WOMAN UP
CLIMBING FESTIVAL
Welcome to the largest women and nonbinary climbing festival of the year—an unforgettable weekend of competition, celebration, education, wellness, and community.
From first-time climbers to seasoned athletes, routesetters to weekend warriors, creative makers to community leaders, there's something for everyone, including:
- Two Competitions (including a $10k purse)
- Climbing Clinics
- Wellness Experiences
- Opening Party (free food & drinks)
- Vibrant Community Market
- Mechanical Bull & Much More
Whether you're competing, learning, cheering from the sidelines, or simply soaking up the energy, Woman Up 2026 is for you.
August 22-23, 2026
Class 5 - Ropes
20120 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
How to Participate
After climbing hard, party harder with free food, beer, and prizes.
Citizens Category
The Citizen Competition is an opportunity for you to push yourself in a friendly environment. The comp is self-scored and set by all-female and nonbinary routesetters. There's nothing else quite like it, so come and try hard with a bunch of other supportive climbers!
Get your comp code. Your comp code is yours for life. If you have competed in a Touchstone Climbing competition, you already have a comp code. You can look it up here. If you have never competed, welcome! Registration is fast and free.
- Fill out an online waiver. Everyone entering the gym will need a current waiver on file.
- Click here to Register
- Price
This event is free for Touchstone members. 100% of the proceeds from competition fees and spectator passes will be donated to a non-profit that increases diversity in the climbing and outdoor recreation world.
Pricing BEFORE July 15th:
Free Members
$35 Non-Members
Pricing STARTING July 15th:
Free Members
$55 Non-Members
Our Access to Climbing (ATC) Program offers 25% off on clinics and competitions. Contact info@touchstoneclimbing.com to receive your unique discount code before you book, which can be used during registration to receive a 25% discount.
When you arrive and register, you will get a scorecard—keep this!
The Citizens Comp is self-scored. After you complete a problem, find it on your scorecard and circle the points associated with how many attempts it took you to complete it. One try? Two tries? Three tries? You get the idea. Have your spotter or someone who saw you complete the climb initial each score.
At the end of the day, turn in your scorecard and the staff will add up your top five highest scores for your total. Easy. Plus, turning in your scorecard automatically enters you into our raffle. Once you’re done climbing and have turned in your score card, just kick back, relax, and wait for the rain of prizes!
Open Category
The Open Comp is for advanced climbers at the top of their game and ready to throw down for a chance at a cash purse of $10,000! Open competitors must first climb in our onsight qualifier. The top six competitors will advance to Finals.
Get your comp code. Your comp code is yours for life. If you have competed in a Touchstone Climbing competition, you already have a comp code. You can look it up here. If you have never competed, welcome! Registration is fast and free.
- Fill out an online waiver. Everyone entering the gym will need a current waiver on file.
- Click here to Register
- Price
100% of the proceeds from competition fees and spectator passes will be donated to a non-profit that increases diversity in the climbing and outdoor recreation world.
Pricing BEFORE July 15th:
$45 for Members
$80 for Non-MembersPricing July 15th and later:
$65 for Member
$100 for Non-Members
Our Access to Climbing (ATC) Program offers 25% off on clinics and competitions. Contact info@touchstoneclimbing.com to receive your unique discount code before you book, which can be used during registration to receive a 25% discount.
Qualifiers will take place on August 22nd at 10:30am. When you arrive, check in with registration and head to ISO. Qualifying competition windows will take place between noon and 4:00pm on Saturday. Qualifiers is a judged onsight round.
The top six competitors will advance to the Finals Round on August 23rd 6:00pm.
The Finals Round has the top six Open competitors climbing for the a cash purse of over $10,000! This round is an onsight format with two routes.
Cash Purse:1st Place - $4,0002nd Place - $2,5003rd Place - $1,5004th Place - $9005th Place - $6006th Place - $500
Support The Comp
Volunteers
Help make the magic happen! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to judge, monitor competition lines, operate cameras, and be card runners during the Open Qualifiers at this year’s Woman Up Climbing Festival.
No prior experience is necessary—just an attentive eye, a love for climbing, and a supportive spirit. You’ll get a front-row seat to the action, help keep things fair and fun, and be part of the crew that brings this event to life.
Spectators
Get ready to cheer, support, and soak up the stoke at WomanUp! Spectators just need a waiver on file to join the fun, score chances at free swag during the Open Comp, and help make a difference, as 100% of the proceeds from competition fees and spectator passes will be donated to a non-profit that increases diversity in the climbing and outdoor recreation world
Free for members, $15 for non-members
SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 22, 2026
10:00am Volunteer Check-in
10:30am ISO Opens
11:00am Judges Rules Meeting
11:30am ISO Closes
11:45am Competitor Rules Meeting
12:00pm Qualifiers Begin
3:00pm Kick-Off Party Begins
4:00pm Qualifiers End
7:00pm Kick-Off Party Ends
Sunday, August 23, 2026
10:00am Citizen Registration & Community Market Open
11:00am Citizens Begins
12:00pm Food Court Opens
4:00pm Citizens Ends & Happy Hour Begins
4:30pm Raffle Begins
5:30pm Keynote
6:00pm Community Market & Food Court Close
6:00pm Finals Begin
Kick-Off Party
Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 3pm - 7pm
We always kick off Woman Up with a party! In addition to food, drinks, and community, this year's rodeo-themed party includes:
- Live DJ
- Line Dancing Class
- Mechanical Bull
- Affinity Group Meetups
- Interactive Activities
- Food and Drinks
- Games
Clinics and Workshops
Giving Back
ATTEND TO SUPPORT
Woman Up has always been about showing up for one another—on and off the wall. 100% of event proceeds support organizations creating greater access, belonging, and opportunity within climbing and our communities.
This year, we're thrilled to announce WalkGood LA as the 2026 beneficiary. WalkGood LA is a nonprofit wellness organization dedicated to creating spaces for healing through community-based movement and mindfulness.
By competing, attending the kickoff party, shopping the market, or simply showing up, you're helping invest in a future where more people have access to movement, connection, and spaces where they truly belong.
Community Market
Our Community Market is no longer accepting applications. If you already applied, we will confirm your spot by June 30.
As soon as confirmations are made, we will update our list of participants below. In the meantime, check out some of the previous year's participants.
Flashed
Sponsor
Embracing curiosity, analysis, and iteration, Flashed creates innovative gear for climbers—for use in the gym and outside.
Moon Jelly Ceramics
Community Market
Inspired by the soft and slow movements of the moon jellyfish, Moon Jelly Ceramics is a queer/AAPI/woman-owned ceramics studio located in southwest Berkeley, CA.
AGONIST
Community Market
AGONIST is a group of climbing creatives who take inspiration from nature, climbing history, tattoo artwork (or anything really) to create cool items for the crag or the gym.
Static
Community Market
Using earth-friendly, fun, and authentic materials, Static makes chalk bags, buckets, and mini duffles that stand out.
Maeday Naturals
Community Market
Fixes busted hands, Fast. All-natural. No junk. Created by a climber. Trusted by nurses, stylists, trades workers, & caregivers.
Chaparral Jewelry
Community Market
From the highest mountains to the deepest valleys, and the winding rivers that connect them, our topographically accurate jewelry captures the essence of the landscapes that occupy our hearts.
Idle Feline
Community Market
Crag gear for cats and their humans 🐈❤️🐈⬛. Made in Oakland, CA
Alarcon Adventure Art
Community Market
Rebecca Alarcon makes paintings imbued with both appreciation and nostalgia for the beautiful, fleeting moments she spends in nature.