Beginner's Guide
Your First CrossFit Competition
The Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)
Division choice, what to bring, warm-up strategy, common mistakes to avoid, and how to find your first event near you.
Feb 22, 2026·8 min read
Compete Zone Blog
CrossFit & HYROX Competition Guides
Find events, plan your season, and prepare to compete — at every level.
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Regional Guide
CrossFit Competitions in Europe 2026
Country-by-Country Calendar
400+ European events broken down by country: France, UK, Germany, Spain, Belgium, and more. Includes the Games qualifier structure.
Jan 24, 2026·6 min read
Calendar & Season
CrossFit Competition Calendar 2026
All Events, Dates & Countries
The complete 2026 calendar: the CrossFit Games season, the independent throwdown circuit, and how to find events in your country.
Jan 12, 2026·6 min read
Discovery Guide
Find CrossFit Competitions Near You
The Complete 2026 Guide
Four methods to find CrossFit events near you: map search, country pages, division filter, and date filter. Includes team partner resources.
Dec 14, 2025·5 min read
Comparison Guide
CrossFit vs HYROX Competition
Which One Is Right for You?
Format, movements, difficulty, cost, and audience compared side by side. Includes a guide for athletes considering both sports.
Nov 2, 2025·7 min read