The BlackOut 2026

The BlackOut 2026 

Join us August 1st, 2026 at Spark Fit Training in Marietta, GA for The Blackout Team Edition — a same-sex partner fitness competition celebrating strength, community, and excellence.

This year, we're proud to partner with Spark Fit Training, a Black-owned, co-ed gym dedicated to building champions. Compete alongside your partner in an electric atmosphere featuring live DJs, incredible vendors, and a community that lifts each other up.
Event Details:

Date: August 1, 2026
Location: Spark Fit Training, 2673 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066
Format: Same-sex two-person teams
Competition Cap: 40 teams (80 athletes)

What to Expect: High-energy workouts, live entertainment, vendor village, and a celebration of Black fitness excellence

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or stepping onto the competition floor for the first time, the Atlanta Masters Classic is your stage. Bring your A-game, bring your partner, and bring your people.
Registration opens soon. Lock in your spot.

RX DIVISION (REQUIRED ABILITIES)
 Athletes signing up for RX should be able to:

BARBELL
 

Deadlift: 155 (Women) / 225 (Men) for multiple reps
Dumbbell movements: 35 (Women) / 50 (Men) consistently
Olympic lifts:

Comfortable with snatch and clean & jerk
Able to successfully lift moderate to heavy weights under fatigue
 

GYMNASTICS
 

Pull-Ups: Unassisted (kipping or butterfly)
Toes-to-Bar: Able to perform consistent sets
Handstand Push-Ups: Full range of motion to standard (kipping allowed)
Should not rely on singles for most movements
 

MONOSTRUCTURAL
 

Double Unders: Consistent (not limited to singles)
Rowing: Able to maintain a steady pace without long breaks
 

GENERAL EXPECTATION
 Able to complete workouts as written without modifying movements or loads
Able to perform most movements in multiple reps, not just singles
Comfortable training at moderate to high intensity
  

SCALED DIVISION (GUIDELINES)
 

Athletes who need to modify any of the following should register for Scaled:

BARBELL
 

Unable to consistently move RX weights
Need reduced loads on deadlifts, dumbbells, or barbell lifts
 

GYMNASTICS
 

Need modifications for:

Pull-ups (bands or ring rows)
Toes-to-bar (knee raises or other options)
Handstand push-ups (box/pike or pressing movements)
 
MONOSTRUCTURAL
 

Cannot consistently perform double unders
Need to substitute with single unders or reduced volume

GENERAL EXPECTATION
 

Scaled division will provide:

Reduced loads
Modified gymnastics options
 
Athletes should still be able to complete workouts and maintain movement standards
 

 NOTES
 

All movement standards follow basic CrossFit guidelines
Choose your division based on what you can do consistently, not your best-case scenario

Please note we do not provide refunds at any time