What is Hyrox?

Hyrox is a revolutionary fitness competition that combines running and functional training. Created in Germany in 2018, this discipline combines 8 kilometers of running and 8 functional exercise stations, standardized worldwide. It's more than just a race: it's a complete test of strength, endurance, power, and mental resilience.

The concept is elegant in its simplicity: you run 1 kilometer, then complete a functional exercise, run another kilometer, then another exercise, and so on until the finish. No surprises, no variation based on location. Whether you run in Paris, Berlin, or New York, you face exactly the same course and the same challenges.

Every Hyrox follows an immutable structure of 8 functional stations linked by 1-kilometer runs: SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jump, Wall Ball, Rowing, Farmer's Carry, and Sled Push Final. Between each station, you run 1 kilometer to catch your breath, creating an intense and strategic work/recovery rhythm.

To understand each station in detail, their techniques and your optimization strategies, discover our . complete guide to the 8 Hyrox stations.

Hyrox offers several formats: Single (individual), Doubles (pairs), and Relay (teams of four), as well as Open, Pro, gender, and age group divisions. Adaptive categories even provide access for athletes with disabilities.

Discover all the details about the different Hyrox formats and categories to find the one that suits you.

Unlike other competitions (CrossFit, Spartan Race), every Hyrox is identical worldwide. Your time in Paris is directly comparable to that of an athlete in Berlin. This standardization creates a true global community of comparable athletes and reconciles an often frustrating reality in fitness: results are never directly comparable. In Hyrox, they are.

It's revolutionary for a simple reason: you know exactly what you're facing, you can compare yourself to the world's best without excuses, and your personal progress is measured absolutely, not relatively.

The movements are simple, without complex lifting techniques like in CrossFit. No multi-year learning curve. You can prepare in 12-16 weeks and be competitive.

However, the required intensity and endurance create a real challenge for all levels. A beginner can finish in the Open category in 2h30, while a high-level athlete chases world records under 53 minutes. The competition adapts to your ambition.

From beginner to professional, from 16-year-old to 85-year-old senior: everyone finds their place. Unlike elite competitions, Hyrox celebrates every participant. The 8,500 to 12,500 participants per race create a fierce yet supportive atmosphere.

Community Spirit as a Competitive Advantage

Hyrox events are festive and energizing. You'll run surrounded by supporters, an electric atmosphere, and comrades who share your passion. It's never a solo endeavor. This collective energy pushes everyone to exceed their limits.

The last station arrives when you're physically exhausted. That's where the competition is won or lost. Acceptance of discomfort, the ability to push your mental limits, and the determination to finish strong separate finishers from true competitors.

If you're looking for structured and personalized preparation to maximize your results, our Hyrox coaching service is designed to accompany you from your first training sessions to the finish line.

Hyrox is much more than a competition. It's a global movement redefining what it means to be fit. By combining strength, endurance, accessibility, and community, Hyrox has created a unique discipline that anyone can explore, regardless of their level.

Whether you dream of crossing a finish line, beating your personal record, or competing against the world's best, Hyrox offers a standardized, fair, and inspiring platform. That's why this discipline is experiencing unprecedented growth and why tens of thousands of athletes around the world commit to it every year.

Your Hyrox adventure starts here. What are you waiting for?