March Meter Madness March Meter Madness Sunday, March 15, 2026, 9 am CDT, What goes up must come down! Racers will climb and descend a 19-minute pyramid in quest of the most total meters. Strategy is key. Rate high and fly or go slow with power? Which race plan will get you the most meters? Test your smarts and your stamina to find out! The official start time of this event is 9 am CDT for all live racers! It will be a controlled/race start for those competing virtually on the ErgZone app. The countdown clock will begin at 8:59 am CDT. Racers in other time zones may compete at their local time on Sunday, March 16, at 9 am. The March Meter Madness 19’ Pyramid Challenge: - 30 seconds – 1 minute rest - 1 minute – 1 minute rest - 4 minutes – 1 minute rest - 8 minutes – 1 minute rest - 4 minutes – 1 minute rest - 1 minute – 1 minute rest - 30 seconds MOST TOTAL METERS WINS! Racers can “row in,” meaning they can start rowing with time left in the 1-minute rest period to get themselves back up to race rate by the time the next piece starts. Use your rest how you see fit, paddle, or stop rowing—your call. • 24-hour submission window for championship title and official rankings.