Grit and Grace Games
A race day as bold as you.
This is a one of a kind fitness event built on challenge, community and the energy that happens when midlife women come together to move powerfully.
Whether you’re a beginner, gym-goer, runner, Hyroxer or Crossfitter, this day is for you.
Show up as you are. Move at your pace. Do it your way.
8 x 400m runs. 8 functional challenges. One powerful reminder of what you’re capable of.
Discover what’s possible.
The Day.
Race.
Find out exactly what you’re capable of by taking part. Connect with other inspiring women.
Ignite.
Join us for Beyond Limits, a candid panel talk on movement, strength and identity with the inspiring guests of the Unshrinkable Midlife Moves podcast.
Explore.
Shop an exciting range of movement and lifestyle inspired businesses that will keep you strong, energised and moving boldly.
The Race.
Where Grit Meets Grace.
GRIT
Dumb bells, kettle bells, weight plates, bodyweight exercises.
Play to your strengths and dig deep.
GRACE
Run 400m before each zone.
Not punishment, but a reset.
8 Zones of Grit
- Devil Press x30 - 6kg Dumb Bells
- Sandbag Lunges - 100m - 10 Kg Sandbag
- Overhead Slams x45 - 9Kg Slam Ball
- Farmers Carry - 200m - x2 16Kg Kettle Bells
- Kettle Bell Swings x45 - 12Kg Kettlebell
- Ground To Overhead Clean x45 - 10kg Weight Plate
- Burpee Broad Jumps - 100m
- DeadBall Over Shoulder Throws x30 - 9Kg Dead Ball
Your Race. Your Way.
How will you show up?
Solo - Own It
Every zone, every run, on your own, the grittiest entry by far and the most satisfying.
Doubles - Split It
Two women, one race. All the runs, all the zones, playing to each others strengths.
Relay - Share It
Teams of 4, each person completes two runs, two zones. Choose your zones wisely. Perfect for beginners and those wanting to have a go without going all out.
Inspired by powerful women.
Grit and Grace Games was born from the Grit and Grace fitness community and The Unshrinkable Midlife Moves Podcast, celebrating midlife women who move powerfully, boldly and on their own terms.
This is more than an event. It’s proof that we are not invisible, irrelevant, not the exception and are far from fading. We are here, taking up space, and just getting started whilst showing the world what we’re capable of.
Stronger Together.
Did you know that 74% of women said they had made changes to their exercise routine as a result of cost of living pressures?*
With your help, we’re doing something about it.
5% of every ticket sold goes to fund a woman who's fired up, trained up, and ready to compete but priced out.
Buy a ticket. Make someone's race.
*Women In Sport Research
Saturday 12 September 2025 | Crystal Palace, London
Location
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, SE19 2BB