HYROX Race Calendar 2026: UK, European and US Events Guide
The HYROX race calendar for the 2026/27 season runs from roughly September 2026 through to the World Championships in June 2027, with more than 100 race weekends spread across six continents. If you want to find a race near you, the fastest route is to pick your region, pick a realistic date, then work backwards to build your training. This guide organises the whole season by region and season so you can do exactly that.
HYROX is a standardised race format. Every event has the same eight workout stations and the same 8 km of running, whether you race in London, Anaheim or Valencia. That means the calendar question is really a logistics question, when and where, not a “what will the race be like” question. If you are still deciding whether to enter at all, start with what HYROX actually is and our guide for first-time HYROX athletes , then come back here to choose a date.
Key Takeaways
- The 2026/27 HYROX season expands to over 100 race weekends across six continents, running from September 2026 to the Hong Kong World Championships in June 2027.
- Peak race density in the UK and Europe falls in autumn and winter (October to February), so most athletes racing “in 2026” are targeting the back half of the year.
- US demand is climbing fast in cities like Dallas, Anaheim, Nashville and Washington DC, most of which land in the November to December 2026 window.
- Exact dates and venues shift until HYROX confirms them, so always verify on the official calendar and the individual Kracey race pages before you book travel.
- Once your date is locked, how long you have to train decides everything else, so choose a race that gives you a realistic runway.
How the HYROX Season Works
HYROX runs on a rolling global season rather than a single calendar year. A season opens in late summer (around August and September), builds through autumn and winter with the highest race density, then finishes the following summer at the World Championships. The 2026/27 season concludes at the HYROX World Championships in Hong Kong from June 10 to 13, 2027.
This matters for how you read a “2026 calendar.” Because today sits in mid-2026, the spring 2026 European and US races have already run, and the 2026 World Championships in Stockholm are behind us. The races still ahead in 2026 are the autumn and winter events, September through December, which roll straight into the spring 2027 season. So when athletes search for the HYROX race calendar 2026, what they usually want is the back half of the year plus early 2027.
A few things stay true no matter which event you pick:
- The format is identical everywhere. Same stations, same running, same official divisions . Your prep travels with you.
- Popular races sell out early. Flagship city events in London, Berlin and major US metros often sell out weeks in advance, so the calendar is a booking tool, not just a reference.
- Dates move. Venues and exact dates are provisional until HYROX confirms them. Treat every date below as “as announced” and confirm it on the race page before booking anything.
HYROX Races in the UK and Ireland
The UK is one of HYROX’s strongest markets, and the autumn-winter block is where most of the action sits. If you are UK-based, you rarely need to travel far, races run at major exhibition venues in every corner of the country.
| City | Typical venue | Season window (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | NEC | Late October to early November 2026 |
| London | ExCeL (autumn), Olympia (spring) | Early December 2026 |
| Manchester | Manchester Central | January 2027 |
| Glasgow | SEC | Spring 2027 |
| Cardiff | Utilita Arena | Spring 2027 |
London and Manchester are the flagship UK weekends and expand to multi-day formats as demand grows. If you want an autumn debut, Birmingham at the NEC is often the first big UK date of the new season. For confirmed dates and to funnel straight to the event you want, check the Kracey race pages , where each UK event has its own page.
British weather is part of the plan here. Autumn and winter races mean your training block runs through the coldest, darkest months, so build indoor station work and treadmill running into your programme rather than relying on outdoor sessions.
HYROX Races in Europe
Mainland Europe carries the densest part of the calendar, with Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, France and Italy all hosting multiple events across the season. Spain in particular has grown into a hotspot, and searches for events in cities like Valencia and across the Canary Islands (Tenerife) keep climbing.
| Country | Example host cities | Peak window |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt | Autumn 2026 and spring 2027 |
| Spain | Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga | Autumn 2026 into spring 2027 |
| Netherlands | Maastricht, Rotterdam, Heerenveen | September 2026 onward |
| France | Paris, Lyon | Spring 2027 |
| Italy | Rimini, Bari | Spring 2027 |
| Nordics and Baltics | Helsinki, Riga | Spring 2027 |
Two useful anchor dates on the European calendar: HYROX returns to Maastricht in the Netherlands around September 17 to 20, 2026, one of the earliest season openers, and Valencia is announced for roughly October 16 to 18, 2026. If you have seen rising chatter about Tenerife, that reflects HYROX’s broader expansion into new Spanish and North African markets, confirm whether a date near you has been added on the official calendar, since newer cities appear on the schedule throughout the season.
Europe is also the easiest region for a “race-cation,” a short-haul flight to a warm-weather event like Malaga or Lisbon can double as a training trip. Just factor the travel into your race-week routine so you are not stepping off a plane the morning of the race.
HYROX Races in the US and Canada
North America is the fastest-growing HYROX region, and the 2026/27 season keeps adding cities. Demand is especially strong in metros that previously had no local event, which is exactly why US city searches (Anaheim, Dallas, Nashville, Washington DC) have surged. Most US races cluster in the autumn-winter block, then the spring season picks up in February.
| City | State | Season window (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | UT | September 2026 (debut) |
| Washington DC | DC | Labor Day weekend (early September) |
| Dallas | TX | Mid-to-late November 2026 |
| Anaheim | CA | Early December 2026 |
| Nashville | TN | Mid-December 2026 (new city) |
| Chicago | IL | February 2027 |
| Phoenix | AZ | Late February 2027 |
| Las Vegas | NV | March 2027 |
If you are searching “hyrox anaheim 2026” or “hyrox nashville,” both are on the autumn-winter schedule (Anaheim around early December, Nashville a week or so later as a brand-new host city), with Dallas ahead of them in November. Canada joins the spring season with events including Ottawa. New host cities such as San Diego, Portland, Tampa and Denver are being added across the 2026/27 calendar, so the map keeps filling in. As always, confirm the exact date and venue on the individual race page before you book flights.
US races skew slightly toward a fitness-competitive field, so if it is your first event, set expectations against realistic finish-time benchmarks rather than the top of the results sheet.
HYROX Races in the Rest of the World
Beyond the UK, Europe and North America, HYROX now runs a genuinely global calendar, with strong seasons across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.
| Region | Example host cities | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Incheon, Nagoya | Hong Kong hosts the 2027 World Championships |
| Australia | Sydney, Brisbane | Spring 2027 events |
| India | Mumbai, Bengaluru | Rapidly expanding market |
| Latin America | São Paulo, Monterrey, Puebla, Cancún | Spring 2027 |
| Middle East and Africa | Dubai, Johannesburg | Newer markets, watch for added dates |
The season finale is the HYROX World Championships in Hong Kong, June 10 to 13, 2027, where athletes who qualify across the season race for the title. If you have seen search interest in cities like Cairo, that reflects HYROX’s push into North Africa and the Middle East. Those markets are newer and dates arrive on the calendar mid-season, so treat them as “check the official calendar” rather than confirmed until HYROX lists them.
For any of these, the official HYROX events calendar and the HYROX results platform are the authoritative sources for confirmed dates, while the Kracey race pages give you a page per event to plan around.
How to Choose Your HYROX Race
A race date is a training decision as much as a travel decision. Here is how to pick one you can actually prepare for.
Give yourself a realistic runway
The single most important factor is how much time you have. A complete beginner needs more lead time than a runner adding station work. Match the date to your starting point using our guide on how long it takes to train for HYROX . As a rule of thumb, choose a race that sits 12 to 16 weeks out if you are building from a modest base, so you are not cramming.
Pick the right division and format
Before you register, decide whether you are racing Singles or Doubles, and Open or Pro. If you are unsure, our breakdown of HYROX Pro versus Open and the wider guide to HYROX divisions will steer you to the right category for your first race. Most first-timers should start in Open.
Factor in travel and timing
A home-city race removes travel stress and lets you sleep in your own bed. A destination race can be a great goal, but it adds logistics. Whichever you choose, book early, popular weekends sell out, and the calendar is really a countdown clock once you commit.
How to Prepare Once You Have Picked a Date
Choosing the date is step one. Turning it into a finish line is where the work happens. Here is the sequence we recommend once your race is locked in.
1. Build your training block. Work backwards from race day. A structured HYROX training plan that blends running, strength and station work under fatigue beats random training every time. The best HYROX athletes combine endurance and strength, not one or the other.
2. Set your target time. Know what you are aiming for before you start. Use the HYROX Finish Time Predictor to turn your current 5K pace into a realistic race target, then sanity-check it against average times by division .
3. Dial in your pacing. Going out too hard is the most common way to blow up. The HYROX Pace Calculator gives you a precise split for every 1 km run and every station, so race day becomes execution, not guesswork. Pair it with our race strategy guide .
4. Nail race week. The final seven days are about tapering, logistics and fuelling, not last-minute fitness. Follow the HYROX race-week checklist and plan your race-day nutrition so nothing is left to chance.
If you would rather not build all of that yourself, Kracey is an AI coach for HYROX that lives in Telegram. Tell it your race date, your fitness level and the days you can train, and it generates a personalised HYROX plan built around the exact event you picked from this calendar. Your plan adapts as your date gets closer.
HYROX Race Calendar 2026: FAQ
When does the HYROX 2026/27 season run?
The season runs from roughly September 2026 through to the World Championships in Hong Kong from June 10 to 13, 2027. The busiest race density in the UK and Europe falls between October and February, so most athletes racing “in 2026” are targeting the autumn and winter window.
Where can I find HYROX races near me?
Start with the region sections above, then confirm exact dates on the official HYROX events calendar and the Kracey race pages , which have an individual page for each event. Because new host cities are added throughout the season, check back if your city is not yet listed.
Which US cities have HYROX races in 2026?
The autumn-winter 2026 US calendar includes Salt Lake City, Washington DC, Dallas, Anaheim and Nashville, with Chicago, Phoenix and Las Vegas following in early 2027. New host cities including San Diego, Portland, Tampa and Denver are being added across the season, so the US map keeps growing.
Are the HYROX dates on this page confirmed?
Treat every date here as “as announced.” HYROX finalises venues and dates on a rolling basis, and popular weekends can sell out early. Always verify the specific date and venue on the official calendar and the relevant race page before you book travel or accommodation.
Do I train differently depending on which race I pick?
No. HYROX is a standardised format with the same eight stations and 8 km of running at every event, so your training plan is the same wherever you race. What changes is your runway, so pick a date that gives you enough weeks to prepare properly.
How far in advance should I pick my race?
Ideally 12 to 16 weeks out if you are building from a modest base, which gives you a full training block without cramming. See how long to train for HYROX to match the lead time to your current fitness, then register early before the weekend sells out.
Pick Your Date, Then Build Toward It
The HYROX race calendar 2026 is less about memorising dates and more about making one good decision: choosing an event that fits your region, your schedule and your training runway. Whether that is London in December, Anaheim over on the US west coast, or Valencia in the autumn sun, the format is the same, and so is the preparation that gets you across the line.
Use the regional guides above to shortlist a race, confirm the exact date on the Kracey race pages and the official HYROX calendar, then work backwards. Set a target with the HYROX Finish Time Predictor , lock in your splits with the HYROX Pace Calculator , and build the block with a personalised HYROX plan .
Pick the date. Everything else is just training toward it.
Table of Contents
- How the HYROX Season Works
- HYROX Races in the UK and Ireland
- HYROX Races in Europe
- HYROX Races in the US and Canada
- HYROX Races in the Rest of the World
- How to Choose Your HYROX Race
- Give yourself a realistic runway
- Pick the right division and format
- Factor in travel and timing
- How to Prepare Once You Have Picked a Date
- HYROX Race Calendar 2026: FAQ
- Pick Your Date, Then Build Toward It