How to register for a Hyrox race

Where and when to register

Registration happens exclusively on the official hyrox.com website, through each city's dedicated page and its registration button. Ticket sales open progressively, often several months before the event, sometimes with an early sale reserved for affiliates or volunteers before opening to the general public. Watching for the announcement of an opening date as soon as it's communicated is the best way not to miss the best slot choice.

Check our Hyrox race calendar to spot upcoming dates and anticipate ticket openings.

Choosing your category

Three main category families exist: Open (the standard format, accessible at any level), Pro (heavier loads, reserved for confirmed athletes aiming for performance), and multi-person formats — Doubles (two athletes, shared effort under the "You Go I Go" rule) and sometimes Relay depending on the event. For a first race, Open remains broadly recommended: it lets you discover the full format without the pressure of Pro loads or the added coordination of a multi-person format.

Changing category after registering is generally possible up to a certain date, sometimes with an administrative fee — better to pick the right category from the start than to rely on this flexibility.

Understanding your start wave (heat)

Each athlete is assigned a precise start time slot, spread across several days for major stops. This slot determines your arrival time on site, your available warm-up time, and sometimes station crowding. Weekend slots (often more in demand) generally fill up faster than weekday ones — worth anticipating if you have a specific preference.

Documents and information to prepare

Before starting registration, have an ID ready (often requested for bib pickup), your size for the event t-shirt, and if registering for Doubles, your partner's info, who will generally need to confirm their own registration separately. Some events also require a medical certificate or a fitness self-declaration — check the specific requirements for your chosen city before registering, since these rules can vary from country to country.

The price of registration

An Open race typically costs between €100 and €130, varying by city, booking period (early bird rates are often cheaper) and exchange rate if the event is abroad. Pro format and premium options (VIP slots, priority access) generally cost more.

Common registration mistakes

Beyond the basic checks, a few mistakes recur regularly among first-timers: booking a slot without checking your own availability that specific day, registering for Doubles without first confirming your partner will complete their own registration, or overlooking event-specific conditions (minimum age, level required for the Pro category). Taking ten minutes to read the full event page before paying avoids most of these headaches.

What to check before you pay

• The official URL — verify you're on hyrox.com or its official ticketing system, never an unverified third-party site
• The right city and date — some events run multiple days, verify you're booking the right one
• The exact category — Open, Pro, Doubles: a mistake here can be costly to fix afterward
• The refund/transfer policy — useful to know before any unforeseen event (injury, unavailability)
• Confirmation of your start wave — double-check the exact date and time slot assigned, not just the event's overall dates

After registering: confirmation and reminders

Once registered, you'll generally receive a confirmation email with your bib number and practical pickup details. Keep this email handy — it often contains useful links (expo village access, your exact slot time, site map) that aren't always easy to find elsewhere. Organizers usually send reminder emails as the race approaches, with the latest logistical details (parking, transit, weather).

If the event is sold out

Major stops like Paris often sell out months in advance. In that case, watch for a possible official waitlist, or cancellation announcements usually shared on the event's official social media. Less in-demand cities or weekday slots sometimes stay available longer.

Once you're registered

With your registration confirmed, the real question becomes: how much time do you have left to prepare? Allow 8 to 12 weeks of structured preparation, more for a first race. Enter your race date when signing up for Coach 8: your program automatically adapts to peak precisely on that day, with load progression and taper calibrated to your real deadline rather than a generic cycle with no specific date. It's often at this point — race booked, date set — that preparation becomes concrete rather than a vague project pushed to later.

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This content is provided for informational purposes. ZONE8 is an independent service, not affiliated with HYROX®; all registration must go through the event's official website.