If you think that fitness should be fun, and if you’ve always wanted to visit the famed Spanish destination of Ibiza, the time to act is now. Applications are open for the inaugural Red Bull Ibiza Royale – the wildest obstacle race through Ibiza Castle. In the Mediterranean sunshine, mixed teams of two will take on entertaining and outrageous obstacles designed by incredible creators as they run, jump and slide to the top. The application period opens on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, and concludes on Friday, February 28, 2025.
April 2025, the world will be watching as teams from over 50 countries, compete in Ibiza in the first-ever mixed-pair obstacle race – Red Bull Ibiza Royale.
Teams will run, jump and slide right through outrageous obstacle challenges designed by Obstacle Course Racing legend Thomas van Tonder. Designed to challenge body and mind, every obstacle is different, testing speed, strength, balance and reaction. Each is designed by a different athlete or creator, such as Canadian snowboarding legend Seb Toots (Sébastien Toutant), Obstacle Course Racing champion and HYROX competitor Ida Mathilde Steensgaard of Denmark, sports-loving content creator David Jones of New Zealand, Spanish social media star Nil Ojeda, adventure sports and fitness athlete Demi Bagby of the USA and parkour content creators Charles Poujade and Mélanie Buffetaud.
Two content creators from different countries, Germany’s Paul Frege and Switzerland’s Adrian ‘Aditotoro’ Vogt, are collaborating to design another obstacle, while South Africa’s Obstacle Course Racing legend Thomas van Tonder is creating a unique challenge for the local course. Additionally, professional esports player Arslan ‘ASH’ Siddique of Pakistan is responsible for designing his own distinctive obstacle for teams to tackle.
“I don’t think anyone has ever made obstacles like this before,” says Bagby. “But also, I love Step 1 of the application process, where people are calling their friends to find a teammate and get excited about doing something together. A cool trip with a friend to somewhere you’ve never been, and taking on never-before-seen obstacles… This is the memory of a lifetime.”
“This race combines fun and fitness in the most thrilling way imaginable – it’s not just about strength but also teamwork and creativity. It’s the ultimate challenge and an unforgettable adventure!” mentions Thomas van Tonder.
How do I sign up for the Red Bull Ibiza Royale?
Step 1: Find a friend to form a two-person team.
Your team needs to be composed of one male and one female. The competition is open to all fitness levels: just keep in mind that you’ll need to run a 1.4km course that’s generally uphill – and a good sense of humour!
Step 2: Complete the qualifying challenge game at www.redbullibizaroyale.com or at a local qualifying event.
The fun starts when you enter by completing a qualifying challenge, and you decide whether to do it in person or online. Check out www.redbullibizaroyale.com to find a public qualifying event near you or take a gamified version online. Either way, once you complete it, you’re on to Step 3!
Step 3: Submit your team video
Once you’ve completed the initial qualification, you’ll be invited to submit a team video that showcases why you should be chosen. The video must be no more than 60 seconds in length and in English. Selection is based on energy, creativity, and flair, so be sure to show off your active lifestyle and energetic personalities.
Then, hold on tight, because the 250 global teams selected for Ibiza will be revealed. Your chance to be one of those chosen teams starts today. Anyone aged 18 and over can rise up to represent South Africa at Red Bull Ibiza Royale by completing an online team submission video no later than February 28 2025.
For more information on Red Bull Ibiza Royale visit www.redbull.co.za
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