Donor Games 2026 Championship

In the 6th annual Donor Games Championship, living donors and transplant recipients will come together to compete in a spirited competition testing strength and endurance. The 2026 Donor Games Championship will be held Saturday, September 26 at Carozza Fitness in Stamford, CT.

Participation is by invitation only. Top Donor and Recipient athletes will be invited to compete based on performance on the 2026 Season Leaderboard. All invited athletes will receive complimentary travel and lodging from the National Kidney Registry.

Workouts

Event 1: 1RM Bench Press Ladder

Event 2: Hang Cleans & Rope Climb

• Hang Clean: 21-15-9 (155 pounds for men; 105 pounds for women)
• Rope Climb: 1-2-3

Event 3: Heavy Murph AMRAP 20 Mins

As many reps as possible of:

• 10 Strict Pull-Ups
• 20 Dumbbell Seated Alternating Shoulder Presses (50-pound dumbbells for men; 30-pound dumbbells for women)
• 30 Rear Foot Elevated Split Squats
• 40 Sit-Ups