ATHX vs TRYKA: distance, stations, price & difficulty compared (2026-27)
ATHX has 37 upcoming events in 14 countries (entry €94–€275, $129–$269 +3 currencies); TRYKA has 6 upcoming events in 2 countries. Data from 43 event listings, updated daily.
Verdict
ATHX: 3 timed workouts in a 2.5 h session. TRYKA: 8 × 800 m runs + 8 stations. Both are rated Intermediate. ATHX has more upcoming events (37 in 14 countries vs 6 in 2 countries).
2.5-hour hybrid fitness test: strength, endurance and MetCon zones
Irish hybrid fitness race league: 8 x 800 m runs and workouts
Key differences
- FormatATHX: 2.5-hour continuous competition across 6 zones: 3 scored workouts (Strength, Endurance, MetCon X) separated by warm-up, refuel and recovery zonesTRYKA: 8 × 800 m runs alternating with 8 functional stations, then a 40 m sprint (TRYKA 500: 500 m runs)
- Running / distanceATHX: Run/row intervals inside the 30-min Endurance zone (2026: Lite 500 m, ATHX 750 m, Pro 1 km; 22-min cap); no running between workoutsTRYKA: 6.4 km (TRYKA 800) · 4 km (TRYKA 500)
- Stations / obstaclesATHX: Strength 20 min (1RM strict press, 3RM back squat, 5RM deadlift) · Endurance 30 min (run + row) · MetCon X 30 min (7 stations, 25-min cap)TRYKA: 8 stations: SkiErg, KB Farmers Carry, Ram Thrusters, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Row, Walking Lunges, Burpee Broad Jumps
- DivisionsATHX: ATHX Lite (pairs only), ATHX, ATHX Pro; solo or pairs (same-sex or mixed)TRYKA: Open, Pro, Doubles, Relay, Beginner 500
- DifficultyATHX: IntermediateTRYKA: Intermediate
- VenueATHX: Indoor exhibition and convention centresTRYKA: Indoor event halls
- Upcoming eventsATHX: 37 events in 14 countriesTRYKA: 6 events in 2 countries
ATHX vs TRYKA side by side
Format facts from the organisers: athxgames.com, athxgames.com, athxgames.com, tryka.fit. Event counts and prices from race.fitness listings.
Next ATHX races
- ATHX Amsterdam 2026 · 7 Nov 2026
- ATHX Los Angeles 2026 · 7 Nov 2026
- ATHX Finals 2026 · 27 Nov 2026
Next TRYKA races
- TRYKA Series 2 Race 1 Dublin · 30 Oct 2026
- TRYKA Dublin Winter Event · 29 Jan 2027
- TRYKA Series 2 Race 3 Birmingham · 13 Feb 2027
What is ATHX?
ATHX is a UK-born hybrid fitness competition, co-founded by coach Ollie Marchon, that now runs events across the UK, Europe and the United States. Each ATHX event is a continuous 2.5-hour session across six zones. Every competitor completes the same three workouts: a Strength zone (20 minutes), an Endurance zone (30 minutes) and a MetCon X zone (30 minutes). These are separated by a warm-up zone, a refuel zone and a recovery zone. The workouts and movement standards are published for each season.
Athletes enter as singles or pairs, in an ATHX or a harder ATHX PRO category, and pairs can be same-sex or mixed. Season results lead to the ATHX Finals, held in Lisbon in 2026. The fixed rest periods and clear divisions make ATHX accessible to first-timers, while the strength element suits athletes who lift as well as run and row.
What is TRYKA?
TRYKA is a hybrid fitness race league based in Dublin, which describes itself as Ireland's first inclusive hybrid fitness race league. Events are held in a season of races that count towards the TRYKA Finals, with Series 2 visiting the RDS in Dublin and the NEC in Birmingham.
The standard race is 8 x 800 m runs, each followed by a functional workout: SkiErg, farmers carry, ram thrusters, sled push, sled pull, rower, walking lunges and burpee broad jumps, ending with a 40 m sprint finish. The TRYKA 500 is a half-distance version with 500 m runs and modified workouts for first-timers. Other divisions are Open (800), Pro with heavier weights, Doubles (men, women, mixed), four-person Relay, junior doubles for ages 8 to 15, and the TRYKA Clan for two adults with two children. The league suits beginners through to experienced hybrid racers, gyms and company teams.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ATHX and TRYKA?
ATHX: 2.5-hour continuous competition across 6 zones: 3 scored workouts (Strength, Endurance, MetCon X) separated by warm-up, refuel and recovery zones (running: Run/row intervals inside the 30-min Endurance zone (2026: Lite 500 m, ATHX 750 m, Pro 1 km; 22-min cap); no running between workouts). TRYKA: 8 × 800 m runs alternating with 8 functional stations, then a 40 m sprint (TRYKA 500: 500 m runs) (running: 6.4 km (TRYKA 800) · 4 km (TRYKA 500)).
Is ATHX harder than TRYKA?
Both are rated Intermediate, so neither is clearly harder on paper. The tests differ, though: ATHX is 3 timed workouts in a 2.5 h session; TRYKA is 8 × 800 m runs + 8 stations. How hard either feels depends on the division you enter: ATHX offers ATHX Lite (pairs only), ATHX, ATHX Pro; solo or pairs (same-sex or mixed); TRYKA offers Open, Pro, Doubles, Relay, Beginner 500.
How many ATHX and TRYKA races are coming up?
Race.Fitness lists 37 upcoming ATHX events in 14 countries (United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, France) and 6 upcoming TRYKA events in 2 countries (Ireland, United Kingdom).
Is ATHX or TRYKA cheaper to enter?
Entry prices for upcoming events: ATHX €94–€275, $129–$269 +3 currencies; TRYKA not yet published. Prices vary by division, ticket wave and country.
When is the next ATHX or TRYKA race?
The next ATHX event is ATHX Amsterdam 2026 on 7 Nov 2026. The next TRYKA event is TRYKA Series 2 Race 1 Dublin on 30 Oct 2026.
Which is better for beginners, ATHX or TRYKA?
Both ATHX and TRYKA need a base of running and strength fitness. Check each event’s divisions: most offer an open or team option that is easier than the pro or elite level.