BEAT IT was created from one belief: running can be more challenging, more exciting and more connected. It’s not about the longest distance. It’s about the battle against the clock. A format where every Level matters and every runner writes their own story.
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.
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 validly completes Level 15 qualifies for one decisive 1,000-metre Final Lap with no Cut-off Time. The finishing order determines the final result within the heat and who wins the Challenger Heat.
ELITE
NO FINISH LINE. JUST YOU AGAINST THE CLOCK.
Faster from the start. No finish line. Levels continue until the clock wins.
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
& onwards....
the BEAT IT!
Impact Division.
Sport is for everyone. That’s why, together with Senz Begeleiding, we've created a non-competitive BEAT IT Division: a special format for participants who need a little extra time or help. For all ages!
APEX 50
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Race through the season, build your ranking and earn your place in 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.
The event combines athletic challenge with the energy of a live event, including DJs, LED screens, supporter zones, and a festival-like atmosphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
about the format.
What happens if I just miss a time limit?
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 positions do not transfer between Divisions.
How many Levels do most participants complete?
It varies greatly depending on the runner and Division. And that’s exactly what makes BEAT IT so exciting.
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.
