GRIT IRON GAMES 2026 (link to sign up!)
Presented by
Cape Fear Fitness
Coastal Fitness Ocean Isle Beach
CrossFit Southport
Cape Fear Yoga & Wellness Center
Game Changer Strength
Cape Fear Gymnastics
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
This year’s competition will be held at CrossFit Southport.
The fun starts at 8:00 AM!
BRING YOUR GRIT. BRING YOUR GAME.
THE CROSSFIT THROWDOWN
CrossFit Southport vs. Coastal Fitness Ocean Isle Beach
$40 per person
It’s time to find out who takes home the Grit Iron Games Trophy!
CrossFit Southport and Coastal Fitness Ocean Isle Beach are going head-to-head in a challenging and friendly team competition for the coveted trophy and, of course, the bragging rights.
This is our elite CrossFit team competition, and spots are LIMITED. If you want the chance to represent your gym, compete alongside your teammates, and help bring home the trophy, SIGN UP EARLY!
Expect strength, conditioning, teamwork, strategy, and plenty of GRIT.
Friendly competition. Serious teamwork. One trophy.
WHO WILL TAKE IT HOME IN 2026?
DON’T WANT TO COMPETE IN THE THROWDOWN?
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!
GRIT IRON GAMES PARTNER CHALLENGE
$80 per pair
Grab your favorite workout partner and get ready to have some fun!
The Partner Challenge is for athletes of ALL levels. You don’t need to be a CrossFitter or an elite competitor. Find your partner, choose the division that fits you best, and get ready to challenge yourselves together.
Choose your division:
FOREVER STRONG
Our Active Aging division — because strength has no age limit!
FIT & FIERCE
For everyday athletes ready to push themselves, work hard, and have a whole lot of fun.
GRIT ELITE
For stronger, more experienced athletes ready to turn it up and see what they can do.
AND YES... THERE’S HARDWARE!
Every registered competitor who signs up by October 3 will receive the coveted Grit Iron Games 2026 shirt.
Then it’s time to compete for the hardware!
We'll award 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-place medals to the top pairs in each Partner Challenge division, along with prize packages for our top finishers.
Bring your grit, find your partner, and see if you can earn a spot on the podium!
The fun begins at 8:00 AM!