March Meter Madness - 2026

March Meter Madness

Sunday, March 15, 2026, 9 am CDT

What goes up must come down! Racers will climb and descend a 19-minute pyramid in quest of the most total meters. Strategy is key. Rate high and fly or go slow with power? Which race plan will get you the most meters? Test your smarts and your stamina to find out!

The March Meter Madness 19’ Pyramid Challenge:

• 30 seconds – 1 minute rest
• 1 minute – 1 minute rest
• 4 minutes – 1 minute rest
• 8 minutes – 1 minute rest
• 4 minutes – 1 minute rest
• 1 minute – 1 minute rest
• 30 seconds

THE MOST TOTAL METERS WINS!

• Racers can “row in,” meaning they can start rowing with time left in the 1-minute rest period to get themselves back up to race rate by the time the next piece starts. Use your rest how you see fit, paddle, or stop rowing—your call.

March Meter Madness Prizes!

Full-Entry racers will receive:

• 3" UV-protected vinyl March Meter Madness race decal
• Social media share image of their accomplishment

Speed Pass Racers will get access to the race but no merch or media.

Entry Fee Options:

• Full Entry $25 – All race merch and media
• Speed Pass Entry $15 – Race access only

Age Divisions

• SGGM = Super Great Grand Master > 70
• GGM = Great Grand Master > 60
• GM = Grand Master – 50-60
• M = Master – 27-49
• O = Open – 20-26
• JR = Junior – 0-19

Weight Categories

• Lightweight Women: <= 135lbs (61.5kg)
• Heavyweight Women: > 135 lbs (61.6kg)
• Lightweight Men <= 165lbs (75kg)
• Heavyweight Men > 165lbs (75kg)

Adaptive Categories

• PR1
• PR2
• PR3

Rules & Info

Start time is 9 am CDT

RACERS IN OTHER TIME ZONES may compete independently at their local time on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 9 am CDT, but MUST manually submit their results on ErgZone within 24 hours of completing the event at their local time.

• 24-hour submission window for championship title and official rankings.

Age Divisions

• SGGM = Super Great Grand Master > 70
• GGM = Great Grand Master > 60
• GM = Grand Master – 50-60
• M = Master – 27-49
• O = Open – 20-26
• JR = Junior – 0-19

Weight Categories

• Lightweight Women: <= 135lbs (61.5kg)
• Heavyweight Women: > 135 lbs (61.6kg)
• Lightweight Men <= 165lbs (75kg)
• Heavyweight Men > 165lbs (75kg)

Adaptive Categories

• PR1
• PR2
• PR3

Refunds & Scratches

There will be no refunds. Please know this upfront. We count on your entry fee to support this event and all its associated costs.

IMPORTANT

By registering for the Ergon Metron or any other Fools Fest Sprints event, I declare that I am physically able to compete and in no way hold Fools Fest Sprints, ErgZone, or any of their partners or sponsors liable for any injury or health issue I may sustain by participating. I'm entering at my own risk!

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