The racing continues to heat up across the globe as we dive into the latest results from Sydney and Hangzhou. We are also looking at how organizers are refining the sport to ensure fair play, plus a reflection on the 2025/26 season as we shift our focus toward the 2026/27 HYROX season. |
News & UpdatesOne of the most persistent complaints in hybrid racing is the inconsistency of the sled push due to varying floor surfaces and temperatures. TRYKA, an Irish racing league, is tackling this by moving away from fixed weight plates in favor of a force gauge they call a Newton machine. By measuring the actual resistance produced rather than just the load, they ensure the effort remains consistent across lanes and venues. This approach mirrors recent efforts in the sport, such as the use of ratchet straps in Soto del Real to stop turf bunching, highlighting a broader movement to standardize the racing experience. Via @hybridfitnessmedia. TrainRox is expanding its scope to better serve the community. We have officially begun integrating non-HYROX events like DEKA, HYATLON, and Hybrid Day into our platform, allowing you to track your training and race schedules across multiple formats in one place. You can now filter these events on our new races hub. We are committed to covering the events you train for, so if your favorite series is missing, please tell us about your race so we can add it to the calendar. Alexander Roncevic recently reflected on his record-breaking 2025/26 campaign with Morning Chalk Up, calling it a perfect season. After winning two Majors and becoming the first athlete to break 52 minutes in Warsaw, he closed his year by securing the Elite 15 Doubles world title in Stockholm. While he prepares for his next chapter in solo Elite 15 racing, he remains skeptical of Olympic ambitions, citing concerns over political interference. He prefers the current community-driven model, comparing his pursuit of titles to the grand slams of tennis. Via Morning Chalk Up. |
Race Recap2 races this past week with 32,304+ athletes. 🇦🇺 HYROX Sydney — The Sydney event saw a massive turnout of 26,247 athletes. Dexter Buchanan secured the PRO MEN title in 55:19, while Joanna Wietrzyk took the PRO WOMEN win with a time of 56:14. In the PRO DOUBLES MEN division, Matt Slee and James Kelly dominated with a 50:22 finish. The PRO DOUBLES WOMEN category was claimed by Mary Naughton and Fiona Naughton in 59:59. Finally, Orin Ball led the OPEN MEN field at 55:49, and Stephanie Wighton topped the OPEN WOMEN division in 1:00:35. 🇨🇳 HYROX Hangzhou — Hangzhou hosted 6,057 athletes this past weekend. Joshua White took the PRO MEN win in 1:03:08, and Manuela García Caparrós claimed the PRO WOMEN division in 1:05:17. In the PRO DOUBLES MEN category, David Kelly and Jeremy Mcconnell finished first in 54:08, while 姣 刘 and 佳芸 晏 won the PRO DOUBLES WOMEN division in 1:02:51. The OPEN MEN winner was 成龙 于 with a 58:17 time, and 雨桐 王 secured the win in the OPEN WOMEN division at 1:04:18. View full results → |
Calendar Updates🇧🇪 HYROX Gent Dec 17–20 — Tickets on sale Thu Jul 9, 14:00 CEST (12:00 UTC). 🇮🇪 HYROX Dublin Nov 11–15 — Tickets on sale Fri Jul 10, 13:00 Ireland Time (12:00 UTC). 🇧🇷 HYROX Rio de Janeiro Nov 21 — Tickets on sale Fri Jul 10, 12:00 São Paulo Time (15:00 UTC). 🇨🇦 HYROX Vancouver Dec 18–20 — Tickets on sale Thu Jul 16, 12:00 PDT (19:00 UTC). 🇺🇸 HYROX Anaheim Dec 4–6 — Tickets on sale Thu Jul 16, 12:00 PDT (19:00 UTC). 🇺🇸 HYROX Nashville Dec 10–13 — Tickets on sale Thu Jul 23, 12:00 CDT (17:00 UTC). |
Podcasts🎙️ Rox Lyfe Podcast — 2026 world champion Dylan Scott breaks down his winning strategy in Stockholm, the impact of fatherhood on his performance, and his motivation to defend his title. 🎙️ On The ROX Podcast — Alyssa McElheny discusses her rapid transition from elite marathon running to a world title in Stockholm and her quick rise to the top of the professional field. 🎙️ HYROX Coaching Podcast — A deep dive into periodization for a sport that now runs year-round, focusing on how to structure training blocks and make in-season adjustments to stay fresh. 🎙️ Race Brain Podcast — The team analyzes the new rules for the 2026/27 HYROX season, including the updated qualification system, burpee standards, and specific penalties for sandbag drops. 🎙️ Spanish Hijos de la Resistencia — José Acosta shares insights for masters athletes over 40 on how to continue hitting personal bests through smart strength training, recovery, and mitochondrial health. |
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