The 2026 CrossFit Open, presented by Air National Guard, is a celebration of fitness, community, and effort. It unites hundreds of thousands of athletes from across the globe in the largest participatory sporting event on Earth.
The Open is also an opportunity for CrossFit to celebrate you: the athletes who are the heart and soul of their communities. The athletes who serve others. The athletes who are committed to becoming the fittest version of themselves.
Again this year, we will recognize special members of the CrossFit community with the Spirit of the Open Award, presented by Rogue Fitness.
Read on to learn more about how the Spirit of the Open Award works and how to nominate a peer, and check back each week to view the winners.
HOW IT WORKS
Who is the heart of your CrossFit community? We invite you to nominate your peers for the Spirit of the Open Award.
To nominate a peer, post a photo or video on social media explaining why this individual embodies the spirit of the CrossFit community. Make sure to include the hashtag #SOTO2026 in the caption to secure your nomination.
Each week of the Open, CrossFit will select the most standout member of the community to receive a custom Rogue barbell to use in their affiliate or garage gym. After the Open, one affiliate owner or coach who embodies the heart of their community will also receive a barbell.
See the official contest terms and conditions here.
THE WINNERS
TBD