Date: 5/30/2026
Featuring:
All Amateur Divisions.
Pro Bikini | Pro Masters Bikini | Pro Men’s Bodybuilding | Pro Men’s Physique | Pro Figure | Pro FemFit | Pro Wellness | Pro Women’s Bodybuilding
Open to Pros in other Natural Organizations
* Masters Invitational – Any Masters Pros can compete in the matching Open Pro Division even if they do not possess the Open Pro Status.
Qualifying Info:
The Northeast Classic is an ANBF Super Pro Qualifier, meaning multiple Pro Cards may be awarded in open divisions when classes are split. Win your class, earn your Pro Card — not just the overall.
The Northeast Classic is also an official Mr. America qualifier. If you turn pro at the NEC or compete as a pro on that stage, you are officially qualified and eligible to enter the Mr. America, placing you directly into one of the most recognized stages in natural bodybuilding.
In addition, the NEC is open to DFBA affiliated Pro athletes and serves as a direct qualifier to the DFBA Global Cup, further strengthening its position within the national and international natural bodybuilding landscape.
Location:
Hudson High School | 69 Brigham St, Hudson, MA 01749
Time & Event Info:
- Cohort 1 Report at 9am
- Doors open to public at 9:45am
- Cohort 1 starting time at 10:30am
Entry Fee:
Pro – $225 | Pro Cross Over – $225
Amateur – $115 | Amateur Cross Over – $85
Normal registration deadline is May 20th. After that, a $100 late fee applies. Late entries are not guaranteed and may or may not be accepted.
On May 30th, 2026, the ANBF Northeast Classic returns as the premier spring event for natural bodybuilding in Massachusetts. Recognized for its competitive lineups, pro-level production, and attention to athlete experience, the NEC stands at the top of the New England natural bodybuilding calendar. Amateur athletes will battle for ANBF Pro Cards in a high-stakes, drug-tested environment that draws serious competitors from across the region. If you’re searching for natural bodybuilding shows in Massachusetts, drug-tested contests in New England, or a true pro-qualifier built to deliver—this is the one.
Athletes looking to enter the NEC pipeline often begin at ANBF Springmania, the most popular Pathway event feeding directly into the Northeast Classic and a proven launch point for competitors targeting this stage.
View the Official NEC Program
View the Northeast Classic Official Program and get all the event details!
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Event Essentials
Host Hotel - Embassy Suites Marlborough
123 Boston Post Road West
Marlborough, MA 01752
508-485-5900
“ANBF Northeast Classic”
Drug Testing & Screening Policy
All Begic Productions events are 100% drug-tested. A multi-layered screening and testing program is used to protect the integrity of natural competition.
Methods may include, but are not limited to: polygraph-based screening, VAST screening technologies, detailed questionnaires analyzed using advanced analytical systems (including Artificial Intelligence–based risk assessment), random urine testing, and out-of-competition urine testing.
Screenings are valid for four (4) weeks for amateur competitors.
ANBF Pros must complete screening prior to each event.
All Pro Card winners and Pro prize money winners are subject to mandatory urine testing.
After registration, athletes will receive the required screening method and a scheduling link. Appointments are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
ContestFeedback.com
ContestFeedback.com gives competitors the most detailed, criteria-based evaluation available in natural bodybuilding. Your physique, posing, presentation, and overall performance are reviewed through video by experienced judges using a structured scoring system, so you finally get clear direction on what actually needs to improve. It’s a premium service, and premium services aren’t free—but the clarity, accuracy, and long-term value of this feedback make it an investment serious athletes rely on to progress faster and step onstage better every time.
NEC Competitor Services
Tanning - Show Tanning Professionals
TP delivers exceptional service, privacy during spray tan appointments, and the best streak free flawless tan on the market. Sign up for tanning on their website. They will be set up at the venue the day of the show for glazing and touch ups.
Photo and Video - Refined Media
All the hard work comes down to show day — make sure it’s captured the right way. Refined Media doesn’t just take photos; they deliver professional, high-quality images that showcase your results and preserve the moments you’ll never forget.
They stole the show at the Monster Mash, and that’s why we’ve brought them back for the Northeast Classic. In addition to stage shots, they’re now offering video coverage and individual athlete highlight reels.
Celebrate your success the way it deserves
DJ and Music - DJ Frank The Tank
Music for the event will be provided by Frank The Tank, creating the perfect atmosphere for every competitor’s moment on stage.
Important for Competitors:
All Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, and Women’s Physique competitors must submit their music to DJFRANKTHETANKNJ@gmail.com. Music should be cut to 45 seconds. Please send your music ahead of time to ensure a smooth show day experience.
Makeup & Hair - Skulpted
Makeup and hair services for the Northeast Classic will be provided by Skulpted by Kristen Giorgi, known for her expertise in enhancing your stage-ready look. Whether you need flawless makeup, stunning hair, or both, Kristen ensures you’ll shine under the lights. Book your appointment today to complete your competition look!
Larissa Isterabadi
Larissa Isterabadi captured the 2025 ANBF Northeast Classic Female Overall Championship Belt representing Pro Figure. Her win places her in the NEC championship lineage, earned under strict drug-tested competition on one of the Northeast’s most competitive stages.
Marshall Johnson
Marshall Johnson captured the Pro Overall Men’s Championship Belt at the 2025 ANBF Northeast Classic, representing the Pro Men’s Bodybuilding Division.
Competing under strict drug-tested standards, he earned the top professional honor awarded on the NEC stage — a title presented to only one Pro Male each year.
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Presentation and Routine Information
The competitor will enter the stage and proceed to the designated presentation/routine box. They will have a set amount of time, determined by the promoter and their division, to complete their presentation or routine. After their time expires and the presentation is complete, the competitor will either exit the stage from the same point they entered or, in specific divisions, move to the diagonal lines on the side of the stage to await the start of comparisons.
Competition Divisions:
- Bikini (Pro and Amateur – All Divisions and Classes)
- Men’s Physique (Pro and Amateur – All Divisions and Classes)
- Figure (Pro and Amateur – All Divisions and Classes)
- FemFit Physique (Pro and Amateur – All Divisions and Classes)
- Wellness (Pro and Amateur – All Divisions and Classes)
Stage Presentation Protocol:
- Each athlete will walk to center stage and perform a 15-30 second individual presentation routine in the designated area.
- Presentation routines will be performed to house music.
- After the routine, the athlete will take a spot in line on the side of the stage.
- Once all competitors for the class have completed their routines and taken their places on stage, prejudging will begin.
Competition Divisions:
- Bodybuilding (Pro and Amateur – All Divisions and Classes, Men and Women)
- Classic Physique (Pro and Amateur – All Divisions and Classes)
- Women’s Physique (Pro and Amateur – All Divisions and Classes)
Stage Presentation Protocol:
- Athletes will be introduced individually.
- Each athlete will walk to the center stage box and perform one favorite pose and one favorite rear pose.
- After the pose, the athlete will take a spot in line on the side of the stage.
- Once all competitors for the class have completed their introductions and taken their place on stage, prejudging will begin.
- After prejudging, athletes will perform their individual routines (maximum 45 seconds) to music. Music must be sent to DJFRANKTHETANKNJ@gmail.com
- If an athlete does not provide music, house music will be played.
- Amateur athletes can OPT out of routines if they wish.
DROP DRAW Sponsors !
The Drop Draw is a randomized prize game built into the event.
A limited number of competitor bags will include Drop Draw cards—randomly assigned using custom software to ensure fairness and unpredictability.
If you get a card, you can:
✅ Claim a sponsor-donated prize
🔁 Trade it with other athletes
💰 Sell it
Every Drop Draw sponsor is featured in each competitor packet, and prize cards go directly into the hands of athletes.
It’s a unique, low-cost way for brands to support the event while creating real, high-impact engagement.
