Every BEAT IT runner takes on the same challenge: complete 1KM before the Clock hits zero. But not every runner starts at the same level.
IMPACT, CHALLENGER and ELITE each have their own Cut-off Times, progression and competitive structure.
Find the Division that matches your level and ambition.
DIVISIONS
A new chapter
in running.
CHALLENGER
BEAT THE LEVELS. EARN YOUR RANK.
15 Levels. Beat Level 15 and earn your place on The Final Lap.
CHALLENGER is the competitive Division for runners ready to push their limits, set official results and climb the BEAT IT Rankings.
Level 1
08:00
Level 2
07:30
Level 3
07:00
Level 4
06:30
Level 5
06:00
Level 6
05:45
Level 7
05:30
Level 8
05:15
Level 9
05:00
Level 10
04:50
Level 11
04:40
Level 12
04:30
Level 13
04:20
Level 14
04:10
Level 15
04:00
BEAT LEVEL 15? ENTER THE FINAL LAP!
Every CHALLENGER athlete who successfully completes Level 15 qualifies for The Final Lap: one decisive 1KM race with no Cut-off Time.
No next Level. No Clock to beat.
First across the line wins the Heat!
ELITE
NO FINISH LINE. JUST YOU AGAINST THE CLOCK.
Faster from the start. Less margin. No fixed number of Levels.
ELITE continues Level after Level as the Cut-off Time keeps getting shorter. The race ends when none of the remaining runners can beat the next Cut-off Time.
Level 1
06:00
Level 2
05:45
Level 3
05:30
Level 4
05:15
Level 5
05:00
Level 6
04:45
Level 7
04:30
Level 8
04:15
Level 9
04:00
Level 10
03:50
Level 11
03:40
Level 12
03:30
Level 13
03:20
Level 14
03:10
Level 15
03:00
Level 16
02:50
Level 17
02:40
Level 18
02:30
Level 19
02:20
Level 20
02:10
Level 21 & BEYOND
THE CLOCK KEEPS GOING.
the BEAT IT!
Impact Division.
YOUR RACE. YOUR LEVEL. YOUR IMPACT.
Sport is for everyone. That’s why, together with Senz Begeleiding, we created an accessible BEAT IT Division with more time, additional structure and support where needed.
IMPACT consists of 12 Levels and delivers the full BEAT IT experience for runners who want to challenge themselves without competing in the official Rankings.
APEX 50
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Race at official Qualifying Events. Earn points. Climb the Rankings. And earn your place at the annual APEX 50 Championships.
CHALLENGER and ELITE each have separate men’s and women’s Rankings.
Best 3 results count · Minimum 2 Qualifying Events
Every level
MORE CHALLENGING.
Every second
matters.
IMPACT, CHALLENGER and ELITE differ in pace, progression and competitive level. What remains the same is the heart of BEAT IT: 1KM, one Cut-off Time and the same question every Level — can you beat it again?
The further you go, the smaller the margin gets.
Frequently Asked Questions
about the format.
What happens if I just miss the Cut-off Time?
Your race ends at that Level and you enter the Cheer Zone. Your official result remains recorded.
Can I switch from CHALLENGER to ELITE during the season?
Yes. CHALLENGER and ELITE are separate Divisions with separate Rankings. Results and Ranking Points do not transfer from one Division to another.
Which Division is right for me?
Choose the Division that matches your current level and ambition. IMPACT offers more time without official Ranking pressure. CHALLENGER is built for competitive runners who want to race and rank. ELITE starts faster and has no fixed number of Levels.
What is APEX 50?
APEX 50 is not a Division. It is BEAT IT’s annual Championship for the highest-ranked CHALLENGER and ELITE athletes.
