Hyrox 2026 calendar — all events across Europe

Hyrox 2026 looks set to be the biggest season yet for European hybrid athletes. The series grows year-on-year in EU volume, with multiple stops per country and a deepening participant pool. This page is your central calendar — based on the most recent public information, updated monthly.

For the most current dates and registrations always cross-check the official Hyrox calendar.

Hyrox events in the UK & Ireland

The UK has the highest density of Hyrox events in Europe. London is the headline stop, with additional cities running multiple race weekends per year.

Location	Categories	Expected period
London	Singles Open / Pro / Doubles / Relay	Multiple weekends 2026
Manchester	Singles Open / Pro / Doubles / Relay	Spring & autumn 2026
Birmingham	Singles Open / Pro / Doubles / Relay	Autumn 2026
Glasgow	TBD	TBD
Dublin	Singles Open / Pro / Doubles / Relay	Autumn 2026

Exact dates: see hyroxworld.com/events at registration close.

Hyrox events in DACH (Germany / Austria / Switzerland)

Germany is the birthplace of Hyrox and the heaviest cluster of events. Hamburg, Berlin, Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Munich all run race weekends. Austria has Vienna; Switzerland has Zurich.

Location	Categories	Expected period
Hamburg, Berlin, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Munich	Singles / Doubles / Relay	Multiple weekends 2026
Vienna	Singles / Doubles / Relay	TBD
Zurich	Singles / Doubles / Relay	TBD

Hyrox events in France & Benelux

Location	Categories	Expected period
Paris	Singles Open / Pro / Doubles / Relay	Spring & autumn 2026
Amsterdam	Singles Open / Pro / Doubles / Relay	Spring & autumn 2026
Brussels	Singles Open / Pro / Doubles / Relay	Autumn 2026

Hyrox events in the Nordics & Southern Europe

Location	Categories	Expected period
Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo	Singles / Doubles / Relay	TBD
Madrid, Barcelona, Milan	Singles / Doubles / Relay	TBD

Hyrox categories explained

·       Singles Open — solo, for most recreational hybrid athletes.

·       Singles Pro — solo with heavier loads (sled, wall ball, sandbag); for competitive athletes.

·       Doubles — two athletes do one race; runs together, stations alternated.

·       Relay — four athletes, each takes part of the race.

·       Mixed Doubles / Mixed Relay — mixed teams.

Which category? Singles Open is the entry point. Pro takes 12+ months of focused preparation. Doubles is the most social format. Relay is the most accessible for first-timers.

Preparing for a 2026 Hyrox

Three variables count: endurance (8 km of running volume), strength (sled push, wall balls), and breath management (where most finishers lose time).

For the first two: 12–16 weeks of structured plan, mix of distance runs, intervals, sled work, and station circuits. For the third: read the station-by-station breathing guide and train nasal breathing at least 6 weeks before race day.

The Hypowered angle

On race day you don't want anything new on your face. Run at least four hard sessions with sport nasal strips — including one full station circuit — before pinning a bib on. For the race itself: the clear race-day variant — invisible in the finisher photo, identical performance.

12+ hour tested, sweat-resistant, hypoallergenic. No mid-race adjustments.

FAQ

When is the next Hyrox in my city?

Check hyroxworld.com/events for the most current calendar — dates shift and registrations open at fixed moments per year. Most major EU cities run multiple weekends per year.

How far in advance should I register?

Hyrox events typically sell out within weeks of opening, especially the popular EU stops. Plan at least 6 months ahead for certainty.

What's the difference between Hyrox and CrossFit?

Hyrox is standardised (same 8 stations + 8 runs at every event), CrossFit events vary per workout. Hyrox has a stronger endurance component (8 km of running) where CrossFit is shorter and more metcon-heavy.

Can I do this as a first-timer?

Yes, in Open or Relay category. Prep time: 12 weeks minimum from a reasonable base (can run 10K + basic strength).