Maya Okonkwo
"The sand changes everything. You don't compete here — you survive here."
Three days where competition meets celebration. 2,500+ athletes throw down on the sand while a full festival of brands, workouts, food, and live music takes over the SoCal coast. Come to compete — stay for the energy.
Test your fitness. Push your limits. Throw down against thousands of athletes across Elite, RX, Scaled, Masters, Teens, and Adaptive divisions — solo or as a team.
Returning champions, rising names, and the stories behind the sand. The athletes shaping the 2026 weekend.
"The sand changes everything. You don't compete here — you survive here."
"Huntington Beach in September is the closest thing to a coliseum we have."
"Four people, one heartbeat. That's the only way you win on this beach."
"Adaptive isn't a side stage. It's the heart of what this festival means."

Vendors, brand activations, live music, beach vibes, recovery zones, and community energy from open to close. You don't have to compete to feel it.
Three days. 2,400 athletes. 38 countries. One unforgettable weekend on the SoCal coast. Press play and remember why you're coming back.
Make a trip of it. Everything you need to land, stay, and play on the SoCal coast.