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HYROX Phoenix 2027: State Farm Stadium Race Guide, Gyms & Desert Training
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Last updated: October 3, 2026 — dates, venue and provisional schedule checked against the official hyrox.com event page.
HYROX Phoenix 2027 moves out of downtown and into one of the biggest venues on the US calendar: State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals. Racing runs Thursday, February 25 through Sunday, February 28, 2027. This guide covers everything for race weekend — the schedule and Pro race times, how to get to the stadium (it’s not where most visitors expect), where to stay, Phoenix-area HYROX gyms, and how to use the Arizona winter to build your fitness.
HYROX Phoenix 2027 at a Glance
| Event | InBody HYROX Phoenix |
| Dates | Thursday–Sunday, February 25–28, 2027 |
| Venue | State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, AZ |
| Location | West Valley, next to the Westgate Entertainment District — about 20 miles from downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor Airport |
| Tickets | “Ticket sales start soon” on the official event page (as of October 3, 2026) |
| Weather | Late February is Phoenix’s mild season: warm, dry days and cool evenings |
HYROX Phoenix 2027 Race Schedule
HYROX has published a provisional schedule (start-wave times, subject to change). Your individual start time is released about three days before the event, and start times can’t be changed — so plan travel around your division’s day.
| Day | Divisions racing |
|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 25 | Open Men from 8:00 AM · Men’s Doubles · Women’s Doubles · Open Women (3:30–5:50 PM) · Mixed Doubles in the evening |
| Fri, Feb 26 | Open Men · Pro Women 9:30–10:30 AM · Pro Men 11:10 AM–12:40 PM · Doubles (all three) · Open Women · Men’s, Mixed & Women’s Relay 7:50–8:40 PM |
| Sat, Feb 27 | Open Men 8:00 AM–12:30 PM · Mixed Doubles all afternoon · Pro Doubles Women 5:50 PM · Pro Doubles Men 7:10 PM |
| Sun, Feb 28 | Women’s Doubles from 8:00 AM · Open Women 11:40 AM–3:00 PM · Men’s Doubles 3:20–7:30 PM |
On-site registration opens 90 minutes before the first start wave of each division, and you need photo ID to check in — nobody can check in on your behalf. Age-group ceremonies are held after every athlete in a division has finished. Not sure which division to enter? Read Open vs Pro, the Doubles guide and the Relay guide.
Getting to State Farm Stadium
This is the biggest change from a typical HYROX weekend. The stadium sits off Loop 101 in Glendale, in the West Valley — not downtown, and not on the light rail line.
- By car (easiest): roughly 30 minutes and 20 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor outside rush hour, via I-10 and Loop 101. Stadium lots are reached from Loop 101 via Glendale Avenue or Cardinals Way, or from 91st and 99th Avenues. HYROX-weekend parking details and prices weren’t published at the time of writing — check the event page and State Farm Stadium’s directions & parking page closer to race week.
- Rideshare: the practical choice if you’re staying downtown, in Scottsdale or in Tempe. Allow 25–45 minutes depending on traffic, and longer at peak wave changes.
- Public transit: the Valley Metro light rail does not reach the stadium. Valley Metro bus Route 70 runs along Glendale Avenue with a stop near 95th Avenue, a short walk from Westgate — realistic only if you’re staying along that route.
- Arrive early: finding the right entrance and bag drop at a stadium takes longer than at a convention center. Aim to arrive 75–90 minutes before your start wave.
Where to Stay for HYROX Phoenix
For a stress-free race morning, stay in Westgate and walk to the stadium:
- Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center — at Westgate, about 0.3 miles from the stadium
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Glendale-Westgate — suites with kitchens for race-week meals
- Tru by Hilton Phoenix Glendale Westgate and Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Glendale-Westgate — budget-friendly and walkable
- Aloft Glendale at Westgate — also within walking distance
Book early: Westgate hotels fill up and get pricier when the stadium hosts big events. If you’d rather stay in Scottsdale or downtown Phoenix for the nightlife and restaurants, budget for a rental car or rideshare to Glendale on race day.
HYROX Gyms in the Phoenix Area
These gyms advertise HYROX training on their own websites (checked October 2026):
- CrossFit Full Strength (4633 E. Thomas Rd, Phoenix) — describes itself as the first CrossFit and HYROX affiliate in central Phoenix.
- 5 Star Fitness (Scottsdale) — a HYROX Training Club with a 75-foot turf lane for sled and carry work, official competition equipment and full race simulations.
- Infinity Fitness AZ (8698 E. Raintree Dr, Scottsdale) — runs HYROX classes and fitness tests.
Affiliations change, so use the official gym finder on hyrox.com for the current list of HYROX Training Clubs — especially if you’re based in the West Valley near Glendale.
Training for Phoenix: Use the Desert Winter
A late-February race means your key training block falls in Phoenix’s best season. October through March brings comfortable temperatures and clear skies, so you can move most of your running outdoors.
- Start your build by early December. Our 12-week training plan lines up with a start in the first week of December; first-timers should add a few base-building weeks before that and read the beginner guide.
- Run outside while it’s cool. South Mountain Park and Papago Park offer trail and rolling terrain; the paved Arizona Canal Trail and Tempe Town Lake paths are good for steady pace runs. In the West Valley, Thunderbird Conservation Park in Glendale has trails close to the venue.
- Keep station work indoors and specific. Sled push and pull, wall balls and sandbag lunges decide most finish times. Check the exact loads in our HYROX weights guide.
- Dry air, real dehydration. Low humidity means sweat evaporates fast and you may not feel as wet as you are. Drink more than you think, especially on long outdoor sessions.
- Know your splits. Use the GridRox Pace Calculator to turn your goal time into run and station targets, and read the pacing guide. Want them on your wrist? Our race split pace bands use the same data.
Racing Las Vegas Too?
HYROX Las Vegas runs March 12–14, 2027 at the Las Vegas Convention Center — just two weeks after Phoenix. Doing both is realistic for experienced racers if you treat Phoenix as the A-race or keep the effort controlled. See our HYROX Las Vegas guide and the full 2027 US schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is HYROX Phoenix 2027?
Thursday, February 25 to Sunday, February 28, 2027.
Where is HYROX Phoenix held?
At State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, AZ — next to the Westgate Entertainment District in the West Valley, about 20 miles from downtown Phoenix.
How do I get to State Farm Stadium for HYROX Phoenix?
Driving or rideshare is easiest: about 30 minutes from Sky Harbor Airport via I-10 and Loop 101. The light rail doesn’t reach the stadium; Valley Metro bus Route 70 stops on Glendale Avenue near 95th Avenue, a short walk away.
When do the Pros race at HYROX Phoenix 2027?
On the provisional schedule, Pro Women start at 9:30 AM and Pro Men at 11:10 AM on Friday, February 26. Pro Doubles race Saturday evening, February 27.
Are HYROX Phoenix 2027 tickets on sale?
Not yet as of October 3, 2026 — the official event page says ticket sales start soon. Buy only through hyrox.com.
Plan your season: US race calendar · 2027 US schedule · Las Vegas guide · Race day checklist · Holiday gift guide for fitness racers
GridRox is not affiliated with or endorsed by HYROX GmbH. Dates, venue and schedule are based on hyrox.com as of October 3, 2026 and may change — always confirm on the official event page.
