FAQ

GENERAL FAQ

HYROX is the fitness race for everybody. If you are at least 16 years old and want to take on the sporting challenge, you are welcome to HYROX! There are four different race formats to choose from, covering every fitness level. The race has no time limits and no qualification is required to participate. Did you know that our oldest participant is 77 years old and crossed the finish line with a smile on his face?

HYROX is growing rapidly around the world and new countries and cities are constantly being added to the calendar. HYROX is normally organized in large indoor expo venues to make sure we can host as many athletes as possible. With over 12.000m2 of fitness, HYROX would cover 3 soccer pitches!

That depends on your fitness level. The average finisher time last season was 01:32h. However, the race has no time limit: some finishers take 3 hours, while Hunter Mcintyre and Mikaela Norman hold the HYROX world record at 55 and 60 minutes respectively.

Open – take on the standard HYROX for a challenging but achievable race for everyone.

Pro – for the experienced racer, heavier weights make for a more challenging experience.

Doubles – find a partner and take on the challenge as a pair, running together but splitting the workload of the exercises.

Doubles Pro – Still with a partner but with heavier weights

Relay – come together with your friends or family and race the relay where each member of the team does 2 times 1 km and 2 workouts.

The divisions differ, apart from the number of athletes (single or team), in the weights and the number of repetitions of the movements in the individual workouts. The race course (8*1km) remains the same for each division. An overview of the requirements for each division can be found here.

Age group Singles

The age groups are determined by the age at the time of the event.

  1. U24 (16-24)
  2. 25 – 29
  3. 30 – 34
  4. 35 – 39
  5. 40 – 44
  6. 45 – 49
  7. 50 – 54
  8. 55 – 59
  9. 60 – 64
  10. 65 – 69
  11. 75 – 79
  12. 80 – 84
  13. 85 – 89

Age group Doubles

The division of the age groups is based on the average age of the two DOUBLES participants at the time of the event.

  1. U29 (16-29)
  2. 30-39
  3. 40-49
  4. 50-59
  5. 60-69
  6. 70+

Age group Relay

The classification of the age groups is based on the average average age of all team participants at the time of the event. 

  1. U40
  2. 40+

HYROX includes a mix of eight 1km runs alternating with eight different workouts. The individual stations are: (1) SkiErg, (2) Sled Push, (3) Sled Pull, (4) Burpee Broad Jumps, (5) Rowing, (6) Farmers Carry, (7) Sandbag Lunges, and (8) Wall Balls.

The running course will lead around the workout stations. Depending on the location, athletes will run multiple laps to complete one kilometer. Both the running track and the individual workout stations are clearly separated from each other and the entrances and exits are clearly marked.

HYROX is accessible for everyone. Send our customer service team an email at india@hyrox.com and together we will work out how we can adapt the race for you. Your score will be marked online to indicate that you have deviated from the current movement standards.

At each race, the top finishers in certain age groups will qualify for the World Championships, the ultimate HYROX showdown at the end of each HYROX Season. Qualification slots are given in proportion to the number of athletes taking part. The exact number will always be published the week of the race via our official social media channels for the respective event. If you have qualified for the World Championships, you will be sent a ticket invitation via the email you used to sign up. All qualified athletes will have 48 hours to claim their tickets. A starting place at the World Championships has, like the normal events, a ticket fee. A World Championships ticket is excluded from the regulations on rebooking. Any unclaimed tickets will be rolled down to the next athlete in line.After the 48h deadline, the second qualification round will start. This means that qualifying places that are not claimed will be given to the next athlete in the backlog procedure. The 48-hour deadline also applies here. If a spot is not claimed within the deadline, the starting place for the respective person will be forfeited.

Important: Please note that tickets are sent to each qualified athlete. In doubles, both athletes need to claim their ticket within the 48-hour window to secure their spot.

Note: There are no qualification spots for the HYROX Relay.

Starting from the 25/26 season, qualification spots for the HYROX World Championships of Fitness Racing will be limited to athletes competing in the PRO Division.

The only exceptions will be:

• Regional Championships: Athletes competing to become the European, US, or Asia Pacific Champion in their age group will still be eligible to qualify through the Open Division.

• 60+ Age Groups: These athletes race with Open Weights at the World Championships and will continue to qualify through the Open Division.

• Doubles Mixed: This category will continue to qualify under the same format as in previous seasons.

Click here for more information.

Spectators are welcome, because there is nothing better than starting in front of friends or family, right? The spectator area has been designed so your support can be close to you at almost every workout. Spectator tickets can be purchased online on the event page of the HYROX website or on site on event day unless sold out. (Only card payment will be accepted).

Spectator tickets sell fast so we recommend that you purchase your spectator tickets in advance online to avoid disappointment on the day.

Free Standard Admission is granted for children aged 12 and below, elderly aged 65 and above and persons with disabilities.

If you still haven’t found the answer to your question, check out our full FAQ HERE

If you have any other general questions, please contact our local customer service team at india@hyrox.com

REGISTRATION & EVENT

You can easily register for an event online via the HYROX website. Here you will find an overview of all events offered in the current season.

Click here for detailed instructions on the registration process

Your athlete wristbands will give you access to the venue only on the day of your race. If you wish to enter the venue on any other day, you’ll need to purchase a spectator ticket via the event page.By making this change, we are creating more room for friends and family to support their athletes. This way, everyone gets the chance to celebrate those big moments together.

HYROX is an official sport with global rankings and results. Please click here to view the competition rulebooks for the different divisions.

HYROX is the race for Every Body. We carefully designed the movements to be as accessible as possible.

At each event, Head Judges share responsibility for the 8 workout stations and the running course, ensuring that the event runs smoothly and that competition standards are maintained. They are supported by a large pool of judges who keep a close eye on the action at all times.

Each division has their own starting time slots. You will be able to check your start time here from the Wednesday before race day. It is recommended that you arrive at least 90 minutes before your start time in order to allow enough time to register and warm up.

All participants wear a timing chip around their right ankle, which is handed out at check-in on event day. The race course, as well as all workouts, are linked with timing technology, so that precise timing is guaranteed for each individual athlete. The finisher time and the exact split times of the individual workouts can be used to analyze your own performance afterwards and there is the possibility to compare yourself with other athletes worldwide and thus prepare even more specifically for the next race. This link will direct you to the “Results and Rankings” overview, sorted by the HYROX Seasons. Via the “SEARCH” button you can easily search for your final race times by entering your name.

Our Official Photography Partner, Sportograf, uses facial recognition to find your race photos. About 48 hours after your race, you can view all your pictures on sportograf.com. Just upload a selfie to see every photo captured of you during the event! Did you pre-purchase your Sportograf package?

  1. Go to sportograf.com/en and search for the respective HYROX event.
  2. Enter the email address you used for race entry and click “Send Validation Link.”
  3. Check your inbox for the email titled “Validation successful – Search for your images now” and click “Validate and Search.”
  4. Upload a selfie.
  5. Select “Buy Foto-Flat.”
  6. Enter your Sportograf Ticket ID (below the barcode on your ticket) at checkout to bring the total to £0.

Forget to pre-purchase your photos?
Don’t panic, Sportograf captures everyone during the race, simply upload a selfie after your race and purchase your photos directly from the website. Important: To find your Sportograf redemption Ticket ID, you must first personalise your ticket. Simply log in to your HYROX account and complete personalisation.

Online registration for athletes closes on the Wednesday before event day at 6pm or may close earlier if sold out. It MAY be possible to register as an athlete on-site. However, we cannot guarantee that there will still be space in the desired division. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Only card payment will be accepted. Late entry prices apply.

The online spectator registration will remain open until the event day and will be available for on-site purchase. Only card payment will be accepted. Free Standard Admission is granted for children aged 12 and below, elderly aged 65 and above and persons with disabilities.

It is recommended that you arrive at least 90 minutes before your start time in order to allow enough time to register and warm up.

Have your e-ticket (barcode) on your cell phone (or printed out) ready for check-in. We will scan the code(s) and you will receive your timing chip. Please attach the transponder (timing chip) to your right ankle. Take care of it, if you lose the chip we will have to charge you for the loss. You MUST return the chip at the finish area after your race. You will also receive a race wristband. Please wear it during the race so that the judges can assign you the correct weights.

No there will not be an athlete briefing on race day.

The Technical Briefings for the Single and Doubles and Relay Divisions will be uploaded on our Youtube Channel. This technical briefing explains the rules of the race and is mandatory for all athletes. So please watch it carefully before the race.

There will be a hydration station on the race course as well as in the recovery area at the finish. For safety reasons, please do not take any private beverage containers onto the track.

For each division there will be an age group winner’s ceremony for 1st-3rd place on the podium with a winner’s flag. Each HYROX finisher will receive a finisher patch at the finish line. Neither flags nor patches will be sent by post after the event.

Yes, click here for more information about joining our race crew.

FLEX ADD-ON

Singles, Doubles & Relay Tickets

  • Name change allowed up to 1 day before your race day*

Charity Tickets

  • Name changes are permitted up to 1 day before your race day*. Please note that the new participant will assume the fundraising commitment.
  • No refunds available.

Spectator Tickets

  • The LITE FLEX Add-On is not available for this ticket type.

*Name changes must be made via the athlete’s HYROX Account by 7:59 AM (event timezone) 1 day before the athlete’s race day (not the event start).

Singles, Doubles & Relay Tickets

  • Name change allowed up 1 day before the race day*
  • A 100% refund is available up to 31 days before your race day.
  • A 50% refund is available up to 7 days before your race day.

Charity Tickets

  • Name changes are permitted up to 1 day before your race day*. Please note that the new participant will assume the fundraising commitment.
  • No refunds available.

Spectator Tickets

  • The FLEX Add-On is not available for this ticket type.

*All changes must be made by 7:59 AM (event timezone) 1 day before the athlete’s race day (not the event start). Please also note that all refunds exclude the Flex Add-On and Service fee.

The LITE FLEX Add-On is only available during the purchase of your athlete ticket – it cannot be added post-purchase. The add-on will be available when purchasing athlete tickets, up until race day.

The FLEX Add-On is only available during the purchase of your athlete ticket – it cannot be added post-purchase. The add-on will be available when purchasing athlete tickets, up to 6 weeks before the race. After this, only tickets without the Flex Add-On will be available until the race is sold out.

The LITE FLEX Add-On is available for all athlete tickets, including Singles, Doubles, Relay, and Charity tickets. The full FLEX Add-On is only available for non-charity athlete tickets. Please read the terms for each Flex type carefully, as the rules and options differ.

If you’ve purchased a Singles, Doubles or Relay division ticket with the Flex Add-On*, you’re eligible for a 100% refund of your ticket up until 31 days out from your race day or 50% up until 7 days out from your race day.

 

How to request a refund:

  1. Make sure the ticket is personalised with the athlete’s name and details.
  2. Once personalisation is complete, the option to “Return” will appear in your HYROX Account.
  3. Click Return to request the refund

 

*Important:

  • Refunds are only possible for tickets purchased with the Flex Add-On.
  • No refunds are possible on a Charity division ticket, with or without the Flex Add-On.
  • Refund excludes the Flex Add-On fee and service fee.
  • Refunds are processed automatically once requested via your HYROX Account, but may take 7–10 days to appear on your original payment method
  • Refund includes the Sportograf package (if purchased with that ticket) but can only be refunded together with the athlete ticket (not separately).

Sportograf packages are non-refundable on their own. However, if you purchased the Flex Add-On and choose to refund your race ticket, your Sportograf package can be refunded as well.

If you’ve purchased a Singles, Doubles, Relay or Charity division ticket with the LITE FLEX or FLEX Add-On*, you’re entitled to one name change per ticket.

 

How to submit a name change: 

 

  1. Make sure the ticket is personalised with the original athlete’s name and details. 
  2. Once personalisation is complete, the option to “Re-Personalise” will appear in your HYROX Account. 
  3. You can then update the ticket with the new athlete’s information.

 *All changes must be made by 7:59 AM (event timezone) 1 day before the athlete’s race day (not the event start). Name changes are not possible for tickets purchased without either the LITE FLEX or FLEX Add-On.

If you didn’t purchase the Flex Add-On with your athlete ticket, you cannot make any changes to that ticket. This includes refunds, name changes, or ticket transfers to other events. Additionally, the Flex Add-On cannot be added to your order after purchase.

If you purchased a Doubles or Relay ticket with the LITE FLEX Add-On, you can:

  • Change the name of your partner (providing it hasn’t been done already – you are restricted to one change per ticket)

If you have purchased a Doubles or Relay ticket with the FLEX Add-On, you are also eligible to request a refund, provided they are within the following refund windows:

  • A 100% refund is available up to 31 days before your race day.
  • A 50% refund is available up to 7 days before your race day.

*Division changes are strictly prohibited.

No, transferring to another event is not an option with or without the Flex Add-On.

No, we will not accept any exceptions.

Yes, the same rules apply. We highly recommend that gym owners, purchasing multiple tickets, purchase the Flex Add-On.

TRAINING & RACE PREPARATION

If you’re training at home, follow us on Instagram @HYROXSG to get all the insider training tips and tricks from us and some of our HYROX athletes from around the globe.

If you’re looking for somewhere to train, find your nearest HYROX Training Club HERE.

The Physical Fitness Test gives you an indication of your fitness level and an assessment of which division is suitable for you. Please note that there are no time limits for the HYROX Race and you can register for any division without qualifying. The P’F “T is only intended to help you decide which division to choose. The test is held in hundreds of gyms each season and consists of this workout:

1000m run (outdoors or on a treadmill at 2% incline).
50 Burpee Broad Jumps
100 Lunges
1000m Row
30 Hand Release Push Ups
100 Wallballs (6 kg men / 4 kg women)

There is even a separate P’F”T ranking for global benchmarking! Find your P’F”T here!