WOD Powders Presents: Race By The Lake

WOD Powders is turning 5 years old, and we wanted to celebrate in style: By hosting a fitness event!!

On 8 May 2027, WOD Powders will present Race By The Lake, a same sex doubles competition based at Woodland Lakes in Thirsk.

Built around fitness, teamwork and community, Race By The Lake will combine running and functional fitness with something a little different.

Paddle boarding.

And most importantly, the event will be open to all abilities.

Celebrating 5 Years of WOD Powders

Over the last five years, WOD Powders has grown alongside the UK CrossFit, functional fitness and hybrid racing community.

We have supported athletes, attended competitions, supplied events and watched the fitness racing scene grow considerably.

For our fifth birthday, we wanted to do more than simply run another promotion.

We wanted to create something people could actually be part of.

That is how Race By The Lake was born.

What Is Race By The Lake?

Race By The Lake is a same sex doubles fitness event where teams will work together across a combination of running, functional fitness challenges and paddle boarding.

The event is designed to test more than just strength or endurance.

Teams will need to communicate, pace themselves and adapt across very different challenges throughout the race.

Expect a mix of:

Running

Functional fitness

Strength and endurance

Teamwork

Paddle boarding

And plenty of competition.

Open to All Abilities

You do not need to be an elite athlete to take part.

Race By The Lake is being designed to be accessible to athletes of all abilities, whether you are an experienced competitor or looking to take on your first fitness event.

The aim is to create a challenge that pushes everyone while still keeping the event inclusive, enjoyable and achievable.

If you train regularly, enjoy functional fitness and fancy taking on something different with a partner, Race By The Lake is for you.

Why Same Sex Doubles?

Race By The Lake is built around teamwork.

Competing in pairs means you are not just managing your own performance. You also need to work with your partner, decide when to push and support each other when the race starts getting difficult.

The same sex doubles format keeps the competition simple while creating a race that can be tackled alongside your training partner, gym mate or regular competition teammate.

Fitness Meets the Water

One of the things that makes Race By The Lake different is the location.

Being based at Woodland Lakes in Thirsk means we can take the event beyond the normal gym or arena environment.

Alongside the running and functional fitness sections, competitors will also take to the water for a paddle boarding challenge.

It adds a completely different element to the race and means athletes will need to adapt to more than the traditional movements seen in functional fitness competitions.

More Than Just a Competition

Race By The Lake is ultimately a celebration.

Five years of WOD Powders.

Five years of training, competitions, events and building a community around functional fitness.

We want the day to bring together athletes, friends and supporters for something that feels as much like a birthday celebration as it does a fitness race.

There will be plenty of competition, but the atmosphere and community around the event are just as important.

Tickets Go Live 12 November

Ready to get involved?

Tickets for Race By The Lake go live on 12 November via Circle 21.

Places will be available for same sex doubles teams, and with the event open to all abilities, we expect interest from across the CrossFit, hybrid and functional fitness community.

Find your partner now and be ready when entries open.