What is the 26.2 CrossFit Open workout?
The 26.2 CrossFit Open workout was announced on March 5, 2026, and it raises the question: how will athletes tackle this challenging set of exercises within a strict time limit? The workout consists of multiple exercises including overhead walking lunges, dumbbell snatches, pull-ups, chest-to-bar pull-ups, and ring muscle-ups, all to be completed for time within a 15-minute cap.
Details of the workout
The workout requires athletes to perform 80 feet of overhead walking lunges, 20 dumbbell snatches, 20 pull-ups, 20 chest-to-bar pull-ups, and 20 ring muscle-ups. The weights for the dumbbells are set at 35 pounds (15 kg) for women and 50 pounds (22.5 kg) for men. For those who may find the standard movements challenging, a scaled version of the workout is available, which includes jumping pull-ups instead of regular pull-ups. Additionally, a Foundations version is offered, featuring walking lunges, bent-over rows, and ring rows.
Who is involved?
Prominent athletes such as Lucy Campbell, Aimee Cringle, and Mirjam von Rohr are participating in this year’s Open. Lucy Campbell notably secured victory in the final moments of Workout 26.2, having been in second place for most of the workout. The event is being hosted at CrossFit Black Edition in Cascais, Portugal, where excitement is palpable among competitors and spectators alike.
What led to this moment?
The 2026 CrossFit Open Workout 26.2 follows a successful first week of the Open, which has seen a significant number of athletes participating and pushing their limits. Dave Castro, a key figure in the CrossFit community, announced the workout live, stating, “Week 2 starts now! Live from CrossFit Black Edition in Portugal, Dave Castro has revealed the 26.2 CrossFit Open workout.” This announcement has set the stage for intense competition as athletes prepare to showcase their skills.
Looking ahead, the deadline for video submissions for the 2026 CrossFit Open Workout 26.2 is set for March 9th until 5 p.m. PT. Athletes are eager to submit their performances to qualify for the next stages of competition. Following this workout, Open Workout 26.3 is scheduled to be announced on March 12th, keeping the momentum of the Open alive.
The 26.2 CrossFit Open workout presents a rigorous challenge for athletes, combining strength, endurance, and skill. As competitors strive to achieve their best within the time cap, the excitement surrounding the Open continues to build, with many eager to see how the results unfold in the coming days.
