The 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals are just around the corner, taking place from March 26-30. Following the conclusion of the 2026 CrossFit Open, only the top 25% of competitors from each division have qualified, setting the stage for an intense and exhilarating showdown. The organizers have recently disclosed the four workouts that await these elite athletes.
The workouts will be completed in affiliate gyms, where participants will log their scores on the leaderboards. Shortly after, the results will be finalized, revealing those who will advance to the CrossFit Semifinals.
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2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals Workouts
Reminder: All scores must be submitted by 12:00 P.M. (Noon) PT on Monday, March 30th.
Workout One
For time:
- 10 50-foot shuttle runs
- 20 overhead squats
- 30 burpees over the bar
Rest for 1 minute
- 30 burpees over the bar
- 20 overhead squats
- 10 50-foot shuttle runs
Time cap: 12 minutes
Women: 80 lb (36 kg)
Men: 115 lb (52 kg)
Workout Two
For time, completed in any order:
- 80 dumbbell hang squat cleans
- 40 bar muscle-ups
Time cap: 15 minutes
Women: 35 lb (15 kg) dumbbells
Men: 50 lb (22.5 kg) dumbbells
Workout Three
For time, complete the following:
3 rounds of:
- 50 double-unders
- 10 deadlifts at weight 1 (lightest)
2 rounds of:
- 50 double-unders
- 10 deadlifts at weight 2
1 round of:
- 50 double-unders
- 10 deadlifts at weight 3 (heaviest)
Time cap: 12 minutes
Women: 155, 185, 225 lb (70, 83, 102 kg)
Men: 225, 275, 315 lb (102, 125, 143 kg)
Workout Four
For time:
- 1,000-meter row
- 30 clean and jerks
- 1,000-meter row
- 30 strict handstand push-ups
Time cap: 20 minutes
Women: 95 lb (43 kg)
Men: 135 lb (61 kg)
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Interestingly, the Quarterfinals were absent from the 2025 CrossFit Games Season. However, the organizers decided to reinstate them for 2026, providing athletes with additional opportunities to demonstrate their skills and ensuring that only the best make it to the Semifinals.
The excitement of the 2026 CrossFit Open has set a high bar for the Quarterfinals, with top performances from around the globe. Colten Mertens emerged as the leading male competitor for the second consecutive year, while Lucy Campbell achieved her best season start ever, topping the women’s leaderboard.
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### Conclusion
As the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals approach, competitors are gearing up to tackle these challenging workouts. For fitness enthusiasts looking to improve their own performance, consider incorporating a mix of strength and conditioning exercises into your routine. Focus on building endurance and mastering functional movements, which are crucial for overall fitness. Stay tuned for the Semifinals as we watch the best athletes vie for a spot in the upcoming CrossFit Games!
