Cholula Games 2026 has already taken place, and the event confirmed why it has become one of the most relevant functional fitness competitions in Mexico.
Held from April 24 to 26, 2026, in San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, the competition brought together athletes across team and individual divisions, from beginner-level teams to elite individual competitors. The official WODreps leaderboard lists divisions including Principiantes HHHM, Intermedios HHHM, RX HHHM, Elite Women and Elite Men.
For U.S. athletes and fans, Cholula Games is worth watching because it shows the strength of Mexico’s competitive fitness scene. It is not only a local event. It has grown into a competition with scale, structure and international visibility.
Where and when did Cholula Games 2026 take place?
Cholula Games 2026 took place from April 24 to 26, 2026, in San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, Mexico. The official event site listed the competition dates as April 24, 25 and 26 in Cholula, Puebla.
Local media reported that the event expected around 1,800 participants, including athletes from different parts of Mexico and international competitors from countries such as Chile and Argentina.
That scale matters. It places Cholula Games among the competitions that help define the competitive landscape in Latin America.
Cholula Games 2026 divisions
The 2026 edition included both team and individual divisions.
The team divisions followed an HHHM format, which means three men and one woman per team:
- Principiantes HHHM
- Intermedios HHHM
- RX HHHM
The elite divisions were individual:
- Elite Women
- Elite Men
This structure made the event accessible to different types of athletes. Some teams came to test themselves in their first major competition. Others competed in more advanced divisions where execution, pacing and consistency mattered across the entire weekend.
Cholula Games 2026 workouts
The official workout schedule included events named after mythological figures, including:
- Hermes
- Ícaro
- Hércules
- Cronos
- Atlas
- Ares
The WODreps schedule shows the event running across multiple heats and divisions from Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26.
The format tested more than raw strength or conditioning. Athletes had to manage intensity, transitions, skill work, lifting, endurance and recovery across several scored events.
That is one of the reasons competitions like Cholula Games are useful to follow. They show how athletes perform when the weekend is long, the leaderboard keeps changing and one weak event can affect the final result.
Cholula Games 2026 results and winners
These were the top finishers from the official Cholula Games 2026 leaderboard.
Elite Men
- Isaiah Vidal — 662 pts
- Samuel Zaleme — 605 pts
- Marco Saldaña — 592 pts
Isaiah Vidal finished at the top of the Elite Men division, with Samuel Zaleme and Marco Saldaña completing the podium.
Elite Women
- Isabel Davis — 670 pts
- Lucia Piedra Calderón — 660 pts
- Ana Daniela Castañeda — 644 pts
The Elite Women division was tight at the top, with Isabel Davis taking first place ahead of Lucia Piedra Calderón and Ana Daniela Castañeda.
RX HHHM
- Terreneitors — 1440 pts
- Wodex Beast — 1432 pts
- Infinity Wodex — 1362 pts
RX HHHM was one of the strongest team divisions of the weekend. The difference between first and second place was narrow, which shows how important consistency was across all events.
Intermedios HHHM
- RUNFIT MX — 688 pts
- Complex wodwear — 681 pts
- MANIAC D3LTA NSF — 646 pts
The Intermedios HHHM division also had a close race at the top. RUNFIT MX finished first, followed by Complex wodwear and MANIAC D3LTA NSF.
Principiantes HHHM
- Galactus Rep — 1302 pts
- Team Infierno — 1288 pts
- Improvisados TTC — 1278 pts
The beginner team division showed how competitive entry-level categories can become when the event has enough depth and participation.
Why Cholula Games matters beyond Mexico
For a U.S. audience, Cholula Games is relevant for three reasons.
First, it shows the growth of functional fitness in Mexico and Latin America. The event is not just a local throwdown. With hundreds of teams, elite athletes and international participation, it reflects a competitive scene that continues to expand.
Second, it gives athletes another reference point outside the U.S. competition calendar. If you follow events beyond the CrossFit Games season, Cholula Games is one of the competitions worth keeping on your radar.
Third, it highlights how regional events can create strong athlete communities. Competitions like this are not only about podiums. They bring together boxes, coaches, brands, volunteers, judges and athletes who help grow the sport from the ground up.
What athletes can learn from Cholula Games 2026
Cholula Games 2026 reinforced a simple idea: competition rewards consistency.
Winning one workout helps, but it rarely tells the whole story. Across a full weekend, athletes need to manage fatigue, avoid mistakes, adapt to different event formats and stay focused when the leaderboard shifts.
For teams, communication matters as much as fitness. Smooth transitions, smart role distribution and calm decision-making can save time in every event.
For individual athletes, the challenge is different. There is no team to absorb the pressure. Every lift, every rep and every pacing decision belongs to you.
That is why events like Cholula Games are useful even if you are not competing in them. They give you a clear picture of what competition demands beyond daily training.
Final takeaways from Cholula Games 2026
Cholula Games 2026 confirmed its place as one of Mexico’s standout functional fitness competitions.
The event brought together a large field of athletes, multiple divisions, a full weekend of workouts and a leaderboard that stayed competitive across categories.
For athletes in the U.S., it is also a reminder that the sport is not growing in only one market. Mexico’s competition scene is strong, active and increasingly visible.
Cholula Games is a good example of that growth. It gives athletes a stage, fans a reason to follow, and the wider fitness community another event worth watching.