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What could 60 days change?
| Your 60-day transformation starts now. |
Nominate yourself for a fully guided 60-day transformation from Merritt Clubs, with the journey documented by The Baltimore Sun
60-second video • Free to enter • Maryland residents
| Submit your video |
| Read official rules |
Entries close September 27, 2026
A complete 60-day transformation
Not a gift card. Not a free week. A fully guided transformation built around one winner and a 3-month Merritt Clubs membership to keep the momentum going
Private personal trainingOne-on-one coaching built around your goals, from day one through day sixty |
Full club accessAccess to group fitness classes, indoor pools and recovery amenities — saunas, steam rooms |
 | Nutritional advicePractical guidance to support healthy habits and sustainable routines, everyday |
 | Mindset & performance coachingDesigned for you, to build strength, endurance and confidence to keep moving forward |
How it works
Envision your transformation
Your 60-day transformation starts with one simple step
| 1 | Submit your videoTell us in 60-seconds or less who you are and why you should win. Submit before Sept. 27 by completing the entry form |
| 2 | Get selectedThe Baltimore Sun reviews every entry and selects winner along with Merritt Clubs. The Baltimore Sun will announce winner on its newsroom social channels |
| 3 | Meet MerrittThe winner is onboarded with the Merritt Clubs team including a baseline assessment, goal-setting, and introductions to your coaching team |
| 4 | Transform, in real timeOver 60 days, your journey is documented with weekly check-ins published by The Sun’s newsroom and documented across The Sun and Merritt Club media platforms |
| 5 | The revealA final story recaps the journey, transformation and how you got there |
Submit your video
It’s your turn
Tell us why you’re ready – in 60 seconds
60 seconds or less. Introduce yourself and why this matters to you right now |
Phone video is fine. Authenticity matters more than production value |
One entry per person. Additional submissions won’t improve your chances |
Original content only. The video should be yours, no borrowed music or footage of other people without their consent |
Entries close September 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Don’t miss your window |
By entering, you’re committing to the full 60-day transformation.
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By entering, you agree to the official contest rules. |
FAQ
Good questions
Do I need to be a Merritt Clubs member?
No. Anyone who meets the eligibility requirements can enter. See the official rules for full eligibility details
Does it cost anything?
No. The 60-day transformation experience is provided at no cost to the winner
What level of fitness experience do I need?
None. That’s exactly why we’re asking. We’re looking for someone who is ready to make a meaningful change, not someone who already has it all figured out
Where will my transformation be featured?
Your journey may be featured across The Baltimore Sun social platforms and newsroom coverage, as well as Merritt Clubs’ website and social channels. Throughout the 60 days, The Baltimore Sun and Merritt Clubs may document your progress through interviews, photography, video and weekly updates
