HYROX vs The Hybrid Games: distance, stations, price & difficulty compared (2026-27)
HYROX has 90 upcoming events in 35 countries (entry €40–€145, £40–£128 +21 currencies); The Hybrid Games has 9 upcoming events in 1 country (entry £95). Data from 99 event listings, updated daily.
Verdict
HYROX: 8 × 1 km runs + 8 stations. The Hybrid Games: 10 × 600 m runs + 10 stations. HYROX involves more running than The Hybrid Games (8 km vs 6.2 km). The Hybrid Games has more stations than HYROX (10 vs 8). Entry: HYROX €40–€145, £40–£128 +21 currencies; The Hybrid Games £95. Both are rated Intermediate. HYROX has more upcoming events (90 in 35 countries vs 9 in 1 country).
Indoor fitness race: 8 x 1 km runs, each followed by a workout station
UK indoor hybrid race: ten 600 m runs, ten stations and a sprint
Key differences
- FormatHYROX: 8 × 1 km runs, each followed by a functional workout stationThe Hybrid Games: 10 × 600 m runs alternating with 10 stations, then a 200 m sprint
- Running / distanceHYROX: 8 kmThe Hybrid Games: 6.2 km
- Stations / obstaclesHYROX: 8 stations: SkiErg 1000 m, Sled Push 50 m, Sled Pull 50 m, Burpee Broad Jumps 80 m, Row 1000 m, Farmers Carry 200 m, Sandbag Lunges 100 m, Wall Balls 100The Hybrid Games: 10 stations: AirBike, Wall Balls, Row, Burpee Broad Jump, DB Snatch, Lunges, Farmers Carry, Sled Pull, SkiErg, Sled Push
- DivisionsHYROX: Singles (Open/Pro), Doubles, Relay (4)The Hybrid Games: Solo, Doubles (M/F/Mixed)
- DifficultyHYROX: IntermediateThe Hybrid Games: Intermediate
- Entry price (upcoming events)HYROX: €40–€145, £40–£128 +21 currenciesThe Hybrid Games: £95
- VenueHYROX: Indoor exhibition hallsThe Hybrid Games: Indoor exhibition centres
- Upcoming eventsHYROX: 90 events in 35 countriesThe Hybrid Games: 9 events in 1 country
HYROX vs The Hybrid Games side by side
Format facts from the organisers: hyrox.com, thehybridgames.com. Event counts and prices from race.fitness listings.
Next HYROX races
- HYROX Düsseldorf · 11 Nov 2026
- HYROX Barcelona · 11 Nov 2026
- HYROX Dublin · 11 Nov 2026
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 HYROX?
HYROX is an indoor fitness race in which athletes run 1 km and then complete one functional workout station, repeated eight times. The stations and their order are fixed: 1,000 m SkiErg, 50 m sled push, 50 m sled pull, 80 m burpee broad jumps, 1,000 m row, 200 m farmers carry, 100 m sandbag lunges and 100 wall balls. Because the format is the same worldwide, results feed global leaderboards and a World Championship at the end of each season.
HYROX launched in Hamburg, Germany, in 2017 and is run by HYROX World GmbH. It was created by race organiser Christian Toetzke with Olympic medallist Moritz Fürste and marketing expert Michael Trautmann. Races take place in large exhibition halls, with start waves throughout the day. Divisions include Open, Pro (heavier weights), Doubles and a four-person Relay. There is no time cap and no qualification needed for age-group entry, so HYROX suits first-time racers as well as competitive hybrid athletes.
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
What is the difference between HYROX and The Hybrid Games?
HYROX: 8 × 1 km runs, each followed by a functional workout station (running: 8 km). The Hybrid Games: 10 × 600 m runs alternating with 10 stations, then a 200 m sprint (running: 6.2 km).
Is HYROX harder than The Hybrid Games?
Both are rated Intermediate, so neither is clearly harder on paper. The tests differ, though: HYROX is 8 × 1 km runs + 8 stations; The Hybrid Games is 10 × 600 m runs + 10 stations. How hard either feels depends on the division you enter: HYROX offers Singles (Open/Pro), Doubles, Relay (4); The Hybrid Games offers Solo, Doubles (M/F/Mixed).
How many HYROX and The Hybrid Games races are coming up?
Race.Fitness lists 90 upcoming HYROX events in 35 countries (United States, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Spain) and 9 upcoming The Hybrid Games events in 1 country (United Kingdom).
Is HYROX or The Hybrid Games cheaper to enter?
Entry prices for upcoming events: HYROX €40–€145, £40–£128 +21 currencies; The Hybrid Games £95. Prices vary by division, ticket wave and country.
When is the next HYROX or The Hybrid Games race?
The next HYROX event is HYROX Düsseldorf on 11 Nov 2026. The next The Hybrid Games event is Strong Race Otoño on 7 Nov 2026.
Which is better for beginners, HYROX or The Hybrid Games?
Both HYROX 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.