CrossFit Open 2026 Results: Full Data Analysis of 379,000+ Athletes
Every score from 379,235 athletes across 17 divisions, analyzed. Score distributions, completion rates, workout breakpoints, and key takeaways from the 2026 CrossFit Open.
The 2026 CrossFit Open is in the books. With 379,235 athletes competing across 17 divisions and 150+ countries, it remains the largest participatory sporting event in the world. We pulled every single score from the official leaderboard and crunched the numbers.
Here's what the data says.
CrossFit Open 2026: The Big Picture
This year's Open featured three workouts (26.1, 26.2, and 26.3) that tested a range of capacities from high-volume gymnastics and wall balls to heavy barbell cycling and time-domain endurance.
The main divisions broke down as follows:
| Division | Athletes |
|---|---|
| Men (18-34) | 127,113 |
| Women (18-34) | 105,959 |
| Men 35-39 | 14,691 |
| Women 35-39 | 11,248 |
| Men 40-44 | 8,486 |
| Women 40-44 | 6,051 |
| Men 45-49 | 5,397 |
| Women 45-49 | 4,143 |
| Men 50-54 | 21,970 |
| Women 50-54 | 17,264 |
| Teens (Boys & Girls) | 51,844 |
| 55+ Divisions | 4,429 |
| Adaptive | 640 |
The Men's 18-34 division remains the largest single division with over 127,000 entries, though the Women's 18-34 division is catching up fast at nearly 106,000.
Where the Top Athletes Separate Themselves
Looking at the overall score distribution for the Men's 18-34 division, the separation between the elite and the average is stark:
| Percentile | Overall Score (Points) | Approximate Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Top 1% | 612 | ~1,270 |
| Top 5% | 2,493 | ~6,350 |
| Top 10% | 4,676 | ~12,710 |
| Top 25% | 11,110 | ~31,780 |
| Median (50%) | 20,594 | ~63,550 |
| Bottom 25% | 29,861 | ~95,330 |
| Bottom 10% | 35,189 | ~114,400 |
A lower overall score is better (it's the sum of your placement ranks across all three workouts). If your overall score is under 5,000, you're in the top 10% of all male Open athletes worldwide.
For Women, the pattern is similar but the field is slightly more compressed:
| Percentile | Overall Score (Points) | Approximate Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Top 1% | 506 | ~1,060 |
| Top 5% | 2,450 | ~5,300 |
| Top 10% | 4,842 | ~10,596 |
| Median (50%) | 19,844 | ~52,980 |
Regional Dominance in CrossFit Open 2026
Among the top 10,000 athletes in each division, the regional breakdown reveals where competitive CrossFit is strongest:
| Region | Athletes in Top 10k (M+W) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 6,755 | 33.8% |
| North America East | 5,094 | 25.5% |
| North America West | 3,701 | 18.5% |
| Oceania | 1,772 | 8.9% |
| Asia | 1,363 | 6.8% |
| South America | 1,026 | 5.1% |
| Africa | 289 | 1.4% |
Europe's dominance in the top 10,000 is notable. While North America still has the largest total registration numbers, European athletes punch above their weight in competitive rankings.
Country-by-Country CrossFit Open 2026 Performance
The United States leads in raw numbers, but the story gets interesting when you look at average performance:
| Country | Top 10k Athletes (M+W) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,301 | 36.5% |
| France | 1,690 | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | 1,472 | 7.4% |
| Australia | 1,253 | 6.3% |
| Canada | 925 | 4.6% |
| Brazil | 750 | 3.8% |
| South Korea | 719 | 3.6% |
| Spain | 541 | 2.7% |
| Italy | 416 | 2.1% |
| New Zealand | 395 | 2.0% |
Smaller countries like Iceland, New Zealand, and Argentina consistently punch above their population weight in competitive CrossFit. Argentina in particular has one of the lowest average ranks among top performers, suggesting a small but intensely competitive community.
The Age Factor: Peak CrossFit Open Performance
Our age analysis of the top 10,000 men confirms what many suspected -- peak competitive CrossFit performance hits in the 25-29 age bracket, with 30-34 year olds forming the largest group:
| Age Group | Men in Top 10k | Avg Overall Rank | Women in Top 10k | Avg Overall Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 878 | 4,210 | 925 | 4,390 |
| 25-29 | 2,547 | 4,579 | 2,217 | 4,727 |
| 30-34 | 3,180 | 4,981 | 2,872 | 4,812 |
| 35-39 | 2,181 | 5,328 | 2,166 | 5,205 |
| 40-44 | 856 | 5,904 | 1,184 | 5,622 |
| 45-49 | 216 | 6,131 | 441 | 5,917 |
The 18-24 age group has the best average rank, suggesting that younger athletes who do compete are generally quite competitive. But the bulk of the competitive field is in the 25-34 range.
What's Next
This is just the overview. Dive deeper with our individual workout breakdowns, percentile calculator, and country-specific analysis:
- What Is a Good CrossFit Open Score? Percentile Guide -- Find exactly where you rank
- 26.1, 26.2, 26.3 Workout Analysis -- Rep counts, time caps, and scoring patterns
- CrossFit Open Age Group Performance -- How age affects your Open score
- Country Rankings 2026 -- Which nations dominate
Data sourced from the official CrossFit Open leaderboard. Analysis covers all 379,235 registered athletes across 17 divisions.
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