Registration opens August 1, 2025. The first step of qualifying to compete at FOTC is through the Coastal Qualifier presented by Engineered Nutrition. Top athletes (individual & two-person teams) who finish in a certain ranking or position earn their spot to compete at the Charleston Convention Center February 13-15, 2026. Athletes will complete five scored workouts over the course of four weeks. One week there will be a two-scored workout. Dates announced spring 2025. Workouts are released every Thursday evening at 7pm (EST) and athletes have until 9pm (EST) the following Wednesday to submit a score.
FITTEST OF THE COAST
BIG VIBES. BIG MOMENTS.
OVERVIEW
ONLINE QUALIFIER (Oct. 2-29, 2025)
EVENT (Feb. 13-15, 2026)
Athletes will experience a professional event, featuring a beautifully designed competition floor similar to that of some of the biggest events in the CrossFit space. FOTC organization and communication are the gold standard among events, and athletes will never be left in the dark when it comes to event communication. Athletes will experience fun, yet challenging programming that is division appropriate.
The event takes place in the climate controlled halls of the Charleston Convention Center in historic Charleston, SC, and features a large vendor village, a separate hall for athletes to lounge in during the competition and a large warm-up area. In total more than 100,000 sq feet of spaced is used! Seating will be available for athletes and spectators around the competition floor.
Nearby hotels provide athletes the ability to walk to the Convention Center. Individuals compete Friday into Saturday afternoon. Two-person teams compete Saturday afternoon into Sunday mid-afternoon. All divisions feature a minimum of five workout scores.
Charleston, South Carolina, has regularly been named the top U.S. city to visit, so be sure to plan to stop at some of the world-famous restaurants and breweries while at Fittest of the Coast!
2026 EVENT SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, FEB. 12
Early Check-In (Optional)
4pm – 7pm | Charleston Convention Center (Main Lobby)
4pm – 7pm | Charleston Convention Center (Main Lobby)
FRIDAY, FEB. 13
Individual Divisions Only
8am - 7pm
8am - 7pm
SATURDAY, FEB. 14
Individuals, Kids & Team Divisions
Individuals: 8am - 12:30pm
Kids: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Teams: 2pm - 7:30pm
Individuals: 8am - 12:30pm
Kids: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Teams: 2pm - 7:30pm
SUNDAY, FEB. 15
Team Divisions
8am - 4pm
8am - 4pm
HOW TO COMPETE
CHOOSE DIVISION
Compete as an individual or on a two-person team. Or you can do both! We have 46 divisions to choose from! Qualifier workouts are the same for individual and team divisions, so you don't have to worry about two different workouts each week.
JOIN THE QUALIFIER
The first step of qualifying to compete at FOTC is through the Coastal Qualifier (Oct. 2-29). Top athletes (individual & team) who finish in a certain ranking or position earn their spot to compete at the Charleston Convention Center February 13-15, 2026. Registration opens August 1, 2025.
EARN SPOT
Finish among the top finishers within your division to earn a spot. Didn't earn a spot? Do not worry! There is a backfill process and open registration time for any unclaimed spots.
DIVISIONS
Athletes can compete as both a team (pairs) and individual in the Coastal Qualifier and Fittest of the Coast in-person event. Athletes must register for both divisions in the Coastal Qualifier if they wish to compete as an individual and team. 2025-2026 season divisions are below.
INDIVIDUAL
NOVICE
This division is for the athlete who may be new or only have a few years of CrossFit experience and often times needs to scale movements. Athletes in this division can expect to see a modified version of workouts. There are no age restrictions for this division.
To qualify in the Novice Individual division, athletes will need to register for the Novice Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
Novice Men – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Novice Women – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
INTERMEDIATE
This division is for the athlete with a few holes in their game such as gymnastics capacity or top-end strength. Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed. There are no age restrictions for this division.
To qualify in the Intermediate Individual division, athletes will need to register for the Intermediate Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
Intermediate Men – 1st to 57th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Intermediate Women – 1st to 57th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
RX
This division is for top individual athletes. Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications and should be amongst the firebreathers in their gym. There are no age restrictions for this division.
To qualify in the RX Individual division, athletes will need to register for the PRO/RX Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
RX Men – 20th to 57th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
RX Women – 20th to 57th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
PRO
This division is for top individual athletes who have aspirations of competing, or who have competed, at or above a semi-finals level. There are no age restrictions for this division.
To qualify in the PRO Individual division, athletes will need to register for the PRO/RX Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
PRO Men – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
PRO Women – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize Purse:
Minimum prize purse of $3,800 per division. Minimum Pro 1st place cash prize $2,500.
35-39
Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 35 years of age but not older than 39 as of 2/13/2026.
To qualify in the 35-39 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 35-39 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
35-39 Men – 1st to 29th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
35-39 Women – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize Purse:
Guaranteed cash prize to 1st place finisher.
40-44
Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 40 years of age but not older than 44 as of 2/13/2026.
To qualify in the 40-44 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 40-44 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
40-44 Men – 1st to 28th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
40-44 Women – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize Purse:
Guaranteed cash prize to 1st place finisher.
45-49
Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 45 years of age but not older than 49 as of 2/13/2026.
To qualify in the 45-49 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 45-49 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
45-49 Men – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
45-49 Women – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize Purse:
Guaranteed cash prize to 1st place finisher.
50-54
Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 50 years of age but not older than 54 as of 2/13/2026.
To qualify in the 50-54 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 50-54 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
50-54 Men – 1st to 10th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
50-54 Women – 1st to 10th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize Purse:
Guaranteed cash prize to 1st place finisher.
55-59
Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 55 years of age but not older than 59 as of 2/13/2026.
To qualify in the 55-59 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 55-59 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
55-59 Men – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
55-59 Women – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize Purse:
Guaranteed cash prize to 1st place finisher.
60-64
Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 60-64 years of age as of 2/13/2026.
To qualify in the 60-64 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 60-64 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
60-64 Men – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
60-64 Women – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize Purse:
Guaranteed cash prize to 1st place finisher.
65+
Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 65 years of age or older as of 2/13/2026.
To qualify in the 65+ Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 65+ Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
65+ Men – 1st to 6th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
65+ Women – 1st to 6th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize Purse:
Guaranteed cash prize to 1st place finisher.
TEEN (13-15)
Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must not be older than 15 as of 2/13/2026. Athletes can be younger than 13 years of age.
To qualify in the Teen 13-15 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the Teen 13-15 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
Teen 13-15 Boys – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Teen 13-15 Girls – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
TEEN (16-18)
Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 16 years of age but not older than 18 as of 2/13/2026.
To qualify in the Teen 16-18 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the Teen 16-18 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
Teen 16-18 Boys – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Teen 16-18 Girls – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
TEAM (PAIRS)
NOVICE (M/M, F/F, M/F)
This division is for athletes who may be new or only have a few years of CrossFit experience and often times need to scale movements. Athletes in this division can expect to see a modified version of workouts. There are no age restrictions in this division. Athletes DO NOT have to compete the qualifier workouts together.
To qualify in the Novice Team division, athletes will need to register for the Novice Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
Novice Men Team – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Novice Women Team – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Novice Co-Ed Team – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
INTERMEDIATE (M/M, F/F, M/F)
This division is for competitive athletes with only a few holes in their game. Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed. There are no age restrictions in this division. Athletes DO NOT have to compete the qualifier workouts together.
To qualify in the Intermediate Team division, athletes will need to register for the Intermediate Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
Intermediate Team Men – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Intermediate Team Women – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Intermediate Team Co-Ed – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
RX (M/M, F/F, M/F)
This division is for top athletes. Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications and should be amongst the firebreathers in their gym. There are no age restrictions for this division. Athletes DO NOT have to compete the qualifier workouts together.
To qualify in the PRO/RX Team division, athletes will need to register for the PRO/RX Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
RX Team Men – 20th to 57th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
RX Team Women – 20th to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
RX Team Co-Ed – 20th to 57th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
PRO (M/M, F/F, M/F)
This division is athletes who have aspirations of competing, or who have competed, at or above a semi-finals level. There are no age restrictions for this division. Athletes DO NOT have to compete the qualifier workouts together.
To qualify in the PRO/RX Team division, athletes will need to register for the PRO/RX Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
PRO Team Men – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
PRO Team Women – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
PRO Team Co-Ed – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize Purse:
Minimum $3,800 per division.
35+ (M/M, F/F, M/F)
Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Both athletes in this division must be at least 35 years of age as of 2/13/2026. Athletes DO NOT have to compete the qualifier workouts together.
To qualify in the 35+ Team division, athletes will need to register for the 35+ Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
35+ Team Men – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
35+ Team Women – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
35+ Team Co-Ed – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
45+ (M/M, F/F, M/F)
Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 45 years of age or older as of 2/13/2026. Athletes DO NOT have to compete the qualifier workouts together.
To qualify in the 45+ Team division, athletes will need to register for the 45+ Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
45+ Team Men – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
45+ Team Women – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
45+ Team Co-Ed – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
55+ (M/M, F/F)
Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 55 years of age or older as of 2/13/2026. Athletes DO NOT have to compete the qualifier workouts together.
To qualify in the 55+ Team division, athletes will need to register for the 55+ Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
55+ Team Men – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
55+ Team Women – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
ABOUT FOTC
Fittest of the Coast (FOTC) is the fastest-growing competition in the United States! If you are looking for a high-level competition experience that is professionally run and has a big-time feel, you are in the right place!
FOTC is an invitational fitness competition based out of the coast of South Carolina. Established in 2019, FOTC has quickly become one of the most popular fitness events in America. What sets Fittest of the Coast apart from other events is a full competition season that features an online qualifier and an in-person competition athletes must qualify for. Divisions include individual and two-person team (M/M, F/F, M/F) and a variety of age divisions for teenagers all the way to 65+.
The 2025-26 competition begins in October, with a four-week online qualifier. Each week, a workout is released on a Thursday, and athletes have until the following Wednesday night to complete the workout. The top athletes in each division earn spots at the championship event.
The 2026 Championship will be held February 13-15, 2025, at the Charleston Convention Center in Charleston, SC.
What separates FOTC from other events is our attention to detail, organization, communication and AMAZING event atmosphere. We pride ourselves on creating memorable athlete experiences and can guarantee that by participating in the FOTC season, you will create many memories!
During the 2024-2025 competition season, 4,900+ athletes from 41 different states participated in the FOTC season.
If you have made it this far, you are our type of person and we hope to see you on the leaderboard! Ride the Wave with FOTC…you won’t regret it!
46 Divisions
46 divisions, including age group and teens.
5,000+ Athletes
5,000+ athletes participating in the FOTC 2025-2026 competition season.
Community Driven
Athlete-driven decision making to create memorable experiences for the FOTC community.
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