Knoxville DEKA FIT
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Event overview
The DEKA FIT event in Knoxville takes place on Oct 18, 2025, at the World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, 935 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN. The venue sits between downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee campus and includes nearly 70,000 square feet of exhibition space adjacent to World’s Fair Park. The published starting price is $109.00.
Course, format and extras
The standard DEKA FIT format covers 5 km and consists of ten functional training zones. Each zone is preceded by a 500 m run, and organizers list an average completion time of about 50 minutes 30 seconds. Zones 1-5 begin with basic movements and zones 6-10 focus on full-body movements. Heats range from Age Group levels up to Elite. Participants receive a finisher tee, a finisher medal and lanyard, and a DEKA FIT Trifecta wedge when applicable. Event results are posted on global DEKA leaderboards. The event partners with Breast Connect for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support local breast cancer survivors. A service member discount of up to 20% is offered for eligible US military, public safety, and medical personnel through GOVX verification. Volunteer shifts are available and include a race credit valid for specified DEKA and Spartan events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.