TRU Challenge (formerly Festivus Games) – Functional Fitness Partner Competition - 📅 Dates: October 18 or 25, 2025 (varies by host gym) - 📍 Multiple CrossFit affiliates across U.S. & Canada - 🏋️ Format: Novice/Intermediate/Masters divisions, partner competition This nationwide event is built for the “95% of athletes who aren’t Rx firebreathers.” Same-sex or mixed pairs, approachable workouts, and a supportive community atmosphere make this the perfect entry point into competition—or a fun test with a friend. 🔗 Find a host gym & register: tru-challenge.com

Fenway Park Stadion Spartan – Stadium Obstacle Sprint - 📅 Dates: November 8–9, 2025 - 📍 Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA - 🏟 Format: In-person race through Fenway Park This 5K Spartan Stadion isn’t your average obstacle race. It weaves through the historic stairs, ramps, and grounds of Fenway Park. Expect climbs, carries, and obstacles at every turn—with kids’ races included. If you’re looking for an epic way to test your training, this one’s worth adding to your calendar. 🔗 Learn more: spartan.com – Fenway Stadion

📅 September 19–21, 2025 📍 Huntington Beach Pier & Main Street, CA This West Coast edition of Wodapalooza brings the global fitness festival vibe to Southern California—featuring hybrid-style competition, seminars, and beachside energy. Ideal for anyone ready to level up and compete on a bigger stage. 🔗 socal.wodapalooza.com ✅ How to Participate Register or plan your training toward competing or walking the floor in September. Post your prep focus in the Competition Corner Board: – “Dialing in double-unders & heavy carries” – “Targeting endurance for the Gauntlet” – “Practicing heat management + sandbag cleans” 🤔 Why It Matters Wodapalooza is one of the largest functional fitness festivals in the world, drawing over 40,000 fans and 2,500+ athletes annually. With divisions for elite, amateur, masters, and adaptive, it’s more than a competition—it’s a milestone. 📸 Not Competing? No Problem Post your “training like you’re going” content in the Competition Corner Board. Tag us @ignitefitness_training with #igniteathlete and #phoenixrising to get featured.

📅 October 9–12, 2025 📍 Las Vegas Convention Center & Resorts World, NV The Super Bowl of bodybuilding returns. From Mr. Olympia and Ms. Olympia to the massive expo floor, Joe Weider’s Olympia Weekend is the pinnacle of physique sports and fitness performance. Expect elite athletes, cutting-edge fitness brands, and the ultimate celebration of strength and aesthetics. 🔗 mrolympia.com ✅ How to Participate Whether you’re competing, spectating, or just soaking up the energy, Olympia offers a next-level experience. Share your prep or plans in the Competition Corner Discussion Board: – “Dialing in nutrition for lean gains” – “Planning my Vegas trip for Olympia weekend” – “Inspired by the pros, chasing my own PRs” 🔥 Phoenix Rising athletes are encouraged to attend, spectate, or use Olympia as inspiration to tighten up their own performance goals leading into fall. 📲 Tag @ignitefitness_training with #igniteathlete and #phoenixrising to get featured. 🤔 Why It Matters Olympia isn’t just about bodybuilding—it’s about the global stage of human performance. The event hosts divisions for every category (Classic Physique, Bikini, Men’s & Women’s Physique, Fitness, Figure), plus a giant expo showcasing the future of training, supplementation, and recovery. It’s the benchmark weekend that sets the tone for fitness culture worldwide. 📸 Not Competing? No Problem Still want to show up? You should. Post your “training like you’re going” content—show us how you’re chasing discipline, aesthetics, and strength in your own journey. Tag us with #igniteathlete and #phoenixrising and you’ll be featured in next week’s wrap. This fall, make your training count. Olympia is a reminder: discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. Set your sights higher. Train with precision. Show up bigger. Let’s rise.

🏆 Competition Corner Highlight Hawaii Spartan Trifecta Weekend - Dates: August 16–17, 2025 - Location: Oahu, Hawaii, USA - Format: In-person - Overview: A Spartan weekend offering all race formats (Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra) in stunning tropical terrain. Complete the Sprint, Super, and Beast distances in one weekend to earn the coveted Trifecta medal. - Site: Hawaii Trifecta Spartan Trifecta & Pan-American Championship (Seattle) - Dates: September 13–14, 2025 - Location: Seattle, Washington, USA - Format: In-person - Overview: The Pan-American Championship weekend brings Sprint, Super, Beast, and Ultra formats for both elite and open racers. A must-do event for Spartan athletes aiming to test themselves against the best. - Site: Seattle Championship 💬 Challenge: If you’re jumping into either of these events, tag your training pics in the Phoenix Rising Community so we can cheer you on every step.