DefiPlate™ Games

🏋️‍♂️ Deficit Deadlift + 5K Hybrid Competition (Run-Only Entry)
Location: Hudson Mills Metropark – Dexter, MI
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Presented by: DefiPlate™

 
🏃‍♀️ Event Info
This registration is for the 5K Run portion only of the DefiPlate™ Hybrid Strength & Speed Competition.

If you wish to compete in the full hybrid event (Deficit Deadlift + 5K Run), please register separately on Iron Podium:
👉 Register for the Full Hybrid Competition on Iron Podium

The 5K is a USATF-measured course that runs through the scenic Hudson Mills Metropark loop.
All runners will receive official chip timing, individual results, and event placement recognition.

 
⚙️ Hybrid Competition Overview (for reference)
The full hybrid event challenges athletes to perform two scored disciplines:

Deficit Deadlift (using DefiPlate™ and a stiff bar)
5K Run
Competitors’ rankings are based on a combined 50/50 scoring system, rewarding both strength and endurance.
(Example: a strong deadlifter can still win if they post a solid run time — balance is key.)

 
📏 5K Course Details
Distance: USATF-certified 5,000 meters (Hudson Mills loop)
Start: Mass start with chip timing
Course Surface: Paved park path, scenic and flat
Rules:

No pacers, bikes, or outside assistance allowed (disability exception)
All participants must finish under their own power
Water stations provided
 
🏆 Divisions
Open Men’s
Open Women’s
Masters Men’s (55+)
Masters Women’s (55+)
All finishers receive race results and recognition. Division winners will be acknowledged on the event leaderboard.

 
💡 Want the Full Challenge?
The Hybrid division combines both strength and speed.
To compete in Deficit Deadlift + 5K, sign up here:
👉 Iron Podium Registration – Full Hybrid Competition

 
🕐 Schedule (Run-Only Participants)
Check-In: 8:30 AM
Start Time: 12:00 pm
Awards Ceremony: Approx. 1:00 pm
 
🅿️ Parking & Location
Hudson Mills Metropark
8801 N Territorial Rd, Dexter, MI 48130
Standard park entry fees apply. 

 
📞 Contact Information
Questions? Email Jake Ciolino at support@thedefiplate.com
Follow updates on Instagram: @defiplate

Join fellow runners on June 6, 2026 for the DefiPlate™ Games. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Dexter.