Los Angeles, United States | 7 November 2026
ATHX Los Angeles 2026 takes place on 7 November at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, in Long Beach, California. It is the last ATHX event in the United States this season, on the same day as ATHX Amsterdam and about three weeks before the ATHX Finals in Lisbon.
Key event details
Venue:
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California, United States, 90802
Date:
7 November 2026. Heats run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you pick yours when you enter.
How to get there
- Airport (LAX): about 25 to 40 minutes by car (roughly 22 miles). Without a car, take the FlyAway bus to Union Station and then the Metro A Line, about 60 to 75 minutes in total.
- By car: the venue is on Ocean Boulevard near downtown Long Beach, reached from the 710 Freeway heading south. From LAX, the venue recommends taking the 405 south to the 710 south and following the signs to the downtown exits. The complex offers parking for over 4,000 vehicles across its facilities, with ACE Parking as the official operator, and there is also street and garage parking nearby, including the Long Beach Promenade.
- Uber and Lyft: drop-off on Ocean Boulevard.
- By train: the Metro A Line (Blue) connects Long Beach to Downtown Los Angeles, and Downtown Long Beach Station is about a 10-minute walk from the venue.
- By bus: several Long Beach Transit (LBT) routes serve downtown and the convention center.
The ATHX format
2.5 hours of continuous competition across six zones: Warm-Up (30 min), Strength (20 min), Refuel (10 min), Endurance (30 min), Recovery (30 min) and MetCon X (30 min). The three workouts are the same at every event of the 2026 season, so you can train them well in advance.
This season's three workouts
- Strength (20 min): 1RM Strict Press (minutes 0-6), 3RM Back Squat (minutes 6-12) and 5RM Deadlift (minutes 12-20). Your score is the total weight lifted.
- Endurance (22-minute time cap): alternating running and rowing. Individual athletes switch every 750 m in ATHX and every 1,000 m in Pro. In Pairs, each run is 500 m in Lite, 750 m in ATHX and 1,000 m in Pro. Your score is the total distance covered.
- MetCon X (25-minute time cap): Ski-Erg, dumbbell Ground to Overhead, Sandbag Carry, Box Jump Overs, dumbbell Walking Lunges, Burpee Broad Jumps and a final Ski-Erg block. Your score is your finish time. In Lite, Box Jump Overs can be done as step-overs and the lunges are bodyweight.
Categories and pricing
ATHX Los Angeles offers three competition levels, ATHX Lite, ATHX and ATHX Pro, in Individual and Pairs format (male, female and mixed).
- Individual entry: $149
- Pairs entry: $269
Spectator tickets are also available for anyone who'd rather watch from the stands, and the organization is looking for volunteers on the day.
Get ready for Los Angeles with Velites
First, check what gear is allowed. The official ATHX 2026 movement standards do not allow lifting straps or hand grips of any kind during competition. Wrist wraps, a single pair of knee sleeves, a weightlifting belt, weightlifting shoes and your own chalk are all allowed in the strength zone.
For competition day:
- Knee sleeves, for the 3RM Back Squat and the Walking Lunges, where your back knee has to touch the floor on every step.
- Wrist wraps, to keep your wrists stable on the 1RM Strict Press and every Ground to Overhead rep.
- Hybrid 1.0 and Minimal 1.0 shoes, built to move between running, strength and metcon without changing footwear.
For your training block: Quad Ultra hand grips and weightlifting straps help you build barbell and pulling volume without tearing up your hands. Use them in the box and leave them in your bag on event day.
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Los Angeles: more than just fitness
- Queen Mary: the historic ocean liner moored in Long Beach, a classic stop for visitors to the waterfront.
- Aquarium of the Pacific: one of Long Beach's best-known attractions, a good plan for the day after competing.
- Santa Monica Pier: if you have time to head into Los Angeles, the pier and beach make an easy recovery walk.
Frequently asked questions
Where does ATHX Los Angeles 2026 take place?
At the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90802. The venue is in Long Beach, not in downtown Los Angeles. Check the information the organization sends to registered athletes to confirm the exact hall within the complex.
How do I get from the airport to the venue?
From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) it is about 25 to 40 minutes by car (roughly 22 miles), taking the 405 south and then the 710 south to the downtown Long Beach exits. By public transport, take the FlyAway bus to Union Station and then the Metro A Line to Downtown Long Beach Station, about 60 to 75 minutes in total. From Long Beach Airport, the venue recommends driving via Lakewood Boulevard to the 405 north and then the 710 south.
Where can I park at the venue?
The complex has parking for over 4,000 vehicles across its venues, operated by ACE Parking. There is also street and garage parking nearby, including the Long Beach Promenade.
Can I use hand grips or lifting straps during the competition?
No. The ATHX 2026 movement standards ban lifting straps in the strength zone and hand grips of any kind during competition. You can wear wrist wraps, one pair of knee sleeves, a weightlifting belt and weightlifting shoes. If you want to compete in gloves, check with the organization first, since they are not on the list of allowed gear.
Are there more ATHX events in the United States in 2026?
Yes. Before Los Angeles, ATHX visits Miami on 10 October (Miami Beach Convention Center) and Houston on 17 October (Reliant Park / NRG Park). Los Angeles is the last US event of the season, and the 2026 season closes with the ATHX Finals on 27-29 November at The Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre in Portugal.
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Conclusion: see you in California
ATHX Los Angeles 2026 brings the six-zone format to Long Beach for the final US stop of the season. Train the three workouts, check what gear you can bring, and show up ready to compete.
See you in Los Angeles!
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