PALADIN
BRISBANE 3.0
26th and 27th September
QSAC Stadium
Kessels Road, Nathan, Mount Gravatt
THE SHOWDOWN
Set within Queensland’s premier athletics venue, QSAC provides the perfect stage for athletes to challenge themselves, compete alongside friends and experience the energy of race day.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, competing for a podium finish, or stepping onto a start line for the first time, Paladin delivers a professional race experience that celebrates effort, achievement and community. Compete for yourself, your community and your training facility.
Taking place on the 26th and 27th of September, The Showdown marks the final race of the Queensland 2026 series and your last chance to compete and earn points for your gym before the season wraps up. Choose your race across two formats, Warrior and Endurance, rack up points towards your club’s championship tally, and help settle the ultimate question: Who will be crowned Queensland’s fittest training facility?
EVENT DETAILS
WARRIOR
The race that built Paladin. Warrior combines running with functional fitness challenges designed to test strength, power, grit and resilience. Fast-paced, competitive and accessible for all fitness levels, Warrior is the perfect introduction to fitness racing.
ENDURANCE
Built for athletes who want to go further. Endurance features increased running volume, longer work periods and a greater emphasis on engine, pacing and mental toughness. It’s a true test of fitness that rewards consistency, strategy and determination.
RACE FLOW
DRAFT SCHEDULE
Event schedule is subject to change. Athlete’s wave start time will be emailed and available to view online by 6pm Saturday 19 of September.
We advise athletes to arrive at least 60 minutes prior to their wave start.
ATHLETE HUB
Race day rewards the prepared. The Athlete Hub is your one-stop prep centre — race formats, movement standards, weight standards, rules, and training plans, all in one place, so there are no surprises on the start line.
Whether you’re locking in your first Paladin race or chasing a season points title, this is where you come to know exactly what’s expected of you — what weight to lift, how each movement is judged, and how to train for Warrior or Endurance — so you can walk in ready, not guessing.
Train smart. Know the standards. Race with confidence.
RACE DAY ESSENTIALS
EVENT PARTNERS
