More than 250 athletes from throughout California began competing Friday at the CrossFit Regionals competition at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

The athletes participated in a series of high-intensity, strength-based workouts hosted by CrossFit. The competition is just one of eight regional events where athletes vie for a spot at the CrossFit Games in Carson.

The California regional competition runs Friday through Sunday with team and individual rounds.

Athletes performed snatches, a barbell and squat movement. Photo by Eric Sanchez
Athletes performed snatches, a barbell and squat movement. Photo by Eric Sanchez
Photo by Eric Sanchez
Photo by Eric Sanchez
Photo by Eric Sanchez
Photo by Eric Sanchez
Photo by Eric Sanchez
Photo by Eric Sanchez
Photo by Eric Sanchez
Photo by Eric Sanchez
A young girl performs pull-ups at a vendor booth at the Crossfit Regionals. Photo by Eric Sanchez
A young girl performs pull-ups at a vendor booth at the CrossFit Regionals. Photo by Eric Sanchez
Attendees visit vendors at the Crossfit Regionals competition. Photo by Eric Sanchez
Attendees visit vendors at the CrossFit Regionals competition. Photo by Eric Sanchez