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S5

HYROX Essen

Podiums & winners by division — Messe Essen

Essen, GermanyOctober 1 – 2, 2022
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About the event

HYROX Essen 2022 marks a key moment in season 5, hosting up to 2500 participants per day in a dynamic indoor arena. Located in the heart of the Ruhr, an industrial cradle turned cultural hub, this event transforms vast exhibition halls into a theater of intense challenges blending 1 km runs and functional exercises repeated eight times. Essen, with its UNESCO mining heritage, offers a revitalized urban setting where athletes' energy resonates with the region's working-class history. What makes HYROX Essen memorable are the exceptional performances: an absolute world record, two age-group records, and the presence of the sport's biggest names, despite some heated controversies. The electric atmosphere, world championship qualifications, and community spirit make it an unmissable stop on the circuit, where every finish is a shared victory in this repurposed industrial metropolis.

HYROX Essen 2022 Podium

Solo

Doubles

Relay

Plan your stay

Essen offers a varied and accessible range of accommodations tailored to the needs of HYROX participants and spectators. The city features hundreds of hotels, from budget options near the exhibition halls to comfortable mid-range choices in the city center, with competitive rates for sports events. Travelers can expect modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, protein-rich energy breakfasts, and on-site gyms ideal for warm-ups or recovery. Areas close to the event venue provide convenient proximity, minimizing stressful morning commutes. For added comfort, choose hotels with shuttle services or secure parking, while aparthotels offer equipped kitchens for personalized meals. The abundance of options ensures flexibility and peace of mind, allowing focus on performance in a welcoming, dynamic atmosphere.

Race Info

To reach HYROX Essen, prioritize Düsseldorf International Airport, just 30 minutes by train or car, or Dortmund Airport as a nearby alternative. Flying participants benefit from booking direct transfers to the host city. Essen boasts an excellent rail network: central stations connect easily to major European cities via ICE and regional trains, with frequent departures. Once there, the U11 metro and S-Bahn trams provide quick access to the exhibition halls in under 20 minutes from the center. For local travel, bike-sharing or buses are convenient and affordable. Practical tips: arrive the day before for acclimatization, pack rain gear for fall weather, and use public transport apps for real-time schedules. Reserve dedicated parking in advance to avoid queues, and opt for carpooling for an eco-friendly approach.

Messe Essen

Norbertstraße 2, 45131 Essen, Germany

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Pro Men: Tobias Lautwein (GER) in 58:46.

Pro Women: Viola Oberländer (GER) in 1:04:40.

Open Men: Dieter Schwarzkopf (GER) in 55:40.

Open Women: Stefanie Krist (GER) in 1:10:55.

Open Men: Roman Hopp (GER) and Gianluca Taccia (ITA) in 57:10.

Open Women: Jennifer Nikolaus (GER) and Alina Willnow (GER) in 57:08.

Open Mixed: Johann Frank (GER) and Rebecca Anderheggen (GER) in 1:00:30.

Open Men: Andreas Moog (GER), Daniel Zeller (GER), Hendrik Heim (GER), and Fabian Deidenbach (GER) in 1:00:31.

Open Women: Hanna Lipski (GER), Anna Sophie Braun, Svenja Spoellmink, and Svenja Wilms (GER) in 1:17:35.

Open Mixed: Nikita Grabko (GER), Jessy Engels (GER), Kaija Kötter (GER), and Maximilian Bücker (GER) in 1:16:56.

The fastest Pro athletes finish a HYROX race in under an hour, top Open athletes between 1h and 1h15. The podium times for each division are shown above.