On Wednesday morning we attended the official press meeting of this high-energy event presented by Danny Sanz, General Director of the event's organising team; Danny León, professional skater and one of the Red Bull athletes taking part; Nil Ojeda, popular content creator and designer of one of the course's obstacles; and Catiana Fuster, representing Ibiza Town Council.
The high-energy Red Bull Ibiza Royale obstacle race will take place from 7 to 9 April and will see 200 mixed-gender teams from 50 countries compete on the cobbles in an epic four-day challenge. To do so, they'll battle through mind-bending obstacles that test speed, strength, balance, and reaction - all against the breathtaking backdrop of Ibiza's UNESCO-listed Old Town. Spectators will watch on agog as they try to pull off daring climbs, suffer unexpected tumbles and twists, and laughs a-plenty!
The teams will be selected through a qualification process and must be prepared not only to demonstrate their physical endurance but also to tackle the race with a great sense of humour and a strong spirit of collaboration.
The best of the best will make it to the Grand Final on April 13, where spectators can cheer them on live as they take on 8 to 9 never-before-seen obstacles designed by Red Bull athletes and top creators from the worlds of esports, X games, HYROX and cutting edge emerging sports such as parkour. But this isn't just about brute force—strategy, teamwork, and a sense of humor will be just as crucial to making it across the finish line!
As one of the event's organisers put it: “This is more of an experience than a hardcore competition. There's a competitive element, sure, but it's also about teamwork, surprises, and having a blast.”
So, are you ready to run, jump, scramble, and laugh your way through history? This is Ibiza like you've never seen it before!
Fancy your shot at the ultimate obstacle showdown? Applications open on January 8, 2025, and anyone over 18 can apply. The selection process involves completing a qualifying challenge game (either online or at a local qualifier) and submitting a short video to prove why your team deserves a spot. The deadline to apply is March 14, 2025.
