HYROX 2026/27 UK Race Calendar: Dates, Venues, Predictions & How to Plan Your Season

The HYROX 2026/27 season is officially underway, giving athletes across the UK and Europe the opportunity to start planning another year of racing. Whether you're preparing for your first HYROX, aiming for a new personal best, chasing qualification for the World Championships or simply looking for a few memorable weekends away, there has never been more choice.

However, with many events selling out in record time, a little planning now can save a lot of disappointment later. This guide covers the confirmed UK calendar, the likely dates for events yet to be announced, some of Europe's standout races and why local simulation events, such as @theGym HYROX Bristol, deserve a place in every athlete's season.

Confirmed UK & Ireland HYROX Events

The following races have already been confirmed for the opening part of the 2026/27 season and, if previous years are anything to go by, many of the most popular divisions will sell out quickly.

EventDates
Birmingham NEC	27 October - 1 November 2026
Dublin	11 - 15 November 2026
London ExCeL	2 - 6 December 2026

If one of these races is on your wish list, our advice is simple: don't delay. Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles entries are often among the first categories to reach capacity, leaving many athletes disappointed after waiting just a little too long.

Expected UK Events Still to be Confirmed

Although HYROX has yet to announce the remainder of the UK calendar, previous seasons provide a strong indication of what's likely to return. The dates below are our predictions based on recent years and should help athletes begin planning their training, annual leave and travel arrangements.

EventExpected Weekend
Manchester Central	22 - 24 January 2027
Glasgow SEC	12 - 14 March 2027
London Olympia	26 - 28 March 2027
Cardiff	30 April - 2 May 2027

We'll update this article as soon as HYROX officially confirms the remaining events, but historically these races have fallen at very similar times of year.

Every HYROX Is the Same... But No Two Feel the Same

One of HYROX's greatest strengths is consistency. Every race follows the same format: eight 1km runs interspersed with the same eight workout stations, all completed under the same competition rules. That consistency allows athletes to compare performances across the world and means a personal best in Birmingham carries the same weight as one achieved in Berlin or New York.

That said, no two HYROX events feel exactly alike. Every venue has its own running layout, Roxzone configuration and transition distances. Some courses naturally flow better than others, some Roxzones are slightly longer, and some arenas simply produce faster race conditions. Add in thousands of passionate spectators and every city develops its own personality. The challenge remains the same, but the atmosphere can be completely different, which is one of the reasons so many athletes choose to race multiple times each season.

Don't Wait for the Next HYROX Release

One mistake we see every year is athletes deciding to wait until the next official HYROX release before entering another event. Unfortunately, that's often the quickest route to missing out. By the time many races are announced, demand is already so high that entries begin disappearing almost immediately.

Instead, we'd encourage athletes to build their season around local simulation events wherever possible. They provide invaluable race experience, allow you to refine pacing, transitions and Roxzone strategy, and help maintain motivation between official races. The more familiar race day becomes, the more confident you'll feel when you step onto the start line at an official HYROX event.

Why @theGym HYROX Bristol Should Be On Your Calendar

If you're based anywhere in the South West, we'd genuinely recommend adding @theGym HYROX Bristol to your season, regardless of whether you've already entered an official HYROX. As the region's largest indoor HYROX simulation event, it recreates the official race format as closely as possible. Competitors complete the same eight workout stations, the same running distances and the same race structure under organised competition conditions, making it an excellent preparation for the real thing. It's also the only race that we know that follows a sequential race order, which makes it a far easier format to get your head around, when fatigued.

Where the event differs is in all the right ways. Entry and wave numbers are deliberately smaller, creating a welcoming atmosphere that's ideal for first-time competitors while still providing enough quality to challenge experienced athletes chasing personal bests. It also represents exceptional value, with free spectator entry, professional race photography included and a genuinely family-friendly environment throughout the day. For many athletes, it's become the ideal stepping stone before tackling an official HYROX, while others simply enjoy returning each year because of the supportive community it has built and because it's basically the exact same race.

Looking Further Afield?

One of the biggest trends we've noticed over the past couple of years is athletes turning HYROX weekends into short European city breaks. Race on Saturday, explore the city afterwards and fly home with a medal and some unforgettable memories. It's a fantastic way of combining travel with competition and one of the reasons so many athletes now include at least one overseas event in their season.

If you're considering racing abroad, there are several destinations we'd happily recommend. I visited Cologne earlier this year and quickly understood why so many athletes regard it as one of the highlights of the HYROX calendar. Germany is the sport's spiritual home and the crowds, organisation and atmosphere are exceptional. If you only race one overseas event, Cologne deserves serious consideration.

Charlotte, our in-house HYROX World Doubles Champion, has competed in Paris, Dublin and Copenhagen, each offering a different but equally memorable experience. Paris combines a spectacular venue with an incredible atmosphere, Copenhagen continues to grow in popularity year after year, and Dublin remains one of the easiest and most enjoyable overseas races for UK athletes thanks to its accessibility and fantastic crowd support.

HYROX Isn't the Only Great Hybrid Event

HYROX has undoubtedly transformed the world of hybrid fitness, but it isn't the only event worth experiencing. If you've caught the racing bug, there are several excellent alternatives that deserve a place on your calendar.

Naturally, we'd recommend @theGym HYROX Bristol, not only because it offers one of the closest simulations of an official HYROX event, but because it has developed into one of the South West's most enjoyable community fitness events. We'd also suggest taking a look at Superhuman Games, which continues to build a loyal following with its own take on functional fitness competition, and ATHX, an event that's gaining real momentum and one that several members of our own team, including my Wife Charlie, are taking part in this season.

Each competition offers a slightly different challenge, making them excellent additions to any athlete's race calendar and another opportunity to test yourself alongside like-minded competitors.

Start Planning Now

The biggest lesson from every HYROX season is that preparation doesn't begin on race day, it begins when you build your calendar. Official races sell out quickly, hotels become more expensive, flights increase in price and, before you know it, the event you wanted has reached capacity. Planning ahead gives you the best chance of securing the races you really want while also allowing you to spread your training sensibly throughout the year.

Our advice is to book the official events that matter most, fill the gaps with local simulation races and, if your budget allows, consider adding a European event for a completely different experience. Whether you're chasing a World Championship qualification, aiming for a new personal best or simply crossing your first HYROX finish line, the 2026/27 season promises to be another fantastic year for hybrid fitness.

Hopefully we'll see many of you at an official HYROX somewhere around the UK or Europe, and even more of you much closer to home at @theGym HYROX Bristol.

Matt AKA Gym Professor