DEKA is a global fitness competition created by Spartan, built around 10 functional fitness zones and paired with running. The flagship event, DEKA Fit , is a 5K challenge that tests your overall conditioning and athletic ability. It’s shorter and faster than HYROX, but still a world-class benchmark of fitness that attracts athletes from every background.
Every year, many of our athletes compete in DEKA events across the country — and they don’t just participate, they perform. We consistently show up with one of the strongest, deepest teams on the floor, earning podium spots and putting Oceanside on the map.
We also host the DEKA Mile — a shorter version of the race — right here at MROC. It’s a perfect test of where your fitness stands and a way to benchmark progress throughout the year.
Unlike other gyms that bolt on “specialty” DEKA classes, we don’t need them. Our program already prepares you for every element of the course. The balance of running, functional strength, and high-intensity conditioning we train every week is exactly what DEKA demands. So if you’re training here, you’re already race-ready.
DEKA isn’t just a one-off event — it’s a measure of how well your training is working. At MROC, our athletes use DEKA competitions as checkpoints, not endpoints. We don’t believe in sprinkling in event prep classes when the season rolls around. We believe in building athletes who are always ready to step up, show out, and prove their fitness anytime, anywhere.
