Lanzarote Summer Challenge 2026 Competition Rules.
1. Dates, Location and Categories.
1.a. LANZAROTE SUMMER CHALLENGE 2026 is an International CrossFit competition. This event has the particularity of taking place near the beach, combining all the requirements of a CrossFit competition of the highest level with exercises on sand, mat and water.
The location of the championship will be in three locations in Arrecife, Lanzarote: the Islote de la Fermina, the Puerto Deportivo de La Marina and the Playa del Reducto. It is a unique location that gives us the possibility to combine CrossFit events with sand and water events. These locations allow us total control in the execution of all relevant safety measures.
The competition will take place on 11 and 12 July 2026.
1.b. There are 4 Confirmed Categories, all of which are mixed pairs consisting of one man and one women (categories may be added until the qualifying rounds):
- RX / Elite: 24 pairs.
- Intermediate: 24 pairs.
- Scaled: 24 pairs.
- MASTER (+70 years between the two athletes): 24 pairs.
* Each category requires the registration of at least 8 pairs of competitors in order to take place.
In addition to the competing athletes there will be 32 judges, 40 volunteers and 30 staff with various tasks, such as technicians, organisers and media.
* The number of qualified athletes may change if the organisation deems it necessary, for example by increasing or decreasing the number of places for those qualified for the on-site phase in one or more categories.
* 4 GOLD CARDS will be awarded to four pairs, which will serve as direct qualification vouchers for the face-to-face phase. The organisation will decide who will receive the four direct passes.
1.c. There will be a qualifying phase from 6 to 19 April, where the registered athletes will have to perform 2 Wods, which can be divided into several parts or obtain more than one score in each of them. The sum of the scores will determine who gets to the finals. The deadline for registration is 13 April inclusive.
1.d. The final list of qualifiers will be announced on 25 April 2026.
2. General Rules.
2.a. To participate in the competition each athlete must accept all the rules and regulations, including without limitation, the acceptance of risk, publicity and rules of the event. The rules are established as a reference to be applicable during the competition.
2.b. All athletes are required to complete and comply with the appropriate waivers and documentation as directed by CrossFit Lanzarote S.L. Registration must be validated, payment completed and official identification or credentials must be worn during the event where specified.
2.c. All athletes agree to compete in a sportsmanlike manner.
2.d. Actions such as arguing with or inappropriately addressing any representative, sponsor, judge, volunteer or athlete at the event will be considered unsportsmanlike conduct and will be grounds for disqualification from the competition.
2.e. Each competitor must bring their own rope, magnesium, equipment and accessories for MOBILITY. The use of lifts or hooks for the bars, as well as any system that facilitates the execution of the exercise with respect to the other competitors, is not allowed. It is also not allowed to put tape on the bars of the racks.
3. Registration and Participation Requeriments.
3.a. All athletes must register online via the link under “Registration” and complete an “Athlete Profile”. It is the athlete’s responsibility to provide current, valid and truthful information, including email address to receive notifications pertaining to the competition.
3.b. There will be a preliminary online qualification phase to be held from 6 to 19 April, where the athletes registered during the registration period (until 13 April) will compete in 2 Wods that will establish the ranking and the list of qualifiers for the final event in July. During the registration period, there will be 3 price brackets depending on the date of registration of the competing couple: the initial price for this qualifying phase per registered couple is €25 from 1 to 28 February, €30 from 1 to 31 March, and €35 from 1 to 13 April.
* Registration period for the qualifiers: from 1 February to 13 April.
* Deadline for qualifiers and uploading scores: from 6 to 19 April.
* Deadline for event registration (qualifiers): from 25 April to 3 May.
* Competition: 11 and 12 July 2026.
3.c. The payment of the registration fee will be done through the App WodBuster. The registration will be accepted and the athlete or team will be registered when they receive an e-mail with the confirmation to the e-mail address provided.
3.d. Athletes under 18 years of age must have additional parental consent during online registration, and written parental consent on the day of the competition.
3.e. If you are unable to attend the competition, the registration fee will not be refunded once the registration period has closed.
3.f. No athlete changes will be permitted in any category once the qualifiers have ended. If, for a justified reason, the athlete is unable to participate, the athlete change will incur a cost of 75 euros. Such changes must be communicated by email or Instagram, providing the relevant evidence.
3.g. The entry fee for the finals is 120€ per pair. Each team must fill in the registration forms in advance.
4. Capacity Measurements.
4.a. The Lanzarote Summer Challenge 2026 will be an outdoor event with unlimited capacity.
4.b. The organisation will broadcast LIVE the entire event via STREAMING and will publish it on the different broadcasting channels and social networks.
4.c. Each person (athlete or coach) must at all times carry their accreditation and identity document, otherwise access will not be allowed.
4.d. The competition area on the Islote de La Fermina and Puerto Deportivo La Marina will be divided into 5 areas:
- Entrance.
- Organisation Table and Stands.
- Physiotherapy and Refreshment Area.
- Warm-up Area
- Competition Area.
In the case of the Beach, athletes should proceed directly to the warm-up area.
* Access to the warm-up area will be allowed one round before, and only after being authorised.
5. Timetables
5.a. The competition will take place at Islote de la Fermina, Puerto Deportivo La Marina and the Playa del Reducto inArrecife, Lanzarote.
* Athletes should be aware of the WOD location and times.
5.b. SCHEDULE:
On Friday 10th July all athletes must collect their competitor’s bag. The registration process will take place on Friday at the Puerto Deportivo La Marina from 17:00 to 19:00. In case of not being able to attend on Friday, they will have to inform the organisation and register on Saturday morning.
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th. The event will start at 8:00 a.m. for judges and volunteers, and at 9:00 a.m. for athletes on both days. Saturday will finish at 19:30 and Sunday at 16:30.
* This schedule may be subject to change. The final timetable with the Wods and corresponding order of each athlete will be published one week before the start of the competition at the latest.
6. More Info
6.a. News, notifications and any changes to the Terms and Conditions will be announced continuously on our website página Web https://www.lanzarotesummerchallenge.com/en and on our Instagram @summerchallengelanzarote.
6.b. You can also send your doubts and questions to our email info@lanzarotesummerchallenge.com.
7. Use of Images and Videos.
Lanzarote Summer Challenge reserves the right to use images and videos taken during the competition for publicity and advertising purposes.
Photographs taken during the competition may be used in physical media for signs and posters.
The videos and photographs taken during the championship may be used by the organisation on its website, social networks and other electronic media for publicity and advertising purposes.
In compliance with the Spanish Ley Orgánica 3/2018, of 5 December, on Personal Data Protection and guarantee of digital rights, which complements the European General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679, any athlete, coach, judge or volunteer who does not wish to appear in images, photographs or videos used by Lanzarote Summer Challenge, can contact info@lanzarotesummerchallenge.com by email. Once their identity has been verified, their image will not be used in the championship media and will be deleted if it is being used in electronic media for promotional, advertising or marketing purposes.
8. Sustainable Event.
The Lanzarote Summer Challenge International Championship is an event where measures are taken to achieve maximum sustainability.
We cover measures related to:
- Energy and facilities.
- Mobility and transport.
- Waste management.
- Environmental pollution.
- Discrimination.
- Gender equality.
We encourage participants and the public to comply with the rules established by the event organisers, respecting the environment, using the areas of the event with waste separation containers to reduce the impact of residues.
With the intention of minimising the emission of polluting gases, if participants, volunteers, coaches or members of the public have any doubts or need help with how to get to the event, Lanzarote Summer Challenge recommends the use of the public transport offered by the island, whose timetables can be consulted at: https://arrecifebus.com/en.
No racist, homophobic or gender stereotypical behaviour will be allowed. We have an Equality Plan with specific commitments, measures and objectives.