HYROX Tampa 2026: Race Schedule, Pro Times & Final Two-Week Prep

HYROX Tampa 2026 is two weeks away. MyFitnessPal HYROX Tampa runs Thursday–Sunday, October 22–25 at the Tampa Convention Center — the first HYROX race ever held in the Bay. This guide covers what’s specific to Tampa: the provisional schedule and Pro start windows, check-in rules, getting to the waterfront venue, and how to spend the final 14 days.

HYROX Tampa 2026 at a Glance

Event	MyFitnessPal HYROX Tampa — the first HYROX in Tampa
Dates	Thursday–Sunday, October 22–25, 2026
Venue	Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Tickets	On sale via the MyFitnessPal HYROX Tampa page on hyrox.com
Start times	Expected around October 19; once assigned, they can’t be changed

Provisional Race Schedule

From the official event page (Eastern Time; marked provisional and subject to change). These are start-wave windows — your own start time sits inside your division’s window.

Day	Start windows
Thu, Oct 22	Men / Adaptive Men 8:00–9:40 AM · Doubles Men 10:00 AM–12:10 PM · Doubles Women 12:40–3:30 PM · Women / Adaptive Women 3:40–6:00 PM · Doubles Mixed 6:30–8:30 PM
Fri, Oct 23	Men / Adaptive Men 8:00–9:00 AM · Pro Men 9:40–11:50 AM · Pro Women 12:20–1:20 PM · Doubles Mixed (listed 12:40–3:30 PM) · Doubles Men 3:10–4:20 PM · Doubles Women 4:50–6:00 PM · Women / Adaptive Women 6:10–7:10 PM · Men’s, Mixed and Women’s Relays from 7:40 PM
Sat, Oct 24	Men / Adaptive Men 8:00 AM–12:20 PM · Doubles Mixed 12:40–5:10 PM · Pro Doubles Women 5:30–6:20 PM · Pro Doubles Men 6:50–8:30 PM
Sun, Oct 25	Doubles Women 8:00–11:50 AM · Women / Adaptive Women 12:10–3:10 PM · Doubles Men 3:40–7:30 PM

The Friday listing on the official page overlaps (Doubles Mixed is shown inside the Pro Women window) and the relay times contain typos, so treat Friday afternoon as especially provisional and check your own start time when it’s released.

Check-In Rules for Tampa

• Bring ID. You must check in yourself — checking in on behalf of someone else isn’t allowed.
• Timing: the desk opens an hour and a half before the day’s first wave; your own check-in opens an hour and a half before your slot.
• Want to watch before your wave? Go via Spectator Check-In with your ticket and ID. An athlete ticket only lets you spectate on the day you race.
• Laps to run and the relay briefing are still “To Be Announced” — they’ll appear on the event page closer to race week.

Getting to the Tampa Convention Center

The convention center sits on the waterfront at the south end of downtown Tampa, on the Tampa Riverwalk. Most downtown hotels are within walking distance, and rideshare is the simplest option from further out or from Tampa International Airport. If you’re driving, use the downtown parking garages and allow extra time — four days of racing means steady traffic around the venue.

The race is indoors, so Florida’s October warmth won’t affect conditions on the floor, but walking in from a hotel or garage can be warm and humid. Bring a dry change of clothes and plenty of water for the day.

Your Final Two Weeks

With the race 14 days out, fitness is set. The goal now is to arrive fresh and make zero logistics mistakes.

• Days 14–8: one last moderate race-specific session (a few run + station rounds at goal pace), then start trimming volume.
• Days 7–3: cut volume by roughly half, keep a little intensity, sleep more. Confirm travel and check the event page for your start time (about three days out).
• Days 2–1: short shakeout, pack your kit, and lay out ID and anything you’ll wear or carry.
• Race day: arrive early enough to check in, warm up, and still be calm at the start. Go out at goal pace on Run 1.

The day-by-day version is in our Tampa race week checklist. Set your splits with the pace calculator, check your division’s loads in the weights guide, and make sure your kit is allowed with what you can wear in HYROX.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is HYROX Tampa 2026?

Thursday–Sunday, October 22–25, 2026, at the Tampa Convention Center.

Is this the first HYROX in Tampa?

Yes — the official event page describes it as HYROX’s first competition in the city.

When do the Pro races start at HYROX Tampa?

On the provisional schedule, Pro Men start from 9:40 AM and Pro Women from 12:20 PM on Friday, October 23; Pro Doubles race Saturday evening, October 24.

Can I watch with my athlete ticket?

Only on the day you race. On other days you’ll need a spectator ticket.

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GridRox is independent of HYROX GmbH. Tampa’s schedule was copied from hyrox.com on October 8, 2026 — with the race this close, re-check the official page for last-minute changes.