Photo: HYROXHYROX divisions: Open, Pro, Doubles and Relay
Every division races the same 8 km and eight stations. What changes is how many people share the work and how heavy the sleds, kettlebells, sandbag and wall ball are.
| Division | Athletes | Each athlete runs | Stations each | Weights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 8 km | 8 | Standard |
| Pro | 1 | 8 km | 8 | Heavier |
| Doubles | 2 | 8 km, together | All 8, split as you like | Standard |
| Relay | 4 | 2 km | 2 | Standard |
Open
One athlete does every run and every station at the standard weights. HYROX pitches it as a challenging but achievable race.
Women (Open)
Sled push 102 kg (225 lb) · pull 78 kg · carry 2 × 16 kg (2 × 35 lb) · sandbag 10 kg · wall ball 4 kg
Men (Open)
Sled push 152 kg (335 lb) · pull 103 kg · carry 2 × 24 kg (2 × 53 lb) · sandbag 20 kg · wall ball 6 kg
Pro
One athlete, the same course, heavier loads. For experienced racers. Women Pro uses the men’s Open weights; Men Pro goes heavier still.
Women Pro
Sled push 152 kg (335 lb) · pull 103 kg · carry 2 × 24 kg (2 × 53 lb) · sandbag 20 kg · wall ball 6 kg
Men Pro
Sled push 202 kg (445 lb) · pull 153 kg · carry 2 × 32 kg (2 × 71 lb) · sandbag 30 kg · wall ball 9 kg
Doubles
Two athletes run every 1 km together, then split each station between them however they choose. Women’s, men’s and mixed pairs; mixed pairs use the men’s weights.
Doubles Women
Sled push 102 kg (225 lb) · pull 78 kg · carry 2 × 16 kg (2 × 35 lb) · sandbag 10 kg · wall ball 4 kg
Doubles Men
Sled push 152 kg (335 lb) · pull 103 kg · carry 2 × 24 kg (2 × 53 lb) · sandbag 20 kg · wall ball 6 kg
Doubles Mixed
Sled push 152 kg (335 lb) · pull 103 kg · carry 2 × 24 kg (2 × 53 lb) · sandbag 20 kg · wall ball 6 kg
Relay
A team of four splits the race: each athlete runs 2 × 1 km and does two stations. Built for gyms, workplaces and groups of friends. Women’s, men’s and mixed teams.
Relay Women
Sled push 102 kg (225 lb) · pull 78 kg · carry 2 × 16 kg (2 × 35 lb) · sandbag 10 kg · wall ball 4 kg
Relay Men
Sled push 152 kg (335 lb) · pull 103 kg · carry 2 × 24 kg (2 × 53 lb) · sandbag 20 kg · wall ball 6 kg
Relay Mixed (two women, two men): each athlete uses the open weights for their sex, so 102 kg or 152 kg on the sled push.
Quick answers
- What is the difference between HYROX Open and Pro?
- The course is the same; Pro is heavier. Men Pro pushes a 202 kg (445 lb) sled against 152 kg (335 lb) in Men Open, and Women Pro uses the men’s Open weights.
- How does HYROX Doubles work?
- Two athletes run every 1 km together, then split each station between them as they like. Women’s, men’s and mixed pairs race; mixed pairs use the men’s weights.
- What weights does HYROX Doubles use?
- The same as Open: 102 kg (225 lb) sled push for a women’s pair, 152 kg (335 lb) for a men’s or mixed pair.
- How does the HYROX Relay work?
- Four athletes share one race. Each runs 2 × 1 km and does two stations, so the team covers the full 8 km and eight stations between them.
- What weights does a mixed relay use?
- Relay Mixed (two women, two men): each athlete uses the open weights for their sex, so 102 kg or 152 kg on the sled push.
- Can I pick any HYROX division?
- Yes. HYROX offers a short questionnaire to suggest a level, but says you can enter any division you choose.
More guides
From HYROX’s race format page, checked 2026-11-03. Pro Doubles and age-group rules are not on that page, so they are not here. An independent guide. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by HYROX World GmbH. HYROX is a trademark of HYROX World GmbH.