FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Rita is our relentless virtual competitor, designed to challenge every participant. She gives you a 6-minute head start before starting at a steady pace — but don’t get too comfortable! Rita gets faster and faster as you progress, while fatigue sets in. Your race ends when Rita inevitably catches you.

Rita gives all participants a 6-minute head start before setting off at an average pace. From there, she steadily gets faster and faster.

Fitter and faster athletes might initially pull ahead, especially if they exceed her starting pace. However, Rita's relentless acceleration and your inevitable fatigue mean there’s no escape — she always catches up in the end.

Triple B is a unique race format that challenges your fitness in three key ways: BURN, BUILD, and BALANCE.

BURN stations focus on cardio using Concept2 Erg machines, while BUILD and BALANCE stations target strength and stability using a macebell.

There are nine functional movements in total: three BURN stations (300m each), three BUILD stations (strength-focused), and three BALANCE stations (core and balance-focused).

Levels repeat with escalating reps for BUILD and BALANCE movements, creating an ever-increasing challenge until Rita catches you.

Race Rita offers multiple ways to take on the challenge of our Triple B race format:

• Race individually in the SPRINT format

• Partner up with a friend in the ENDURO format

• Join a team to compete in our Fitness Battle (see "How does the Fitness Battle work?")

Each option offers a unique way to test yourself against Rita.

For details about SPRINT and ENDURO formats, see "What are the SPRINT and ENDURO race formats?"

Race Rita's Triple B event offers two formats to test yourself against Rita:

SPRINT Format

• Individual challenge

• 300m on BURN stations (Concept2 Ergs)

• Starts at 6 reps for BUILD and BALANCE stations

• Rep count increases by 3 every three levels:

  • Levels 1-3: 6 reps

  • Levels 4-6: 9 reps

  • Levels 7-9: 12 reps (And so on until Rita catches you)

ENDURO Format

• Two-person challenge

• 600m total on BURN stations (300m each person)

• Starts at 12 reps for BUILD and BALANCE stations

• Rep count increases by 3 every three levels:

  • Levels 1-3: 12 reps

  • Levels 4-6: 18 reps

  • Levels 7-9: 24 reps (And so on until Rita catches you)

• Partners can divide reps however they choose

• Both partners must use the same macebell weight

• Open to any pairing (male/male, female/female, or mixed)

Both Race Rita and HYROX deliver premium functional fitness racing experiences, but with some key differences:

Unique Features of Race Rita:

• NO RUNNING required - our cardio is entirely on Concept2 machines

• NO BURPEES - we focus on functional movements that test your fitness without high-impact exercises

• Adaptive challenge - Rita gets faster as you fatigue, creating a personalized test of your limits

• Accessible pricing - designed to make functional fitness racing more affordable

• Easy entry - no ballot system, making it simpler to secure your race spot

Features that are shared across Race Rita and HYROX:

• Standardized format allowing performance comparison across events

• Comprehensive test of strength, endurance, and mental toughness

• Inclusive for all fitness levels and every body - our movements are scalable and accessible to all abilities

• Multiple participation options: Individuals (SPRINT) or Pairs (ENDURO)

• Focus on functional movements

• Professional event organization

• Indoor comfort, all year round: No worrying about unpredictable weather! Race Rita events take place indoors, providing a consistent and controlled setting so you can focus entirely on your race

Race Rita brings the excitement of functional fitness racing to more athletes through our innovative format and accessible approach. Whether you're an experienced HYROX competitor looking for a new challenge or someone wanting to try their first fitness race, Race Rita offers a unique way to test your fitness.