Hyrox

HY5 Lafayette HYROX Training includes all 8 of the Hyrox stations. We also include running during the workouts and programmed longer runs (6-10km)  to build endurance for this lengthy hybrid race. 

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ABOUT

HYROX is a global indoor fitness competition that combines running with functional workout stations, designed to test both endurance and strength in a standardized race format. It was founded in 2017 in Germany by Christian Toetzke and Olympic field hockey champion Moritz Fürste. 

Each HYROX race consists of:​

8 x 1 km runs, each followed by a functional workout station.
The sequence includes:​

  1. 1 km run + 1 km SkiErg

  2. 1 km run + 50 m sled push​

  3. 1 km run + 50 m sled pull

  4. 1 km run + 80 m burpee broad jumps​

  5. 1 km run + 1 km rowing​

  6. 1 km run + 200 m kettlebell farmer carry​

  7. 1 km run + 100 m sandbag walking lunges​

  8. 1 km run + 100 wall balls​

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This format remains consistent across all events, allowing athletes to compare results globally. 


  • HYROX has rapidly expanded worldwide, with over 80 events scheduled in 2025 and more than 550,000 athletes expected to participate. Races are held in large indoor venues, creating a stadium-like atmosphere that allows spectators to follow the entire event. ​

  • HYROX offers multiple divisions to accommodate various fitness levels:​

    • Open​

    • Pro​

    • Doubles (same or mixed gender pairs)​

    • Relay (teams of four)​

  • Training for HYROX emphasizes both running and functional strength. Coaches recommend focusing on interval and threshold runs, similar to half-marathon training, and incorporating "compromised running," which simulates race fatigue by mixing runs with exercises. Access to race-specific equipment is beneficial, but similar workouts—like hill sprints or dumbbell thrusters—can substitute. Understanding and practicing a strategy, including pacing and energy output management, is crucial.​

Who’s it for?

  • HYROX competitors (first-timers to elite)

  • Runners, lifters, and CrossFit athletes looking to compete in a global fitness sport

  • Functional fitness fans looking for structured, high-output training

  • Anyone in Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, or Walnut Creek wanting to train for an event with purpose

Are You Ready?

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