The Race Format

A Hyrox race consists of 8 rounds. Each round starts with a 1km run, immediately followed by one functional workout station. That means you'll run a total of 8km and complete 8 different exercises — all back to back with no scheduled rest.

8Rounds
8 kmTotal Running
8Workout Stations

The 8 Stations

Each station tests a different aspect of fitness — from cardio endurance on the SkiErg and rower to raw strength on the sled push and farmers carry. Here's what you'll face:

1

SkiErg

1000m

A full-body cardio machine that simulates Nordic skiing. Engages arms, core, and legs with a powerful pull-down motion.

Find a steady rhythm early — don't go all-out in the first 200m. Aim for long, powerful strokes rather than fast, choppy ones.
2

Sled Push

50m

Push a weighted sled 50 metres across the gym floor. Tests leg drive, core stability, and mental grit.

Keep your body at a 45-degree angle with arms locked out. Drive through your legs, not your arms. Short, quick steps work best.
3

Sled Pull

50m

Pull a weighted sled 50 metres toward you using a rope, hand over hand. Grip strength and upper-body endurance are key.

Sit low and lean back to use your bodyweight. Pull with a steady hand-over-hand rhythm — don't yank the rope.
4

Burpee Broad Jump

80m

Perform a burpee, then immediately broad jump forward. Repeat for 80 metres. One of the most demanding stations.

Pace yourself — this station breaks most people. Focus on efficient burpees (no extra jump at the top) and controlled jumps.
5

Rowing

1000m

Row 1000 metres on a Concept2 rower. A full-body effort that tests aerobic capacity and leg endurance.

Drive with your legs first, then lean back, then pull with arms. Keep the stroke rate at 24-28 spm for efficiency.
6

Farmers Carry

200m

Carry a pair of heavy kettlebells or dumbbells for 200 metres. Grip strength, core stability, and mental toughness required.

Grip hard from the start and keep your shoulders packed. If you need to rest, do it early — it gets harder to re-grip as fatigue sets in.
7

Sandbag Lunges

100m

Lunge forward for 100 metres with a sandbag on your shoulders. Punishes the quads and tests balance under fatigue.

Take steady, controlled steps. Keep the sandbag high on your shoulders and your torso upright. Don't rush — consistency beats speed here.
8

Wall Balls

100 reps

Perform 100 wall ball shots — squat, then throw a medicine ball to a target above you. The ultimate leg and shoulder burner.

Break it into sets (e.g. 25-25-25-25) with 5-second rests. Keep the ball close to your chest on the catch to save energy.

Weight Categories

Hyrox has two main divisions: Open and Pro. Pro uses heavier weights at the sled push, sled pull, wall balls, and other weighted stations. Within each division, men and women use different prescribed weights. Open division is recommended for first-time racers.

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