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Upcoming Ninja & OCR Events — March 2026 Roundup

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March 2026 Is Packed With Ninja Action

If you've been training hard this winter, it's time to put those skills to the test. March 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest months on the ninja competition calendar, with World Ninja League (WNL) Season XI qualifiers firing on all cylinders, UNAA area and regional qualifiers ramping up, FINA season openers, and National Series Circuit (NSC) youth competitions all happening across the country.

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or thinking about entering your first event, here's everything happening this month.

WNL Season XI Qualifiers — The Biggest Story This Month

The World Ninja League is deep into its Season XI qualifier rounds, and March is loaded with Tier 1, Tier 2, and Head-to-Head events at gyms across the country. If you're chasing a spot at WNL Championships later this year, these qualifiers are where it starts.

March 13-15: Tier 1 & Tier 2 Qualifier Weekend

The biggest concentration of WNL action this month kicks off mid-March with events running at multiple gyms simultaneously:

  • Los Angeles Ninja Academy (Los Angeles, CA) — Tier 1 Qualifier #3 on March 13 (Challenge Course), plus Tier 2 Qualifier #3 on March 15
  • Austin Ninjas (Cedar Park, TX) — Tier 1 Qualifiers #3 and #4 on March 14, both Flow and Challenge Course formats
  • Iron City Ninja (Pittsburgh, PA) — Tier 1 Qualifiers #4 and #5 on March 14, Flow and Challenge Course
  • Dexterity Depot (Camp Hill, PA) — Tier 1 Qualifier #3 on March 14 (Flow Course)
  • The Grit Ninja Paramus (Paramus, NJ) — Tier 1 Qualifier #3 and Tier 2 Qualifier #7 on March 14
  • Forte Fitness Center (Hyannis, MA) — Tier 1 Qualifiers #3 and #4 on March 14
  • MoPro Training Grounds (Columbia, MO) — Tier 1 Qualifier #2 on March 14
  • Real Life Ninja Academy (Hamden, CT) — Tier 1 Qualifier #1 on March 14 (Full Course)
  • Movement Laboratory (Hainesport, NJ) — Tier 1 Qualifier #5 on March 14

Also on March 15: WNL's first Head-to-Head Qualifier of the month at Crescent City Ninjas in Gretna, LA, plus Tier 2 events at Smithtown Ninja Academy (Nesconset, NY), Ninja Mania (Danbury, CT), and Freeport Ninja Academy (Freeport, NY).

March 20-22: Mid-Month Qualifiers

The action continues with another wave of WNL events:

  • Level Up (Thomasville, NC) — Head-to-Head Qualifier #2 and Tier 1 Qualifier #5 on March 20
  • The Grit Ninja Pleasantville (Pleasantville, NY) — Tier 2 Qualifier #8 on March 20
  • MLab Ohio (Columbus, OH) — Tier 1 Qualifier #3 on March 22
  • Arizona Dynamics - Queen Creek (Queen Creek, AZ) — Head-to-Head Qualifier #1 on March 22
  • Always in Motion Ninja & Parkour (Sterling, VA) — Tier 2 Qualifier #2 on March 22

March 27-28: Closing Out the Month

  • The Grit Ninja Paramus (Paramus, NJ) — Tier 2 Qualifier #8 on March 27
  • New York City Ninja Academy (New York, NY) — Tier 2 Qualifier #1 on March 28
  • Power Parkour Ninja (Quakertown, PA) — Tier 1 Qualifier #1 on March 28

Visit the WNL website for full details and registration.

UNAA Area & Regional Qualifiers

The Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association has a strong March slate with area and regional qualifiers that feed into their championship pathway.

Key UNAA Events This Month

  • Ultimate Ninjas North Shore (Glenview, IL) — UNAA Regional, March 14-15. One of the bigger UNAA regionals, this two-day event at the north Chicago suburb facility draws competitors from across the Midwest.
  • Ascend Obstacle Training (Kingston, MA) — UNAA Qualifier, March 14
  • USA Ninja Challenge Stafford (Stafford, VA) — UNAA Local Qualifier, March 14
  • Infinity Ninja (Fargo, ND) — UNAA Area Qualifier, March 14
  • West River Ninja (Rapid City, SD) — UNAA Area Qualifier, March 14
  • Sumner Ninja (Auburn, WA) — UNAA Area Qualifier, March 14
  • USA Ninja Challenge Greenbrier (Chesapeake, VA) — UNAA Area Qualifier, March 22
  • USA Ninja Challenge Norton (Norton, MA) — UNAA Season 11 Area Qualifier, March 28

Check NinjaMaster for updated UNAA registration links and details.

FINA Season VII Qualifiers

FINA (Federation of International Ninja Athletes) is running Season VII qualifiers with both Speed and Endurance formats:

  • Elemental Ninja (Stillwater, OK) — FINA Season VII Endurance Qualifier #1, March 14
  • The Ninja Hive (Akron, OH) — FINA Speed Qualifier #1, #2, and combined Speed/Endurance Qualifier #2 on March 14
  • Multiple FINA events on March 21 and 22 at gyms across the country

FINA competitions are a great option for athletes who love the speed-based format and want a competitive pathway that emphasizes course completion time.

NSC Youth Qualifiers & Other Events

The National Series Circuit is running youth qualifiers at several gyms this month, making March a great time for younger athletes to get competitive experience:

  • Traverse Fitness (Richmond, CA) — NSC Youth Qualifier and standalone divisions, March 21
  • Obstacle Academy (Eden Prairie, MN) — NSC Youth Qualifier, March 21
  • Rise at the Warehouse (Houston, TX) — Youth Qualifier, March 21
  • Jungle Gym (Pinellas Park, FL) — NSC Youth Qualifier, March 28

Also worth noting: OSEGA Ninja Academy (Fletcher, NC) is hosting an NCL Beginner-Only Competition on March 14 — perfect for first-time competitors who want a low-pressure introduction to the competition scene.

And in Colorado, Ninja Intensity (Castle Rock, CO) hosts a CNL Rec Qualifier on March 27.

Tips for First-Time Competitors

Thinking about entering your first competition this month? Here's what you need to know:

Before the Event

  • Register early. Many events cap their divisions, and popular time slots fill up fast. Don't wait until the last week.
  • Know the format. WNL events run Challenge Course, Flow Course, Full Course, and Head-to-Head formats — each one is different. FINA has Speed and Endurance variants. Read the event description so you know what to expect.
  • Train the basics. You don't need to be perfect. Focus on completing obstacles cleanly rather than going for speed. A clean run beats a fast fall every time.

On Competition Day

  • Arrive early. Give yourself time to check in, warm up, and walk the course if allowed.
  • Bring the essentials. Water, snacks, chalk (if the venue allows it), and comfortable athletic clothing. Layers are smart for venues with varying temperatures.
  • Watch other competitors. If you're in a later heat, use the time to study how others approach the obstacles. You'll pick up technique tips and strategy just by watching.
  • Have fun with it. The ninja community is one of the most supportive in all of sports. People cheer for everyone, especially first-timers. Enjoy the experience — there will always be more competitions.

Never Miss an Event

With competitions happening every weekend across multiple leagues, keeping track of everything can be overwhelming. That's exactly why we built the NinjaTrainer events page — so you can browse upcoming ninja and OCR events, filter by location and league, and never miss a competition that matters to you.

Want event updates and results delivered straight to your phone? Download the NinjaTrainer app to stay on top of the competition calendar, track your results, and connect with the ninja community. Whether you're competing, coaching, or cheering from the sideline, NinjaTrainer has you covered.

See you at the course!

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