Ready for a fitness challenge?  

We’ve created one of the most intense fitness challenges, designed to test your physical strength, mental grit, and aptitude for camaraderie. 

We call it FØRGE.  

FØRGE is not just a workout. It’s a test of grit, endurance, and mental toughness. 

This 90-minute high-intensity fitness challenge pushes you to your limits, through a relentless sequence of running and functional strength exercises.  

Spurred on by our fantastic team of instructors, you’ll complete four rounds including: 

  • walking lunges
  • plated thrusters
  • burpee broad jumps
  • spider plank push-ups

And if that isn’t enough to raise your heart rate, you’ll complete a 400m run between each set! 

With every lap, the intensity builds, demanding power, agility, and resilience. 

We have designed FØRGE for those who crave more than a gym session. It’s for athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone ready to break barriers.  

Whether you're training for your next challenge or looking to redefine your fitness limits, FØRGE delivers a full-body burn and a serious sense of achievement.  

Are you ready to rise from the fire?

Date and time

Saturday 18 April 2026, 8am to 11am

Timetable

  • 8am: Registration opens
  • 8.20am: Registration closes
  • 8.30am: Event demo, track walk and warm up
  • 8.45am: Event kick-off
  • 10.45am: Closing ceremony including podiums and photos

Location

The outdoor track at Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre.

Members  

Your registration represents more than just a booking fee. It’s the moment your FØRGE journey truly begins.

You’re stepping into a challenge that starts long before event day and rewards you with an experience, an achievement, and a fire that will stay with you long after you leave the track.

You’ve come this far. Now it’s time to FØRGE your strength. Let’s make it happen.

Solo competitors: £15

Pairs: £25 per pair

You can log into our Chelmsford City Sports app, or visit out online booking page. You can then search for 18 April on the calendar, find the FØRGE event and book your place.

Non-members 

If you’re not already a member, you’ll just need to set up a free lite account online first.  

Next, you need to download our app, or visit out online booking page. You can then go to 18 April on the calendar, find the FØRGE event and book your place.

Cancellations

Once you have booked FØRGE, you will not be able to claim a refund, even if you cancel before the event, or are unable to attend on the day. 

This event is designed for people who are currently exercising regularly. 

You can speak to one of our friendly Fitness Team members at CSAC to find out what is the best way to prepare for you. Or, you can join one of our popular cardio classes.  

The event is taking place on the running track outdoors, so we suggest you bring weather-appropriate fitness clothing, to make sure you are ready whatever the weather. 

You should also bring plenty of water to keep hydrated, and tons of enthusiasm and energy!

What are you waiting for? Time to FØRGE a new you.

Parking is free.

Most lockers at CSAC require a padlock, which you can bring or buy from reception. There are few lockers which will take a £1 token. 

By registering for this event, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions.

  • I understand that all activities undertaken at the FØRGE Fitness Challenge are physically and mentally challenging and there is risk involved.
  • Although the course has strict safety standards and is risk assessed, the risk of serious injury or death associated with FØRGE cannot be totally eliminated. Therefore, I understand that participation in activities and the use of facilities at Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre is entirely at my own risk.
  • Furthermore, I understand it’s my responsibility to only attempt an obstacle if it’s safe to do so and is within my capabilities.
  • I am fit and well and not on any medication of any sort that would impede me taking part in the event and if I am, that I have sought medical advice from my doctor before taking part and made FØRGE aware.
  • I consent to emergency medical care and transportation in the event of injury to me & in order to obtain treatment a medical professional may deem appropriate.
  • That we do not advise anyone to take part on this obstacle if they suffer from poor circulation, weak heart or ANY known medical conditions.
  • I will comply with all instructions given to me by the organisers, employees and volunteers of FØRGE and will use equipment correctly and as directed (if necessary) so as not to hurt or injure anyone.
  • I agree that Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre are not responsible for any personal items or property that is lost or stolen at CSAC.
  • I understand that filming and photography are taking place at this event.
  • I give permission to Chelmsford City Council to use my photo and/or any other record of my participation in FØRGE for any legitimate purpose. I understand that all likenesses of me captured during the race by the organisation or staff shall become the sole property of the organiser.

Report a website issue

You can report issues with the website using this form, which will go directly to the Web Team (and not to the leisure centre). The Web Team will be unable to deal with your enquiry if it is about an issue with the booking system.

(Please give the URL of the page, such as https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/council-tax/bands-and-amounts/)

 

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