Individual fitness competition
Your age.
Your arena.
Five scored events. Athletes in your age bracket.
A full day of competition at Benton Gym.
Southern Highlands, NSW
Get the event details and your ticket link.
On the floor at a previous Benton event.
Give your training
a date.
You put the work in. Battle of the Ages gives you somewhere to take it.
Step onto the floor with athletes in your own age bracket for five scored events. Bring your people, find your next challenge and spend the day amongst the Benton community.
A proper competition floor. Ten lanes. Indoor and outdoor arenas. Five chances to put your training to work.
Make a day of it. A live DJ and spectator areas for friends and family to cheer you on throughout the day.
The reason it’s called Battle of the Ages
Your age
is your division.
Male and female divisions, from 15 to 55+. You compete against athletes in your age bracket, with no separate RX or Scaled categories.
Your division is based on your age on competition day. Bring photo ID to check in.
Find your age bracket
Nine age brackets. Male and female divisions in each.
Entry is subject to availability in your division. Current places and waitlists are shown on Competition Corner.
Tested on the Benton floor.Know what you’re training for
A challenge
you can prepare for.
Ben and Ricky Garard, alongside the Benton team, have built the programming around foundational movements and work capacity.
Think CrossFit Open style workouts, tested by a wide range of Benton members. The movement standards let you check the skills, loads and alternatives before you enter.
Explore the movement standards
The published list includes:
- Deadlifts, power cleans, front squats and shoulder to overhead.
- Wall walks, skipping, toes to bar or hanging straight leg raises.
- Kettlebell carries, dumbbell bench press and loaded lunges.
- Wall balls, ski erg, Echo bike, shuttle runs and burpees.
Some loads and alternatives depend on your age group. Check the full official standards for the exact requirements.
Read the official standardsThe people
make the day.
Ben, Lizzy and the Benton team bring athletes together through the Battle of Benton competition series.
Battle of the Ages is their invitation to test yourself amongst people at a similar stage of life. There’s room for a serious effort and a smile between events.
Battle of the Ages ’26
Thinking about
competing?
Leave your details with Ben and Lizzy, get the ticket link and stay in the loop about Battle of the Ages.
Free to register interest. Your competition entry is only confirmed when you purchase through Competition Corner.
1 November 2026
- Where
- 4/11 Pikkat Drive
Braemar, NSW 2575 - On the day
- Check in from 7am
First heat at 8am
$219 entry + $10.76 platform fee
Does registering interest secure my spot?
No. Registering interest means you can receive event details and ticket reminders. Your athlete entry is only confirmed once you complete your purchase through Competition Corner.
How do I know if the workouts suit me?
Start with the official movement standards. They outline the movements, loads and available alternatives. There are no separate RX or Scaled categories, so check the requirements for your age group and contact Ben if you’re unsure.
Read the official standardsWhich age division do I enter?
Use your age on 1 November 2026. There are male and female divisions in each of the nine age brackets, starting at 15 to 19 and finishing at 55+. Bring photo ID to athlete check in.
What if my division is full?
Competition Corner shows the current availability for each division and a waitlist where offered. Registering interest here does not reserve a place or add you to the Competition Corner waitlist.
Can friends and family come along?
There are designated spectator areas for friends and family to watch and cheer you on, plus a live DJ bringing the energy throughout the day.
What if I buy a ticket and can’t compete?
The event lists ticket purchases as final and nonrefundable. You can arrange a transfer to another athlete in the same age group and division until 25 October 2026. Contact the organisers to arrange a transfer and check the full terms on Competition Corner before purchasing.
Sunday 1 November. Benton Gym.