The All American Kettlebell Open 2026

October 9–11 | Atlantic City, New Jersey

There are competitions… and then there are proving grounds.

The All American Kettlebell Open is not just another event on the calendar. It’s a gathering of athletes, coaches, and teams who believe in one thing:

Earning your results through repetition.

From October 9–11, 2026, we return to Atlantic City, New Jersey, alongside the historic Mr. America Bodybuilding Show and All American Fitness Expo. This isn’t by accident. This is intentional. We are placing kettlebell sport on a stage where it belongs—among the strongest and most disciplined athletes in the world.

What Makes This Event Different

The All American Kettlebell Open isn’t built for spectators alone.

It’s built for competitors.

This is where:

First-time lifters take the platform and discover what they’re made of

Experienced athletes chase ranking standards and personal records

Teams come together to represent something bigger than themselves

Every rep is judged. Every set is earned. Every athlete is tested.

There is no hiding on the platform.

The Events

The competition features a wide range of kettlebell sport disciplines designed to challenge both beginners and elite athletes:

Traditional 5 and 10-Minute Sets

Half Marathon (30-Minute Sets)

Kettlebell Pentathlon

Team-Based Events

Special Challenges and Relays

At the core of it all is the Kettlebell Pentathlon—a true test of general physical preparedness, discipline, and pacing.

Five lifts.

Six minutes each.

No shortcuts.

This is where strategy meets suffering.

Built for Athletes. Backed by Experience.

The All American Kettlebell Open is directed and produced by Dana Zornes, founder of RazeBells and lifelong student of strength.

With experience across organizations like International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation, International Kettlebell Marathon Federation, and International Kettlebell Organization, the mission is simple:

Create a competition that honors the craft of kettlebell lifting while raising the standard of production, professionalism, and athlete experience.

This event is not about shortcuts.

It’s about doing things the right way.

More Than a Competition

What separates this event is the culture.

Walk into the venue and you’ll see:

Coaches guiding athletes through final warm-ups

Teammates pacing each other through brutal sets

Veterans of the sport sharing knowledge with newcomers

Families supporting lifters on the platform

This is what kettlebell sport is supposed to feel like.

Hard. Honest. Earned.

Why You Should Compete

If you’ve been training… you already know.

At some point, you have to test yourself.

You can train in the gym forever, but stepping onto the platform changes everything. It forces clarity. It exposes weaknesses. It builds confidence that cannot be faked.

The All American Kettlebell Open gives you that opportunity.

Not next year.

Not “someday.”

Right now.

Join Us in Atlantic City

Whether you’re chasing a ranking, stepping onto the platform for the first time, or bringing a full team to compete—this is your invitation.

October 9–11, 2026

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Be part of something bigger than a workout.

Be part of a movement that is pushing kettlebell sport forward in the United States.

Register and Learn More

Spots will fill quickly as we continue to grow each year.

Secure your place on the platform and represent your training, your team, and your discipline.

Train with purpose. Compete with intent. Earn every rep.

Registration will open at the conclusion of the IKMF World Championships May 22-24.

👉 Visit RazeBells.com to register and get full event details.