• Para Climbing Events

    Para Climbing Events

    List of Para Climbing events organized by USA Climbing as well as other Para Climbing groups.

    2026 USA Climbing Para Climbing National Championships

    February 28 – March 1, 2026
    2026 USA Climbing Para Climbing National Championships | Event Page
    The 2026 USA Climbing Para Climbing National Championships will be held at Momentum Katy in Katy, TX on February 28 – March 1, 2026. Registration will open soon.

    2026 CEC Para Event

    February 7-8, 2026
    25-26 Para National Championships
    Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is hosting the 2025 CEC Para-Climbing National Championships in Canyon Escalade in La Prairie, QC. For additional information, visit Climbing Escalade Canada.
    NB: USAC will not have staffing at this event.

    2025: Additional Opportunities

    November 8, 2025
    Glastonbury SLAM | Register Here
    Central Rock Glastonbury presents the Glastonbury Slam! A paraclimbing competition for climbers with disabilities.

    November 15-16, 2025
    2025 Training Camp for Competition Paraclimbers | Register Here
    Adaptive Climbing Group is hosting this national training camp this November 15-16 , from 9 AM to 5 PM at Movement Lincoln Park, Chicago. Led by USAC Team Coach, Philip Bonyhadi, and pro climber, Ben Mayforth.

    December 2-6, 2025
    Paraclimbing Routesetting Clinic in Birmingham, AL | Register Here
    Catalyst Sports is hosting a multi-day instructional clinic taught by IFSC Paraclimbing Routesetters Aaron Davis and Nohl Haeckel. The clinic will provide routesetters an in-depth knowledge and skill to set for adaptive climbing. The 4-day clinic will culminate in the Southeast Paraclimbing Competition. Clinic attendees will incorporate setting routes for the competition throughout the clinic and on the day of competition, will have an opportunity to watch competitive adaptive athletes climb their routes.

    Note: This is not a USAC sanctioned clinic and does not provide any certification. This clinic is designed for routesetters or routesetting directors looking to learn more about adaptive route setting from a competition standpoint, but will also provide the necessary info to better serve the adaptive community, commercially, at their home facility.

    December 2-6, 2025
    Southeast Paraclimbing Competition in Birmingham, AL | Register Here
    Catalyst Sports is hosting this event. Whether you are an experienced climber or new to the sport, this regional competition is a great opportunity to compete against other paraclimbers and a chance to gain competition experience in a supportive atmosphere! In order to compete, climbers should be able to climb independently on a loose belay, and unassisted by side climbers.