Hotter Than Chicken 2026

Hotter Than Chicken is a unique bouldering competition where competitors can earn score multipliers by eating Nashville hot chicken (or a vegetarian equivalent) before climbing. Competitors have 3 hours to climb, with their top 5 boulders counting toward their final score. Registration & Pricing: - Early Bird Registration (May 8 – June 30): $85 (includes official HTC 2026 Competitor T-shirt, Swag Bag, and Entry) - Regular Registration (July 1 – August 12): $100 (includes Entry) Categories: - Recreational: Male V0-V2 | Female V0-V2 - Intermediate: Male V3-V5 | Female V3-V4 - Advanced: Male V6-V8 | Female V5-V6 - Open: Male V9+ | Female V7+ Additional Details: - Limited to 200 competitors. - Over $15,000+ in cash and prizes awarded across categories. - Features a post-competition block party with games, beer, food, music, and an Open Final Showdown.