Wodland Fest 2025: Everything You Need to Know

Málaga becomes the epicenter of the CrossFit world from April 25-27, 2025. The UMA Sports Complex will host Wodland Fest 2025. This modern facility at Blvr. Louis Pasteur, 39, 29010 Málaga provides a fair, professional setting that athletes will enjoy during competition. Athletes at this event will compete in person for European qualifier spots at the CrossFit Games. The stakes are high as the top two men and top two women will earn invitations to the 2025 CrossFit Games.

Wodland Fest 2025 Dates

The complete schedule covers three exciting days:

Friday, April 25:

Elite Test 1: 10:45 – 13:10 (Spain time)
Elite Test 2: 17:08 – 19:20 (Spain time)

Saturday, April 26:

Elite Test 3: 11:10 – 12:57 (Spain time)
Elite Test 4 & 5: 16:01 – 19:15 (Spain time)

Sunday, April 27:

Elite Test 6: 10:40 – 13:10 (Spain time)
Elite Test 7: 16:40 – 18:30 (Spain time)

The competition is available to viewers worldwide. Elite Test 1 starts at 18:45-21:10 (Sydney), 09:45-12:10 (London), 04:45-07:10 (US Eastern), 03:45-06:10 (US Central), and 01:45-04:10 (US Pacific). The event follows an Online Qualifier that took place from January 29 to February 7, 2025. MAD Events hosts Wodland Fest and promises an unforgettable weekend beyond just competition.

Visitors will find Málaga’s charm adds to their festival experience. The Spanish coastal city delights with its cuisine, beaches, and historic streets. The event team welcomes volunteers, giving community members a chance to participate in this exciting event.

How to Watch Wodland Fest 2025

Brian Friend’s YouTube channel (@bfriendlyfitness) will broadcast the competition live. Friend, the co-founder of B.Friendly Fitness, agreed to provide streaming coverage after Alfonso, the Wodland Fest organizer, reached out to him. The livestream starts on Friday, April 25 and runs through the whole event. Viewers will get detailed coverage of all seven elite tests during the three-day competition.

The coverage features:

• Elite athlete performances
• Standout moment highlights
• Expert commentary and analysis
• Competition behind-the-scenes looks

Wodland Fest 2025 Workouts

Athletes at Wodland Fest 2025 will tackle brutal tests that expand their physical boundaries and determine who qualifies for the CrossFit Games. The events blend strength, endurance, and technical skills through different time domains. The competition starts with “El Puente”, a 20-minute challenge that combines sandbag squats (200 lb/90.7 kg for men, 150 lb/68 kg for women) and 800-meter runs. Athletes then face “The Velites Separator”, which tests them with legless rope climbs, handstand walks, and heavy rope double unders in multiple AMRAP intervals.

Day two brings “Mayhem Up”, a fast-paced workout with assault bike calories and bar muscle-ups under a 9-minute cap. This workout mirrors previous Mayhem Classic and Copa Sur events, but switches Echo Bikes for Assault Bikes. Athletes then attempt the “Uma Complex” and must establish a one-rep max clean and jerk complex (clean + jerk + hang clean + jerk) within 7 minutes.

The battle continues with “Málaga Nightmare” – three rounds that test athletes with dumbbell devil presses, box step-overs, and overhead walking lunges. Day three wraps up with “Wodland Chipper”, a long sequence of GHD sit-ups, rowing, dumbbell thrusters, and strict deficit handstand push-ups. Wodland Fest takes a unique approach compared to other North American qualifiers. The competition places “Heavy Isabel” as the seventh and final test instead of the sixth, challenging athletes to complete 30 heavy snatches (225 lb/102 kg for men, 155 lb/70 kg for women).

Wodland Fest Roster

The Wodland Fest 2025 roster still packs exceptional CrossFit talent, even with some prominent athletes pulling out. 62 men and 65 women make up one of the season’s largest elite divisions among all In-Person Qualifying Events (IPQEs). Athletes qualified through different paths. The online qualifier in January became the primary route after Wodland Fest expanded its field from 20 athletes per division to the top 80 men and 70 women. This meant almost everyone who submitted scores got an invitation. On top of that, it handed out several direct wildcard invitations.

The men’s roster shines with powerhouse talent like Roman Khrennikov, Jonne Koski, Aniol Ekai, Moritz Fiebig, Colin Bosshard, Calum Clements, and Bronislaw Olenkowicz. These athletes stand among Europe’s finest CrossFit competitors. Lucy Campbell, Andrea Solberg, Linda Keesman, Ella Wilkinson, Jennifer Muir, Emelie Lundberg, and Seungyeon Choi lead the equally impressive women’s field as they compete for podium spots.

All the same, some big names won’t appear. Sara Sigmundsdottir dropped out without an official statement, reportedly to focus on the Rebel Renegade Games in South Africa. Fabian Beneito stepped away to prioritize his wellbeing, while health issues kept Michal Wesolowski from training at full capacity. Luis Cuéllar’s withdrawal came with disappointment about missing a competition near his home.

The stakes make this deep roster even more exciting. The top two finishers in both men’s and women’s divisions will earn spots at the 2025 CrossFit Games. Even athletes capable of podium finishes might miss Games qualification, which shows the exceptional talent gathered in Málaga.

Wodland Fest Athletes to Watch

Wodland Fest 2025 has expanded its roster with top CrossFit talent, setting the stage for intense competition as athletes vie for coveted CrossFit Games spots. Let’s take a closer look at the standout contenders who could make waves during this three-day event.

Roman Khrennikov emerges as a strong favorite to watch. This season’s second In-Person Qualifying Event holds special meaning for him after he just missed Games qualification at the Mayhem Classic. His previous close call adds extra drama to his performance at Wodland Fest. Jonne Koski brings his impressive skills to the competition through a wildcard invitation. The Finnish athlete’s steady track record at previous CrossFit Games makes him a major threat for one of the two qualifying spots.

Lucy Campbell leads the charge in the women’s division with her wildcard invitation. Her entry raises the competitive stakes considerably, as only two female athletes will advance to the Games. The talent pool runs deep in both divisions. The men’s field shines with athletes like Aniol Ekai, Moritz Fiebig, Calum Clements, Colin Bosshard, and Bronislaw Olenkowicz. The women’s division showcases Andrea Solberg, Linda Keesman, Ella Wilkinson, Jennifer Muir, Emelie Lundberg, and Seungyeon Choi.

Competition gets even more intense as podium finishers might miss Games qualification without securing those crucial top two spots. With 62 men and 65 women competing, athletes can’t afford any mistakes. This expanded field makes Wodland Fest the largest elite competition among all In-Person Qualifying Events. Athletes must show not just physical prowess but mental strength as they direct their way through this pressure-cooker environment.

Final Words

Everyone has something to look forward to at Wodland Fest. Competitors can chase their CrossFit Games dreams while spectators witness elite fitness at its peak. Several top athletes including Sara Sigmundsdottir, Fabian Beneito, and Michal Wesolowski have pulled out of the competition. Yet the competition remains strong with 62 men and 65 women competing for qualification spots. These athletes must now look to other paths like the In-Affiliate Semifinals or another IPQE to earn their spot at the CrossFit Games.