January 22nd - February 9th
CLICK HERE FOR PARTNER DIVISION REGISTRATION | NO ONLINE QUALIFIER NEEDED
The Adirondack Fitness Challenge Online Qualifier (AFCOQ) will help place athletes in appropriate divisions, while also making sure our venue can accommodate the number of athletes who compete at the in-person competition in Lake Placid, NY.
In the heart of the Adirondack Park, Lake Placid stands as a beacon of athletic excellence, having hosted two Olympic Games, the Lake Placid Ironman, and the 2023 World University Games. Building on this legacy, the Adirondack Fitness Challenge emerges as a distinctive event, offering unparalleled fitness tests that transcend the confines of a traditional gym setting. We harness the unparalleled beauty of Lake Placid's pristine forests, shimmering lakes, and towering mountains to create a unique fitness experience for athletes of all levels. Our mission is to provide a world-class competition that celebrates sport, fitness, and the spirit of community, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Adirondack wilderness and Lake Placid's rich Olympic heritage.
Regardless of division, all individual athletes are required to compete in the Adirondack Fitness Challenge Online Qualifier. All individual athletes trying to compete for an invitation to our on-site competition must submit a video for every workout prior to the Online Qualifier deadline (Mandatory for all individual divisions). Visit our website to learn more about all the steps leading up to our in-person competition in Lake Placid, NY.
Online Qualifier Registration Opens: Dec 1, 2025 6:00 AM EST
Online Qualifier Begins: Jan 22, 2026 6:00 PM EST
Online Qualifier Ends: Feb 9, 2026 12:00 AM EST
Adirondack Fitness Challenge Invites Sent Out: Feb 16, 2025 5:00 PM EST
https://www.adirondackfitnesschallenge.com/
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In the heart of the Adirondack Park, Lake Placid stands as a beacon of athletic excellence, having hosted two Olympic Games, the Lake Placid Ironman, and the 2023 World University Games. Building on this legacy, the Adirondack Fitness Challenge emerges as a distinctive event, offering unparalleled fitness tests that transcend the confines of a traditional gym setting. We harness the unparalleled beauty of Lake Placid's pristine forests, shimmering lakes, and towering mountains to create a unique fitness experience for athletes of all levels. Our mission is to provide a world-class competition that celebrates sport, fitness, and the spirit of community, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Adirondack wilderness and Lake Placid's rich Olympic heritage.