HYROX weights come in 3 levels by division. In the Men's Open division you push a 152kg sled for 50m and throw a 6kg ball 100 times. 1km of running 8 times, with 1 of 8 stations in between each. The order is the same at every event in the world.
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The number to look at first is not the sled weight but the 100 wall balls. 6kg x 100 means 600kg thrown up in total. And it is the last station. Whether any legs are left after 8km of running — work your preparation backward from here.
Key points
- Run 1km x 8, and 8 stations. The order is fixed, and the run totals 8km
- Weights come in 3 levels: Women's Open, Men's Open and Women's Pro, Men's Pro
- The sled weight includes the sled itself
Order and distance of the 8 HYROX stations
HYROX is a sport that repeats 1km of running and 1 station, 8 times. The order is fixed and does not change at any event.
| Order | Run | Event | Distance and reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1km | SkiErg | 1,000m |
| 2 | 1km | Sled Push (pushing the sled) | 50m |
| 3 | 1km | Sled Pull (pulling the sled) | 50m |
| 4 | 1km | Burpee broad jump | 80m |
| 5 | 1km | Rowing | 1,000m |
| 6 | 1km | Farmers Carry (carrying 2 kettlebells) | 200m |
| 7 | 1km | Sandbag Lunges | 100m |
| 8 | 1km | Wall ball | 100 reps |
The run totals 8km. Adding the stations measured by distance gives SkiErg 1,000m + sled 100m + burpees 80m + row 1,000m + carry 200m + lunges 100m, which is 2,480m. Together with the run, that works out to moving about 10.5km.
The start is a staggered system, with a few people leaving at a time. There is no time limit and no cut. The official site says the finish rate is over 99% and the previous season's average time was 1 hour 32 minutes.
Weights by division compared
Weights come in 3 levels. Equipment is color-coded white, gray and black.
| Event | Women (Open) | Men (Open) / Women Pro | Men Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sled push | 102kg | 152kg | 202kg |
| Sled pull | 78kg | 103kg | 153kg |
| Farmers carry | 16kg x 2 | 24kg x 2 | 32kg x 2 |
| Sandbag | 10kg | 20kg | 30kg |
| Wall ball | 4kg | 6kg | 9kg |
| Wall ball target height | 2.70m | Men 3.00m / Women 2.70m | 3.00m |
Men's Doubles and Mixed, and Men's Relay, use the "Men (Open)" column; Women's Doubles and Women's Relay use the same weights as the "Women (Open)" column.
Adding up the weights
Calculating the weight moved in the Men's Open division.
| Event | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wall ball | 6kg x 100 reps | Throw up 600kg in total |
| Farmers carry | 24kg x 2 | Carry 48kg for 200m |
| Sandbag Lunges | 20kg | Carry on the shoulder for 100m |
| Sled push | 152kg | Push for 50m |
Even if each wall ball is 6kg, 100 of them make 600kg. For Women's Open, 4kg x 100 is 400kg; for Men's Pro, 9kg x 100 is 900kg. This comes at the end of the 8 stations.
Differences by division can be turned into numbers too. The sled push weight for Women's Open (102kg) is about 67% of Men's Open (152kg), and Men's Pro (202kg) is about 1.33 times Men's Open. Moving up to Pro makes the sled 50kg heavier.
SkiErg and row settings
The SkiErg and rowing machine have a knob called the "damper" that changes wind resistance. In the race, both are set to 6 at first, and you may change it yourself. The foot plate on the rowing machine starts at position 4.
Both machines are made by a company called Concept2. The same models are sold to the public, so at home or at the gym you can practice while watching the same screen as in the race.
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Concept2 RowErg
Lowest price on Rakuten is JPY 211,200 (as of 10/13), ranging up to JPY 247,500 depending on the shop. Prices change daily.
RecommendedSee it on Yahoo! Shopping JapanSee it on Rakuten IchibaMatching the weights to practice at home
The official equipment is made by a brand called CENTR, and you can buy it on Rakuten in Japan too. On the day I checked, there were 4kg wall balls, 10kg, 20kg and 30kg sandbags, and 16kg and 32kg kettlebells. You can choose the same weights as in the race.
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CENTR HYROX wall ball
Lowest price on Rakuten is JPY 12,100 (as of 10/13), ranging up to JPY 23,320 depending on the shop. Prices change daily.
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CENTR HYROX sandbag
Lowest price on Rakuten is JPY 18,700 (as of 10/13), ranging up to JPY 28,820 depending on the shop. Prices change daily.
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CENTR HYROX kettlebell
Lowest price on Rakuten is JPY 19,800 (as of 10/13), ranging up to JPY 49,830 depending on the shop. Prices change daily.
RecommendedSee it on Rakuten IchibaSee it on Yahoo! Shopping JapanWhat to buy first is laid out in the article on home training equipment, in order of price and space.
More detail by station
- Wall ball weight and target height → the wall ball article
- Faults and added time → the penalty list
- How to split Doubles and Relay → the article on splitting Doubles
- What to wear on your feet → 6 recommended shoes
FAQ
Does the order of HYROX stations change by event?
No. The order of the 8 stations is fixed. What changes is the course shape: the 1km run can be 2 laps or 4 laps depending on the venue.
Is there a time limit in HYROX?
No. The official site says there is no time limit and no entry qualification.
Does the sled weight include the sled itself?
Yes. The Men's Open 152kg is the weight of the sled and the weights together.
Which division should I enter?
The differences between Open, Pro, Doubles and Relay, and a guide to fitness tests for choosing a division, are in the article on choosing a division.
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