WHEN & WHERE

Date: February 13-15, 2026

Location: North Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center | Charleston, South Carolina

Competition floor will be within the Convention Center area of facility.

Address:

5000 Coliseum Dr
North Charleston, SC 29418

Info:

Athletes and spectators should enter through the Convention Center – across from International Blvd. Tickets required for any spectator not competing.

SCHEDULE

Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Check-In (Optional)
4:00 – 7:00 PM | Charleston Convention Center (Main Lobby)

Friday, February 13, 2026 | Individuals Only
Offsite Workout: 9 AM – 11:00 AM (Details Below)
Doors Open: 10:00 AM
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Finish Time: 7:45 PM

Saturday, February 14, 2026 | Individuals, Kids & Teams
Doors Open: 7:00 AM
Start Time: 7:45 AM (Individuals)
Finish Time: 12:40 PM (Individuals)

Start Time: 12:40 PM (Kids)
Finish Time: 1:20 PM (Kids)

Start Time: 1:40 PM (Teams)
Finish Time: 7:45 PM (Teams)

Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Teams
Doors Open: 7:00 AM
Start Time: 7:45 AM
Finish Time: 4:00 PM

ATHLETE CHECK-IN TIMES

Only one athlete per team needs to be present for check-in (if waivers have been signed in advance).

Thursday, February 12, 2026
4:00 – 7:00 PM | Charleston Convention Center (Main Lobby)

Check-in is NOT required prior to Trail Run on Friday morning. If you can not make the check-in window on Thursday from 4-7pm, do not worry.

You will receive your racing bib at the offsite workout prior to your heat. Once you get back to the Convention Center on Friday, you can head over to our check-in area and grab your athlete welcome bag.

Friday, February 13, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Charleston Convention Center (Main Lobby)

Saturday, February 14, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Charleston Convention Center (Main Lobby)

PODIUM CEREMONY TIMES

Podium finishers will not have to wait until the end of the event for their podium ceremony. CLICK HERE to see schedule.

INDIVIDUAL OFFSITE WORKOUT

All individuals will have an offsite workout on Friday morning at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park.
The parked is located 17 minutes from the Charleston Convention Center.

Free entry and parking in the park will be available.

FOTC will also provide shuttles for those who need transportation or choose not to drive. Shuttle pick-up will be in front of the Convention Center main entrance.

Shuttles will begin picking up at 8am, 8:10am and 8:20am and run every 35 minutes. If you have transportation, we encourage driving and car pooling.

North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
8888 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406

SPECTATOR TICKETS

Spectator tickets will be required of any non-participating athlete. Coaches will be responsible for purchasing spectator tickets.

Tickets will be available to purchase before the event. If purchasing day of the event, spectators must pay in cash.

Ticket Rate
One-Day Pass: $20

Multi-Day Pass: $40

BUY TICKETS

Spectators under the age of 18 will receive free entry and do not require a spectator ticket.

All participating athletes under the age of 18 will receive one complimentary spectator ticket for an accompanying parent/guardian.

Any athlete competing and volunteer will not need to purchase a spectator ticket. Athlete coaches and support staff must purchase a spectator ticket.

MEDIA PASSES

Media pass for creators to shoot at Fittest of the Coast. Pass also provides three-day access to event. Spectator pass not required if a Media Pass is purchased.

Media will not be allowed onto the competition floor, but will have media pit access. Media pit will be a designated area at the end of each competition floor exclusively for media.

Media with a media pass will be allowed to capture content and distribute/sell content as they see fit.

PURCHASE MEDIA PASS

COACH PASSES

What Is a Coach Pass?
A Coach Pass allows approved coaches limited access to the Athlete Warm-Up Area only. This area is restricted to:

-Competing athletes

-Approved coaches with a valid Coach Pass

Important Policies
Please review the following policies carefully before applying:

-All coaches must purchase a spectator ticket to enter the venue.

-A Coach Pass does NOT grant access to the competition floor at any time.

-Coach Pass access is strictly limited to the Athlete Warm-Up Area.

-All Coach Passes require approval through an application process.

-Applications must be submitted by Friday, February 6. Coach passes will not be provided at the door.

-Fittest of the Coast reserves the right to approve or deny any Coach Pass application at its sole discretion.

Coach Pass Pick-Up
Approved Coach Passes will be available for on-site pickup at the Spectator Ticket Table during the event. Coaches must present a valid photo ID to receive their pass.

Applying for a Coach Pass
If you plan to have a coach with you at the event, they must complete the Coach Pass application in advance and by the Friday, Feb 6 deadline.

COACH PASS APPLICATION

WORKOUTS/SCORING

Scoring will be a points table style scoring system (i.e. 100 points for 1st place workout finish, 95 points for 2nd place workout finish, etc.). All workouts will be released prior to the event.

Individuals will complete 5 events and see a minimum of 5 scores.

Teams will complete 4 events and see a minimum of 5 scores.

Below are movement expectations for athletes competing in the Championship. These movements ARE NOT guaranteed to be in the competition, but a list of movements to help you prepare for the Championship. Weights, loading, skills may be different than what appear below.

VENDORS

FOTC
Wild South
Victory Grips
LRX
Engineered Nutrition
Strike MVMNT
Reco Recovery
Cozy Reads
CrossFit Mayhem
PB Fit
Vessel Training Co
Blackout Barbell
Valor Fitness
WURQ
JR Chiropractic
Seneca Training Systems

FOOD/DRINK
Pizza Da Michelino
Hearty Cuisine
My Acai
Fed Up Food Truck
Shaka Shrimp
Phat Ash Bakes
212 Meal Prep
Uplift Coffee Company

EQUIPMENT SALES

FOTC is selling event used Rogue Echo Bikes and Echo Rowers. Click HERE to get yours.

HOTEL INFO

Fittest of the Coast has secured rooms blocks and discounted rates at multiple hotels. Click HERE to learn more and see hotels and rates.

PARKING

The Charleston Convention Center charges a $10 daily parking rate for all guests. Nearby hotels are within easy walking distance, so athletes booking hotels should consider these hotels if you want to avoid paying the daily parking fee at the Convention Center.

ATHLETE VILLAGE

Athletes will be allowed to bring chairs and any recovery equipment and set up camp in the Athlete Village. Seating will be available in the competition hall, but we advise bringing chairs. The Athlete Village hall is a separate area from the competition floor and will be much quieter without the noise of the competition floor and music.

MADE 2 MOVE SPECTATOR WORKOUT & WELLNESS CENTER

New this year!

Made 2 Move and FOTC have partnered together to create a dedicated Specter Workout and Wellness Center FREE for all spectators and athletes.

The dedicated area will have a spectator workout floor with daily free classes and recovery zones.

More info coming soon!

KIDS DIVISIONS & ACTIVITIES

Registration opens Thursday, November 20 at Noon EST. 76 Spots will be available.

Here is a brief overview and the intent of our Kids Divisions this year.

Info:
Our 2026 FOTC Kids Divisions will feature two age divisions: 6-9 and 10-12. The competition age will be age of athlete as of competition day.

These divisions will be featured as exhibitions. There will not be a podium ceremony. Each division will complete one workout.

This is a great opportunity for kids to experience the excitement and fun of fitness and get to compete on the same competition floor as their parents!

The division cost is $65 and includes a t-shirt, participant medal, FOTC drawstring bag and one (1) adult three-day spectator pass.

Each division will see age appropriate movements and loading. All workouts will be announced prior to the event so kids can practice the workouts.

The Kids Divisions will compete on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Charleston Convention Center. Heats will run from approximately 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.

Athlete check-in will be available for our Kids Divisions during any of our athlete check-in times on Thursday, Friday or Saturday.

Parents will be allowed to accompany kids in the athlete warm-up area.

Saturday Kids Activities:

On Saturday, there will be FREE activities for kids including face painting and a video game area.

FOOD/DRINK

Food and drink will be available to purchase at the event. Food Trucks will also be present.

FOTC purchased the food and beverage rights to the Charleston Convention Center and ALL athletes and spectators can bring their own food and drink into the Convention Center.

FAQs

– Only athletes will be allowed in the warm-up area

-Athletes in the teen and kids division can have a parent / coach accompany the athlete in the warm-up area

-Dogs are not allowed

– Onsite medical staff will be present along with EMS support

– Spectators and athletes can bring cameras and are encouraged to document their experience! Fittest of the Coast reserves the right to ask any spectator to stop taking photos.

-Spectators are not permitted on the competition floor

-Athletes are only allowed to be on the competition floor during their assigned heat

-Use of the competition floor rig for warm-up is prohibited. A rig will be available in the warm-up area for all athletes.

-Bleacher seating will be available around the competition floor

-There will be a separate area designed for athlete and vendors. Athletes are encouraged to bring chairs to sit in while they are not competing.

-Tents are not allowed. You will not need them.