The 2026–27 HYROX season is moving fast. Events are running on multiple continents every single weekend now, and if you're chasing a qualifying slot, a personal best, or simply your first finish, knowing exactly what's on the calendar this week is the first step. Here's your complete breakdown of confirmed HYROX events for November 1–7.
Why This Week Matters for Competitive Athletes
The mid-season window between October and January is historically when the HYROX field gets serious. Participation numbers have surged dramatically in recent years. As we covered in our breakdown of 2.2 Million Participants: What HYROX's Scale Means for You, the growth of the sport has made wave seeding more competitive and age group cutoffs tighter than ever before.
That means if you're targeting a Pro or Elite wave entry for a later race, a strong finish this week could lock in your seeding. Don't sleep on smaller regional stops. The field is often thinner, the venue is less chaotic, and your split times tend to be cleaner.
This Week's Confirmed HYROX Events (Nov 1–7)
Below is the full list of confirmed races running this week. Registration status, wave structures, and entry fees are based on the latest information available from official HYROX event pages. Always verify directly with HYROX before traveling, as schedules can shift.
Hamburg, Germany. November 2
- Venue: Hamburg Messe, Hall B7
- Wave structure: Pro Mixed, Women's Open, Men's Open, Doubles
- Wave start times: 8:00 AM through 4:30 PM
- Entry fee: Approximately $130 standard, $160 for Pro wave entry
- Registration status: Open wave slots remain available as of press time. Pro wave is waitlisted.
- Notes: Hamburg is a flagship venue. Expect a high-volume crowd and well-organized logistics. The Ski Erg and Sled Push stations in this hall run on synthetic turf, which tends to play slower than hard floor setups.
Melbourne, Australia. November 2
- Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Wave structure: Women's Open, Men's Open, Mixed Doubles, Relay Teams
- Wave start times: 7:30 AM through 3:00 PM AEDT
- Entry fee: Approximately $120 standard registration
- Registration status: Open. A small number of early-morning wave slots remain.
- Notes: This is one of the largest HYROX events in the Asia-Pacific calendar. The relay category typically draws strong corporate teams alongside competitive age group athletes. If you're racing solo, early waves tend to have a faster field.
Chicago, USA. November 2–3
- Venue: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
- Wave structure: Pro, Women's Open, Men's Open, Doubles Mixed, Doubles Women, Relay
- Wave start times: Saturday 7:00 AM through 5:00 PM. Sunday 8:00 AM through 2:00 PM
- Entry fee: $145 Open, $175 Pro
- Registration status: Sunday Open waves still available. Saturday is sold out across all categories.
- Notes: Chicago is one of the top-attended North American stops. The two-day format spreads volume well. If you registered for Saturday and want to spectate Sunday, a day pass is available at the door for $20.
Madrid, Spain. November 3
- Venue: Palacio Municipal de Congresos
- Wave structure: Men's Open, Women's Open, Pro Mixed, Doubles
- Wave start times: 9:00 AM through 5:30 PM
- Entry fee: Approximately $135 standard
- Registration status: Open. Afternoon waves have availability.
- Notes: Madrid often draws a strong Spanish and Portuguese field, particularly in the 35–44 age group. The venue has a hard floor throughout, which is favorable for sled times.
Dubai, UAE. November 7
- Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
- Wave structure: Pro, Women's Open, Men's Open, Mixed Doubles
- Wave start times: 6:30 AM through 2:00 PM
- Entry fee: Approximately $155 standard, $185 Pro
- Registration status: Open across most waves. Pro wave has limited spots.
- Notes: The early start times are deliberate. Indoor climate control is strong, but the venue loads quickly. Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes before your wave for kit check and warm-up.
What to Know About Wave Registration and Deadlines
HYROX typically closes online registration 48 to 72 hours before each event. For this week's races, that means Hamburg, Melbourne, and Madrid deadlines are effectively Thursday, October 30 at the latest. Chicago Sunday registration may extend slightly later, but don't count on it. Dubai closes Wednesday, November 5.
If you miss the online window, some events offer limited day-of registration at a premium, usually an additional $30 to $50 on top of the standard entry. It's not guaranteed, and Pro wave spots are never available at the door.
Wave selection matters beyond just logistics. Seeding yourself in an appropriate wave affects your running experience, the density of athletes on the 1km loops, and ultimately your finish time. If you've run under 60 minutes previously, you're eligible to enter a seeded wave at most events. If this is your first race, start in a later Open wave where the pace is more varied and the pressure is lower.
Course Specifics Worth Knowing Before You Race
Every HYROX event follows the same eight-station format: SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls. Each station is separated by a 1km run. The total running distance is 8km, and the total course covers roughly 4 to 5km of additional work depending on how a venue lays out its floor plan.
What changes between venues is the surface underfoot. Hard floors at Chicago and Madrid will make your Sled Push and Sled Pull significantly faster than turf at Hamburg. This isn't minor. Competitive athletes have reported differences of 30 to 90 seconds on sled stations alone when comparing floor types. Factor that into your pacing strategy and your expectations for finish time.
Weight loads are standardized globally. Men's Open carries 50kg on the Sled Push, 150kg on the Sled Pull, 24kg on Farmers Carry, 20kg Sandbag Lunges, and 20kg Wall Balls. Women's Open loads are 35kg Sled Push, 102kg Sled Pull, 16kg Farmers Carry, 10kg Sandbag Lunges, and 6kg Wall Balls. Pro divisions add load across most stations.
How to Show Up Prepared
Race week nutrition is worth getting right. High-output functional fitness events like HYROX demand both glycolytic and aerobic capacity across 60 to 90 minutes of near-continuous work. Carbohydrate loading the night before is well-supported by the research, and dialing in your protein intake in the recovery window post-race speeds adaptation significantly. If you've been looking at cellular recovery support, our article on NAD+ Supplements: What the Science Actually Says breaks down the current evidence in a way that's relevant for high-frequency competitors.
On the equipment side, footwear choice is underrated in HYROX. You're running 8km in the same shoe you're using for lunges and carries. A shoe with good lateral stability and reasonable cushioning for the runs performs better than a pure racing flat. We took a look at the Puma RB Nitro Elite 2: First Look recently, and while it's optimized for road racing, its stack and energy return make it worth considering if your HYROX running splits are holding you back.
If you're also tracking broader race activity across other disciplines this week, our Which Races Are Running This Week? Nov 1–7 roundup covers road running, trail, and marathon events running alongside the HYROX calendar.
Looking Ahead: Season Trajectory Through January
The November and December stretch is the densest part of the HYROX calendar outside of the World Championships push. Events are stacking weekly across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, with several new Middle Eastern stops added this season. If you're planning a qualifier attempt before the end of 2026, your best window is likely the next eight weeks before holiday schedules thin the field and reduce event frequency in January.
Keep your race calendar tight, your pacing honest, and your logistics sorted early. Registration for December events in cities like London, New York, and Sydney typically sells out four to six weeks in advance. Set your reminders now.
Next week's roundup will cover confirmed events for November 8–14, including the Toronto stop and the second London event of the season. Check back Saturday morning for the updated schedule.