What is HYROX?

What is HYROX?

A HYROX competition is made up of a 1km run followed by 1 functional workout, repeated 8 times (meaning 8km run in total, plus 8 functional workouts).  It requires strength, speed, power and endurance and, in many ways, is a fantastic test of overall fitness. There are a variety of categorisations (see below) which, amongst other things, makes it an event suitable for a range of physical abilities.

HYROX events take place all over the world, with each one being exactly the same in terms of requirements.  The event is particularly popular with runners, triathletes, OCR competitors and CrossFit athletes.

The word “HYROX” doesn’t stand for anything, but is a portmanteau of the words “hybrid” and “rockstar” – by all accounts created on a drunken night between the founding team!

The Competition

The requirements / exercises for each HYROX event are as follows:

1km Run1km ski

1km Run

50m sled push (102kg – 202kg*)

1km Run

50m sled pull(78kg – 153kg*)

1km Run

80m Burpee Broad Jump

1km Run

1km row

1km Run

200m kettle bell farmer carries16kg – 32kg*)

1km Run

100m sandbag lunges (10kg – 30kg*)

1km Run

100 / 75* reps wall balls (4kg – 9kg*)

* weights (and reps for wall balls) vary by category 

many gyms put on mini hydrox classes so you get a taste of the action! 

How is HYROX Different to CrossFit?

HYROX and CrossFit are often compared to one another as they are both functional fitness events.  However, there are big differences.