Hybrid X vs The Hybrid Games: distance, stations, price & difficulty compared (2026-27)
Hybrid X has 3 upcoming events in 1 country (entry £60–£150); The Hybrid Games has 9 upcoming events in 1 country (entry £95). Data from 12 event listings, updated daily.
Verdict
The Hybrid Games: 10 × 600 m runs + 10 stations. Hybrid X is cheaper to enter (from £60 vs £95). Both are rated Intermediate. The Hybrid Games has more upcoming events (9 in 1 country vs 3 in 1 country).
North Wales fitness races: runs, stations and team formats
UK indoor hybrid race: ten 600 m runs, ten stations and a sprint
Key differences
- Running / distanceHybrid X: 7 x 600 m run + 7 stationsThe Hybrid Games: 6.2 km
- DivisionsHybrid X: Female Doubles, Male Doubles, Mixed Doubles, 8-10 Years Old DoublesThe Hybrid Games: Solo, Doubles (M/F/Mixed)
- DifficultyHybrid X: IntermediateThe Hybrid Games: Intermediate
- Entry price (upcoming events)Hybrid X: £60–£150The Hybrid Games: £95
- Upcoming eventsHybrid X: 3 events in 1 countryThe Hybrid Games: 9 events in 1 country
Hybrid X vs The Hybrid Games side by side
Format facts from the organisers: thehybridgames.com. Event counts and prices from race.fitness listings.
Next Hybrid X races
- HybridX Forge - Kids Edition · 8 Nov 2026
- HybridX Forge · 8 Nov 2026
- HybridX Stride - April 2027 · 10 Apr 2027
Next The Hybrid Games races
- Strong Race Otoño · 7 Nov 2026
- Strong Race Otoño 2026 · 7 Nov 2026
- Hybrid Games Liverpool · 27 Feb 2027
What is Hybrid X?
HybridX is a fitness event company based in North Wales that runs its races at the Eirias Events Centre in Colwyn Bay. Its original event, HybridX Stride, is a multi-stage race of seven 600 m runs, each followed by a functional station: assault bike, farmers carry, sled push and drag, row, burpee broad jumps, sandbag lunges and SkiErg. Stride can be entered in Singles, Doubles or a three-person Relay.
HybridX also runs other formats. Off Season Games is a no-run team competition for three people, Engine is a six-zone race scored on distance, and Forge is a nine-zone doubles challenge. There are also Kids Editions for ages 8 and up. Adult events are open from age 16, with divisions for different experience levels, so the races suit first-timers as well as experienced hybrid athletes. Spectators attend free.
What is The Hybrid Games?
The Hybrid Games is a fitness race series run at indoor venues across the UK. The course alternates ten 600 m runs with ten functional stations and finishes with a 200 m sprint, about 6.2 km of running in total. Stations include an air bike, wall balls, rowing, burpee broad jumps, dumbbell snatches, lunges, a farmers carry, a sled pull, SkiErg and a sled push, with separate weights for men and women.
Entries are available as Male or Female Solo and as Male, Female or Mixed Doubles. Every station is judged, athletes are chip-timed, and the organisers state that there is no cut-off time. Results feed a season leaderboard ranked by age group. Recent and upcoming host cities include Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham and Glasgow. It suits athletes who train both running and strength and want a judged race.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hybrid X harder than The Hybrid Games?
Both are rated Intermediate, so neither is clearly harder on paper. How hard either feels depends on the division you enter: Hybrid X offers Female Doubles, Male Doubles, Mixed Doubles, 8-10 Years Old Doubles; The Hybrid Games offers Solo, Doubles (M/F/Mixed).
How many Hybrid X and The Hybrid Games races are coming up?
Race.Fitness lists 3 upcoming Hybrid X events in 1 country (United Kingdom) and 9 upcoming The Hybrid Games events in 1 country (United Kingdom).
Is Hybrid X or The Hybrid Games cheaper to enter?
Entry prices for upcoming events: Hybrid X £60–£150; The Hybrid Games £95. Prices vary by division, ticket wave and country.
When is the next Hybrid X or The Hybrid Games race?
The next Hybrid X event is HybridX Forge - Kids Edition on 8 Nov 2026. The next The Hybrid Games event is Strong Race Otoño on 7 Nov 2026.
Which is better for beginners, Hybrid X or The Hybrid Games?
Both Hybrid X and The Hybrid Games 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.