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Isla Race 2026 at Son Moix: date, obstacles and price

Son Moix hosts an urban challenge in November, combining running, strength and obstacles in a hybrid format.

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Pareja de participantes supera una estación con saco de arena en la carrera híbrida de Son Moix

Plan your race pace

Palma will add a hybrid obstacle event to its November sports calendar: the Isla Race at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2026, with the start listed for 8 a.m. at Camí dels Reis. The format features an urban course of more than five kilometres, broken up by 15 stations testing strength, endurance and skill.

The event combines running and functional exercises inside a stadium, with competitive formats and references to pairs events. Available information lists entry prices from 65 euros per person and describes age-group categories. Some details need to be treated with care: the registration listing gives 8 a.m., while promotional material also refers to a night Sprint, so the schedule for each format should be confirmed with the organizer.

Date, venue and event format

The event is scheduled at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix in Palma on November 22, 2026. The address provided is Camí dels Reis, s/n, in the Balearic Islands. The registration platform lists 8 a.m. as the event time; that places the event on the calendar, but does not establish whether it is the general start or a specific wave.

The announced concept differs from a conventional road race. Participants complete a course of more than five kilometres and tackle exercise stations distributed around the venue. The route uses the stadium setting and its structures, but the available information does not provide a complete map, the direction of travel or the precise location of each obstacle.

The event identifies Goat Sports as the organizer and says registration is handled by Crono Mica through RockTheSport. The published registration window runs from August 5 to November 19, 2026, although actual availability may change before then. The listing consulted shows registration open.

A hybrid race combining running and obstacles

Here, hybrid means alternating running with physical tasks that require more than maintaining a steady pace. Instead of covering the entire distance in one go, participants manage their effort across running sections and stations involving weights, machines or suspended equipment. The event aims to test endurance, strength and coordination in a single competition.

The setting is also part of the concept. The event describes Son Moix as an urban course inside the stadium, with stands, structures and obstacles integrated into the space. It is not a mountain or trail race: its defining feature is the use of sports facilities and functional stations, although the reference information does not specify the surface or every section.

The event is promoted as a Sprint format covering more than five kilometres. That distance places the challenge on a different scale from a 10K, but the overall effort depends on how exercises are distributed, how long each station takes and the movement standards. Distance alone does not tell the whole story: transitions and accumulated work matter too.

Fifteen stations that change the pace

The program describes 15 stations. Endurance events include the air bike, rowing ergometer and SkiErg, with 30 calories listed for the first and 500 metres for each rowing and ski machine. These are different efforts: the air bike requires pushing and pulling against resistance that rises with speed, while the other two demand a controlled, repeated movement pattern.

The program also lists strength and power exercises such as wall-ball throws, ram burpees, dead balls, sit-ups and target throws. The listing specifies 40 wall-ball repetitions, with loads of 9 kilograms for men and 6 for women; for ram burpees, it lists 30 repetitions with 20 and 10 kilograms, respectively. Dead balls are listed at 40 repetitions with weights of 30 and 20 kilograms.

Loaded work continues with a 200-metre out-and-back sandbag carry, for which 25 kilograms are listed in the men’s category and 15 in the women’s. The stations also include balance beams, rope traverse, rings and rope climb. Some specify two passes per pair, either in a free combination or without assistance, although the listing does not explain every operational detail for each format.

The course is completed by a wall jump and a crawl under a net. The organizer’s description says partners may help each other over the wall and that both pass under the net. The target throw allows three attempts. The variety requires changes in movement and intensity: running, climbing, pushing, carrying and balancing place different demands on the body.

Pairs competition and its rules

References to pairs appear at several stations, with instructions about shared passes, free combinations and help between partners. This suggests teamwork plays an important role in parts of the course, but it does not establish whether every format must be contested in pairs or what the full rules are for each category. The organizer publishes a specific rulebook for the Son Moix edition, which is the reference for clarifying those conditions.

In an event of this kind, coordination is not simply a matter of splitting the workload. Instructions at each station may limit assistance, set the number of repetitions or define how an obstacle must be completed. The distinction between a competitive and a participatory format often lies in how rules, timing and exercise validation are applied. Promotional material highlights competitive timing and strict rules for the most demanding categories.

The reference listing does not specify the penalty system, time limit, permitted pair compositions or conditions for repeating an exercise, except for certain station details. It also does not provide enough information to assign rules to specific formats. Before registering, participants should consult the event rulebook and check which format applies to their entry.

Age groups and competitive level

The organizer presents divisions by age: 19 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and a category for those over 60. The stated aim is to have participants compete against people in a similar age range. This may allow for more balanced comparisons, provided the rules explain how age is assigned and what happens when partners belong to different groups.

Promotional material distinguishes a top-level format, with rules and timing, from other ways to compete. However, it does not provide a full category table here or explain the exact differences between formats. It should not be assumed that every event uses identical distances, weights or rules: the selected category shapes the experience and should be checked against the current registration terms.

The decade-based divisions offer a sense of the competition’s intended profile, but do not replace the official requirements. The youngest listed group starts at age 19; the information does not state whether there are formats for minors or what identification is required on race day. These details, like the policy for changes or cancellations, should be verified in the rulebook and registration platform.

More than five kilometres in an urban setting

The published distance is more than five kilometres, but the available information does not give an exact measurement. It is therefore more accurate to describe it as a course of more than 5 kilometres than as a certified 5K. The figure is a general reference for the Sprint format, but the total may include sections between stations and movement within the course itself.

According to the information consulted, the race takes place inside the Son Moix grounds, not on a route through Palma’s open streets. The term urban refers to the venue and the announced design, which uses the stadium infrastructure. No route map, elevation profile, surface details or possible outdoor sections have been published in the reference material, so those points should not be treated as confirmed.

For someone used to road running, the challenge is unlikely to be measured only in minutes per kilometre. Interruptions to pace, changes in posture and loaded exercises affect perceived effort. In a hybrid event, starting too fast can leave little room to handle the final stations well; using sound technique and following race staff instructions also matter.

Registration, price and schedule

Promotional information lists an entry price starting at 65 euros per person. The wording indicates a starting price, not necessarily a single rate: the cost may vary by format, registration period or platform conditions. The information consulted does not break down fees, included services, possible pair prices or surcharges, so the final cost of each entry cannot be confirmed.

Published registration opens on August 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. and closes on November 19 at 6 p.m. Since the race is scheduled for the 22nd, the announced window closes three days earlier. Promotional material mentions limited places for the Sprint, but does not state the total capacity or remaining entries. The listing consulted shows registration open, subject to change.

RockTheSport is listed as the registration platform and Crono Mica as the registration manager, while Goat Sports is named as organizer. Before paying, participants should check the selected format, the total displayed at checkout, the participation terms and the applicable rulebook. Those documents may also clarify details not covered by the general information, such as changing an entry, refunds or race-pack collection.

What a station-based race demands

The combination of running and functional exercises calls for a broad preparation, although that does not mean every participant should train in the same way. Aerobic fitness helps connect the running sections, while strength and technique matter in loaded movements, climbs and obstacles. Efficiency means managing effort, not rushing through every station at any cost.

The listed weights offer a sense of the demands, but are not enough to assess difficulty on their own. Repetitions, station order, recovery time and the possibility of sharing work with a partner also matter. Since those details are not fully available in the public information provided, it would be unwise to estimate a finishing time or directly compare the challenge with another obstacle-race series.

General preparation for varied efforts often combines easy running, appropriately adapted strength exercises and gradual practice of similar movements. Anyone returning after a break or dealing with an injury should consider their situation with a health professional. During the event, hydration, a warm-up and following staff instructions are part of responsible participation, although the available information does not detail medical services or refreshment points.

Getting there and what is known about the stadium

The listed venue is Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, at Camí dels Reis, s/n, in Palma. The stadium’s website says it has more than 2,500 parking spaces and access by public and private transport. That describes the venue’s facilities but does not confirm which areas will be available for the race or whether special restrictions or instructions will apply on the day.

The location in Mallorca’s capital may make access easier from different parts of the island, although travel time depends on the starting point and traffic. Because the event is listed for early morning, the 8 a.m. time makes it useful to check access guidance, available parking and public transport schedules in advance. The reference information does not provide a specific mobility plan.

Promotional material mentions the stands and stadium infrastructure as part of the setting, but does not specify which areas will be open to the public or the arrangements for spectators. It also does not confirm spectator access, bag storage or waiting areas. Final logistics depend on the organizer’s information, so the venue’s usual facilities should not be confused with services planned for this race.

Details worth checking before race day

There is a visible discrepancy between two references: the registration platform lists an 8 a.m. start, while promotional material describes a night Sprint format. Those mentions do not, by themselves, establish the final time for each start. The time may refer to one wave, the opening of the event or a different version of the schedule; until clarified by the organizer, 8 a.m. is the time published in the event listing, not confirmation of every start.

The distance also varies in precision. The announcement says more than five kilometres but offers no fixed mileage or route map. Fifteen exercises are listed, along with several weights and repetition counts, although some execution details explicitly refer to pairs. Reading the full rulebook helps distinguish general information from the rules for each format.

The event is dated and registration appears open in the registration source consulted. However, that status may change as the event approaches, and fees or available places may be updated. The details that matter most when deciding—start time for each wave, format, final cost, categories, rules and included services—should be checked on the current listing before completing registration.

The stadium as part of the challenge

Son Moix offers a different setting from a race through streets or trails: the stands, sports areas and venue structures are integrated into an event built around stations. That relationship between stadium and course explains the visual appeal, but the challenge depends on more than the backdrop. The sequence of exercises, effort management and how each team handles the rules matter too.

The November Isla Race offers a competitive experience that brings together running, obstacles and functional training. It is a short distance compared with endurance races, but its variety can make it demanding. With an 8 a.m. start listed, an entry price from 65 euros and 15 stations described, the basic information outlines the format; the rulebook and organizer updates will determine the full conditions. The stadium makes every transition part of the race, so the challenge is measured in kilometres as well as in the tasks between them.

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