A new obstacle race is making its debut from April 11 to 14 this year, and it’s open to everybody. In Red Bull Ibiza Royale, two-person teams from around the world will take on challenging and outrageous obstacles as they run, jump and slide to the top of the historic castle that crowns Ibiza, Spain – a bucket-list destination in the Mediterranean sunshine.Each obstacle is designed by an athlete or content creator known for innovation, and they all let their minds run free to dream up features that are fun and entirely unique.Red Bull Ibiza Royale obstacle designer Demi Bagby© Leo Rosas / Red Bull Ibiza RoyaleOne of the masterminds behind the racecourse is the Danish “obstacle queen” Ida Mathilde Steensgaard, who is using her championship-winning experience across a decade of obstacle course racing, as well as her talent for creating mind-blowing projects, to advise the designers. Pointing out that you don’t need to be an elite athlete to enter, she explains, “It’s going to be much more like an experience than a really hard competition format. It still has the competitive element, but you’re going to be challenged in different aspects…and there are many different elements compared to just being able to run fast and be very agile. I hope that people will sign up for the event and have a lot of fun with it.”Read the full interview with the Danish “obstacle queen” here and scroll down to meet the obstacle designers, discover what they’re creating and learn how to apply.Designer: Demi BagbySketch of The Glass Wall© Samuele Cocchiaro / Red Bull Ibiza RoyaleObstacle name: The Glass WallKey factor: Moveable pegs Hailing from the USA, Demi Bagby is known for her gravity-defying callisthenics and fearless pursuit of life’s challenges. She has carved out a space in the world of action sports and fitness as an athlete, entrepreneur and social impact advocate. The American’s obstacle requires true teamwork. Her top tip: “Communicate.”Check out her in-depth interview here.Designer: Sébastien 'Seb Toots' ToutantSketch of the Turning Tables© Samuele Cocchiaro / Red Bull Ibiza RoyaleObstacle Name: Turning TablesKey factor: Timing of rotating platformsA history-making snowboard champion who is also renowned for innovative videos, Seb Toots won his very first event at age 13 and never looked back. His determination to push the progression of snowboarding has resulted in titles across the Winter Olympics, X Games and FIS World Cup events, and his incredible creativity is apparent in his jaw-dropping obstacle runs.The Canadian’s obstacle incorporates the theme of Ibiza’s amazing music scene, and his tip for race participants is to “use your partner to move fast.”Check out his in-depth interview here.Designer: David JonesSketch of Tunnel Vision © Samuele Cocchiaro / Red Bull Ibiza RoyaleObstacle name: Tunnel VisionKey factor: Interior space with lighting and sound effects With over a million followers, David Jones is an entrepreneur and content creator from New Zealand. He is best known for his creative genius in video adventures featuring board (and other) sports, travel, zany cardboard builds, celebrity collaborations and plenty of humour. Jones’ obstacle may be the most mysterious on the racecourse, and he hints that it is more mental than physical. His advice? “To conquer this obstacle, you must first conquer your mind.”Check out his in-depth interview here.Designer: Arslan 'ASH' SiddiqueObstacle name: To be revealedKey factor: To be revealedArslan ‘ASH’ Siddique is an esports star who is widely regarded as one of the all-time Tekken greats. After an early start playing games in Lahore’s arcades, today he’s a Tekken World Tour Finals champion (2023) as well as a five-time – and defending – EVO champion who has been key in bringing Pakistan’s fighting game community into the spotlight.ASH is applying the expertise he has learned from gaming to the design of his obstacle and says, “It will definitely be unlike anything you’ve seen in a typical obstacle race.”Check out his in-depth interview here.Designers: Adrian 'Aditotoro' Vogt, Paul FregeSketch of Castle Twitch (open door for example purposes only)© Samuele Cocchiaro / Red Bull Ibiza RoyaleObstacle name: Castle TwitchKey factor: Live interaction with the obstacle designersIndividually and together, content creators Aditotoro of Switzerland and Paul Frege of Germany draw millions of followers with video clips that are unfiltered and entertaining. Whether it’s riding an e-scooter from Milan to Munich (Aditotoro), comically crashing his bike (Frege) or belting silly songs together, they’re always funny and relatable.The creative duo will livestream from their obstacle on Twitch throughout the Grand Final, so their advice for teams is to go really fast without thinking – and smile!Check out their in-depth interview here.Designers: Charles Poujade, Mélanie BuffetaudSketch of Pendulum Parkour© Samuele Cocchiaro / Red Bull Ibiza RoyaleObstacle name: Pendulum ParkourKey factor: Swinging “blades”Charles Poujade and Mélanie Buffetaud are French content creators and parkour artists who share their adventures (including Charles’ win at Ninja Warrior) with over 3 million YouTube subscribers. Whether they’re paragliding, running a marathon, filming for commercials and movies, or creating a sensational loop-the-loop track, they look to push the boundaries and inspire others to expand their own limits.Inspired by classic adventure movies, the pair have designed an obstacle that includes three exciting challenges. And because each challenge is different, they encourage participants to remember that “speed is not everything.”Check out their in-depth interview here.Designer: Nil OjedaSketch of Spaghetti Boulevard© Samuele Cocchiaro / Red Bull Ibiza RoyaleObstacle name: Spaghetti BoulevardKey factor: Potential for tanglingNil is one of Spain’s most creative and charismatic creators, posting content on travel, challenges, vlogs, curiosities, technology and food that is followed by millions.Speaking of food, the creator’s obstacle has a food-related theme: spaghetti!Ready for an unforgettable adventure in Ibiza? You can find out how to apply – and keep up with all the Red Bull Ibiza Royale news – at the official event page.Part of this storyRed Bull Ibiza RoyaleGet ready for the wildest obstacle race through Ibiza Castle! Mixed Teams of two will face entertaining & outrageous obstacles testing speed, strength, balance & reaction. View Event Info

Love fitness and fun? Red Bull Ibiza Royale is the obstacle race for you!

A new obstacle race is making its debut from April 11 to 14 this year, and it’s open to everybody. In Red Bull Ibiza Royale, two-person teams from around the world will take on challenging and outrageous obstacles as they run, jump and slide to the top of the historic castle that crowns Ibiza, Spain […]

A new obstacle race is making its debut from April 11 to 14 this year, and it’s open to everybody. In Red Bull Ibiza Royale, two-person teams from around the world will take on challenging and outrageous obstacles as they run, jump and slide to the top of the historic castle that crowns Ibiza, Spain – a bucket-list destination in the Mediterranean sunshine.

Designer: Nil Ojeda

Athlete and entrepreneur Demi Bagby of the USA at the obstacle design workshop for Red Bull Ibiza Royale in Salzburg, Austria in 2024. — Key factor: Swinging “blades”With over a million followers, David Jones is an entrepreneur and content creator from New Zealand. He is best known for his creative genius in video adventures featuring board (and other) sports, travel, zany cardboard builds, celebrity collaborations and plenty of humour.

One of the masterminds behind the racecourse is the Danish “obstacle queen” Ida Mathilde Steensgaard, who is using her championship-winning experience across a decade of obstacle course racing, as well as her talent for creating mind-blowing projects, to advise the designers.

Read the full interview with the Danish “obstacle queen” here and scroll down to meet the obstacle designers, discover what they’re creating and learn how to apply.

Part of this story

Sketch of The Glass Wall, a Red Bull Ibiza Royale obstacle designed by US fitness athlete and entrepreneur Demi Bagby, as drawn by Samuele Cocchiaro. — Designers: Charles Poujade, Mélanie Buffetaud

Designer: David Jones

Sketch of Spaghetti Boulevard

Inspired by classic adventure movies, the pair have designed an obstacle that includes three exciting challenges. And because each challenge is different, they encourage participants to remember that “speed is not everything.”

Sketch of Tunnel Vision

Charles Poujade and Mélanie Buffetaud are French content creators and parkour artists who share their adventures (including Charles’ win at Ninja Warrior) with over 3 million YouTube subscribers. Whether they’re paragliding, running a marathon, filming for commercials and movies, or creating a sensational loop-the-loop track, they look to push the boundaries and inspire others to expand their own limits.

Check out her in-depth interview here.

Designer: Demi Bagby

Sketch of the Turning Tables, the Red Bull Ibiza Royale obstacle created by Sébastien 'Seb Toots' Toutant of Canada, as drawn by Samuele Cocchiaro — Obstacle name: Pendulum ParkourObstacle Name: Turning Tables

Key factor: Live interaction with the obstacle designers

A history-making snowboard champion who is also renowned for innovative videos, Seb Toots won his very first event at age 13 and never looked back. His determination to push the progression of snowboarding has resulted in titles across the Winter Olympics, X Games and FIS World Cup events, and his incredible creativity is apparent in his jaw-dropping obstacle runs.

Individually and together, content creators Aditotoro of Switzerland and Paul Frege of Germany draw millions of followers with video clips that are unfiltered and entertaining. Whether it’s riding an e-scooter from Milan to Munich (Aditotoro), comically crashing his bike (Frege) or belting silly songs together, they’re always funny and relatable.

Check out his in-depth interview here.

Sketch of the Turning Tables

Sketch of the Red Bull Ibiza Royale obstacle created by New Zealand's David Jones, as drawn by Samuele Cocchiaro. — Hailing from the USA, Demi Bagby is known for her gravity-defying callisthenics and fearless pursuit of life’s challenges. She has carved out a space in the world of action sports and fitness as an athlete, entrepreneur and social impact advocate. Jones’ obstacle may be the most mysterious on the racecourse, and he hints that it is more mental than physical. His advice? “To conquer this obstacle, you must first conquer your mind.”

Each obstacle is designed by an athlete or content creator known for innovation, and they all let their minds run free to dream up features that are fun and entirely unique.

Obstacle name: Tunnel Vision

Sketch of The Glass Wall

Key factor: Timing of rotating platforms

Check out his in-depth interview here.

Sketch of Castle Twitch (open door for example purposes only)

Obstacle name: Spaghetti Boulevard

Key factor: Moveable pegs

Arslan ‘ASH’ Siddique is an esports star who is widely regarded as one of the all-time Tekken greats. After an early start playing games in Lahore’s arcades, today he’s a Tekken World Tour Finals champion (2023) as well as a five-time – and defending – EVO champion who has been key in bringing Pakistan’s fighting game community into the spotlight.

Obstacle name: The Glass Wall

Check out his in-depth interview here.

Obstacle name: To be revealed

A sketch of the Red Bull Ibiza Royale obstacle Castle Twitch created by Adrian 'Aditotoro' Vogt of Switzerland and Paul Frege of Germany, as drawn by Samuele Cocchiaro. — The American’s obstacle requires true teamwork. Her top tip: “Communicate.”© Samuele Cocchiaro / Red Bull Ibiza Royale

Designer: Arslan ‘ASH’ Siddique

ASH is applying the expertise he has learned from gaming to the design of his obstacle and says, “It will definitely be unlike anything you’ve seen in a typical obstacle race.”

Key factor: To be revealed

Check out their in-depth interview here.

Designers: Adrian ‘Aditotoro’ Vogt, Paul Frege

Sketch of the Pendulum Parkour obstacle designed by Charles Poujade and Mélanie Buffetaud of France for Red Bull Ibiza Royale, as drawn by Samuele Cocchiaro. — Obstacle name: Castle Twitch© Samuele Cocchiaro / Red Bull Ibiza Royale

Speaking of food, the creator’s obstacle has a food-related theme: spaghetti!

Designer: Sébastien ‘Seb Toots’ Toutant

Nil is one of Spain’s most creative and charismatic creators, posting content on travel, challenges, vlogs, curiosities, technology and food that is followed by millions.

Red Bull Ibiza Royale obstacle designer Demi Bagby

Check out their in-depth interview here.

The creative duo will livestream from their obstacle on Twitch throughout the Grand Final, so their advice for teams is to go really fast without thinking – and smile!

A sketch of Nil Ojeda's Red Bull Ibiza Royale obstacle, Spaghetti Boulevard, as drawn by Samuele Cocchiaro — The Canadian’s obstacle incorporates the theme of Ibiza’s amazing music scene, and his tip for race participants is to “use your partner to move fast.”Pointing out that you don’t need to be an elite athlete to enter, she explains, “It’s going to be much more like an experience than a really hard competition format. It still has the competitive element, but you’re going to be challenged in different aspects…and there are many different elements compared to just being able to run fast and be very agile. I hope that people will sign up for the event and have a lot of fun with it.”

Key factor: Potential for tangling

Key factor: Interior space with lighting and sound effects

Sketch of Pendulum Parkour

Ready for an unforgettable adventure in Ibiza? You can find out how to apply – and keep up with all the Red Bull Ibiza Royale news – at the official event page.

Red Bull Ibiza RoyaleGet ready for the wildest obstacle race through Ibiza Castle! Mixed Teams of two will face entertaining & outrageous obstacles testing speed, strength, balance & reaction. View Event Info