On your marks, get set … go for the Deadly Dozen, a relay race like no other in aid of East Cheshire Hospice.
The event at Macclesfield athletics track on Saturday, October 12, combines fitness and fundraising.
Organiser Jason Curtis, owner of 5S Fitness, has been amazed by the popularity of the Deadly Dozen which involves speed and stamina.
Relay teams of four each complete three 400 metre runs and three exercise stations.
They choose which exercises to complete, though the race must be completed in the right order.
Entry is £100 a team and all proceeds go to the Hospice.
The fourth event on September 14 is full, with more than 500 tickets sold in a day.
Jason has published more than 20 books on strength and conditioning.
He said: “Deadly Dozen started as a small event in Macclesfield less than six months ago. We thought we’d get about 50 gym members and a few others turning up, but it’s just blown up.
“It’s now considered one of the fastest growing fitness races in the UK and podcasters reckon it’s going to be the next big race internationally.”
Jason has organised eight events nationally next year and is hoping to take the format to Dubai.
Competitors are put through their paces.
He said: “It’s important to help charity so we’re hoping to raise £3,000 from our October race for the Hospice.
“In the grand scheme of things, they need a lot of money but every little helps and hopefully we can build our support each year.”
* To enter visit www.deadlydozen.co.uk.