What is Hyrox?

The World’s Largest Fitness Race

Hyrox is a global fitness competition that combines running with functional workout stations in a standardized indoor format. Think of it as a marathon meets CrossFit — but with a fixed, repeatable format that lets you benchmark your performance against athletes worldwide.

Founded in 2017 in Hamburg, Germany by Christian Toetzke and Moritz Fürste (an Olympic gold medalist in hockey), Hyrox has exploded from a single event to over 60 races across 30+ cities on multiple continents.

How a Hyrox Race Works

Every Hyrox race follows the exact same format, no matter where in the world you compete:

1. Run 1km
2. Complete a functional workout station
3. Repeat 8 times

That’s it — 8 rounds of running + workout, totaling 8km of running and 8 workout stations. The course is always indoors, typically in a large arena or exhibition center.

The 8 Workout Stations

After each 1km run, you face one of these stations in order:

Station	Exercise	Metric
1	SkiErg	1,000m
2	Sled Push	50m
3	Sled Pull	50m
4	Burpee Broad Jumps	80m
5	Rowing	1,000m
6	Farmers Carry	200m
7	Sandbag Lunges	100m
8	Wall Balls	100 reps (men) / 75 reps (women)

The weights vary by category (Open vs Pro) and gender. See our Race Categories page for full weight breakdowns.

Why Hyrox is Different

Standardized Format

Unlike OCR (obstacle course racing) or CrossFit competitions where workouts change every event, Hyrox is always the same. This means you can train specifically for it and track your improvement over time.

Inclusive by Design

With multiple categories — Open, Pro, Doubles, Relay, and Age Groups — Hyrox welcomes everyone from first-time racers to elite athletes. You don’t need to qualify; just sign up and race.

Global Ranking

Every Hyrox time is logged in a worldwide database. You can see how you rank against athletes in your age group, your country, or globally. This ranking system fuels healthy competition and repeat racing.

The Atmosphere

Hyrox events are held in massive indoor arenas with pumping music, LED lighting, and thousands of spectators. The energy is electric — it’s as much a spectacle as it is a race.

Who is Hyrox For?

Everyone. Seriously. Whether you’re:

• A runner looking for a new challenge beyond road races
• A gym-goer who wants to test their fitness in competition
• A CrossFitter seeking a different competitive format
• A complete beginner who wants an inspiring goal to train toward

Hyrox has a category for you. The Doubles format (where you split stations with a partner) and the Relay format (teams of 4) make it especially approachable for newcomers.

The Growth Story

• 2017: First Hyrox event in Hamburg with ~1,000 participants
• 2019: Expanded to 8 European cities
• 2020-2021: Launched in the USA and UK despite COVID
• 2022: 50,000+ participants globally
• 2023: 100,000+ participants, launched in Asia and Australia
• 2024-2025: 250,000+ participants across 30+ cities worldwide
• 2026: World Championship events, continued global expansion

Hyrox has become the fastest-growing mass participation fitness event in the world, filling the gap between traditional running races and functional fitness competitions.

Official Rules & Resources

For the full, official rulebook — including equipment specifications, transition zone rules, penalties, and disqualification criteria — head to the Hyrox website:

• Official Hyrox Rules — complete competition rules and regulations
• Find a Race — browse upcoming events and register
• World Rankings — see where you rank globally
• Race Results — look up past race results and splits

Ready to Race?

Now that you know what Hyrox is, explore the details:

• The 8 Stations in Detail — deep dive into each workout
• Race Categories — find your division
• Race Day Tips — prepare for your first event
• Training Programs — get race-ready with structured plans