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MAX EFFORT MARDI GRAS

St Louis' least-legitimate fitness
competition is back for the 16th time!

Saturday, February 14, 2026
8am - 1pm CDT
with the party going on until 4pm

Gambit Fitness
2322 South 7th Street
St. Louis, MO 63104

TICKETS COMING SOON!
 

TEAMS!

This is a partner competition. 3 divisions

SCALED: If you typically do NOT Rx your gym WOD

INTERMEDIATE: If you mostly Rx the gym WOD (except when the weight is very heavy and high-skill) 

RX: If you always Rx your gym WOD and sometimes choose the Rx+ option when available

AWARDS

Awards will be given to the top 3 teams of each division!

FOOD & BEV

Athlete tickets include food and drinks. Spectators must purchase a food & beverage ticket to enjoy.

BEER INCLUDED!

PARADE

Begins at 11:00am.

Enjoy the Mardi Gras parade between events.

PRIVATE EVENT

There is NO admittance into the facility without a ticket.

This includes all athletes AND spectators. 

Frequently asked questions

  • A short, high-intensity competition set in the heart of St. Louis' Soulard Mardi Gras celebration. The event includes 5-6 strength and fitness-based events typically around 5 minutes in duration.

    Workouts will roll out a few days before the event! 

  • Recommended parking is in the gym parking lot. You may also park in any of the following parking lots: Heritage, the Food Outlet or any of the side streets behind the gym (Shenandoah).

    We suggest approaching the gym from the south. If traveling by highway, take 55 to Arsenal. Parking will be available in the Gambit parking lot.

    Arrive early and plan on a walk of 3-4 blocks to get to the gym if you are coming later in the day.

    MARDI GRAS MAP

    https://stlmardigras.org/info-center/maps-and-parking

  • You can drop off bags or coolers at the gym Friday. Store all bags and/or coolers in the locker area.

    You are more than welcome to bring drink or snack for yourself.

  • If are you arriving later than in the day, plan on walking of 3-4 blocks to get to the gym. Roads will be blocked off with limited access.

  • We would love for you to compete, but if you have friends that would like to spectate we will offer tickets for them.

    We also will have opportunities to volunteer for the event, so please reach out if you are interested.

Not a member of Gambit fill out the waiver.

Gambit Waiver