Welcome to this edition of Phuket Fitness.

The next ten days are packed: the Big Buddha Challenge, beach training, free classes, a night run, Tiger’s BBQ Beatdown and the Pirate Games Finals.

Here’s what’s worth knowing about.

This weekend

Running | 🎉 Community
OTW Run Club — 1st Anniversary Party
Phuket Town
Sat 19 Sep, 17:00–22:00 | 111 THB
An evening social run through Phuket Town followed by a party with snacks, drinks and a DJ from 19:00–21:00.
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Gym & Functional Training | ⚡ Training | 📍 Fitness Street
Big Buddha Challenge
Unit 27 Total Conditioning, Phuket
Sun 20 Sep, 07:00–09:30
Meet at Unit 27 before heading to Tiger Park for a steep 3K climb. The challenge element will be revealed on the morning; previous editions have included team tasks such as tyre drags and weight-plate carries. Free transport is provided from Unit 27.
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Gym & Functional Training | ⚡ Training | 🆓 Free
DOPE MODE
Empower Phuket
Sun 20 Sep, 10:00–11:45 | FREE
A free, all-levels workout led by Coach Som, followed by a cooldown and time to refuel and meet the group. Check-in begins at 10:00.
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Yoga, Pilates & Dance | 🧘 Recovery
Pilates & Plunge
Fiera Recovery Club, Phuket
Sun 20 Sep, 10:00–12:30 | 590 THB
A 60-minute mat Pilates class led by Pilates Social Club, followed by full access to Fiera Recovery Club and a complimentary tea experience. An optional brunch is available for an additional 1,200 THB.
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Coming up next week

CrossFit/Hyrox | ⚡ Training | 📍 Fitness Street
The Beach
Pirate Camp, Phuket
Wed 23 Sep, 07:15–10:00
A team workout on the beach combining outdoor training, strength and conditioning. Meet at Pirate Camp at 07:00 or join the group at the beach at 07:45.
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Running | 🏆 Competition | 📍 Fitness Street
Abyss Night Series 5K
Trooper Eats, Chalong
Thu 24 Sep, 18:30 | 400 THB; Thai nationals 200 THB
A 5K evening race with prizes for the top three men and women. Registration opens at 18:00 and is limited to 50 runners.
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Martial arts | 🆓 Free Classes | 📍 Fitness Street
Open Weekend at LUDUS
LUDUS Sports Complex, Phuket
25–26 Sep | FREE; registration required
Two days of free classes covering Muay Thai, MMA, boxing, wrestling, strength and conditioning, yoga, spinning, Pilates Reformer and more.
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Weekend of 26–27 September

Running | 🏆 Competition
Run For Tomorrow 5K
Porto de Phuket, Cherngtalay
Sat 26 Sep, 06:45 | 50 THB
A 5K run from Porto de Phuket to Rava Beach Club and back. Registration fees are donated to the Phuket Environmental Foundation to support local conservation and the Cherngtalay community.
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Martial arts | 🆓 Free Classes
Apollo Open Day
Apollo Camp Thailand, Chalong
Sat 26 Sep | FREE
Try Muay Thai at 08:00, boxing at 09:30, Wu-Gong Boxing at 11:00 or an afternoon Muay Thai class at 16:00. Fresh fruit and water are provided after every class.
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Martial arts | 🥊 Fight Night | 📍 Fitness Street
BBQ Beatdown — Flashback Theme
Tiger Muay Thai, Phuket
Sat 26 Sep, doors open 18:30 | 1,200 THB advance; 1,500 THB on the day
Pro and amateur Muay Thai, MMA and boxing fights, plus an all-you-can-eat buffet, two beers, live music, a DJ and a post-fight dance floor. Fights are expected to begin around 20:00.
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CrossFit/Hyrox | 🏆 Competition | 📍 Fitness Street
XPodium Pirate Games 2026 Finals
Pirate Camp, Phuket
26–27 Sep
One of Phuket’s biggest functional-fitness weekends, bringing the Pirate Games finalists together for two days of competition.
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Gym & Functional Training | ⚡ Training | 🔒 Invitation only
PULSE Sunday Morning Training for Girls
DOPA Sauna & Wellness Club Phuket
Sun 27 Sep, 09:00–11:00
A private, invitation-only morning workout combining movement and recovery. DOPA remains open as usual, although the first-floor pool area will be reserved for the session until 11:00.
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Guides

Nutrition | 🧮 Calculator
Calorie Calculator: Estimate Calories & Macros
Estimate your maintenance calories and daily target from your age, sex, height, weight, activity and goal. You can also adjust protein, carbohydrate and fat targets and see a projected weight change over 1–12 months.
Use the calculator

Training & Travel | 🏝️ Retreats
Phuket Fitness Retreats: Packages, Prices & What’s Included
Compare Phuket fitness retreats, weight-loss camps and Muay Thai packages by price, accommodation, meals, coaching and recovery.
Read the guide

Health | 🧪 Blood Tests
TRT, Blood Tests & IV Therapy in Phuket
A practical overview of clinics, laboratories and health-check options around Fitness Street and elsewhere in Phuket.
Read the guide

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See you out there,
Yury