Hyrox racing
Race reports, station-by-station technique, and what to actually bring on race day.
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HYROX Elite Series 26/27: five rounds, dates and Challenger 15
All five 2026/27 HYROX Elite Series rounds, session times, cut-off dates and how Challenger 15 promotion works — plus the contradiction HYROX hasn't fixed.
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METRIX 2027: Manchester on sale from £90, London in April
METRIX has listed Manchester for 27 February 2027 at Depot Mayfield from £90, and London for 17–18 April. What the organiser confirms, and what it doesn't.
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DEKA EMEA Championship 2027: Liverpool dates and entry prices
Every division's opening entry fee for DEKA's first EMEA Championship in Liverpool, 28–30 May 2027, in GBP and USD, plus who can actually win the title.
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Turf Games Winter Festival 2027 moves to London Olympia
Turf Games' 2027 Winter Festival is confirmed for London Olympia on 6–7 February, with team entry opening 15 October at 19:00 UK. The fee is still unpublished.
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ATHX Games 2027: San Diego, Las Vegas and Denver dates are live
ATHX's 2027 calendar now lists seven US stops, with San Diego on 23 January leading. Dates, venues and registration status, checked 11 October 2026.
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Centr HYROX Anaheim adds a Thursday: Dec 3–6 timetable
HYROX's own page now lists Anaheim as a four-day weekend, 3–6 December 2026. Every division's provisional start block, plus what two ticket boards say is left.
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Deadly Dozen Worlds 2027: which races count, and the cut-off
The qualification window for Birmingham closes 31 May 2027 — and two listed races miss it by five days. Every official rule and date, in one place.
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HYROX Bordeaux 2026: top 5 Pro women and their shoes
Elodie Ravera broke an hour to win Pro women at HYROX Bordeaux 2026. The top five, their times, and what is known about the shoes they race in.
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HYROX 26/27 rulebook: every change to the standards
Incomplete station is now a DQ across all formats, sandbag drops cost 15 seconds, and the two rulebooks disagree on partner substitution at Worlds.
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LT Games Dallas: US$249–$299 entry and 17 stations explained
Life Time's hybrid competition runs 2–3 October 2026 in Frisco, Texas. Entry prices, the 17-station weight-to-rep format and how judging differs from HYROX.
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ATHX Games explained: three scored zones, one session
Strength, Endurance and MetCon X, with warm-up and recovery zones in between. How ATHX Games works and how to train for its three-part format.
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Deadly Dozen explained: twelve laps, twelve Labours
A 400 m lap then a Labour in the infield, twelve times over. How the Deadly Dozen track format works and how to train for it.
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DEKA Worlds 2026: qualifying close dates, rolldown and Fort Worth
MILE and STRONG qualifying shut on 13 September, FIT closes 27 September. The full 2026 rolldown calendar, divisions and the open Fort Worth heats.
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Beyond HYROX: the other hybrid race series worth knowing
DEKA, ATHX Games, Deadly Dozen, HybridX, LT Games, METRIX and the team events. A quick map of the hybrid racing world beyond HYROX.
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HybridX explained: Sweden's machine-heavy hybrid race
Eight stations in a fixed order, from a 1500 m row to a curved treadmill run. How HybridX works, how it differs from HYROX, and how to prepare.
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Burpee broad jumps: a rhythm that survives 80 metres
Burpee broad jumps are where heart rates spike. How to move efficiently, pick a jump length you can repeat, and avoid the no-reps that cost time.
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HYROX no-reps: the movement standards that catch people out
Wall ball depth, lunge knee contact, burpee chest-to-floor. The standards judges enforce most often, and how to meet them when you are exhausted.
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Choosing a HYROX Doubles partner: fitness match matters less
The best Doubles partner is not always the fittest person you know. Running pace, complementary strengths and how you handle a bad patch all matter more.
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HYROX Doubles: splitting the work with a partner
In HYROX Doubles you run together and share the stations. How to split the work, when to swap, and how to communicate when you are both exhausted.
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Farmers carry in HYROX: grip, posture and planned breaks
The HYROX farmers carry tests grip more than strength. How to hold the handles, walk efficiently and plan one short break rather than several unplanned ones.
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Your first HYROX: what actually happens on race day
Check-in, wave starts, the Roxzone, lap counting and the finish. A plain walk-through of a first HYROX so nothing on the day surprises you.
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Gloves in HYROX: when they help and when they cost you
Gloves protect hands on the sled pull and carries, but cost grip feel and time on wall balls. How to decide, and the alternatives some racers use.
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Hydration for an indoor HYROX race
Exhibition halls get hot and dry. How to arrive hydrated, what to drink, whether to drink mid-race, and signs you have got it wrong.
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Racing HYROX over 40: what changes and what doesn't
Recovery takes longer and strength needs more attention, but the race itself stays the same. How to train and race HYROX well in your forties and beyond.
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The mental side of HYROX: chunking a 60-plus minute race
Breaking the race into small pieces, planning for the hard moments, and what to tell yourself on run four. Practical mental skills for HYROX.
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Ten first-timer HYROX mistakes and how to avoid them
Starting too fast, skipping sled practice, new shoes on race day. The ten mistakes first-time HYROX racers make most, and what to do instead.
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Race-day fuelling for HYROX: what to eat and when
HYROX is long enough to need a plan for food but short enough that mid-race fuelling is optional. What to eat the night before, the morning of, and during.
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HYROX Open vs Pro: how to choose your division
Open and Pro run the same course with different loads. How to decide which division fits you, and when it makes sense to move up.
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Pacing the eight runs: why run one should feel too easy
Eight 1 km runs make up most of a HYROX race. How to pace them so your last runs are close to your first, instead of falling apart after the sleds.
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What to pack in your HYROX race bag
Shoes, layers, fuel, grip aids and the small things people forget. A practical HYROX race bag, grouped by before, during and after the race.
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Recovering from HYROX: the first 72 hours
What to eat, how to move and when to train again after a HYROX race. A simple recovery plan for the three days after you cross the line.
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HYROX Relay: how a team of four should split the course
In a HYROX Relay each of four racers takes two runs and two stations. How to assign legs, handle changeovers and get the best from your team.
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HYROX row pacing: treat 1000 m as a controlled recovery
The row sits in the middle of HYROX. Pace it right and you recover while still moving. Pace it wrong and the second half of the race falls apart.
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Roxzone transitions: the minutes you lose without noticing
Eight trips through the Roxzone add up. How to move through transitions faster without spending any extra energy on the run or the stations.
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Sandbag lunges: how to get through 100 m with legs left
The sandbag lunges come late in HYROX, when your legs are already done. Bag position, step length and a pace that leaves something for the final run.
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Your second HYROX: how to set a realistic PB target
Your first race gives you real splits to work with. How to turn them into a sensible target for race two, and where the easiest time usually hides.
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HYROX SkiErg pacing: holding 1000 m without wrecking run two
The SkiErg is the first station and the easiest to overcook. How to pace 1000 metres so you arrive at the sled with your legs and lungs intact.
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Sled pull technique: rope, stance and where people lose time
The HYROX sled pull rewards rhythm over strength. How to stand, hand-over-hand technique, managing the rope and protecting your grip for later.
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Sled push technique for HYROX: body angle, steps and stopping
The sled push is where races fall apart. Body position, step length, arm position and how to restart a stalled sled on race carpet.
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Reading your HYROX splits: where your time really went
Your results show every run, station and Roxzone time. How to read them, compare yourself with similar racers, and pick what to train next.
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The eight HYROX stations in order, and why the order matters
SkiErg first, wall balls last. How the fixed HYROX station order shapes pacing, fatigue and where to save energy across the whole race.
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HYROX vs DEKA: which hybrid race suits you
Eight 1 km runs and eight stations, or ten zones with short runs or none. How HYROX and DEKA differ in format, running load and who each race suits.
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Wall balls strategy: set sizes for the final station
100 wall balls to finish a HYROX. How to break them into sets before you have to, keep no-reps down and hold a steady rhythm to the line.
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A HYROX warm-up that fits a crowded exhibition hall
Space is tight and timing is fixed. A 20-minute HYROX warm-up you can do in a small area, with timing that keeps you warm for your wave start.
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METRIX explained: the pairs race staged like a nightclub
Teams of two, five 10-minute stations, and four minutes' recovery between each. How METRIX works and how to pace a race where you chase distance and reps.
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Team hybrid racing: Tribal Clash and Turf Games compared
Six-person squads, beach arenas and festival days. How Tribal Clash and Turf Games work, how they differ, and how to build a team for them.
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HYROX Worlds 2027: how a Hong Kong slot actually works
Every 26/27 HYROX event through the weekend of 16 May 2027 carries Hong Kong slots. The cut-off, the roll-down and the Elite 15 route, from official pages.