercise is all about power and endurance. Feel your heart rate rise, keep your pace, and let your legs and arms work together until the last repetition.

1 KM RUN
2000 M
Airbike
100 M
Walking lunges
1 KM RUN
04

Walking Lunges

100 meters

Duo women: 10 kg sandbag
Duo men and mixed duos: 20 kg sandbag

Step forward in a controlled manner, feel your muscles burn and keep your balance with every repetition. Keep your pace to the finish line!

05

Skierg

1000 meters

Move smoothly from top to bottom as you carry the handles firmly and maintain your rhythm. Empower, keep the beat, and stay focused.

1 KM RUN
1000 M
Skierg
100
Sit ups
1 KM RUN
06

Sit up

100 repetitions

Duo women: 6 kg weight ball
Duo men and mixed duos: 8 kg weight ball

Come up together during sit-ups, give the weight ball to your duo buddy and let yourself sink back in a controlled manner, the team spirit grows with every repetition.

07

Farmers Walk

200 meters

Duo women: 16 kg kettlebells
Duo men and mixed duos: 24 kg kettlebells

This is about pure grip, stability and brutal willpower. Feel the weights pull, keep your core strong, and keep looking forward. Every step is control, every meter is character.

1 KM RUN
200 M
Farmers walk
80 M
Burpee broad jumps
1 KM RUN
08

Burpee Broad Jumps

80 meters

Lower to the plank position, come up and jump forward. Repeat with control and pace, keep going... the end is in sight!

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