Registration opens August 1, 2026. 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 15-17, 2027. 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. 1-28, 2026)
EVENT (Jan. 15-17, 2027)
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!
2027 EVENT SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JAN. 14
Schedule TBA
FRIDAY, JAN. 15
Schedule TBA
SATURDAY, JAN. 16
Schedule TBA
SUNDAY, JAN. 17
Schedule TBA
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. 1-28). Top athletes (individual & team) who finish in a certain ranking or position earn their spot to compete at the Charleston Convention Center January 15-17, 2027. Registration opens August 1, 2026.
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. 2026-2027 season divisions coming this summer.
ABOUT FOTC
Fittest of the Coast (FOTC) is one of the largest participatory fitness events in the world! 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 2026-27 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 2027 Championship will be held January 15-17, 2027, 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 2025-2026 competition season, 5,000+ athletes from 40+ different states and multiple countries 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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