The bar will be loaded, the music will be loud, and the energy will be electric as Girls Gone Rx celebrates 13 years of Competing for a Cure — and this year, the event is coming to town Saturday, Aug. 23 at Tarheel Crossfit on 1530 N. Bragg Blvd in Spring Lake.
Founded in 2012, Girls Gone Rx has become more than just a fitness competition. It’s a movement built on empowerment, community, and philanthropy, with women across the country lifting each other up, literally and figuratively, in the fight against breast cancer.
This year’s anniversary event will feature all-female teams of three, competing in four workouts across two divisions. While the workouts promise to challenge even the fittest athletes, the real goal is connection and competing for a cause.
“This isn’t just about the leaderboard,” organizers said. “It’s about celebrating strength, pushing limits, and supporting a community that uplifts women in and out of the gym.”
Two Divisions, One Cause
Teams can register under one of two divisions:
• RX Division: For seasoned athletes who tackle daily work out of the days without scaling and are confident with advanced movements like pull-ups, double-unders, handstand pushups, and Olympic lifts (squat snatches or cleans at 95 lbs or more).
• BAM Division (Badass in the Making): Designed for newer athletes who are just entering the competition scene, may still be learning Olympic lifts, and typically scale workouts.
No matter the division, every team competes for the same reason: to raise funds for Compete for a Cure, a nonprofit organization benefiting breast cancer research and support services.
As part of the event, each team will create a fundraising page, and the amount raised will contribute to the team’s overall event score, adding a charitable twist to the competitive spirit.
Inspiring a Community
From personal records to high-fives, Girls Gone Rx has built a reputation for being one of the most inclusive and inspiring competitions in the fitness world. The events focus on camaraderie over comparison and a goal to create a safe, empowering space where women can test their limits and grow together.
Teams that register will receive a unique referral link, and if four teams sign up using that link, the original team’s registration fee is waived.
“Bring all your friends,” organizers encouraged. “The more, the mightier.”
Registration is now open. For more information, visit Instagram.com/GirlsGoneRx. Follow and watch the competition on Instagram @GirlsGoneRX