California’s Strongest Man/Woman 2026
PRO / AM
In Huntington Beach
California’s Strongest Man/Woman Competition
We are now entering the 24th year of California’s Strongest Man & Woman. East Coast West Coast Strength Speed & Conditioning and Pro Strongman Scott Brengel will be promoting California’s Strongest Man/Woman in Huntington Beach, CA on March 28, 2026. The competition will begin around 10am (each event will last approximately 1 hour). The event will be sanctioned by Strongman Corporation and the top amateur athletes will qualify for Regionals or Nationals. The winner of the Pro/Am division will receive their Pro Card and compete in America’s Strongest.
Weigh ins: Early Weigh-ins Friday 10am to Noon at ECWC (2930 Grace Lane, Unit A, Costa Mesa, CA); Contest Day Weigh-ins begin at 8am.
Location Details:
PCH and Huntington St.
Across from Hilton at 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy
2026 Competitor List
Women
140 (Lightweight)
Amy Esser
Jenny Szmurlo
Open (MW/HW)
Alternates
1)
Men
u200 (Lightweight)
Aaron Talavera (Champion ‘24 u200)
231 (Middleweight)
Heavyweight
Grant Bigley
Langdon Johnson
Christian Davis
Gregory Richardson
Brandon Campbell
Alternates:
1)
2)
Event information
In 2012, the Travel Channel’s Sand Masters came out to commemorate California’s Strongest Man by building a giant sand sculpture dedicated to the sport of strongman.
The events include:
Viking Press (Pro) Log Clean & Press each rep (Amateur) 60 secs, Max reps.
Keg Toss (5 Kegs) 60 secs. Keg must clear uprights/standard in order. Must get first keg over before 30 seconds.
Medley (50 ft each segment)/3 implements 90 secs.
Harness Pull (W/ Lead Rope) – (75 ft.) 60 secs. Must clear 5 ft line before 30 secs.
Atlas Stones (5 stones) - 48-54 inches, 60 secs; Tacky allowed.
Additional information
(ENTRY FORM OPEN TO 5 Alternates)
For more information, contact: Scott Brengel at 714-423-3173 or email scott@eastweststrength.com
THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS
