FAQ
Find answers to common questions about Apex Games, including competition format, divisions and participation requirements.
Common Questions
Who can compete?
Anyone aged 16+ can participate in Apex Games events. Elite division requires participants to be 18+ and may be subject to additional qualification standards.
Do I need previous hybrid experience?
No. The Open division is designed to be accessible yet challenging for athletes from all fitness backgrounds.
How does the stripe system work?
The Earn Your Stripes™ system rewards athlete progression. Performance benchmarks during each event determine the stripe level earned.
Can teams split the workload?
Yes. Teams may strategically share the workload at strength stations while completing the course together.
What is my heat time?
You will receive your assigned heat time 24 hours before event day.
What is Earn Your Stripes?
Earn Your Stripes is Apex Games’ official athlete progression system designed to reward repeat participation and continuous performance improvement. Click here to learn more.
How does team workload work?
Doubles - each team member must complete all the run blocks, whilst all the fitness blocks can be allocated in any form to the 2 x athletes. For the team's event, all athletes must run the full run blocks, but in each fitness section, each athlete takes one of the 3 fitness stations to complete on their own. Once all 3 are completed, the team can move onto the next run block.
For Doubles regardless of the gender mix, the weighted exercises will be undertaken using the males assigned weights.
For Teams the workload is divided by gender. The male team member(s) use men’s Open weights and the female team member(s) use female Open weights.
What are the race times?
Open Solo races are generally run in the morning, with Open couples and teams in the afternoon. Elite races all take place in the lunchtime slot. Exact times are based on demand for each race format.
How much does it cost to participate?
View entry fees here.
What are the Age Groups for the Open division?
Age Groups for the Open division are structured as follows:
16–24 (Under 24)
25–29
30–34
35–39
40–44
45–49
50–54
55–59
60–64
65–69
70–74
75–79
80–84
85–89
Podium places are awarded in each Age Group category. The top 3 athletes in each group receive an Age Group Badge of Honour.
What are the prize funds for the Pro division?
| Division | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Solo | AED 2,500 | AED 1,500 | AED 500 |
| Pro Double | AED 3,000 | AED 2,000 | AED 1,000 |
When will each category start?
Open Solo heats will take place in the morning, between 7am and midday.
Pro heats (Solo and Double) will take place around lunchtime, between midday and 2pm.
Open Doubles and Teams will take place in the afternoon, from 2pm onwards.
All times are a guide only and are subject to change depending on demand in each category. Final start times will be sent to racers 24–48 hours before event day.