HYROX Doubles is the two-person team format of HYROX — and for many athletes, it’s their favorite way to race. You share every station with a partner, both of you run every kilometer together, and you cross the finish line as a team. This guide covers exactly how Doubles works, the rules that catch first-timers […]
HYROX Denver 2026 is the highest-altitude race on the entire US calendar. At 5,280 feet (1,609 m) above sea level — exactly one mile high — Denver presents a challenge that no other North American HYROX event does: thinner air. Athletes who account for altitude do well. Those who ignore it blow up in the later runs.
MyFitnessPal HYROX Tampa runs Oct 22–25, 2026 at the Tampa Convention Center. Full provisional schedule, Pro start windows, check-in rules and a two-week plan.
HYROX Nashville runs Dec 9–13, 2026 at Music City Center in downtown Nashville. Day-by-day provisional schedule, Pro start times, check-in rules and a 9-week plan.
Updated September 29, 2026: added Nike’s new Hybrid RN and Hybrid Fly. HYROX is 8 km of running plus sled pushes, loaded carries, sandbag lunges, and 100 wall balls. No single shoe type was designed for all of that — which is why choosing the best HYROX shoes for your needs requires thought. The best […]
HYROX is a 60–120 minute race combining running and high-intensity functional fitness. Fueling it correctly isn’t complicated — but getting it wrong (eating too close to race time, trying new foods on race day, under-fueling) costs real performance. Two Rules That Override Everything Don’t try anything new on race day. Every food, gel, or supplement […]
Open or Pro? It’s one of the most common questions before registering for HYROX. The answer depends on where you are in your training — not where you aspire to be. Here’s a clear breakdown. HYROX Open Weights vs Pro Weights: The Full Difference The jump from HYROX Open weights to Pro weights is the […]
Race day in HYROX runs best when you’ve planned it in advance. The event itself will stress your body — the logistics shouldn’t add to that. Use this checklist to prepare the night before, organize race morning, and arrive at the start line with nothing left to worry about except your splits. The Night Before: […]
HYROX is one of the most welcoming fitness races in the world — but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to do well. Most first-timers walk away saying the same thing: “I made it harder than it needed to be.” Here are the 7 most common mistakes first-time HYROX athletes make, and exactly how to avoid […]
Pacing is the most important race-day skill in HYROX — and the one most first-timers get wrong. Start too fast and you’ll crawl through the wall balls. Pace it right and you’ll finish strong with nothing left to give at the line. This guide breaks down how to approach every run segment and every station, […]