The Smooth Company Wins TRYKA Corporate League
The Smooth Company clinched the top spot at the fitness league final held in Lisbon.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Health and Wellness
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The Smooth Company emerged victorious in the TRYKA Corporate League after the final competition in Lisbon. The result concludes the inaugural international season of the fitness racing league.
Why it matters
The Corporate League offers companies a shared fitness goal designed to align brand ethos with healthy workplace cultures. This season-long competition format incentivizes employee participation and physical performance.
The season saw over 50,000 total competitors and spectators, with 30% of participants entering the hybrid fitness racing circuit for the first time. The Smooth Company finished ahead of runners-up ID Formulas and Institute of Dermatologists and Life Style Sports.
The players
The Smooth Company
This organization took first place in the TRYKA Corporate League rankings.
TRYKA
This is a fitness league organizer that combines running and functional fitness in arena-style competitions.
The details
Companies earned points throughout the season by participating and performing well in arena-style events that blend functional fitness and running. The series spanned multiple events in Dublin and London before reaching its conclusion at the Lisbon Grand Finale.
Timeline
October 30 to November 1, 2026: Series 2 begins at the RDS in Dublin.
February 2027: Birmingham joins the event calendar.
Industry Dynamics
The inaugural season demonstrates the growing commercial viability of arena-style fitness racing as a corporate engagement tool. The league aims to scale further by incorporating new event hubs and recurring international circuits.
The league plans to hold future competitive events across Dublin, London, Portugal, and Madrid for teams and spectators. Interested participants can monitor upcoming event calendars to join future series as the league expands.
The takeaway
Hybrid fitness racing is increasingly being utilized by corporations to bridge employee engagement and physical wellness. Companies looking to foster team building may consider the league as a scalable model for promoting a healthy workplace environment.
What happens next
Series 2 of the TRYKA league is scheduled to commence at the RDS in Dublin from October 30 to November 1, 2026, followed by the addition of Birmingham to the event calendar in February 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about the intersection of corporate culture and physical activity in our Health and Wellness section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Think Business.
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