Absolute Beach is the coastal division of the Absolute Mountain organization and the official kickoff to the Absolute Race Series. It brings the same intensity, standards, and competitive spirit of Absolute Mountain straight to the shoreline-delivering 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
Course layout
Participants begin the race with a StrengthErg push challenge, allowing them to earn time deductions before the official start. They then complete Stations 1-3 consecutively, followed by a 2 km run, Stations 4-6, another 2 km run, and Station 7, before finishing with a final 2 km run to the finish line. All weights are determined by gender.
00
StrengthErg | 2 minutes max effort
01
Over the Shoulder Med Ball Toss | 30 Reps
02
SkiErg | 700m
03
Weighted Lunges | 70m
04
Suitcase Carry | 150m
05
RowErg | 700m
06
BikeErg | 1200m
07
Sandbag Sled Drag | 150m
Weights & Distances
In the Women’s and Men’s Absolute Division, athletes will wear a weight vest for the entire race, including all workout stations. Men will wear a 20 lbs vest and women will wear a 12 lbs vest. The only exception is the StrengthErg, which is completed pre-race and without a weight vest.
Title | Standard Women's | Standard 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
| 26 lbs | 150 m | 45 lbs | 150 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
In your profile tab, you’ll be able to upload photos or screenshots of your verified times from your GPS watch, fitness tracker, phone app, or equipment screen. All qualification times must be uploaded no later than 31 days prior to your race day. This allows our team to verify results and finalize start groups for the event.
If you choose not to upload your times, that’s totally fine. You’ll simply start with the undesignated group on race day.
Just show up, race with purpose, and give it everything you’ve got.
Absolute Unit 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. But before you can race in it, you’ll need to prove to the Absolute Mountain staff that you can safely complete the course.
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.
