HYROX is more than a competition. HYROX is a fitness event in which everyone, from amateur athletes to Olympic champions , can participate. Per event 3000 athletes fight their way through a total of 8 competition units, each of which consists of a run of 1 km length and a subsequent challenging workout. HYROX is not a pure obstacle race in the style of the well-known TV formats, but a completely new fitness sport. Each event has the same set-up, individual time and global rankings make HYROX comparable.
Competition and age groups
Of course, as a fitness beginner you don't have to compete with seasoned Olympians, there is a place for every enthusiastic athlete in the different categories. The HYROX category is reserved for beginners, divided into men and women, while professionals compete in HYROX PRO, divided into men and women. The event is most fun as a team: In the HYROX DOUBLES, in addition to the classes for men and women, there is also the possibility to compete as a mixed team in the Mixed class.
In a total of 11 different age groups, participants from 16 - 70+ years can compete against each other and most importantly against themselves. The best athletes of each age group in the different categories qualify for the highlight of the second edition of HYROX: The World Championship 2020 in Berlin.
When and where will the next HYROX events take place?
| Location | Miami | Leipzig | Essen | Hamburg | Vienna | Frankfurt | New York |
| Date | 19.10.19 | 09.11.19 | 16.11.19 | 23.11.19 | 30.11.19 | 07.12.19 | 15.12.19 |
| Location | Chicago | Hanover | Karlsruhe | Houston | Munich | Los Angeles |
| Date | 25.01.20 | 08.02.20 | 22.02.20 | 29.02.20 | 21.03.20 | 28.03.20 |
At these events there is still the opportunity to qualify for the absolute highlight of the 2nd Season of HYROX: The World Championship on 04 April 2020 in Berlin.
Who can participate in HYROX?
The Challenge is designed for anyone who has basic fitness. Club and team athletes, people who work out - whether it's a gym, CrossFit box or just for themselves outdoors. HYROX is a challenge for everyone, the rate of 99% competition completions in the HYROX category proves that impressively.
You can easily sign up at: https://hyrox.com/events/.
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Photo credit: Hyrox, Hyrox event Stuttgart 2018.
Published on: 16 September 2019