Texas-sized grit meets global competition at the 2026 DEKA World Championship in Fort Worth.
This registration page is for the invite-only 2026 DEKA STRONG World Championship heats AND the open-to-the-public DEKA STRONG Teams Hoedown Throwdown event on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
FOR THE INVITE-ONLY DEKA STRONG WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HEATS:
Please ONLY register for the wave you were invited to sign up for as indicated in your DEKA World Championship invitation email.
HOW TO REGISTER
1. Click REGISTER NOW button
2. Enter code from your invite email into PROMO CODE field. (Scroll all the way down to find this field on desktop.)
3. Find your desired heat in the list to register - you may have to scroll to find it. Multiple heats may be unlocked, so be sure to find your specific heat and ONLY register for that heat.
4. Select your ticket and click PROCEED TO CHECKOUT. You may have to scroll back down to find that button on desktop.
If you were invited to register for an ELITE individual or ELITE Teams heat in your email and you would prefer to register for AGE GROUP instead, please wait until you receive an AGE GROUP invitation email.
FOR THE PUBLIC DEKA STRONG TEAMS "HOEDOWN THROWDOWN":
Once the championship athletes wrap, the lights dim, the music cranks up, and the ultimate Western fitness after-party begins. Grab a partner, throw on your best Western gear, and tackle an epic 2-Person Teams showdown. Cross the finish line to earn DEKA World Championship finisher swag and potentially qualify for the 2027 DEKA World Championship. These heats start at 5:00pm and are open to all!
Additional resources:
2026 DEKA World Championship full details
2026 DEKA World Championship FAQ