The 15th Annual Charm City Strongwoman Contest
Schedule
Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
4015 Foster Avenue Suite 200, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21224 | Baltimore, MD
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This contest is held in memory of my sister, Charlotte Giza, who passed away on February 11, 2015, after 3 ½ years of living with colon cancer. She was my inspiration and my other half. This event is for her and for all strong women. Charm City Strongwoman is also dedicated to FiveX3 member Jan Avengine, who passed on February 2, 2022, from terminal cancer and Olivia Graham, the wife of our very own Joy Holland, who died this past September from metastatic breast cancer. These women were strong, fierce women who loved life to the fullest. And we miss them terribly. This contest is for them.This is also our last Strongwoman Contest. We want to thank everyone who has competed and supported this contest over the past 15 years. We could not have done this without you!
Date: Sunday, June, 7, 2026
Location: Fivex3 Training, 4015 Foster Avenue, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224.
Time: 9am – 1pm
Divisions
Novice
Lightweight: 140 & under
Middleweight: 140.1-185.0
Heavyweight: 185.1+
Open
Lightweight: 140 & under
Middleweight: 140.1 – 185.0
Heavyweight: 185.1+
Masters
Weight Class MA: 185.0 & under
Weight Class MB: 185.1 +
Must be 40 or older on date of event
The meet directors reserve the right to move you, divisions will be combined if there are not more than 5 in a division.
2026 Events
(Weights are subject to change once determined.)
Event 1: Max Weight Axle Deadlift
Each contestant has three attempts to deadlift as much weight as possible with the axle. Jumps will be in 20 lb increments. No straps allowed.
Weights:
LWN: Starts at 185lbs
MWN: Starts at 200lbs
HWN: Starts at 225lbs
LWO/MA: Starts at 200lbs
MWO: Starts at 225lbs
HWO: Starts at 250lbs
Event 2: Log Press for Max reps
Each Competitor will be called in order. Once called, the lifter has 60 seconds to report to the Press platform. When the competitor arrives, the Official will give them a start signal. The competitor can begin the first press as soon as the clock begins and the judge says “Go” or gives an appropriate signal or cue. The competitor has 60 seconds to clean and press the log for as many reps as possible. In order for a rep to count, each log must begin with the weight on the ground and end with the arms fully extended. The competitor must wait for the “Down!” cue before moving to the next rep and implement. If a rep is in process and the clock runs out, the rep does NOT count. In case of a tie, the lighter competitor wins. Belts are allowed. Wrist guards are allowed. Chalk is allowed. Straps are not allowed. Tacky is not allowed.
Lockout includes fully locked elbows, extended hips and knees. Feet must be in line and parallel. Weight must be over or behind ears. Competitor must wait for down command before lowering the implement.
Weights:
LWN:95lbs
MWN: 105lbs
HWN: 115lbs
LWO/MA: 105lbs
MWO: 115lbs
HWO: 135lbs
Event 3: Carry Medley
Each Competitor will be called in order. Once called, the lifter has 60 seconds to report to the carry. When the competitor arrives, the Official will give them a start signal. The competitor can begin the carry as soon as the clock begins and the judge says “Go” or gives an appropriate signal or cue. Each competitor will carry the farmers handles down 50 feet, drop them then start the chain drag back 50 feet. Once the drag is complete, the competitor will carry the anvil back down 50 feet. There is a 60 time limit. Tacky is not allowed. Straps are not allowed. Chalk is allowed.
Weights:
LWN: 190/Chain/Anvil
MWN: 230/Chain/Anvil
HWN: 270/Chain/Anvil
LWO/MA: 230/Chain/Anvil
MWO: 270/Chain/Anvil
HWO: 300/Chain/Anvil
Event 4: Weight for Max Height
Each competitor has 75 seconds to complete three throws for max height using a slam ball. Competitors will stand behind the line, facing forward, and must keep their feet behind the line at all times. The best recorded throw will determine ranking, with competitors ordered from greatest to least height.
Weights:
LWN: 10lbs
MWN: 15lbs
HWN: 20lbs
LWO/MA: 15lbs
LWO/MA: 20lbs
HWO: 20lbs
Event 5: Stone over Bar
Competitors will be called in order and have 60 seconds to report to the Stone. Once ready, the official will give a start signal, and the competitor will pick up the stone and put it over the bar as many times as possible when the judge says “Go.” Bar height is 42". Tacky, chalk, belts allowed.
Weights:
LWN: 115lbs
MWN: 135lbs
HWN: 165lbs
LWO/MA: 135lbs
MWO: 165lbs
HWO: 185lbs
Registration link and payment form is in our blog post!!
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Where is it happening?
4015 Foster Avenue Suite 200, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21224Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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