2027 Season · The Main Event
The Championship
Three days, one floor, the fittest on the coast. Earn your spot through the Coastal Qualifier and throw down at the North Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center — January 15–17, 2027.
Mark Your Calendar
When & where
The 2027 Fittest of the Coast Championship returns to Charleston for a three-day weekend on the competition floor.
January 15–17, 2027
Friday through Sunday — three days of competition across individuals, teams, and kids divisions.
N. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
5000 Coliseum Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418
The competition floor is inside the climate-controlled Convention Center. Athletes and spectators enter through the Convention Center, across from International Blvd.
The Format
How the weekend runs
The same proven three-day flow: individuals open the weekend, teams close it out, and the kids take the floor in between.
Individual divisions take the competition floor to kick off the weekend.
Individuals wrap up, the kids divisions run their exhibition heats, and two-person teams begin in the afternoon.
Two-person teams battle through to the final event and the podium.
The Experience
What to expect on the floor
FOTC built its name on the experience. The Championship is the payoff.
Pro-Level Floor
100,000+ sq ft of competition space, multiple competition lanes, and big-screen live scoring.
Electric Atmosphere
Music, announcers, and packed bleacher seating wrapped around the floor all weekend long.
Climate-Controlled
Indoor halls at the Convention Center keep athletes and spectators comfortable start to finish.
Vendor Village
Gear, nutrition, recovery, apparel, and food trucks — a full festival around the competition.
The Test
Workouts & scoring
A points-table scoring system rewards every placement — 100 points for a 1st-place event finish, 95 for 2nd, and so on. All workouts are released before the event so you can prepare.
Overall Tie-Breaker Policy
- Head-to-head event finishes
- Best single event finish
- Best “worst” event finish
- Final event placement
- Best second-best event finish
- Sequential best event finishes (if necessary)
Know Before You Go
Venue & logistics
The stuff that makes the weekend run smooth — most of it carries over year to year.
Parking
$10/day at the Convention Center. Many nearby hotels are within walking distance if you’d rather skip the daily fee.
Food & Drink
FOTC holds the venue’s food & beverage rights — every athlete and spectator can bring their own food and drink. Food trucks and vendors on site too.
Athlete Village
Bring chairs and recovery gear and set up camp in a dedicated hall — quieter and separate from the competition floor.
Hotels
FOTC secures room blocks and discounted rates at multiple nearby hotels.View hotels & rates →
Plan Your Visit
Spectators, media & coaches
Details, pricing, and applications open closer to the event — here’s what to expect.
Spectator Tickets
One-day and multi-day passes. Spectators under 18 get in free. Tickets go on sale closer to the event.
Media Passes
Media-pit access for creators to shoot and share content from the event. Applications open closer to the event.
Coach Passes
Limited access to the athlete warm-up area for approved coaches. Application and deadline announced closer to the event.
For the Groms
Kids Divisions
Kids divisions return for 2027 as exhibition heats — a chance for the youngest athletes to compete on the same floor as the adults, complete with a t-shirt, medal, and all the energy of the main event.
Registration Coming Soon
Age groups, pricing, spot count, and the registration date will be announced closer to the event.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to the Championship?+
Earn your spot through the Coastal Qualifier (Oct 1–28, 2026). Finishing near the top of your division is the only way to guarantee a place on the floor in Charleston, and a backfill process fills any unclaimed spots.
Can spectators come watch?+
Absolutely — bleacher seating wraps around the competition floor. Spectator tickets are required for non-competing adults (on sale closer to the event); spectators under 18 are free.
Who’s allowed in the warm-up area?+
Competing athletes only, plus approved coaches with a Coach Pass. Teen and kids athletes may have a parent or coach accompany them. Spectators are not permitted on the competition floor.
Can I bring my own food and chairs?+
Yes. Bring your own food, drinks, chairs, and recovery gear. Tents are not allowed — and you won’t need them.
Are dogs allowed?+
No, dogs are not permitted at the venue.
Is there medical support on site?+
Yes — onsite medical staff and EMS support are present throughout the weekend.
Are you ready?
Earn your spot on the floor.
The road to Charleston runs through the Coastal Qualifier. Lock in your division this fall and ride the wave to the Championship — January 15–17, 2027.
Coastal Qualifier · 2027 Season
Earn Your Spot in Charleston
Five scored workouts over four weeks — the only way to qualify for the Championship.
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