CrossFit Open 26.3
CrossFit Open 26.3 closes out the 2026 season live from Wodapalooza in Miami Beach. Get the announcement time, athlete matchup, and performance insights for the final Open test.
CrossFit Open 26.3 closes out the 2026 season live from Wodapalooza in Miami Beach. Get the announcement time, athlete matchup, and performance insights for the final Open test.
Week three of the 2026 CrossFit Open is the final test and often the most decisive.
This is where qualification spots are secured, leaderboard positions are finalized, and execution under pressure matters more than ever.
Date: March 12, 2026
Location: Gymreapers Wodapalooza Miami Beach
Live Announcement: 12:00 PM PT / 21:00 CET
This season’s 26.3 announcement will feature elite CrossFit Games competitors, each bringing a distinct performance profile.
For time:
2 rounds of:
12 burpees over the bar
12 cleans, weight 1
12 burpees over the bar
12 thrusters, weight 1
2 rounds of:
12 burpees over the bar
12 cleans, weight 2
12 burpees over the bar
12 thrusters, weight 2
2 rounds of:
12 burpees over the bar
12 cleans, weight 3
12 burpees over the bar
12 thrusters, weight 3
Time cap: 16 minutes
♀ 65, 75, 85 lb (29, 34, 38 kg)
♂ 95, 115, 135 lb (43, 52, 61 kg)
The event was live-streamed on CrossFit Games website and YouTube channel
A seven-time CrossFit Games competitor with consistent top finishes. Brandon narrowly missed the podium in 2022 and again in 2025 (finishing 4th both years).
A five-time Games competitor and podium finisher (3rd overall in 2023). A former event winner at the Games, she brings experience and technical proficiency to 26.3.
The youngest of the group and a proven talent on the world stage, Kerstetter finished 3rd overall at the 2025 CrossFit Games. A former age-group champion, she’s now pushing for elite success again in 2026.
Be careful, this rep scheme can be deceptive. Remember you have 144 burpees over the bar AND the bar is going to get heavier. Therefore don't fall into the trap of going out too hot.
The first half of this workout you should be well within your comfort zone, as you get past that point you can assess and see if you can push harder.
The barbell is starting out light, however it is important to note: If you have a choice based on your level of dividing the barbell, it is a lot better to go singles on cleans and dig deep for bigger sets on thrusters.
General Warm-up:
3 Rounds:
1 min row, increasing paces
15 Air squats
Bar-facing burpees:
2 Rounds:
10 hollow rocks
15 lateral bar hops
Cleans:
Start with an empty bar and increase from here.
10 elbow raises
10 alt. Single leg good mornings with barbell
10 tall cleans
2nd and 3rd round:
Increase the weight after the 2nd round.
Thrusters:
2 rounds
5 thrusters
Increase the weight after the 1st round.
Burpees Over The Bar
Slow is smooth - smooth is fast. The goal is to keep moving, therefore choose a rhythm that allows that to happen. Step up and stay low. Movement speed will be dictated by your fitness.
Cleans
This is a good opportunity to recover a little during the workout and catch your breath, although singles will be slightly slower, it may put you in a better position to attack the other parts of the workout faster. Although it is tempting to do muscle cleans may be tempting, it is better to opt for efficiency with a power clean from the start.
Thrusters
You need to fight for bigger sets here, therefore prepare yourself each round going in. Keep the movement efficient by having the chest as vertical as possible and if needed a slight pause overhead to regain composure.
Overall:This is a 16 minute workout of burpees combined with a light barbell, that combo allows you to go hard. In the same way if you had to run for 16 minutes you wouldn't sprint the first 3 minutes - Dont do that here. You will thank us later.
Just make sure you have the plates close by for adding the weight and easy to maneuver clips so you don't waste time on transitions.
John Singleton, the founder of The Progrm, is known for training elite athletes, including many of Europe’s top CrossFit Games competitors. With a Master’s degree in Osteopathy, John combines science-based programming with a focus on performance and recovery. Based in Mallorca, Spain, he leads a global community dedicated to helping athletes optimize performance and longevity in the sport.
