Vélez-Málaga incorporates for the first time a 'Hybrid Race' that will take place on March 21

Vélez-Málaga will incorporate a Hybrid Race into its sports calendar for the first time, a competition format that combines running and high-intensity functional training. The event will take place on March 21 at the athletics track of the Polideportivo Fernando Ruiz Hierro and is organized by the club Cross Box Mainake.

The so-called Hybrid Mode Mainake marks the debut of this sports format in the town and adds to a discipline that is rapidly expanding nationally. Hybrid Races alternate running stretches with stations of functional exercises such as weightlifting, rowing, or burpees, globally testing the strength, endurance, and physical capacity of the participants.

The Sports Councilor, Manuel Gutiérrez, has highlighted that this initiative responds to the City Council's commitment to an innovative and diverse sports model. According to him, collaboration with local clubs allows for an expansion of the sports offerings and meets the demands of athletes and residents, promoting sports practice among all ages.

The competition will feature a total course of 3.6 kilometers, structured in 400-meter running stretches before each of the nine official workouts. After completing the last exercise, participants will perform a final 100-meter sprint to the finish line. The exercises included are SkiErg and Rowerg of 500 meters, snatch plate, box jumps, clean and lunges with sandbag, farmer carry, burpees broad jump, and a surprise workout that will be announced two weeks before the event.

The organization has established official weights and measures adapted to the different levels of participation, ensuring competitive equality. In the mixed category, the male weight will be applied, with specific adaptations in certain exercises. Additionally, it is noted that both the order of the workouts and the loads may be subject to changes due to logistical reasons, which will be communicated in advance to the participants. The Hybrid Race will include individual categories, male pairs, female pairs, and mixed pairs, as well as a Kids category, with limited places, aiming to introduce this discipline to participants of all ages. Each registration includes an official t-shirt, photography service, trophies or medals for the top three in each category, and various surprises.

Registrations are already open and can be made through the website www.dorsalchip.es, under the section Hybrid Mode Mainake. The participation fee is 50 euros for the individual category, 45 euros per person in the pairs category, and 25 euros in the children's category.