Who says getting fit is all about excruciatingly slogging away at the gym? There has been a surge of unorthodox fitness festivals that guarantee to rev up your workout motivation as you relish the rush of adrenaline. From dressing up as a Disney Prince for a marathon, completing a challenging obstacle race when being drenched in mud, to learning how to soar through the air gracefully as if you were in a circus, we’ve rounded up the most exciting and quirky events worldwide for you to accomplish your fitness goals when pushing the boundaries of your comfort zone and getting the sense of camaraderie. Better still, you have more reasons to get out of town and satisfy your wanderlust!
Tough Mudder, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane
Designed to challenge you mentally and physically, tough mudder is a team-oriented obstacle race that features grueling 10 miles of mud and 20 miles of obstacles to help you push the boundaries of your comfort zone. The race is definitely not for the faint-hearted as it involves challenging tasks from crawling through the mud to electric shocks to scaling 25-foot structures. You are guaranteed to get a sense of camaraderie at the event, whether it comes from a helping hand or an extra vote of confidence from your teammates.
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, Florida
Ever thought that you could live out your Disney fantasy while torching calories? As bizarre as it sounds, you can dress up as a Disney Prince or Prince and run a marathon at Walt Disney Resort in Florida with Mickey, Donald Duck, Snow White, and Tinklebell cheering you on from the sideline. The event combines two days of magical run, including the Disney Princess Enchanted 10K and the Disney Princess Half Marathon. Those who finish both will be awarded finisher medals.
Gorilla Circus Flying Trapeze School, London
Ever wondered what it feels like to soar through the air like a bird? No, I’m not talking about skydiving. I’m talking about performing insane tricks on the flying trapeze. Located in Regent’s Park and Kensington Gardens, Gorilla Circus Flying Trapeze School, hosts private sessions and corporate team building events throughout the year. The event is ideal for those who want to hone their strength and flexibility. Even better, it gives you the bragging right!
SeaWheeze Sunset Festival, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Not your average and ordinary fitness event, SeaWheeze Sunset Festival is a unique event where you can get your yoga flow on with some world-class yogis. Then when the sun goes down, bring out your dance moves with musical accompaniment by Diplo and Felix Cartal. There’s nothing quite like a fitness event that features EDM, dance party, yoga, and beers. Sounds perfect to you? go for it.