2026 VIRUS Weightlifting Series 1

Mar 4, 2026 - Mar 7, 2026 | Greater Columbus Convention Center | Columbus, OH, United States

Registration 

  • Registration

    Opens at 12:01 a.m. MT, November 1, 2025

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  • Adaptive Athlete Registration

    An adaptive athlete is someone with a disability as defined by the ADA as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment. Additional information on participating as an adaptive athlete is available here.

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  • Entry List

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  • Qualifying Totals

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  • Event Policy

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  • Edit Entry

    Athletes can make changes to their weight class and entry total before Verification of Final Entry.

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Information 

  • Tickets

    Expo tickets will grant access to all USAW lifting stages in addition to The Arnold Sports Festival main expo hall. Registered athletes and coaches do NOT need to buy tickets as their credential will grant them access.

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  • Book a Hotel

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  • Live Stream

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  • Preorder Photo Packages

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  • Preliminary Schedule

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  • Final Schedule

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  • Start List

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  • Full Results

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  • Media Credentials

    All media must apply for media credentials for all USAW national events. All media members are also required to have current U.S. Center for Safe Sport training prior to credential approval. Please contact USAW at media@usaweightlifting.org with any questions.


    Credential approval/denial emails are typically sent 1-2 weeks before the start of competition.

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Location: Columbus, OH

Venue: Greater Columbus Convention Center

Competition Dates: March 5-8, 2026

Qualification Period: February 5, 2025 – February 5, 2026


Registration Opens ($199): November 1, 2025 - 12:01 a.m. MT

Registration Closes: February 19, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. MT


Preliminary Schedule Released: February 7, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. MT

Verification of Final Entries: February 23, 2026 - 10:00-10:30 a.m. MT

Final Schedule Released: February 25, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. MT


ALTERNATE TRAINING SITES 

Numerous clubs have offered to be alternative training sites to the training hall at the Columbus Convention Center. Please contact these clubs directly if you'd like to arrange a drop-in.


Clintonville Barbell - 4 miles from Convention Center

609 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43214

Drop in rate $25/daily, $50/week24 hour access? YES Hours 24/7

https://crossfitclintonville.sites.zenplanner.com/sign-up-now.cfm


Project Lift - 6 miles from Convention Center

5040 Nike Drive, Suite B, Hilliard, OH 43026

Drop in rate $25/daily24 hour access? Contact directly for availability Hours - M-Th 530-730, Sat 10-12

https://www.project-lift.org/contact

Steadfast Barbell - 15 miles from Convention Center

228 Gay Street, Plain City, Ohio 43064

Drop in rate $25/daily24 hour access? NOHours - M 9-11/4-8, T 9-11/4-8, W 9-11/4-8, Th 4-8, F 9-11/4-6, Sat 9-11

https://www.steadfastbarbell.com/contact-us


Columbus Weightlifting - 16 miles from Convention Center

12525 Fancher Rd, Westerville, OH 43082

Drop in rate $20/daily24 hour access? Contact directly for availability Hours - M-F 4:45-7:45, Sat 930-12

https://www.columbusweightlifting.org/pages/contact-us


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