While the 2017 season doesn't start for another half a year or so, that doesn't mean there is any lack of Elite Fitness fun to fill the void. Check it out.

Kill Cliff Granite Games

Date: 9/9-11
Location: St. Cloud, MN

Approximately 1,000 athletes from around the globe make the Road to Minnesota to compete in the Kill Cliff Granite Games for 3 days of world class fitness in action. With not just one, but two arenas for the weekend's events, the Granite Games treat fans to incredible feats of athleticism and favorite athletes in the sport. Past competitors include Mat Fraser, the Dottirs, Sam Briggs, Sam Dancer, Garrett Fisher, Lauren Fisher, and others.

Want to compete?
While the online qualifier period is over, check out who sat where on the Granite Games Online Qualifier Leaderboard.

Watch archived footage from the 2015 Kill Cliff Granite Games here.
Watch archived footage from the 2014 Kill Cliff Granite Games here.

Cascade Classic

Date: 9/24-25
Location: Seattle, WA

The 2016 Cascade Classic hosts more than 800 of the best competitors from the Northwest and across the country. They've been having so much fun they've let some other folks in on the party too. Powerlifters, Olympic Weightlifters, and Strongmen will push past their limits and uncover their potential. The Cascade Classic isn't just a sporting event. It is a celebration of human movement. Past competitors include the Anderson brothers, Margaux Alvarez, Lindsey Valenzuela, Cole Sager, Jamie Hagiya, and others.

Want to compete?

• Online Qualifier: 8/3-22
  
• Divisions: Rx, Elite Rx, Open, Masters
• Workouts released 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 at 7pm CT
• Workout score submissions due 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 at 7pm CT
• Registration, rules, and further details can be found here.

Watch archived footage from the 2015 Cascade Classic here.

Kill Cliff Crush Games

Date: 10/15-17
Location: Miami, FL

The nationally recognized, two-day fitness competition has established itself as one of the leading fitness events to take over the Southeast region. Attracting world-class athletes, spectators, and industry-wide sponsors, the Crush Games has earned its label as one of the most well-regarded fitness competitions nationwide. Past competitors include Brooke Wells, Noah Ohlsen, Jacob Heppner, and others.

Want to compete?
While registration is closed, Prelims are still moving along.

• ​Prelim Period: 6/23-8/9
• Divisions: Pro, Rx, Amateur, Novice, Masters, Team
• Workouts released 6/23, 7/21, 7/28
• Workout score submissions due 7/19, 7/26, 8/9
• Rules and further details can be found here.

Watch archived footage from the 2015 Kill Cliff Crush Games here.

Wodapalooza

Date: 1/13-15
Location: Miami, FL

The three-day event and competition goes down in January from the heart of South Florida. The worldwide competitive bonanza gives athletes of all skill levels the opportunity to test themselves in the most unique setting imaginable. With a wide variety of divisions, from Adaptive to Masters and Teens, Wodapalooza® celebrates fitness in a weekend like no other. Past competitors include Rich Froning, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet, the Smith and Panchik brothers, Stacie Tovar, Emily Bridgers, Garrett and Lauren Fisher, and others.

Want to compete?

• Registration and Online Challenge begin 8/1
• Divisions: Elite, Rx, Intermediate, Masters, Team
• More information coming soon

Watch archived footage from Wodapalooza 2016 here.


Photo Credit: Kill Cliff Granite Games