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8 Places to Work Out in Fort Worth During the 2024 CrossFit Games

August 5, 2024 by Julia Papworth

Nothing motivates you to lift heavy and move fast more than watching some of the best in the world do it at the CrossFit Games.

There are tons of affiliates in the Fort Worth area that are excited to host drop-ins during the Games. And, if you prefer to get your fitness in outside, there are plenty of options for that, too.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of some of the best places to work out (indoors) during the 2024 CrossFit Games, all times local (CDT).

Compound Athletics (CrossFit Anubis)

Address: 2529 Weisenberger St #105, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Compound Athletics is less than 10 minutes from the venue and has a full week planned for anyone who wants to drop in.

Thursday, August 8 – Christian Harris and Move Fast, Lift Heavy will host a class at 9 a.m.
Saturday, August 10 – Out Foundation will host a WOD & Fundraiser at 10 a.m.

Thirsty? LIFEAID will be here all weekend, providing free FITAIDs and giveaways.

TYR will also set up shop here all week to sell apparel and shoes and host giveaways.

CrossFit Westwood

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Address: 608 S Jennings St, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Established in 2018, Crossfit Westwood is located in the South Main District, east of the Hospital District, and just south of Downtown Fort Worth.

The affiliate boasts a fully air-conditioned building with two showers, a separate commercial gym, an outdoor turf area, and a coffee bar by Extinct Coffee.

CrossFit Westwood has partnered with GOWOD for the whole week of the Games.

Look for GOWOD-sponsored workouts, seminars, and workshops by some of the biggest brands in the CrossFit space, including GoRuck, TYR, and HWPO.
GOWOD will offer free drop-ins all week long — head here for registration information.

Gym Schedule:

Monday, August 5

6:15 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 11 a.m.: GOWOD Workout
8:45 a.m., 2:30 p.m.: Open Gym (Elite Athletes Only)
1:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Open Gym

Tuesday, August 6

6:15 a.m.: GOWOD Workout
Workshops and appearances by BRUTE Strength, Chris Hinshaw, Underdog Athletics, The Progrm
8:45 a.m., 2:30 p.m.: Open Gym (Elite Athletes Only)
1:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Open Gym

Wednesday, August 7

6:15 a.m.: GOWOD Workout
7:30 a.m.: Open Gym (Elite Athletes Only)
10 a.m.: HWPO Affiliate Workout
Workshops and appearances by BRUTE Strength, Chris Hinshaw, Caroline Lambray, Underdog Athletics, The Progrm, RX Smart Gear, and the Buttery Bros.

Thursday, August 8

6:15 a.m.: HWPO Lift Workshop
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m.: Open Gym
Workshops and appearances by RX Smart Gear, Aimee Everett, and Mallory O’Brien

Friday, August 9

8:45 a.m.: HWPO Training X FYR Workout
11 a.m., 1:15 p.m.:: Open Gym
Workshops and appearances by Amanda Barnhart, RX Smart Gear, and Adam Klink
4:30 p.m.: GOWOD Workout

Saturday, August 10

6:12 a.m.: HWPO Affiliate Workout
10 a.m., 1:15 p.m.:: Open Gym
Workshops and appearances by Justin Ahrens, Matt Torres, and Zack Telander
4:30 p.m.: GOWOD Workout

Sunday, August 11

8:45 a.m.: GOWOD Workout with Scott Panchik
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:15 p.m.:: Open Gym
Workshops and appearances by Rob Kearney and YETI

Learn more about the HWPO Training workouts and workshops and all the HWPO activations at the Games.

CrossFit Green Leaf

Address: 2100 N HWY 360 #1803 Grand Prairie, Texas, 75050

CrossFit Green Leaf is a little further afield but a great new addition to the greater Fort Worth area.

Friends and family helped to raise $30,000 in just 30 days to get CrossFit Green Leaf started, and they are opening their doors and celebrating this significant milestone with a grand opening event during the CrossFit Games weekend, from August 8-11.

Come check out a CrossFit Games-watching party all day Thursday, August 8, and participate in an evening WOD and special membership deals for attendees.

Friday, August 9 – Free community WOD at 9 a.m., followed by activities for kids and families.

Saturday, August 10 – Grand opening WODs with prizes starting at 6 a.m. and a showcase of local vendors

CrossFit XPB

Address: 5515 Bonner Drive, Suite A, Haltom City, TX, 76148

Drop-ins are welcome all week at CrossFit XPB — if you want to attend a class, they ask that you text or email them to let them know you are coming.

Gym Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 5 a.m., 6 a.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 5 a.m., 6 a.m., 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. (free community class)

CrossFit Iron Horse

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Address: 5220 W. Vickery Blvd, Forth Worth, TX 76107

Mayhem will be representing at CrossFit Iron Horse the week of the CrossFit Games.

In addition to daily classes led by Mayhem coaches, community events will occur throughout the week. Drop by for breakfast or coffee, a morning run club, affiliate meet-ups, and other Mayhem surprises that we will be announced at a later date.

Class Schedule:

Monday–Thusday: 5 a.m., 6 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
Friday: 5 a.m., 6 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9:15 a.m.

Open Gym: Monday–Thursday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday 5 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Head here if you are looking to drop in.

Check out your favorite brands while getting your sweat on – Ice Barrel, Natalie’s Juices, NoBull, Garmin, Called to B, and Buffalo Brew Coffee will all be hanging out!

The affiliate will also be hosting Power Monkey Gymnastics and Weightlifting seminars throughout the weekend and GORUCK/Power Monkey workouts with CrossFit Games athlete Margaux Alvarez. RSVP here for any of these special events.

EnduraLAB CrossFit

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Address: 2816 Shamrock Ave #120, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Open Gym Schedule:

Monday–Thursday: 5 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Friday: 5 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Class Schedule:

Monday–Friday: 5 a.m., 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m. (no 5:15 p.m. on Friday)
SAT: 9:30 a.m.

Special Events:

Saturday, August 10: GORUCK Coffee and Workout with BTE at 6 a.m. (RSVP for free)
Saturday, August 10: This is a special activation at 8 a.m. will be coached by a 2023 CrossFit Games Athlete. There will be contests and giveaways, and more information will come soon! Stay tuned.

Planning to drop in? RSVP here and buy your one-week pass here.

No Limit Strength and Conditioning (CrossFit Anthology)

Address: 3821 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76110

Ahh, a fully air-conditioned gym! If this sounds good to you, message the affiliate here to let them know you’re dropping in.

Class Schedule:

Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. (for members only)
Sunday: closed

Some other affiliates to check out in the area include: CrossFit Panther City, CrossFit OTL, CrossFit 313, CrossFit Bear Down, CrossFit Max Level, CrossFit Burleson, CrossFit Forth Worth East, CrossFit G6, CrossFit L3, and Fort Worth Barbell.

Get Outside

In addition to affiliates, there are some opportunities to get outdoors and get fit.

Train Hard with Jason Khalipa

Here are the details.

Meet outside of Tannahill’s Tavern for these events:

Friday, August 9: Train Hard Men’s Club Workout at 7 a.m.
- Take part in this free workout led by Jason Khalipa and equipment provided by GORUCK
Saturday, August 10: Open Mat//Murder Yoga
- Come roll with BJJ Brown Belt Jason Khalipa and other jiu-jitsu instructors.
Sunday, August 11: Train Hard Men’s Club Workout at 7 a.m.
Sunday, August 11: Open Mat//Murder Yoga (schedule TBA)

Fort Worth boasts tons of green spaces for people to get outside and be active. Whether it is trails and parks or rivers and lakes, there is an option for everyone.

Fort Worth has over 100 miles of connected trails: one extremely popular one called Trinity Trails.

Trinity Trails offers 40 miles of running or biking trails, 17 trailheads for picnics and rest stops, five boat launches for canoes, kayaks, and sculls, equestrian trails for horseback riding, a water-ski slalom course, and fishing in several spots.

Here are some activities you can check out along the Trinity Trails:

Panther Island Pavillion – If water sports are your speed, check out Backwoods Paddlesports. You can rent paddle boards, canoes, and kayaks to use to explore the river.

Head to the trail to check out the Fort Worth Zoo, which opened in 1909 and houses over 7000 native and exotic animals.

Just north of the Rock Bridge near the Chisholm Trail Parkway, you’ll find the Trailhead at Clearfork. The area boasts a farmer’s market and free yoga classes on Saturday mornings, and you can grab something to eat at the Press Cafe.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden – the oldest botanic garden in Texas boasts 23 specialty gardens, including the Japanese Gardens, Rose Garden, and Cactus Garden.

Gateway Park – Gateway Park is one of the largest urban parks in America at almost 1000 acres. Sporting facilities include soccer and baseball fields, a disc golf course, several mountain biking trails, and a kayak/canoe launch. Did you bring your furry friend out to check out the Games? They boast the Fort Woof Dog Park.

One Last Thing: Experience True Texas Culture

Don’t miss the Cowtown Coliseum (121 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164), which hosts weekly rodeos on Fridays and Saturdays.

The coliseum held the first indoor rodeo arena in the country, and you can check out events that include barrel racing, roping, and bull riding.

In the 1800s, Fort Worth was the middle point of the markets and railways in the Midwest.

With the growth of the railroad came cowboys and outlaws who looked to get rich through the livestock trade.

The Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District is where to visit to understand how life was back then.

If you really want to experience history, see the cattle drive (157 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164)

The Fort Worth Herd consists of 17 longhorns, each representing a decade of the Stockyards’ history. It’s the world’s only twice-daily (11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.), year-round cattle drive.

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