Cactus Games

🌵 Cactus Games 2026
May 2–3, 2026 | Jump Ship Phoenix

Cactus Games is back — and bigger than ever.

Join us for a two-day fitness competition featuring classic CrossFit tests on Saturday and our brand new Gauntlet format on Sunday. Athletes may compete one day or both — each day will feature completely different tests of fitness.

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🔥 Saturday, May 2 — Teams of 2 Competition
Same-sex teams (MM / FF) will battle it out in a traditional CrossFit competition format.

Divisions:

Elite
RX
Masters*
Scaled
Cash prizes + prize packages awarded to podium finishers.

*Masters Division Details
Combined team age must equal 75 years or older
Minimum age per athlete: 35

Example: 35 + 40 qualifies
*Minimum of 10 teams required to hold this division
(If not met, teams will be moved to RX)
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⚡️ Sunday, May 3 — Cactus Games Gauntlet
Introducing the Cactus Games Gauntlet WOD.

A 60-minute competition consisting of multiple short workouts with brief rest and quick transitions between stations.

Divisions:

Pro (Individual)
Open (Individual)
Same-Sex Relay Teams of 3 (MMM / FFF)
Format
Individuals: Complete the entire 60-minute Gauntlet solo.
Relay Teams of 3: Split the stations evenly. Each athlete completes two stations.
Strategy. Engine. Execution. No hiding.

Division Guidelines
These standards are intended to help athletes choose the appropriate division. Workouts may include, but are not limited to, the movements listed below.

ELITE
Clean & Jerk: 225/155+
Snatch: 185/125+
Thruster: 135/95
Deadlift: 315/215
Box Jump: 30/24"
Ring & Bar Muscle-Ups
Strict HSPU
Dumbbells: 70/50
Pistols
Handstand Walk (10 ft)

RX / Masters
Clean & Jerk: 155/105
Snatch: 125/85
Thruster: 115/75
Deadlift: 225/155
Box Jump: 24/20"
Dumbbells: 50/35
Kipping & Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
Double Unders
Handstand Push-Ups

Scaled
Clean & Jerk: 115/75
Snatch: 75/55
Thruster: 75/55
Deadlift: 155/105
Box Jump or Step-Up: 20"
Dumbbells: 35/20
Single Unders
Hanging Knee Raises
Modified Wall Walk

Sunday Division Guidelines
These standards are intended to help athletes select the appropriate division. Workouts may include, but are not limited to, the movements listed below.

PRO

Clean & Jerk: 155/105+
Snatch: 125/85+
Thruster: 115/75+
Deadlift: 225/155+
Box Jump: 24/20"
Dumbbell Movements: 50/35
Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
Double Unders
Handstand Push-Ups
Wall Walks

OPEN

Clean & Jerk: 125/85
Snatch: 95/65
Thruster: 95/65
Deadlift: 185/125
Box Jump or Step-Up: 24/20"
Dumbbell Movements: 35/20
Double Unders
Toes-to-Bar
Kipping Pull-Ups
Push-Ups

Registration
Registration opens:
Wednesday, February 25 at 8:00 AM
Closes:
Sunday, April 26 at 11:59 PM

Dual-Day Registration Policy

Athletes who wish to compete in both Saturday and Sunday events must complete two separate registrations. Due to registration platform limitations, each event registration must be completed using a different email address. Failure to register separately may result in incomplete event entry.

No refunds.
Team substitutions permitted.