

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 UPA Powerlifting National Championship
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: **1 DAY MEET. ALL LIFTING WILL BE DONE ON SATURDAY MARCH 14."

UPA Powerlifting National Championship
March 14, 2026
2027 XPC Arnold Classic Qualifier
	Updated on 12/9/25

MEET DIRECTOR: 		Bill Carpenter - President 
*E-mail BCarpenter@UPAPower.com

EVENT LOCATION: 		Grand River Center (www.grandrivercenter.com)
*Right next to the Grand Harbor Resort &amp; Water Park
500 Bell Street - Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Exhibit Hall B

ELIGIBILITY: 		Open to all UPA registered athletes.
Must show proof of UPA card at weigh in. All entries in UPA sanctioned events must have a valid UPA registration card. Fee is $40 an adult/$25 for a teen membership. Registration will be available online at:
https://www.upapower.com/upa-membership-application/

WEIGH-IN: 			24-HOUR WEIGH-IN RULE APPLIES
Weigh INS. “NO SAME DAY WEIGH INS”
* The Grand River Center 500 Bell St. Dubuque, IA 52001

All Equipped &amp; Raw Men’s Open Full Power, Bench Only, Ironman, &amp;Deadlift Only:
Friday March 13th, 9 AM – 12 PM &amp; 5 PM – 7 PM


Title Sponsor: 			UPA EVENTS

EVENT START TIME: 	Saturday March 14th, 9 AM
Men’s Open Full Power, Bench Only, Ironman, &amp; Deadlift Only:
				
Full Power (All Women, Teen, Junior, &amp; Masters):

Mandatory Rules Meeting:
Saturday March 14th 

CONTEST LIFTS: 		Full Power, Bench Only, Ironman, &amp; Deadlift Only 



SESSIONS: 		Saturday – Men’s Open Full Power, Bench Only, Ironman &amp; Deadlift Only, Full Power, All Woman, Teen, Jr.  &amp; Masters

AWARDS: 	1st-3rd in all division by weight class &amp; total. Teen 1st – 8th placings. There will be best lifter awards by the WILKS Formula.
ENTRY FEE:	 $100 for 1st division, $40.00 for each Additional Division UPA &amp; UPA- AD. UPA-AD Division (drug tested): Add $10 to above for 1st division.
**No same day entries will be accepted unless approved by
 Bill Carpenter prior to arrival**
A $30 late fee will be charged for entries received after
Feb. 27, 2026. No refunds on entry fees. *NO EXCEPTIONS*
We will only be accepting 45 Full Power Entries for each day Saturday &amp; Sunday. This meet fills up fast. It is highly recommended to get your entry forms in on time if you want to do this meet. Late entries are always taking a chance of not getting on the roster for the meet. 

MEET HOTELS: 	Grand Harbor Resort &amp; Water Park. The meet site (Grand River Center) is connected by sky walk to Grand Harbor Resort &amp; Water Park. Mention “UPA Nationals” to get $129 a night room rate. www.GrandHarborResort.com 
(563)690-4000 ext 1. The “cut-off date” for accepting reservations into this room block is Wed., Feb. 11, 2025.


ONLINE ENTRY: 	Will be available online at www.UPAPower.com 

RULES: 			United Powerlifting Association (UPA). Check
www.UPAPower.com for information and rulebook.

UNIFORM: 			Must have one piece lifting suit or wrestling suit
SPECTATOR FEE:	$15 a day at the door: *Children 10 and under - free/ lifters are only free for their day to lift. Coaches and handlers are not free.*	
Photos &amp; Cameras:	Photo cameras, hand held video cameras, or tripod stands ARE NOT ALLOWED at any UPA Events.  *Cell Phone Photos &amp; Videos are allowed. All Pictures taken at any UPA Event is the property of the UPA, LLC. We will have a professional photographer for this meet.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/2026-upa-powerlifting-national-championship/200029421642833
- **Event Categories**: sports, contests, workshops, meetups, art, photography, friday-the-13th, wrestling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 106

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.upapower.com/upa-membership-application/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=dubuque-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dubuque
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Grand River Center
- **lat**: 42.49855
- **long**: -90.65536
- **full address**: Grand River Center, 500 Bell St, Dubuque, IA 52001-7054, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: UPA Events (https://allevents.in/org/upa-events/7076902)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Grand River Center, 500 Bell St, Dubuque, IA 52001-7054, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** UPA Events
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, contests, workshops, meetups, art, photography, friday-the-13th, wrestling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 UPA Powerlifting National Championship ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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