What is the 26.2 CrossFit Open workout?
The 26.2 CrossFit Open workout raises the question of how athletes will tackle its demanding structure. Announced live on March 5, 2026, by Dave Castro at CrossFit Black Edition in Cascais, Portugal, the workout consists of multiple exercises designed to test strength and endurance.
The workout is for time and includes a series of exercises: overhead walking lunges, dumbbell snatches, pull-ups, chest-to-bar pull-ups, and ring muscle-ups. Athletes have a time cap of 15 minutes to complete the workout, which features a total of 20 repetitions for each of the pull-up variations and ring muscle-ups, along with 20 dumbbell snatches and an 80-foot distance for the overhead walking lunges. The weights for the dumbbells are set at 35 lbs (15 kg) for women and 50 lbs (22.5 kg) for men.
Key Performers
Following the announcement, athletes Lucy Campbell, Aimee Cringle, and Mirjam von Rohr performed the workout immediately. Notably, Mirjam von Rohr had previously won Workout 26.1 of the 2026 CrossFit Open, setting a competitive tone for the event. Reports indicate that Lucy Campbell was in second place throughout most of the workout but managed to secure victory in the final moments.
Submission Deadlines and Future Implications
The deadline for video submissions for Workout 26.2 is set for March 9th at 5 p.m. PT. This timeline is crucial as the top 25% of performers across the three CrossFit Open workouts will qualify for the Quarterfinals, making each performance critical for athletes aiming to advance.
The 2026 CrossFit Open began with Workout 26.1, which was noted as one of the most difficult workouts in recent years. This context sets a high bar for the subsequent workouts, including 26.2, as athletes strive to outperform their previous efforts and each other.
Looking Ahead
As the competition progresses, the focus will be on how athletes adapt to the challenges of the 26.2 workout and the implications of their performances for the upcoming Quarterfinals. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the overall standings and how the results of this workout will influence the athletes’ paths forward in the competition.