Grid TeamDEKA
Train. Compete. Conquer. The Grid is assembling a team for the 2027 NorCal DEKA FIT in Sacramento — and we want you on it.
Your path to DEKA starts on The Grid.
What is DEKA?
DEKA is Spartan's functional fitness challenge — 10 zones testing strength, endurance, and grit over a 5K course. No obstacles, no mud — just you vs. the clock.
Functional fitness tests from rowing to deadlifts
Run between zones, perform at each station
Average completion time
DEKA STRONG is the no-running version (10 zones only, ~20 min). DEKA MILE adds a 1-mile run. DEKA FIT is the full 5K + 10 zones.
Event Details
NorCal DEKA FIT & Ultra
- April 24–25, 2027
- SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, 1401 K St, Sacramento, CA
- ~20 minutes from The Grid
- Registration: Coming soon — join the VIP presale waitlist at spartan.com
- Distances: DEKA FIT (5K + 10 zones) | DEKA Ultra (endurance format)
Your 8-Month Path to Race Day
Structured periodization — not random workouts. Two full training cycles, a deload, and race-specific peaking.
- Phase 01 · Aug 2026
Join the Grid Team
Free consultation with Josh, assess your baseline, pick your program
- Phase 02 · Sep 2026
Start Training Cycle 1
8-week program (Strength/Endurance or Power/Athletic)
- Phase 03 · Nov 2026
Deload & Reassess
Recovery week, performance testing, adjust for Cycle 2
- Phase 04 · Dec 2026
Start Training Cycle 2
Second 8-week program, build on Cycle 1 gains
- Phase 05 · Feb 2027
Peak Prep
DEKA-specific zone practice, transition to race-specific conditioning
- Phase 06 · Mar 2027
Taper & Strategy
Final prep, race pacing, nutrition plan
- Phase 07 · Apr 24–25, 2027
RACE WEEKEND
Grid Team competes in Sacramento
Why Train With The Grid
Programs, Not Workouts
Structured 8-week training cycles designed by a 20-year coach with Exercise Science degrees and USA Weightlifting certifications. No random WODs — every session has a purpose.
Train Together
You're not doing this alone. Grid Team members train together, push each other, and show up on race day as a unit.
Evidence-Based Prep
Every program is built on peer-reviewed research — volume landmarks, RPE-based progression, and proven periodization. This isn't guesswork.
Ready to join the Grid Team?
Book a free consultation with Josh to assess your baseline and get your personalized training plan for DEKA Sacramento 2027.
Already a Grid member? Talk to Josh about adding DEKA prep to your training.