Absolute Beach: The Ultimate Shoreline Hybrid Fitness Race in Virginia Beach
Absolute Beach delivers a fast, high-energy fitness race set in a dynamic beachfront environment.
If you want a challenging, unforgettable race experience in the sand and surf,
this is where your season begins.
Virginia Beach, VA | June 27, 2026
Pre Race Station
2 minutes, max effort StrengthErg is an upper body push station, which will be completed before the start line. Every 10 kg/m on the StrengthErg deducts 1 second from your final race time.
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StrengthErg | 2 minutes
01
Over the Shoulder Med Ball Toss | 30 Reps
02
SkiErg | 700m
03
Weighted Lunges | 70m
04
2 km Run
Suitcase Carry | 150m
05
RowErg | 700m
06
BikeErg | 1200m
2 km Run
07
Sandbag Sled Drag | 150m
2 km Run
Weights & Distances
For the Absolute Division: Athletes will wear a weight vest for the entire race, including all workout stations. Men: 20 lbs vest | Women: 12 lbs vest.
The only exception is the StrengthErg, which is completed pre-race and without a weight vest.
Performance Station | Women's | Men's |
|---|---|---|
StrengthErg (Chest Press) | Max effort, 2 minutes | Max effort, 2 minutes |
Over the Shoulder Medicine Ball | 40 lbs | 30 Reps | 80 lbs | 30 Reps |
SkiErg | 700 m | 700 m |
Weighted Lunges | 20 lbs | 70m | 60 lbs | 70 m |
RowErg | 700 m | 700 m |
Suitcase Carry
| 33 lbs | 200 m | 45 lbs | 200 m |
BikeErg | 1200 m | 1200 m |
Sandbag Drag (Absolute Beach Only) | 40 lbs | 150 m | 80 lbs | 150 m |
Uphill Backwards Run (Absolute Mountain Only) | 100 m | 100 m |
Race Details
Location
37th Street, Virginia Beach, VA
Dates
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Total Race Distance
6.0 kilometers of coastline
Primary Airport
Norfolk International
Nearby Accomodations
VisitVirginialBeach.com
Average Temps
High 88 F | Low 71 F
Optional Qualifications
Participants can complete an optional fitness assessment to determine start waves. You’ll be able to upload photos or screenshots of your verified times from your GPS watch, fitness tracker, phone app, or equipment screen. If you choose not to upload your times, that’s totally fine. You’ll simply start with the undesignated group on race day.
All qualification times must be uploaded no later than 31 days prior to your race day.
Absolute Division
For those of you here to compete at a high level and chase the toughest challenge, the Absolute Division is designed to push you to your absolute limit.
Qualification times are required to qualify for the Absolute Division. The qualification score ensures that everyone competes among others at a similar fitness level, keeping the race fair, smooth, and fast for all divisions.
Whether you’re in the Standard or Absolute Division, the goal is the same: run clean, race hard, and push to the summit for a purpose.
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Qualification Score Submission
Do not upload a time if it is slower than your last time. Uploaded times are good for 4 months for any race you are signed up for.
Stage 1
500 Terry Francois St.
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