Short answer
The biggest dated Utah event we found is The Summit Games Fall Festival, September 10 to 13, 2026 at the Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, with CrossFit competition days on September 11 to 13 (Summit Games). The worldwide CrossFit Open runs each late winter; in 2026 it ran February 26 to March 16 (CrossFit).
Competitions in Utah
September 10 to 13, 2026
The Summit Games Fall Festival
Zions Bank Training Center, Herriman
Hybrid and sport specific competitions; the schedule lists an all day CrossFit competition on September 11 and 12 and a half day CrossFit competition on September 13. Source: The Summit Games, About (2026 events).
May 29 to 30, 2026
The Summit Games Spring Showcase
Mountain America Expo Center (with FitCon)
Two days of hybrid and sport specific athlete challenges and competitions. Source: The Summit Games, About (2026 events).
Local throwdowns at single gyms are usually posted on the gym’s website and social pages first. Check the gyms near you through the directory.
The CrossFit Open
The Open is three weeks of online workouts. A workout is announced each week and athletes everywhere do it and submit scores during that week’s window. Most Utah affiliates run it as a Friday or Saturday event with judges, heats and a crowd.
2026 CrossFit Open schedule (announcements 12 p.m. PT, windows close 5 p.m. PT)
| Workout | Announced | Score window |
|---|---|---|
| 26.1 | February 26, 2026 | February 26 to March 2 |
| 26.2 | March 5, 2026 | March 5 to March 9 |
| 26.3 | March 12, 2026 | March 12 to March 16 |
Source: CrossFit, How to Watch the 2026 CrossFit Open. Registration opens on games.crossfit.com before the season. We will add the 2027 dates once CrossFit publishes them on its own site.
Do the Open at your gym
- Register online and pick your affiliate so your score counts for the gym leaderboard.
- Pick the division that fits: Rx, scaled and foundations-style options exist for different levels.
- Ask your gym which day it runs the workout; many Utah boxes replace the regular class schedule that day.
Questions people ask
When is the CrossFit Open?
Late February to mid March. In 2026 the three workouts were announced on February 26, March 5 and March 12, with the last scores due March 16.
Are there CrossFit competitions in Utah?
Yes. The Summit Games Fall Festival in Herriman (September 10 to 13, 2026) lists CrossFit competition days, and many Utah gyms host their own throwdowns during the year.
Sources
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Gyms change schedules, prices and owners; confirm with the gym before you go.