About
MARCH 12-15, 2026
MIAMI BEACH, FL
Gymreapers Wodapalooza (WZA) began as a grassroots single-day fitness competition with 145 athletes and 500 spectators in 2012 and has since established itself as the world’s premier Functional Fitness Festival. Wodapalooza descends on Miami Beach for four days, bringing together thousands of athletes, spectators, and fitness enthusiasts to celebrate fitness, community, and life.
There are multiple parts to the festival: the fitness competition for all backgrounds & levels (our foundation), the Gauntlet (an exciting and fast race through three workouts within an hour), and the spectator experience, which includes one of the largest collections of vendors & exhibitors as well as spectator workouts & seminars.
Located next to Miami Beach, Wodapalooza has become a calendar staple for the fitness community and a winter getaway for athletes from around the world.
Gymreapers Wodapalooza
This competition allows athletes from around the world to compete on the big stage. To compete, athletes must qualify through a series of fitness events, our Online Challenge & Qualifier (OCQ). With limited spots available, this test serves as a way to identify those worthy of competing in Miami.
The Miami Beach Experience
Miami Beach offers more than just a competition. During the four-day festival, attendees can participate in seminars led by industry experts, enjoy VIP treatment with prime seating, skip the lines at food vendors, socialize with elite athletes, and explore over 100 exhibitors.
The Gauntlet, powered by U.S. Army
The Gauntlet is our exciting individual competition, accessible to spectators and athletes wanting a taste of the competition floor. Athletes battle through three stations, all within a single hour. Each station provides a different style of workout, and the top finishers will advance to the finals!
History
2012
145 Athletes
500 Spectators
The event was born as a local throw-down, but which proved the concept for something great.
2013
507 Athletes
1,500 Spectators
We expanded to two days and the top athletes in Florida joined the competition.
2014
3 Days
1,200 Qualifier Athletes
658 Athletes
3,000 Spectators
We implemented an online qualifier and expanded the event to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 2014 saw nearly 700 athletes competing over MLK weekend.
2015
3 Days
3,000 Qualifier Athletes
809 Athletes
7,000 Spectators
We over doubled in spectators. Year 4 was a breakout year and was noticed globally as a premier functional fitness event.
2016
3 Days
6,812 Qualifier Athletes
1,353 Athletes
20,000 Spectators
“Waterpalooza” saw heavy rains and did not deter from iconic moments. We almost tripled in spectators and it became a true festival and increased our notoriety.
2017
4 Days
1,590 Athletes
30,000 Spectators
750 Volunteers
We added an extra day to the festival making it 4 days total. Thursday featured a SUP race and an OCR Race!
2018
4 Days
1,590 Athletes
30,000 Spectators
750 Volunteers
We launched the WZA Weightlifting Face-Off
2019
4 Days
1,950 Athletes
35,000 Spectators
850 Volunteers
CrossFlt acknowledged WZA as being a premier event and we were invited to be one of the inaugural Sanctioned Events. The first year of the Gauntlet.
2020
2,700+ Athletes
37 Athlete Divisions
35,000 Attendance
$400,000 Prize Purse
Every inch of Bayfront Park was covered and our Prize purse placed us solidly as a big event in the space.
2022
3,000+ Athletes
50 Athlete Divisions
40,000 Attendance
$500,000 Prize Purse
With 50 athlete divisions, we became the most inclusive event in the fitness landscape.
2023
1,800+ Athletes
44 Athlete Divisions
40,000 Attendance
$505,000 Prize Purse
2024
1,500+ Athletes
48 Athlete Divisions
45,000 Attendance
$567,000 Prize Purse
Our highest attendance & prize purse to date
2025
2,100+ Athletes
55 Athlete Divisions
40,000 Attendance
$567,000 Prize Purse
We moved to our new venue on Miami Beach.
2026
Stay tuned!
ABOUT WZA SPORTS
Wodapalooza is more than a festival. It is a global platform designed to celebrate fitness, community, and life. At its core, WZA exists to inspire healthier living by creating opportunities for people to connect through fitness.
That journey often begins with training. Preparing for our competitions gives athletes a clear purpose, a reason to push harder, refine habits, and commit to their health in ways that extend well beyond the event itself. By setting the stage for that preparation, we play a role in helping thousands of people sleep better, eat better, recover smarter, and pursue goals they might not otherwise chase.
When participants arrive on-site, the celebration becomes tangible. Athletes showcase the results of their training, fans rally behind them, and the community transforms individual effort into shared experience. It is organized, exciting, and fun, but more importantly, it is lasting. The memories and connections forged at WZA carry forward, reinforcing the habits and inspiration that began with training and continue long after the competition ends.
Wodapalooza is not just a single event. It is a platform that unites fitness and community on a global stage, ensuring that celebration is not confined to a weekend in Miami but becomes part of how people live, train, and connect year-round.
