The Fox 2026 Open
The Fox workout, named after after First Lieutenant John R. Fox, is a series of 45 total hang cleans (135 pounds for men; 95 pounds for women) and 45 total pull-ups performed in the following combination within a 10-minute time cap:
- 21 hang cleans followed by 21 pull-ups followed by
- 15 hang cleans followed by 15 pull-ups followed by
- 9 hang cleans followed by 9 pull-ups
About John R. Fox
John Robert Fox, a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War II, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism on December 26, 1944. Acting as a forward observer with the 598th Field Artillery Battalion, Cannon Company, 366th Infantry, 92d Infantry Division, Lieutenant Fox directed artillery fire against overwhelming enemy forces in Sommocolonia, Italy, deliberately calling fire dangerously close to his own position. His selfless actions inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy, delayed their advance, and exemplified the highest traditions of military service, at the cost of his own life.
Competition Window
The Fox 2026 Open will take place from Thursday, May 14, to Wednesday, May 20. The deadline to submit a workout attempt is Wednesday, May 20, at 6:00 PM ET.
Registration
Registration is required for Donor Games Open events. Registration is $5 per competitor in the Living Donor and Transplant Recipient categories and $50 per competitor in the General category. Registration is required for Donor Games Open events and will go live on November 11.
Prize Money
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th-10th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donor: Men | $5,000 | $4,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $100 |
| Donor: Women | $5,000 | $4,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $100 |
| Recipient: Men | $5,000 | $4,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $100 |
| Recipient: Women | $5,000 | $4,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $100 |
| General: Men | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $400 | $200 | |
| General: Women | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $400 | $200 | |