Competition isyour best enemy 1 Sep – 14 Nov 2026
HYBRID Games is back
R20,000 Changes the Preparation
EVERY WINNER. EVERY AGE CATEGORY.
GRAND FINAL · 14 NOVEMBER 2026 · PF OLYMPUS
HOW THE GAMES WORK
01.
TRAIN
02.
MEASURE
03.
COMPETE
Three months. One system.
Train for it. Find out where you stand. Put it on the line.
Then do it again.
01. Train
GIVE YOUR TRAINING SOMETHING TO ANSWER TO.
Train HYBRID at Planet Fitness throughout the season.
RUN. SKI. ROW. LUNGE. WALL BALL.
Our HYBRID training spaces give you everything you need to build the strength, engine and movement you’ll need when the clock starts.
TRAIN FOR THE RACE. TRAIN FOR LIFE.
02. Measure
Monday Leaderboard Nights
EVERY MONDAY, THE CLOCK TELLS THE TRUTH.
- Sign up in the Planet Fitness App.
- Show up at your club.
- Complete the official HYBRID Games Protocol.
- Your score goes onto the national leaderboard, where you can see how you rank by age category and gender.
- Train during the week. Come back next Monday. Go again.
EVERY MONDAY GIVES YOU ANOTHER NUMBER TO CHASE.
View the protocol
The HYBRID Games Protocol
23 Minutes. One Score.
Eight work blocks. Seven one-minute recovery periods. Every lap, calorie and valid rep counts towards your final score.
01.
RUN2 MIN
Complete as many laps as possible. Each completed lap earns points.
02.
SKI ERG2 MIN
Maximum output for two minutes. Score = total calories completed.
03.
RUN2 MIN
Complete as many laps as possible. Each completed lap earns points.
04.
SANDBAG LUNGES2 MIN
Complete as many valid lunges as possible. Every valid rep counts.
05.
RUN2 MIN
Complete as many laps as possible. Each completed lap earns points.
06.
ROW2 MIN
Maximum output for two minutes. Score = total calories completed.
07.
RUN2 MIN
Complete as many laps as possible. Each completed lap earns points.
08.
WALL BALLS2 MIN
Complete as many wall balls as possible. Every valid rep counts.
03. Race
You’ll know in 23 minutes
HYBRID Sim Saturdays takes everything you’ve been training for and puts it against the clock.
Season 2 races across South Africa: BOKSBURG (NON-QUALIFYING SIM), DURBAN, CAPE TOWN, PRETORIA, JOHANNESBURG
HYBRID Sim Saturdays run from 10 October through 7 November 2026. Choose your Sim. Enter. Race.
WIN YOUR AGE CATEGORY. EARN YOUR PLACE AT THE FINAL.
Find your SimAnyone can step in
You don’t need to be a Planet Fitness member to race
Planet Fitness members
R187.50
Elevate members
R125.00
Momentum Multiply members
R187.50
Non-members
R250.00
You’re in
Your HYBRID Games entry includes:
- Official HYBRID Games race entry
- HYBRID Games participant T-shirt
- Official race timing
- Prizes for age-category winners
- The chance to qualify for the HYBRID Games Grand Final
Season 1 · Sim Saturdays
Hear it from the floor
Four cities raced Season 1’s Sim Saturdays. The films, and the first words at the finish line.
Fourways
- “Good. Hard but good.”
- “It was an amazing experience. Tough but amazing.”
- “This was better than last year. I came back stronger.”
Cape Town
- “I am going to do it again and again and again.”
- “See you at the next one! Thank you to Planet Fitness.”
Westville
- “I’m here until I’m 70, baby! I am here.”
- “I haven’t done it before. So I guess this is the first of many.”
Olympus
- “Good atmosphere. Good vibe.”
- “It’s really good. I just need to work on my endurance.”
The Final
14.11.26
SEASON 1 × SEASON 2
- Season 1 finalists.
- Season 2 finalists.
- One final race.
R 20,000
FOR EACH MALE AND FEMALE WINNER ACROSS EVERY AGE CATEGORY.
- 16–19
- 20–29
- 30–39
- 40–49
- 50–59
- 60+
SOUTH AFRICA’S RICHEST HYBRID COMPETITION
Enter the sim
FAQ’s
How do members sign up for a Sim Saturday event?
Via the Planet Fitness website, the same flow used for every Sim Saturday.
How do non-members sign up?
The same website flow: enter your details and pay the entry fee.
Does the Boksburg opener count toward qualification?
No. It’s a non-qualifying event - the full race experience, no ranking points.
Who qualifies for the National Final?
The top male and female per age category from Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria and Johannesburg, plus qualifiers carried over from Season 1’s Sim Saturdays.
Can members enter more than one Sim Saturday event?
Yes. Members can travel and enter multiple events, but only their best qualifying result counts toward Final selection.
What if the app doesn’t record a time?
The judge must retime the attempt and enter the time manually.
What if a member disputes a result?
The judge’s decision is final in-club. Appeals can be escalated to HQ.
Who can scan QR codes?
Only nominated staff - not members, not participants.
Can we offer ‘other’ under gender?
No. As a competitive sporting format, categories stay structured as male and female to keep rankings and qualification consistent.
When do prizes and kit arrive?
Sent from Head Office ahead of each host city’s event. One batch per club - allocate with that in mind.
Can a Planet Fitness Staff Member Enter?
No. Entries are not open to staff, as there are financial rewards that are too close to home.
Can a Planet Fitness Staff Member’s Family Enter?
Yes.
Hybrid Games is back
SOMEONE HAS YOUR NUMBER.
Maybe it’s on the leaderboard.
Maybe it’s standing next to you.
Maybe it’s yours from last time.