MAD Festival registration closes Jan 22; scores due Jan 28, workouts posted

Registration for the 2026 MAD Fitness Festival closed on Jan 22, narrowing the field of athletes chasing a spot at the CrossFit Games. With final score submissions due Jan 28, the deadline is now live for anyone who registered and still needs to upload results for the three online qualifier workouts.

MAD Fitness Festival is set to run May 29–31, 2026, in Ciudad Real, Spain, and will qualify three men, three women, and one team to the 2026 CrossFit Games. The event carries semifinal status, so performance in the online qualifier determines who advances to the in-person competition in Spain. Qualifier workouts one and two were posted earlier; organizers reproduced both workouts for clarity and scoring. Athletes have until the close of Jan 28 to submit scores and supporting evidence for all three qualifiers.

Qualifier 1 Three rounds for time - 12-minute cap 100 double-unders 1,000-meter row

Qualifier 2 8-minute AMRAP Burpee box jump overs Three high-skill pull variants ending in bar muscle-ups

These two workouts blend steady-state output and high-skill gymnastics, forcing athletes to balance pacing on the rower and double-unders with technical stringing on pull variations and bar muscle-ups. That combination rewards efficient transitions and clean video evidence when judges review attempts.

For athletes still completing uploads today, verify score entries, check that judge and video files meet the event’s submission standards, and confirm the athlete name and division match registration details. Missing or mismatched information can disqualify a submission even if the performance meets the standard. Teams and individuals who already submitted scores should double-check confirmation receipts and judge metadata before the deadline closes.

MAD Festival’s allocation of three men, three women, and one team spot to the CrossFit Games makes every second and every rep count. Ciudad Real’s dates give qualifiers several months to adjust training blocks once placements are finalized. Expect organizers to post further logistical details for the semifinal field as athletes are confirmed.

What this means now: athletes who registered and properly submit video and judge-verified scores by Jan 28 will be eligible to compete in Ciudad Real for a Games berth. For everyone still on the clock, focus on clean evidence and accurate submission to keep your bid alive.