The Smooth Company crowned TRYKA’s first Fittest Company

Smooth Company, led by Áine Kennedy, is crowned TRYKA’s first Fittest Company after winning the Corporate League at the Grand Finale in Lisbon.

The Smooth Company has been crowned the first TRYKA Company League champion after securing top spot at the fitness league’s Grand Finale in Lisbon.

Led by founder and CEO Áine Kennedy, the company finished ahead of ID Formulas / Institute of Dermatologists and Life Style Sports in the final standings, earning the title of TRYKA’s first Fittest Company.

The result closes TRYKA’s first international season, which included four sold-out events in Dublin, its inaugural London race and the season finale in Lisbon.

Companies accumulated points throughout the series through participation and performance, competing alongside workplaces, gyms and community groups. Corporate teams taking part during the season included EY, Allianz, Microsoft, CPL and Three Ireland.

Smoothly done

The Corporate League has given companies a shared fitness goal, with employees training and competing together throughout the season.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have won the first TRYKA Company League,” said Áine Kennedy, CEO and founder of The Smooth Company.

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“At the Smooth Company, we’re all about healthy hair so TRYKA has been the perfect way to authentically connect our brand ethos and our belief of staying active! From our team, customers and friends it was so special seeing so many people get involved – showing up, pushing ourselves and of course having fun along the way! It’s been such a brilliant way to connect our whole community.

“TRYKA has created something really special. There is such a great energy around it and you genuinely feel part of something really positive and special. To be named the first Fittest Company is a huge moment for us, and we’ll definitely be back to defend it in Series 2.”

Corporate league gains momentum

Founded by entrepreneur Brian Lee, TRYKA combines running and functional fitness in an arena-style format aimed at a broad range of participants.

More than 30% of competitors during its first season were taking part in hybrid fitness racing for the first time. Across its opening season, TRYKA attracted more than 50,000 competitors and spectators in Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Lee said the growth of the Corporate League had become a significant part of the wider TRYKA community.

“One of the most exciting things about TRYKA’s growth has been seeing the Corporate League become such a significant part of the community. We created TRYKA to bring people together through fitness, and the way companies have embraced that has exceeded all expectations.

“To see organisations showing up, training together, supporting each other and creating healthier workplace cultures is incredibly rewarding. Huge congratulations to Áine and the entire Smooth Company team on becoming our first-ever Fittest Company champions.”

Series 2 starts in Dublin

TRYKA will begin Series 2 at the RDS in Dublin from 30 October to 1 November, with a Halloween-themed race weekend expected to attract thousands of competitors, supporters and corporate teams.

The company is also preparing for further expansion across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Birmingham will join the calendar in February 2027, with additional events planned for Dublin, London, Portugal and Madrid.

TRYKA’s longer-term focus is on building a year-round fitness league centred on participation, community and accessibility, with first-time competitors forming an important part of that growth.