BASELINE 2K

Coming January of 2026!

Sun, January 25, 2026
9 am CDT start

Serious erg racers know how important establishing a baseline is. We are providing an opportunity for those seeking glory at the 2026 National and/or World Indoor Rowing Championships to line up against other competitive athletes and see where they are at in their 2K training. This is your chance to test your race strategy and get a 2K under your belt before the one that counts! It’s hammer time!

All racers will receive a BASELINE 2K

UV-protected decal.

• 2” UV laminated polypropylene


This virtual race will be conducted ONLINE using the ERGZONE app.
The app is free to download in your mobile app store.

This is a Metron Maximus required race.

Full Entry - $25 (Race merch and media)
Speed Pass Entry - $15 (Race access only)

 
 

Race Rules & Info

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

ROWERS MAY COMPETE ANY TIME!

The official race date and start time is Sunday, January 25 at 9 am CST for those who want to line up against others and test themselves in a race situation, but you are welcome to do this workout anytime on your own.

COMPETING ON AN OLDER MODEL ERG? You can still compete if your erg doesn't have a PM5 monitor. You cannot participate in live racing, but your score will count in the official results and rankings. Just enter your race time manually on the ErgZone app with a screenshot of your monitor so we can verify your results.

Fools Fest Sprints
Medals & Prizes

WE NEED YOUR SHIPPING ADDRESS!

Fools Fest Sprints can't send your official race decal, medals, or other prizes without your mailing address! Let us know where to send your race merch. Thanks, and good luck! Click this RACE MERCH button to enter your shipping address:

 
 
 
 


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!