Adirondack Fitness Challenge Returns in 2025 – New Dates, Better Flooring, and First Ever Vendor Village
The highly anticipated 2025 Adirondack Fitness Challenge is back with exciting updates! Scheduled for June 7-8, 2025, athletes will gather in Lake Placid for a weekend of intense competition, community, and camaraderie, with a new focus on addressing past concerns to make this year’s event the best one yet.
Key Event Details:
Online Qualifier Registration Opens: December 2, 2024
Qualifier Dates: January 23 - February 3, 2025
In-Person Event: June 7-8, 2025
Location: Lake Placid, NY – Jack Shea Arena
Online Qualifier Dates: Registration for the individual and masters qualifiers opens on December 2, 2024, and qualifiers will be held from January 23 - February 3, 2025.
Partner Divisions: No qualifier required! Partner division registration will remain open until all spots are filled.
Addressing Your Feedback
This year, we’re taking steps to improve the athlete experience based on feedback from past participants:
1. Why We’re Moving the Dates Up
This year, we’re moving the event dates earlier in June based on feedback from athletes. In 2024, competitors raised concerns about the flooring at the Jack Shea Arena, where mats were placed over hard plastic atop the ice. To provide a safer and more stable surface, we’ve timed the 2025 event so that the ice will be completely removed, and athletes will compete directly on the solid concrete floor covered with rubber mats. This change will enhance safety and improve performance for all competitors.
2. NEW Affiliate and Vendor Village
We’re excited to announce the first ever Affiliate and Vendor Village at the Olympic Oval for the 2025 event! After hearing feedback from past participants, we’ve made it a priority to bring in vendors, offering a wider variety of fitness gear, supplements, and products for athletes and spectators. This year, expect an enhanced vendor experience showcasing brands from the fitness world.
Additionally, we’re giving gyms and CrossFit affiliates the opportunity to set up tents free of charge, allowing them to showcase their community and support athletes throughout the weekend. The goal is to maintain that backyard throwdown vibe while also growing the presence of vendors and affiliate representation.
If you’re interested in being a vendor or registering an affiliate tent for the event, click the button below for more information and to secure your spot.
3. A Renewed Focus on the Partner Division
In past events, athletes in the partner division felt pushed to the side. We’ve taken this feedback seriously and are making changes to ensure that partner athletes are front and center throughout the competition. Partner division standards will be posted early, giving athletes a clear understanding of the events, and we’re committed to providing equal focus and attention to all divisions, ensuring a well-rounded experience for everyone.
Building on Success
What started as a small competition with 40 athletes has grown into an event welcoming over 220 in-person competitors. The 2025 Adirondack Fitness Challenge promises to be the largest and most exciting yet, drawing athletes from across the country to test their fitness in one of the most beautiful locations in the Northeast.
"We’re always listening to feedback and making improvements year after year," said Nick LaScala, founder and organizer. "We’re thrilled about the new changes and can’t wait to bring everyone together again for an unforgettable weekend of fitness and fun."
Get Ready to Compete!
Athlete registration for the online qualifier opens on December 2, 2024, so mark your calendars and get ready to test your limits in the Adirondacks! Whether you’re competing as an individual, with a partner, or in the masters division, this is your chance to take part in one of the most challenging fitness events in the region.
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