BATTLE BARCELONA
BATTLE CANCER BARCELONA. READY TO TAKE IT ON?
Train hard, graft together, and take on a full-scale day of hybrid fitness with purpose.
Battle Cancer returns to Barcelona with the all new Battle Cancer Challenge, bringing teams of four to the floor for a fast-moving, high-output test of endurance, strength, and teamwork at the Fira De Barcelona.
This is a city that knows how to work. Expect big energy, no shortcuts, and a competition floor packed with teams who show up ready to dig in and get after it. Every rep counts. Every teammate matters. Places move fast in Barcelona.
If it’s on your calendar, now’s the time to lock it in.
Saturday 12 DECEMBER
9:00 - 17:00
FIRA DE BARCELONA
Montjuïc venue, Av. Reina Maria Cristina, s/n 08004
Venue Information - For directions visit firabarcelona.com/montjuic - Parking available on site - No changing rooms or shower facilities on site - Food and drink options to be announced
For 2026, BARCELONA features our signature event format:
WHAT YOU'LL TAKE ON
The Battle Cancer Challenge
Our all-new 90-minute fitness challenge combining endurance, teamwork, and pure grit.
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3 Zones. 9 Stations. Maximum Effort.
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5 mins max reps → 4 mins rest → move to the next station
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Teams of 4 (male, female, mixed)
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Two divisions: Challenge (standard) or Compete (advanced)
Want to see exactly how the Challenge works?
FUNDRAISING
Every Rep Makes an Impact
Fundraising isn’t required to enter, but it’s at the heart of what makes this event special - and the community in Spain always shows up.
We suggest that every athlete aims to fundraise a minimum of €50.
Our official partner charity is CRIS Cancer Foundation but you can choose any cancer charity to support.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
Athlete t-shirt
With tickets before 12 November
Unlimited Spectator Entry
Free for friends and family
Finishers Patch
Access to Free Event Photos
Battle Prep Training Plan
Individual, team and class programming
Fitness Experience
DJ, MC, warm-up zone, recovery area & sponsor experiences
WHY BARCELONA?
Barcelona is one of Europe's leading destinations for functional fitness, CrossFit and endurance sport, making it the perfect home for Battle Cancer Barcelona. From local CrossFit boxes to HYROX competitors and everyday gym-goers, the city's fitness community embraces challenging events that combine performance with purpose, bringing together athletes from across Spain for an unforgettable day of competition and fundraising.
Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc, at the foot of the city's famous Olympic hill, provides an iconic setting for the Battle Cancer Challenge. Competing in the same district that hosted the 1992 Olympic Games adds to the experience, creating an inspiring atmosphere for athletes, spectators and supporters throughout the event.
Our official charity partner for Battle Cancer Barcelona is CRIS Cancer Foundation, one of Spain's leading cancer research charities. Join us on Saturday 12 December for the final Battle Cancer event of 2026 and help raise vital funds for people affected by cancer while taking on one of Spain's most inspiring charity fitness competitions.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY
1 / Event Schedule & Arrival
Your team will be assigned a heat time - typically a 90-minute window from warm-up to completion. You'll also be given a time before your heat to register, collect your t-shirts, and warm up.
2 / WORKOUT FORMAT
The competition floor is set across three zones. You'll work 5 minutes at each station - max reps - followed by 4 minutes of rest before the floor crew moves all teams simultaneously to the next station. The format is fast, loud, and relentlessly paced. There's a DJ and MC throughout, and the atmosphere during peak heats is unlike anything in UK fitness.
3 / EVENT VILLAGE & SPECTATORS
Outside your heat, spectators can watch from the sidelines for free. There's a warm-up zone, recovery area, and sponsor activations on site. Food and drink details are announced closer to the event.
HOW TO PREPARE
Training for Battle Cancer Barcelona means preparing for all three challenge zones: Endurance, Burn and Power. Your team will complete nine stations featuring the movements used on the London competition floor, including the Bike Erg, Row Erg, Ski Erg, Box Jump Overs, Hand-Release Push-Ups, Sit-Ups, Sandbag Squats, Dumbbell Devil's Press and Deadlifts. Build confidence in each movement and practise working efficiently as a team before event day.
A solid 8-week Battle Cancer training plan should include 2–3 strength sessions each week, 2 conditioning sessions using machines such as the rower, bike or ski erg, and at least one workout that combines strength and cardio under fatigue. Replicating the pace and transitions of the Battle Cancer Challenge will leave you well prepared for competition day.
Train with your team whenever possible. Practising transitions, communication and pacing together is one of the biggest advantages you can have when taking on Battle Cancer Barcelona, helping your team move smoothly through every station and maximise your score.
