WHAT IS YOUR WHY? - THE 2026 CROSSFIT OPEN

Stephanie Nickitas • February 4, 2026

WHAT IS YOUR WHY? 
THE 2026 CROSSFIT OPEN

CrossFit recently asked me to share a few thoughts on video on this year’s Open and what it means to me. I wanted to pass that message along to you as well because the Open isn’t just something we do here at CFWP. It’s something much bigger.


Every year when the CrossFit Open rolls around, many of us ask ourselves, “Why should I do this AGAIN?” Or, some people might even say, “What IS the Open? I’ve never heard of it”. While the workouts change, the reasons we show up can look very different from person to person.


For some, the Open is about the leaderboard, chasing scores, testing limits, and seeing how far you’ve come.


For others, it’s about simply participating in something new, committing to three weeks of consistency, or doing something that feels a little uncomfortable alongside people who support you.


In the past, it’s been both of those for me. But as I thought about it, this year is more about giving BACK to CrossFit itself. CrossFit has changed my life and the lives of countless others around the globe. We owe a debt of gratitude to the methodology that reshaped the world of fitness. By participating in the Open I’m showing my support AND thankfulness for what CrossFit has done for me and the hundreds of members that have passed through CFWP over the last 12+ years. 


These reasons and everything in between are exactly what the Open is meant to be.


When you sign up and take part, you’re stepping into something bigger than a single workout. You’re connecting to the long history of CrossFit and the role you play in keeping this GLOBAL community strong in the future.


So, if you are on the fence, remember, you don’t have to approach it like anyone else. There’s no “right” way to do the Open. Show up in the way that makes sense for you. Put in the effort you’re proud of. Celebrate the wins, big or small, lean into the energy of doing this together, and connect with the global community. You can register below!

REGISTER HERE

*As a reminder, the first Open workout, 26.1, will be announced on Feb. 26th and we will do it in all classes on Friday Feb. 27th.
*Workouts 26.2 and 26.3 will be done in classes on March 6th and March 13th. As it gets closer, I will send out details on logistics.

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