The 2026 CRASH Crucible is this weekend. It will be the 7th year of the competition created by J.R. Howell at his gym, CrossFit CRASH, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Colten Mertens returns as the men’s two-time defending champ.
The women’s field is headlined by late-addition Lydia Fish, but she will be challenged by the likes of Hattie Kanyo, Caroline Stanley, Liz Wishart, Zoe Warren, Trista Smith and more.
The livestream will be on FloElite. However, Friday will be free and not behind the paywall. Saturday and Sunday’s coverage will require a FloElite subscription. The broadcast and commentary will be produced by Sevan and team.
The live leaderboard can be found on Competition Corner.
Below are the workouts, competitors and previous champions.
E1: Soft Toss
For Time:
1,200-meter Run
63 Wall Balls (20/14 lb to 10-ft)
36 KB* Throws over Bar (53/35 lb to 92-in)
800-meter Run
42 Wall Balls (20/14 lb to 10-ft)
24 KB Throws over Bar (53/35 lb to 92-in)
400-meter Run
21 Wall Balls (20/14 lb to 10-ft)
12 KB Throws over Bar (53/35 lb to 92-in)
*Rogue Strongman Throw Bag
Time Cap: 30 minutes
E2: Delt Dividends
For Time:
10 Double-Unders (w/Rogue Pro Jump Rope)
10-ft + 10-ft Handstand Walk
20 Double-Unders (w/Rogue Pro Jump Rope)
20-ft + 20-ft Handstand Walk
30 Double-Unders (w/Rogue Pro Jump Rope)
30-ft + 30-ft Handstand Walk
40 Double-Unders (w/Rogue Pro Jump Rope)
40-ft + 40-ft Handstand Walk
50 Double-Unders (w/Rogue Pro Jump Rope)
50-ft + 50-ft Handstand Walk
Time Cap: 9 minutes
E3: Push & Tush
4 Rounds for Time:
12 Single-Leg Squats
60-ft Sled Push (2×45 lb / 1×45 lb)
12 DB Step Overs (100/70 lb to 20-in)
60-fot Sled Push
Time Cap: 10 minutes
E4: All Hands
4 Rounds for Time:
2/1 Dual Legless Rope Climbs
60-ft Farmer Carry (70/53 lb KBs)
12 Slam Ball GHD Sit-Ups (20/15 lb)
60-ft Farmer Carry
Time Cap: 10 minutes
E5: Power Parcel
At 0:00
Echo Bike
1 attempt for max watts
At 3:00
Snatch (185/135 lb)
1 attempt for unbroken reps
At 6:00
Zercher Yoke Carry (405/285 lb)
100-ft for time
Time Cap: 7 minutes
E6: Singles Optional
For Time:
8-8-6-6-4-4-2-2
Bar Muscle-Ups (IPS)
Sandbag Cleans
8s: 150/100 lb
6s: 175/125 lb
4s: 200/150 lb
2s: 225/175 lb
Time Cap: 16 minutes
E7: Box Office
For Time:
45 Shoulder-to-Overhead (135/95 lb)
21 Burpee Box Jump Overs (12-in)
15 Burpee Box Jump Overs (24-in)
9 Burpee Box Jump Overs (36-in)
Time Cap: 9 minutes
Here is the list of registered athletes for CRASH Crucible:
Men’s Division
- Alexander Majors
- Anthonee Yim
- Bobby Gierszal
- Colten Mertens
- Daniel Goulet
- David Johnston
- Grant Griffin
- Hudson Fricke
- Jeremy Gwizdala
- Joe Pierro
- Josh Felix
- JT Ferguson
- Korby Foxall
- Logan Brown
- Lucas Purdy
- Maguire Nickerson
- Mason Griffin
- Mathias Porter
- Mitch Wagner
- Nick Azorr
- Noah Wilson
- Robert Yates
- Roy Cohen
- Rudolph Berger
- Samuel Demeester
- Samuel Spurlin
- Sarin Suvanasai
- Sergio Briceno
- Zachary Gibbon
- Zachary Levy
Women’s Division
- Allison Nguyen
- Ally Mertens
- Amara Wylie
- Arielle Sanders
- Ashley Cope
- Aubriana Montplaisir
- Blair Chaney
- Brianna Jacobson
- Caitlin Bernardin
- Caroline Kluttz
- Caroline Stanley
- Christa Mack
- Delia Moises
- Elizabeth Wishart
- Hattie Kanyo
- Jenna Michelotti
- Kendall Gilmore
- Liz Peterson
- Lydia Fish
- Maddi Foutz
- Marie Docken
- Mary Helen Saunders
- Mekenzie Riley
- Nadia Szymialis
- Nina Looper
- Rylee Beebe
- Samantha Pugh
- Sydney Sanders
- Trista Smith
- Zoe Warren
Previous Champions
2020: Jayson Hopper / Callerina Key
2021: Taylor Self / Shelby Neal
2022: Luke Parker / Shaylin Laure
2023: Austin Hatfield / Lydia Fish
2024: Colten Mertens / Brittany Weiss
2025: Colten Mertens / Paige Powers (Rodgers)
