HYROX vs Turf Games: distance, stations, price & difficulty compared (2026-27)
HYROX has 90 upcoming events in 35 countries (entry €40–€145, £40–£128 +21 currencies); Turf Games has 5 upcoming events in 3 countries (entry A$690, £85–£620 +1 currency). Data from 95 event listings, updated daily.
Verdict
HYROX: 8 × 1 km runs + 8 stations. Turf Games: team festival, ~4 × 15 min workouts. Entry: HYROX €40–€145, £40–£128 +21 currencies; Turf Games A$690, £85–£620 +1 currency. Both are rated Intermediate. HYROX has more upcoming events (90 in 35 countries vs 5 in 3 countries).
Indoor fitness race: 8 x 1 km runs, each followed by a workout station
Team functional fitness competitions and festivals, founded in London
Key differences
- FormatHYROX: 8 × 1 km runs, each followed by a functional workout stationTurf Games: Team fitness festival: about 4 workouts of ~15 min each
- 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 100Turf Games: Usually 4 team workouts
- DivisionsHYROX: Singles (Open/Pro), Doubles, Relay (4)Turf Games: Teams only (mostly mixed teams of 6); Everyday, Intermediate, Elite
- DifficultyHYROX: IntermediateTurf Games: Intermediate
- Entry price (upcoming events)HYROX: €40–€145, £40–£128 +21 currenciesTurf Games: A$690, £85–£620 +1 currency
- Upcoming eventsHYROX: 90 events in 35 countriesTurf Games: 5 events in 3 countries
HYROX vs Turf Games side by side
Format facts from the organisers: hyrox.com, turfgames.com, turfgames.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 Turf Games races
- Turf Games Dubai Fitness Festival 2026 · 20 Nov 2026
- Turf Games Dubai Engine 2026 · 20 Nov 2026
- Turf Games London Winter Engine 2027 · 6 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 Turf Games?
Turf Games is a team-based functional fitness competition that tests strength, speed, endurance and teamwork. It started in 2018 as a way to bring London's fitness community together. It was founded by Andrew Manteit and now holds events in cities including London, Dubai, Singapore and Brisbane.
There are several competition formats. Fitness Festivals are run for teams of six athletes, with music, food and entertainment around the competition floor. The City Tour is for teams of four, ranked on one global leaderboard, and Engine is Turf Games' hybrid fitness race. Teams pick a division that matches their level: Everyday is the entry point, with lighter weights and no high-skill movements, while Intermediate and Elite bring heavier loads and more skilled elements. This makes Turf Games suitable for gym groups and friends competing together as well as experienced competitors.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between HYROX and Turf Games?
HYROX: 8 × 1 km runs, each followed by a functional workout station (running: 8 km). Turf Games: Team fitness festival: about 4 workouts of ~15 min each.
Is HYROX harder than Turf Games?
Both are rated Intermediate, so neither is clearly harder on paper. The tests differ, though: HYROX is 8 × 1 km runs + 8 stations; Turf Games is team festival, ~4 × 15 min workouts. How hard either feels depends on the division you enter: HYROX offers Singles (Open/Pro), Doubles, Relay (4); Turf Games offers Teams only (mostly mixed teams of 6); Everyday, Intermediate, Elite.
How many HYROX and Turf Games races are coming up?
Race.Fitness lists 90 upcoming HYROX events in 35 countries (United States, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Spain) and 5 upcoming Turf Games events in 3 countries (United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Australia).
Is HYROX or Turf Games cheaper to enter?
Entry prices for upcoming events: HYROX €40–€145, £40–£128 +21 currencies; Turf Games A$690, £85–£620 +1 currency. Prices vary by division, ticket wave and country.
When is the next HYROX or Turf Games race?
The next HYROX event is HYROX Düsseldorf on 11 Nov 2026. The next Turf Games event is Turf Games Dubai Fitness Festival 2026 on 20 Nov 2026.
Which is better for beginners, HYROX or Turf Games?
Both HYROX and Turf 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.