HYROX Auckland

🏁 After its successful debut in 2025, HYROX Auckland is returning with a 4 day event in 2026! 🏁

Get ready, Auckland – HYROX is levelling up! The 2026 edition is bigger and better with a four day event Thursday 29 January - Sunday 1 February 2026 - all in the heat of the New Zealand summer.

Following a standout debut in 2025, which featured a rare outdoor run, Auckland is quickly earning its place as a must-race destination on the global calendar. Expect high energy and a community that brings the heat.

Whether you’re chasing a PB or just soaking up the electric race vibes, Auckland 2026 promises to be an unforgettable fitness experience.

**Provisional Start Wave Schedule\*:**

(\*subject to change)

THURSDAY | 29 JANUARY

08:00 – 09:40AM HYROX DOUBLES MEN

10:00 – 11:50AM HYROX MEN INCLD. ADAPTIVE MEN

12:20 – 15:00PM HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN

15:20 – 17:30PM HYROX WOMEN INCLD. ADAPTIVE WOMEN

18:00 – 18:20PM HYROX WOMEN RELAY

19:00 – 19:40PMHYROX MIXED RELAY

20:10PM HYROX MEN RELAY

FRIDAY | 30 JANUARY

08:00 – 13:00PM HYROX MEN INCLD. ADAPTIVE MEN

13:30 – 17:50PM HYROX MIXED DOUBLES

SATURDAY | 31 JANUARY

08:00 – 09:10AM HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN

09:40 – 10:40AM HYROX DOUBLES MIXED

11:00 – 12:10PM HYROX DOUBLES MEN

12:30 – 13:00PM HYROX WOMEN DOUBLES PRO

13:20 – 14:00PM HYROX WOMEN PRO

14:40 – 15:10PM HYROX MEN DOUBLES PRO

15:30 – 17:00PM HYROX MEN PRO

SUNDAY | 01 FEBRUARY

08:00 – 12:20PM HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN

12:40 – 14:50PM HYROX WOMEN INCLD. ADAPTIVE WOMEN

15:20 – 18:10PM HYROX MIXED DOUBLES

18:30 – 20:10PM HYROX DOUBLES MEN

Runs: Enter the Roxzone the first time you see the “In Arch.”

Your race wristband gives you access to the venue only on the day of your race. If you want to enter the venue on any other day, you will need to purchase a spectator ticket. This is to maintain the overall experience for all athletes and their loved ones and to ensure the safety of all participants and spectators.

Auckland delivers a top-tier race-cation experience — think world-class scenery, warm Kiwi hospitality, and plenty to do before and after your HYROX race.

✅ Scenic Bonus: Few cities offer the contrast of a high-energy indoor race followed by island-hopping, beach time, or vineyard tours just 30 minutes away.

✅ Compact & Easy: The city is walkable, the CBD is close to the airport, and day trips (like Waiheke or Piha Beach) are easy to tack on.

✅ Unique Factor: The outdoor run course from the 2025 edition set it apart from many other HYROX events worldwide — Auckland isn’t just another stop; it’s a standout.

🔄 Compared to other race-cation cities:

• More laid-back than Sydney or London

• More scenic than most U.S. urban venues

• Not the cheapest, but value-packed for the experience

Whether you’re staying for 3 days or stretching it into a full week, Auckland hits the sweet spot between adventure and race-ready efficiency.

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