Name: Seattle Boulderfest 2026
Start: 2026-09-26T01:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-27T04:00:00.000Z
Location: SBP Poplar, 900 Poplar Place South, Seattle, Washington

Seattle

**Boulderfest celebrates community & climbing.** It’s an electric, all-day festival that brings people of all ages together for climbing, live entertainment, music, raffles, open rounds, and shared connection—now culminating in an all-new Grand Finale in St. Paul.

[**Learn More Here!**](https://boulderingproject.com/seattle-boulderfest/)



WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1️⃣ COMMUNITY COMP & OPEN QUALIFIERS 🧗

Boulderfest is an all-levels climbing competition. Whether you’ve been climbing for years or it’s your first comp, you’ll find something fun and challenging to climb! The routes are the absolute best of what Bouldering Project and our setting team have to offer. It’s an incredible experience to climb and to watch others climb!



2️⃣ PRIZES 🎁

Everyone who competes in the Community Comp has a chance to win awesome prizes! Each boulder topped = one raffle ticket entry. Each community session is followed by a raffle with incredible prizes from our sponsors and local brands!



3️⃣ OPEN FINALS 🏆

The entire weekend culminates in an electric Open Finals competition. Come and watch the best athletes from the Open category compete for the cash purse! The top climbers from each division of the Open Finals will move on to our all-new [Boulderfest Grand Finale in St. Paul](http://boulderingproject.com/boulderfest/).



Local Cash Purse (Per Division):

&#x20; 1st Place: $1,500

&#x20; 2nd Place: $750

&#x20; 3rd Place:  $375



St. Paul Grand Finale Cash Purse (Per Division):

&#x20; 1st Place: $10,000

&#x20; 2nd Place: $5,000

&#x20; 3rd Place:  $2,500



4️⃣ ALL DAY PARTY 🎉

Each session has a live DJ, and the whole day is filled with fun activities. From local vendors, games, great food and more, there's something for everyone! Watch Open Finals full of intense competition, MCs, & lights in an event that you won't want to miss.



5️⃣ VOLUNTEERS 🙌

We would love for you to be involved! Sign up to volunteer and get fully immersed in the energy, fun, and community. Stay tuned for more information on sign-ups.



‼️ HOW TO SELECT YOUR DIVISION ‼️
Each comp has specific divisions tied to gender and/or color circuits eligible for points:

**COMMUNITY COMP (14 yrs or older, except in Saturday morning session)**

&#x20; **Recreational:** Yellow, Red, Green (V0-V2)

&#x20; **Intermediate:** Purple, Orange, Black (V3-V5)

&#x20; **Advanced:** Black, Blue, Pink (V6-V8)



**OPEN COMP (must be 14 yrs or older)**
*To be competitive in the Open Comp we recommend climbers that predominantly climb Blue, Pink, White, Mint (V8+)*

&#x20; **Men**

&#x20; **Women**

&#x20; **Non-Binary**



When considering which division to select, choose the division that matches with your growth zone. *For example*:

* "*I generally climb purple, orange, and black, but I can flash most oranges.*” > We recommend **Intermediate**.
* When trying your hardest, are you able to complete 10 black boulders in 1 climbing session? > We recommend **Advanced**.
* "*I can’t send 10 black boulders in 1 climbing session.*" > We recommend **Intermediate**.
* Are you climbing predominantly blue, pink, and white? > We recommend registering for the **Open category**.



**Not familiar with our circuit colors? Here's a quick guide:**

&#x20; Recreational (*yellow, red, green; V0-V2*)

&#x20; Intermediate (*purple, orange, black; V3-V5*)

&#x20; Advanced (*black, blue, pink; V6-V8*)

&#x20; Open (*blue, pink, white, mint; V8+*)



**Questions?** Reach out to: [poplar@boulderingproject.com](mailto:poplar@boulderingproject.com)

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Please take your time and read this agreement very carefully. When you are certain that you understand the importance of each paragraph, sign your initials in the space provided. Sign the document only after you have read and understand everything. If you have any questions about the agreement, consult your attorney. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY ACTIVITIES AT SEATTLE BOULDERING PROJECT WITHOUT THE SIGNED WAIVER.

I UNDERSTAND THAT SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT WILL PREVENT ME, MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS, DEPENDENTS, BENEFICIARIES AND ASSIGNS FROM SUING SBP, ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR GUESTS FOR ANY INJURIES, INCLUDING DEATH AND PARALYSIS, OR DAMAGES THAT I MIGHT RECEIVE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN ANY ACTIVITIES WITH SBP OR AT SBP FACILITIES.

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I understand that there is a significant risk of serious physical injury, death and other damages inherent in indoor and outdoor climbing, bouldering and physical fitness training activities and in my use of SBP facilities and instruction relating to these activities. These risks and hazards can include, but are not limited to, injuries arising from falling and striking objects or other people; being struck by falling objects or people; failure of any part or all of the climbing structures, flooring systems, building or training and fitness apparatus; defective, worn, uneven, separated or additional flooring or pads; hazards created by additional pads; falling and failing to land on a pad; landing on a pad and nonetheless suffering an injury; failure and/or breakage of climbing holds; failure of climbing hold anchoring systems and hardware; failure of anchoring systems, anchors and belay devices used to secure climbing anchors and ropes; falling because of improper use of ropes and safety equipment; injury resulting from lack of spotting, inadequate spotting or other spotting-related injury; injuries related to fitness training classes including without limitation yoga classes; risks associated with use of sauna and cold plunge facilities including without limitation cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke; risks associated with walking on streets and sidewalks to access SBP facilities; strained or sprained muscles, joints and connective tissue; broken bones; personal injury including paralysis, death, illness, property damage, and other losses. I further understand that some SBP facilities may be available 24 hours a day, and that some of those operating times may be without staff supervision or observation of SBP facilities and that I may encounter additional risks during that time. Injury or death can arise from errors in judgment, from lack of training or information, from the negligence of me, employees or agents of SBP or other parties, as well as the risks normally associated with athletic endeavors. There is no way to eliminate the risk of serious harm or death. I understand that my use of SBP facilities and any instruction or knowledge I obtain at those facilities IS NOT sufficient to prepare me for the dangers and risks of indoor and outdoor climbing.

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I CERTIFY THAT I UNDERSTAND CLIMBING, BOULDERING AND PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING ACTIVITIES, AND USE OF FACILITIES SUCH AS SAUNAS AND COLD PLUNGES, EXPOSE ME TO A HIGH RISK OF INJURY OR ACCIDENT. I KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE ENUMERATED IN THIS DOCUMENT, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, OF INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH OR DAMAGE OF WHATEVER KIND ARISING OUT OF MY USE OF SBP FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT OR MY PARTICIPATION IN ANY ACTIVITY AT SBP FACILITIES OR SPONSORED BY SBP.

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I recognize that SBP could not offer this activity without obtaining a release of liability. In consideration of, and part payment for the right to use SBP’s facilities, I RELEASE SBP AND ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH SBP, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, STAFF, INSTRUCTORS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, GUESTS AND THIRD PARTIES, FROM ALL LIABILITY, AND KNOWINGLY, INTENTIONALLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS OR CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE, WHICH MAY ARISE AS A RESULT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN A SBP-SPONSORED ACTIVITY OR FROM USE OF SBP FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT.

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I certify that I have no physical limitations or medical conditions that would impair my ability to fully and safely use SBP facilities, including without limitation use of saunas and/or cold plunge pools. I agree to inform SBP of any conditions that may have any effect on my ability to fully and safely use SBP facilities, so that a determination can be made as to the proper course of action.


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Any dispute, claim or controversy arising from my involvement in any activity with or use of SBP facilities, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined by arbitration in Seattle, Washington before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. Judgment on any Award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. This clause shall not preclude parties from seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration from a court of appropriate jurisdiction.

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Seattle Boulderfest 2026

Friday Night Open Qualifier Round. Purchase this ticket ONLY if you are competing in Open Category. PLEASE NOTE: Open divisions will only proceed if the minimum number of registrants (6) is reached by 9/11/26 (10 days before setting starts in the market). If the minimum number of registrants is not reached for your selected division by this date, you are entitled to a refund for your ticket OR the opportunity to compete in another division of your choice. (Open competitors must be 14 yrs or older on September 25)

Friday Night Community Session. Purchase this ticket if you are competing in Recreational, Intermediate, or Advanced division. (Competitors must be 14 yrs or older as of September 25, 2026)

Saturday Morning Community Session. Purchase this ticket if you are competing in Recreational, Intermediate, or Advanced division (this session is open to both adult and supervised youth ages 8+)

Saturday Afternoon Community Session. Purchase this ticket if you are competing in Recreational, Intermediate, or Advanced division. (Competitors must be 14 yrs or older as of Sept 25, 2026)

Seattle Boulderfest 2026

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