Hundreds of women set for Townsville fitness competition

Key points

• Townsville will host Australia's largest women-only functional fitness competition on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at CrossFit Townsville. About 300 women of different ages and fitness levels will take part, with around 1,200 people expected to attend.
• The Butterfly Effect Competition celebrates strength rather than appearance and raises money and awareness for the Butterfly Foundation, which supports people affected by eating disorders.
• Townsville City Council is partnering with the organisers.