Over the last four years, the Granite Games has brought together athletes of all levels of fitness to celebrate health and conquer new obstacles. What’s more, it’s their personal goal to give back on both a local and national level. In 2013, they worked with Rogue Fitness to provide equipment to communities who needed it. In 2014, they created a program that lets people in the industry reinvest profits into their communities. In 2015, they introduced scholarships so more people can study health and wellness. And last year, even more gyms received new Rogue equipment, with one community getting a whopping $10,000 to upgrade their facility.

So, you see, it’s about so much more than one kick-butt competition…

…although that’s a big part of it, too.


And this year, like the ones before it, didn’t disappoint. This past weekend, approximately 1,000 athletes from all over the globe came together at St Cloud State University in Minnesota to test their fitness. Events included hill sprints, a trail run, muscle-ups, swimming, sandbag cleans, handstand walks, and plenty of barbell work. The leaderboard shows performances nothing short of impressive, from a weekend that brought out the best in so many athletes. Both teams and individuals competed for the top spots, and you’ll likely recognize a few names here and there. Nick Urankar, Alyssa Keith Christian, and Spencer Panchik are just a few fan favorites, with plenty more that drew thousands of eager viewers from around the world.

At the end of the weekend, Brittany Chestnut took the top spot in the Female Pro division, while Saxon Panchik took the top Male Pro spot. The number one Male Pro team of three was the Bilingual Bandits Bilingue (unaffiliated), and the female team was Team Greater Than out of CrossFit Northlake. There were many divisions, and you can view the complete results on the leaderboard.

The Granite Games always proves to be a memorable event, not just for those who compete but spectators as well. Similar to the CrossFit Open, Regionals, and Games, we look forward to it each and every year. Giving back to the community is just one more thing that makes it more special. Will you compete next year?

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