2026 Zenith Athletics ALS Challenge

Join us for the first-ever Zenith Athletics ALS Challenge on Saturday, November 14, 2026!

The ALS Challenge is a one-day, male/female partner competition open to athletes of all experience levels. Whether this is your first time stepping onto a competition floor, you're an everyday CrossFitter looking for a challenge, or you're ready to throw down with the best, there's a division for you.

Most importantly, we're competing for something bigger than the leaderboard. Proceeds from the event will go directly to ALS Never Surrender to support ALS research and care for those affected by the disease.

• Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
• Location: Zenith Athletics - Duluth, MN
• Teams: Male/Female Pairs
• Registration: $120/team
• Divisions: First Timer | Average Joe | Big Dawg

DIVISIONS

First Timer: New to CrossFit or competition? This one's for you. This division is truly beginner-friendly, whether you're new to CrossFit, typically scale your workouts, or have never done CrossFit before. No competition experience or advanced CrossFit skills are required.

Average Joe: For the everyday CrossFit athlete. If you train consistently and are comfortable with most movements and weights commonly seen in CrossFit classes, you'll fit right in. You don't need to Rx everything, and partners can have different strengths and weaknesses. If you typically scale the CrossFit Open workouts, this division is for you!

Big Dawg: Think you've got what it takes to run with the Big Dawgs? This division brings heavier weights, higher-skill movements, and a bigger challenge. If you regularly Rx workouts at your gym and typically Rx the CrossFit Open, this division is for you!

MOVEMENT & STRENGTH GUIDELINES

The following are general guidelines to help teams select the appropriate division. They are not guaranteed competition movements. Partners may have different strengths, and both athletes may not be required to perform every listed movement or load.

Barbell Working Weights (Big Dawg | Average Joe | First Timer)

Deadlift: 225/155 | 155/105 | 95/65 Clean: 135/95 | 95/65 | 65/45 Snatch: 95/65 | 75/55 | 45/35

Gymnastics & Bodyweight Movements (Big Dawg | Average Joe | First Timer)

Pulling: Muscle-Up/C2B | Pull-Up | No Pull-Up Required Hanging Core: Toes-to-Bar | Toes-to-Bar/Hanging Knee Raise | Sit-Ups/Knee Raises Handstand: HSPU/Wall Walk | Scaled Wall Walk | Not Required Box: Box Jumps | Box Jumps | Step-Ups Jump Rope: Double Unders | Double Unders | Single Unders

Other Movements

DB: 50/35 | 35/25 | 20/15 Wall Ball: 20/14 | 14/10 | 10/8 KB: 53/35 | 35/26 | 35/26

For higher-skill movements and listed loads, at least one partner should meet the standard unless an individual workout specifies otherwise. Listed weights represent loads athletes should be prepared to perform for multiple repetitions in a workout.

EVENT DAY DETAILS Check-In: 7:00 am Competition Start: 8:00 am Parking: Free

We will release workouts and movement standards leading up to competition day. We will release the complete event schedule, including heat assignments and estimated finish times, once registration closes and the number of competing teams is finalized.

REGISTRATION POLICIES Cancellations: Registration fees are non-refundable.

Athlete Substitutions: Athlete substitutions will be allowed through Wednesday, November 11.

Division Changes: Division changes will be allowed through Sunday, November 1, subject to availability.

WHAT TO BRING Athletes should bring their own jump rope and any personal equipment they may want to use throughout the day, such as grips, lifting belts, knee sleeves, wrist wraps, and other permitted competition gear.

We will share additional event information with registered athletes leading up to competition day.

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Organized by: Zenith Fall Rumble

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