OCB Carolina Fitness Festival
Date
09-13-2026
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina
Time
9:45am
Date
Sunday, September 13th 2026
Location
The Clayton Center: 211 E Second St. Clayton, NC 27520
Time & Format
There will be separate shows for each division! We will use a straight through format going through each category (Debut - Open), followed by stage walks / presentations, and awards. Exact times will be given as we get closer to show day. Men's Bodybuilding will begin at 9:45AM. The Women's divisions will begin with Figure at 2:00PM.
Order of events:
Morning: Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men's Physique
Afternoon: Figure, Wellness, Bikini
Tickets
Ticket types: prices (If applicable: Tickets will be available for purchase online through MM/DD. After then they will only be available for purchase at the door the day of the contest). Example: Adult General Admission $39, Under Age 12 General Admission $10, Assistant (general admission plus backstage access): $55 (only applicable to those helping a competitor prepare back stage). One assistant max per competitor is permitted.
Entry Fees & Deadlines
Registration Fee through August 23rd 2026, is $100. Crossover fees are $70. Late Fee is $75 and registration closes September 6th.
Categories
Categories being offered are Bikini, Figure, Wellness, Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, and Classic Physique. Competitors may not participate in more than one category at a show. Women's Physique IS NOT offered at this show.
Division Offerings
Bodybuilding: Teen, Debut, Novice, Open(PQ), 35+(PQ),50+
Classic Physique: Teen, Debut, Novice, Open(PQ), 35+(PQ), 50+
Men's Physique: Teen, Debut, Novice, Open(PQ), 35+(PQ), 50+
Figure: Teen, Debut, Novice, Open(PQ), 35+(PQ),50+
Wellness: Teen, Debut, Novice, Open(PQ), 35+(PQ), 50+
Bikini: Teen, Debut, Novice, Open(PQ), 35+(PQ), 50+
Eligibility:
- Teen: Athletes between the ages of 16 and 19 on the day of competition. Proof of age and a Waiver is required for athletes under 18. A parent must be present to escort the athlete through all services and backstage areas.
- Debut: First time competitors.
- Novice: Athletes who have Not PLACED FIRST in any category at any event with an exception is for Teen Divisions or only one competitor.
- 35+/40+: Ages 35+ for Women and 40+ for Men on the day of competition. Pro Qualifier if requirements are met.
- 50+: Athletes ages 50 and older.
- Open: Open to all athletes. Pro Qualifier if requirements are met.
Entering More than One Division (Crossover Entries)
A crossover entry is entering more than one division within a category. For example, someone may enter the Novice division, if eligible, and also crossover into the Open division and compete in it as well. Competitors may not participate in more than one category (Bikini, Figure, Physique, Bodybuilding, Classic Physique) at any given show.
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top 5 placement winners in each class. Open competitors will recieve scultped awards. Women Pro Card winners will receive a 5" Crown. All Pro card winners will receive large OCB Pro Card.
Eligibility
All competitors are required to be current members of OCB to participate in this event. If needing to obtain the annual membership, please register by a week before the event. Memberships can be purchased on OCBonline.com. This is a natural (drug-free) competition. All competitors must meet eligibility criteria listed in the OCB drug testing guidelines in order to participate. Prior to registering, competitors should review the procedures and list of banned substances posted on OCBonline.com
Banned Substances Screening Methods
All competitors are required to take and pass a Drug Test Screening prior to competing. This is an additional fee of $60 paid directly to the examiner. DTS are good for 3 weeks for amateur competitors.
Check-Ins/Drug Test Screenings
Athlete Check in
Athlete Check in will take place September 12th from 12PM - 4PM at the Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Clayton: 105 Leone Ct, Garner, NC 27529 in the lobby. Tanning and Drug Test Screenings will take place here!
At this time you will receive your welcome gift, athlete number, purchased trainers pass, and the last opportunity to change or add classes. Photography and Videography forms will be collected at this time.
Music
House Music will be used for all competitors. Please do not attempt to send music.
Host Hotel
Holliday Inn Express Clayton-105 Leone Ct, Garner NC 27529. Use Code Carolina Fitness Festival for discounted rates of $125 through August 30th. Call (919)719-3415 to book. Athlete Check in, Drug Test Screenings, and Tanning will take place here.
Backstage Policy
One assistant max per competitor is allowed backstage with the exception of Teen competitors who may have an assistant and parent backstage. The assistant must purchase a trainer/assistant ticket, which is good for general admission and backstage access. Cost is $100 and must be pre-purchased. The last opportunity to purchase is at athlete check in. These will not be sold the day of the event.
Competitor Prep Area
Excercise bands and mirrors will be backstage for use in preparing to go on stage. Competitors are welcome to bring their own equipment and mirrors as well.
Show Services
For information on Tanning, Photography, Hair & Make up, Photography, Video, Vendors, and more visit Our Show Services Page: https://carolinafitnessfestival.com/show-services
Contact
Any questions about the event can be directed to the show promoter at CarolinaFitnessFestival@Gmail.com or Google Voice at (919)374-0113.
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*Tickets may be picked up at the venue box office
* Online ticket sales end on 09-11-2026. After that, remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door.