Registration opens August 1. The first step of qualifying to compete at FOTC is through the Coastal Qualifier. Top athletes (individual & two-person teams) who finish in a certain ranking or position earn their spot to compete at the Charleston Convention Center January 19-21, 2024. Athletes will complete five scored workouts over the course of four weeks. One week there will be a two-scored workout. The qualifier begins Thursday, September 28 and runs through Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Workouts are released every Thursday evening at 7pm (EST) and athletes have until 9pm (EST) the following Tuesday to submit a score.
FITTEST OF THE COAST
BIG VIBES. BIG MOMENTS.
OVERVIEW
ONLINE QUALIFIER (Sept. 28 - Oct. 24, 2023)
EVENT (Jan. 19-21, 2024)
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 75,000 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!
HOW TO COMPETE
CHOOSE DIVISION
Compete as an individual or on a two-person team. Or you can do both! 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. Top athletes (individual & team) who finish in a certain ranking or position earn their spot to compete at the Charleston Convention Center January 19-21, 2024. Registration opens August 1, 2023.
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 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. 2024 divisions are below.
INDIVIDUAL
SCALED
This division is for the athlete who may only have a few years of CrossFit experience and often times needs to scale movements. Athletes in this division can expect to see a scaled version of workouts. There are no age restrictions for this division.
To qualify in the Scaled Individual division, athletes will need to register for the Scaled Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
Scaled Men – 1st to 28th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Scaled Women – 1st to 28th (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 48th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Intermediate Women – 1st to 48th (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 – 17th to 48th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
RX Women – 17th to 48th (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 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
PRO Women – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize Purse:
Minimum prize purse of $3,000 per division.
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 1/19/2024.
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 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
35-39 Women – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 1/19/2024.
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 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
40-44 Women – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 1/19/2024.
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 11th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
45-49 Women – 1st to 11th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 1/19/2024.
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 11th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
50-54 Women – 1st to 11th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 1/19/2024.
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 5th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
55-59 Women – 1st to 5th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
60+
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 years of age or older as of 1/19/2024.
To qualify in the 60+ Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 60+ Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
60+ Men – 1st to 5th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
60+ Women – 1st to 5th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 1/19/2024. 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 7th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Teen 13-15 Girls – 1st to 7th (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 1/19/2024.
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 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Teen 16-18 Girls – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
TEAM (PAIRS)
SCALED (M/M, F/F, M/F)
This division is for athletes who may only have a few years of CrossFit experience and often times need to scale movements. Athletes in this division can expect to see a scaled 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 Scaled Team division, athletes will need to register for the Scaled Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
Scaled Men Team – 1st to 32nd (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Scaled Women Team – 1st to 32nd (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Scaled Co-Ed Team – 1st to 32nd (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 32nd (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Intermediate Team Women – 1st to 32nd (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Intermediate Team Co-Ed – 1st to 32nd (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 – 17th to 48th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
RX Team Women – 17th to 48th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
RX Team Co-Ed – 17th to 48th (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 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
RX Team Women – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
RX Team Co-Ed – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize Purse:
Minimum $3,500 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 1/19/2024. 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 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
35+ Team Women – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
35+ Team Co-Ed – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
45+ (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 45 years of age or older as of 1/19/2024. 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 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
45+ Team Women – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
HYBRID (M/M, F/F)
Info on the NEW Hybrid Division coming this fall.
2024 EVENT SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JAN. 18
Early Check-In (Optional)
5:00 – 7:00 PM | Charleston Convention Center (Main Lobby)
5:00 – 7:00 PM | Charleston Convention Center (Main Lobby)
FRIDAY, JAN. 19
Individual Divisions Only
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Finish Time: 6:30 PM
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Finish Time: 6:30 PM
SATURDAY, JAN. 20
Individuals, Kids & Team Divisions
Doors Open: 7:00 AM
Individuals will compete in AM, Teams and Kids will compete in PM
Full schedule coming soon.
Doors Open: 7:00 AM
Individuals will compete in AM, Teams and Kids will compete in PM
Full schedule coming soon.
SUNDAY, JAN. 21
Team Divisions
Doors Open: 7:00 AM
Full schedule coming soon.
Doors Open: 7:00 AM
Full schedule coming soon.
ABOUT FOTC
Fittest of the Coast (FOTC) is the fastest-growing competition on the East Coast…and possibly the country! 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 east coast’s most popular fitness events. 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 60+.
The 2023-24 competition begins on September 28, 2023, with a four-week online qualifier. Each week, a workout is released on a Thursday, and athletes have until the following Tuesday night to complete the workout. The top athletes in each division earn spots at the championship event.
The 2024 Championship will be held January 19-21, 2024, 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 2022-2023 competition season, more than 2,000 athletes from 38 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!
41 Divisions
41 divisions, including age group and teens.
2,000+ Athletes
2,000+ athletes participated in the FOTC 2022-2023 competition season.
Community Driven
Athlete-driven decision making to create memorable experiences for the FOTC community.
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