LT Games FAQ

A Life Time membership is not required to register to compete.

Prior competition experience is encouraged but not required - this is the first LT Games so everyone is new.

Athletes must be 18 years or older to compete. No minimum age requirement for spectators.

Registration opens September 5th, 2025 at 12PM CST

• Life Time Member: $179 (Member ID required at checkout)
• Non-Member: $199 (Download Life Time app, receive event access ID)
• VIP Life Time Member: $229
• VIP Non-Member: $249

VIP includes exclusive swag + Target Center recovery suite access (red light therapy, cryotherapy, hyperbaric chamber, Normatec). Suite manager will contact you to schedule appointments.

Total Prize Pool: $20,000 Awarded to fastest male/female overall times:

• 1st Place: $5,000
• 2nd Place: $3,000
• 3rd Place: $1,000
• 4th Place: $750
• 5th Place: $500

4 athletes start every 15 minutes with their own dedicated judge.

Saturday October 25th: 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Sunday October 26th: 9AM - 12PM

Athletes progress through 17 stations.

Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26, 2025

Life Time Target Center, 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Saturday: 6:30 AM | Sunday: 8:00 AM

Arrive early for check-in, warm-up, and course familiarization.

Every athlete gets their own dedicated judge who follows them through all 17 stations to ensure movement standards and timing.

No, you will load and select your own weights at each applicable station. Event staff will reset each station after completion for the next athlete.

Click here to review the full movement standards

• Athletes will have 6 minutes to complete the assigned work at each station.
• If the athlete does not finish within the 6-minute cap, they will be moved forward to the next station to maintain the flow of the race.
• Any athlete moved forward due to the time cap will incur a 6-minute penalty added to their total race time.
• If an athlete reaches the 6-minute cap at three stations, their race will be considered incomplete and they will be removed from the course.

Loften Hotel located directly across the street from the Target Center is pleased to partner and offer athletes and spectators a discounted competition weekend rate. Please click the link here to secure this rate. Availability is limited. 

Yes. Friday, October 24 from 5:30-6:15 PM CDT. Attend in-person or watch on Instagram Live @lifetime.ltgames

Yes. Two medics will be staffed during the competition.

Arrive at least 1 hour before your heat time. Check-in opens when doors open.

• Registration confirmation email
• Photo ID
• Athletic gear and closed-toe shoes
• Any personal nutrition/supplements

Life Time Target Center main entrance at the bottom of the stairs from the Target Center atrium. Check in directly behind the Concierge Desk. Elevator available to level HC if needed.

• Athlete bracelet (required for competition & Athlete Village access)
• Timing chip
• Official Ten Thousand athlete t-shirt
• Athlete number tattoo
• Goodie bag with race day information
• VIP athletes also receive their choice of hat or socks and VIP suite access.

Dedicated lockers throughout the facility and designated locker rooms on the lower level. Each locker has a user-generated code for locking. No personal locks are required.

Athletes can warm up using any equipment throughout the club, except for the LT Games course. Two designated studios on the lower level: GTX Space (treadmills, dumbbells, kettlebells) and DPT Studio (barbells, dumbbells, and cardio equipment).

The Athlete Village (athlete wristband required) features Hyperice recovery equipment, complimentary snacks and hydration, and water refill stations. Water refill stations are also available throughout the club.

You'll receive your official time, take a finisher photo, and get your finisher coin and water bottle. Hyperice recovery and refreshments are available in the Athlete Village. Post-race photos will be emailed after the event.

Spectators are not allowed in the LT Games Course or Athlete Village. Plan to meet family and friends outside the Athlete Village. A photo booth is available outside the LT Games Course by the LT Games Wall.

Official results and leaderboard will be available at ltgames.lifetime.life after each day of competition.

Yes. Check in directly behind the Concierge Desk at the main entrance (bottom of the stairs). Elevator available to level HC.

Standing room is available on the main level track overlooking the LT Games Course or on the lower level near the Vendor Village. Elevator access is available from ground level to lower level for accessibility. For safety, only athletes and event staff are allowed on the LT Games Course. The Athlete Village is restricted to athletes with wristbands only.

Yes! Take all the photos and videos you want. Please avoid using flash to prevent distraction to athletes. Tag @lifetime.ltgames to be featured on our account.

Yes. Keep your wristband visible for re-entry to the facility.

The Vendor Village is open to all spectators and club members. Connect with our official partners and test cutting-edge gear:

• Ten Thousand (Presenting Sponsor) - Performance apparel built for relentless training
• Kenetik - Clean, ketone-powered brain + body fuel
• Life Time Health (LTH) - Hydrate + Rally for training, racing, and recovery
• Hyperice - Recovery zone featuring Normatec, Hyperboot, and other recovery tech

Yes. The LT Games Merch Store features exclusive LT Games apparel and gear from Ten Thousand and other premium brands. Available for purchase onsite only. Credit card or digital payment only.

Yes. Life Cafe features special LT Games weekend menu items including performance bowls, power shakes, and protein lattes.

DISCOUNTED PARKING (Life Time Members & Employees Only):

Hawthorne Transportation Center Ramp - $3 all day with validation at Life Time Target Center front desk. 

PUBLIC PARKING:

• ABC Ramps (7th & 5th Streets) - Connected via skyway, $9-$15 
• Street parking - Limited availability
• Additional lots and garages throughout downtown Minneapolis 

Download Life Time Digital App or tune in for live coverage here: LT Games Livestream

Note: Livestream coverage will only be available on Saturday.  

Saturday coverage:

7:30 PM -1:00 PM CDT – Athletes Compete (You will be able to choose from 4 camera angles to find your athletes) 

1:30 PM – 3:45 PM CDT - Highlighted Athlete Eats (Pre-Show begins at 1:30 PM CDT. Athlete Competition resumes at 2:00 PM CDT). 

LT Games Corporate Support Team will be onsite. Look for staff wearing LT Games grey staff shirts or visit the check-in desk at Life Time Target Center for assistance.

Contact the front desk or LT Games staff for lost and found assistance.

Service animals are allowed. Please ask our support staff if you have questions about support animals.

Yes. Elevators and ramps are available throughout the facility.

No large bags are allowed throughout the facility. Please use available lockers for storage.

Spectators: No outside food or beverages except water bottles.

Athletes: May bring prepped items if needed. Refrigerator access is available upon request. 

Alcohol is available for purchase in the Thrive Bar. No alcohol allowed beyond the bar area.

No smoking or vaping allowed in the facility.

Yes. Various outlets are located throughout the club and in the Life Café and Thrive Bar.

Bathrooms are located throughout the facility on all levels.