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HYROX Essen2018

Official results, rankings & splits — 372 finishers, Messe Essen

Essen, GermanyNovember 10, 2018
HYROX OfficialSeason 1Completed

About the event

HYROX Essen on November 10, 2018, marks a milestone in HYROX Season 1 as the third German stop after Hamburg and Leipzig. With 379 participants in the covered Messe Essen arena, this event captivated with its intensity and budding fervor, laying the foundations for a globally accessible competition. Essen, at the heart of the industrial Ruhr, provided a raw urban backdrop that motivated runners to tackle 8 km of running and 8 functional stations in an electric atmosphere. Unique for its pioneering role, it saw talents emerge who foreshadowed future stars, with times sharpening global standards. This edition remains memorable for solidifying HYROX's essence: a standardized, indoor, and spectacular challenge in a city symbolizing working-class resilience turned fitness hub.

HYROX Essen 2018 Podium

Plan your stay

Beyond HYROX Essen, explore Essen's rich heritage as former European Capital of Culture. Visit Zeche Zollverein, a UNESCO site turned industrial museum and cultural center, for an immersion in the Ruhr's mining history. Stroll through Grugapark, a vast green oasis perfect for active recovery with trails, botanical gardens, and playgrounds. Art lovers will enjoy the Folkwang Museum showcasing masterpieces from Van Gogh to Picasso. For leisure, rent a bike to follow the Ruhrtalroute or catch a concert in Zollverein's repurposed halls. On the food front, savor local Currywurst—spicy sausage with fries—or hearty Rheinland Sauerbraten, a spice-marinated roast, paired with Ruhr beer to recharge athletes and spectators.

Race Info

To reach HYROX Essen, leverage Essen's excellent rail connections as a major Ruhr hub with direct trains from major German cities and nearby airports like Düsseldorf or Cologne. Flyers land easily then hop a quick train to the central station, minutes from the site. Use efficient public transport: trams and buses reach Messe Essen in 10-15 minutes, with handy day passes for exploring. Plan to arrive the day before for acclimation and early check-in, packing gear in carry-on. Park in secure on-site lots if driving, but expect event-day traffic. Seamless access lets you focus on performance, with bike or carpool options for eco-friendly travel.

Messe Essen

Norbertstraße 2, 45131 Essen, Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Lukas Storath (GER) won the Pro Men division at HYROX Essen in 1:00:22.

HYROX Essen gathered 372 participants across multiple competition categories.

Pro athletes typically finish HYROX in under 1h, top Open athletes between 1h and 1h15. See the full ranking above for exact times per division.

Select a category in the tabs above to see the complete ranking. You can filter by age group, nationality, and search for an athlete by name.

Use the checkboxes to select up to 4 athletes, then click the "Compare" button to see their performances side by side.