HYROX

HYROX is a global fitness event combining running and functional workout stations. 

It consists of a rotating circuit, where participants run 1km, complete 1 functional workout station, and repeat 8 times. 

The functional movements include: 1000m SkiErg; 50m Sled push; 50m Sled pull; 80m Burpee broad jumps; 1000m Rowing; 200m Farmers carry; 100m Sandbag lunges; 75 or 100 x Wall balls. 

You can read about the full details of the workout here. 

Yes, participants run 1km between each functional exercise.

The running course leads around the workout stations. Depending on location, athletes may run multiple laps to complete one km. The running track and individual workout stations are clearly separated from one another. 

HYROX is a global fitness race with events in over 11 countries and 30 cities. Events are scheduled throughout the year and usually take place in large indoor exhibition halls.

There are 6 events in the UK and Ireland each year. To find a HYROX event near you, visit the ‘Find My Race’ page on the HYROX website.

While HYROX is designed to be a Fitness Race for Every Body, it is still important to train in strength and endurance.

To find out more on how to train specifically for HYROX, please visit the event preparation page on their website. HYROX recommend that you train in a HYROX partner gym where possible.

To find a Partner Gym, you can use HYROX’s Partner Gym Finder.

Open – take on the standard HYROX for a challenging but achievable race for everyone.
Pro – for the experienced racer, heavier weights make for a more challenging experience.
Doubles – find a partner and take on the challenge as a pair, running together but splitting the workload of the exercises.
Relay – come together with your friends or family and race the relay where each member of the team does 2 times 1 km and 2 workouts.

To find the right division for you complete this questionnaire! 

You can register for a HYROX event by visiting the HYROX website and selecting ‘Register Now’ under the event you wish to enter. 

There are two ways to fundraise for Macmillan through HYROX. You can either register for a Macmillan charity place, or, if you already have a place for a HYROX event, you can sign up to fundraise for Macmillan here. 

If you sign up for a Macmillan charity place, entry is £62 with a fundraising pledge of £400 excluding gift aid.  

If you wish to cancel your place, you will need to contact the HYROX’s ticketing team Vivenu. You can contact them using the link below. 

Cancel via Vivenu 

Once you have cancelled your place, please email us at fitnesschallenge@macmillan.org.uk so that we can also update our systems. 

You can defer or transfer your place by contacting HYROX via their contact form. HYROX will approve deferrals if they are made at least second last Friday (one week before) the relevant event weekend at 11:59 pm. 

HYROX are unable to approve deferrals requested the week or after an event. If you require a deferral in exceptional circumstances under these conditions, please contact us directly. 

Please find HYROX’s Contact Form here. 

If you have a Macmillan Charity Place, your fundraising target is £400 excluding gift aid. This is per person for solo and doubles, so if you are registered as a team for doubles, your team target will be £800. 

If you are using your own place to fundraise, there is no minimum pledge.

To set up your fundraising page, please visit JustGiving, choose Macmillan Cancer Support, and select your HYROX event from the list.  When you select Macmillan as your chosen charity, the money you raise is transferred directly to us. 

Read more about setting up your fundraising page. 

If you want to fundraise as a pair or a larger team, you can do so in one of two ways:
1. You can either make one fundraising page and add your team members' first and last names to your fundraising page.
2. On your active fundraising page, you can select the ‘Create a team’ and then invite your wider team to set up fundraising pages linked to your fundraising page.

For more guidance, please refer to JustGiving’s webpage linked below:

A guide to Team Pages – JustGiving Help

Your HYROX place will never be affected by your fundraising. We ask that you do your best to ensure as much money raised as possible goes towards supporting people living with cancer.

Divisions are divided into individual start waves and so have different start times. 

HYROX will inform you of your exact start time by email on the Wednesday before the event. Start times are also available via: https://startlist.hyrox.com/. It is recommended that you arrive at the venue at least 90 minutes before you start.

You will receive an email from HYROX 3 weeks before your event informing you of the timeslots for each division to allow you to plan your arrival and departure in advance. 
The following information will also be added onto the HYROX city’s event page – so make sure to check this out: 

- Venue Map/ Laps to Run.
- Division Start Time Schedule/ Ceremony Times.
- Athlete Early Check-In (if applicable) info.
- Athlete Race Day Check-In Info.

Spectator tickets can be purchased online on the event page of the HYROX website under ‘Register Now’ or on-site on event day (debit-card only). On-site Spectator tickets are now subject to availability. As it is an indoor event, we have a limit to the capacity in the venue therefore we encourage everyone to buy their spectator tickets in advance to avoid missing out! Children under 12 do not require a ticket but must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. 

Spectator tickets are £15/€15 per day or £25/€25 for days 1 and 2. 

Yes! Macmillan will be at all UK and Ireland HYROX events. We have a stall where you can collect any event day kit, have a free sports massage and get your exclusive Macmillan x HYROX patch. Make sure to come over and say hi!