HYROX GENT

HYROX GENT

Podiums & winners by division — Gent

Gent, BelgiumDecember 12 – 14, 2025
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About the event

HYROX Ghent marks the historic arrival of the circuit in the Flemish capital for its first edition in December 2025. Hosted at Flanders Expo, this inaugural event blends the intensity of elite fitness racing with the timeless charm of a medieval city. Ghent stands out as the ideal winter destination to close the HYROX season, offering athletes a unique setting where sporting rigor meets architectural elegance. The historic city, with its picturesque canals and cobblestone streets, creates an unmatched atmosphere for this Belgian debut. Participants will find a perfect balance between athletic performance and cultural immersion, making this edition a memorable highlight in the HYROX calendar.

HYROX Gent 2025 Podium

Plan your stay

Ghent provides a variety of accommodation options suited to all budgets for HYROX participants and spectators. The historic city features establishments ranging from charming hotels near iconic monuments to more affordable stays in vibrant neighborhoods. Proximity to Flanders Expo ensures easy event access. Ghent accommodations offer standard services with the city's distinctive atmosphere. The compact, walkable city center allows visitors to easily explore the area post-event. Ghent's age-old urban wellness traditions create a rich environment ideal for post-competition recovery, with serene spaces and a relaxing vibe promoting rest and rejuvenation.

Race Info

Access to HYROX Ghent at Flanders Expo is seamless thanks to Belgium's excellent transport links. Participants can arrive by air, rail, or road, with Ghent's central station providing direct connections from major European airports and nearby cities. From the city center, getting to the venue is straightforward via efficient public transport and taxi networks. Drivers will find parking nearby Flanders Expo. For physical prep, Ghent's urban spaces offer great opportunities for recovery walks and light warm-ups. The city's infrastructure is athlete-friendly, with safe, accessible routes. Crisp winter air and light traffic make pre-event training and the shift to competition effortless.

Frequently asked questions

Pro Men: Louis Osselaer (BEL) in 55:30.

Pro Women: Roisin Egan (IRL) in 1:01:52.

Open Men: Hans Van Den Heuvel (NED) in 58:42.

Open Women: Apolline Cardon (FRA) in 1:01:09.

Open Men: Hidde Weersma (NED) and Nicky Verhoeven (NED) in 50:33.

Open Women: Melissa Stabler (ENG) and Chelsey Smith (ENG) in 59:21.

Open Mixed: Paul O Brien (IRL) and Vivienne Dooris (IRL) in 57:15.

Open Men: Joost Huisman (NED), Niels Kinget (BEL), Rik Beugel (NED), and Tim Schudde (NED) in 54:34.

Open Women: Manouk Faassen (NED), Stacey Kouwijzer (NED), Hilde Scheele (NED), and Manon Aerssens (NED) in 1:13:13.

Open Mixed: Brian Janssen (NED), Sophie Verweij (NED), Roy Den Dekker (NED), and Sandra Van Meeteren (NED) in 1:01:57.

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.