HYROX Boston 2026

Race Schedule:

*Provisional, subject to change.

**Registration on-site opens 90 minutes prior to the first start time. Athletes can register starting 90 minutes prior to their assigned start time. If you wish to enter the hall before your official check-in window, please go visit the Spectator Check-In and show your ticket & ID. You can spectate with your athlete ticket only on the day of your race.

Thursday, October 8th, 2026

HYROX MEN / ADAPTIVE MEN: 08:00 – 09:40

HYROX DOUBLES MEN : 10:10 – 12:00

HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN : 12:30 – 15:30

HYROX WOMEN / ADAPTIVE WOMEN: 15:40 – 18:20

HYROX DOUBLES MIXED : 18:50 – 20:30

Friday, October 9th, 2026

HYROX MEN / ADAPTIVE MEN: 08:00 – 08:50

HYROX PRO MEN: 09:30 – 10:50

HYROX PRO WOMEN: 11:20 – 12:00

HYROX DOUBLES MEN: 12:30 – 13:30

HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN: 14:00 – 15:40

HYROX WOMEN / ADAPTIVE WOMEN: 15:50 – 17:20

HYROX DOUBLES MIXED: 18:00 – 19:00

HYROX MEN’S RELAY: 19:30 – 19:40

HYROX MIXED RELAY: 19:50 – 20:05

HYROX WOMEN’S RELAY: 20:15 – 20:25

Saturday, October 10th, 2026

HYROX MEN / ADAPTIVE MEN: 08:00 – 12:40

HYROX DOUBLES MIXED: 13:10 – 17:40

HYROX PRO DOUBLES WOMEN: 18:10 – 18:50

HYROX PRO DOUBLES MEN: 19:20 – 20:20

Sunday, October 11th, 2026

HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN: 08:00 – 10:40

HYROX WOMEN / ADAPTIVE WOMEN: 11:10 – 12:40

HYROX DOUBLES MEN: 13:10 – 14:00

Run 1

Go ‘IN’ the SECOND time you see the ‘IN’

Run 2-7

Go ‘IN’ the SECOND time you see the ‘IN’

Run 8

Go ‘IN’ the SECOND time you see the ‘IN’

Laps to runStandardandRelay :

Important Information:

• You must bring ID.
• Checking in on behalf of others is not allowed.

Race Day Athlete Registration:

If you are competing on Thursday, October 8th you are eligible for early registration. Skip the queues and grab your timing chip, ankle strap, and wristband ahead of time – so you can dive straight into the action the moment you arrive.

• Location: DICK’S House of Sport Boston (760 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199)
• Date & Time: Wednesday, October 7th 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Important Information:

• Registration on-site opens 90 minutes prior to the first start time. Athletes can register starting 90 minutes prior to their assigned start time. If you wish to enter the hall before your official check-in window, please go visit the Spectator Check-In and show your ticket & ID. You can spectate with your athlete ticket only on the day of your race.

Age group ceremonies for the race weekend will be held after all athletes in each division have competed. If you podiumed, and competed on a weekday, please go to Help Desk with your ID, and you will receive free access to attend the ceremony and collect your flag. Any additional spectators will need to purchase a spectator ticket. Please refer to the ceremony schedule below.

Ceremony Schedule:

Friday, October 9th

HYROX PRO MEN: 13:45

HYROX PRO WOMEN: 13:45

HYROX MEN’S RELAY: 22:15

HYROX MIXED RELAY: 22:15

HYROX WOMEN’S RELAY: 22:15

Saturday, October 10th

HYROX ADAPTIVE MEN: 14:20

HYROX MEN: 14:30

HYROX DOUBLES MIXED: 19:30

HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN PRO: 22:00

HYROX DOUBLES MEN PRO: 22:00

Sunday, October 11th

HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN: 12:30

HYROX ADAPTIVE WOMEN: 14:20

HYROX WOMEN: 14:30

HYROX DOUBLES MEN: 15:45

Relay Briefing:18:30 at the Awards Stage

Boston has a strong functional fitness ecosystem and enough serious training options that athletes should be able to find a shakeout session without too much trouble.

CrossFit Southie – One of the best-known boxes in the city and a natural fit for HYROX-style athletes.

https://crossfitsouthie.com

Invictus Boston – Strong functional training option with a serious athlete feel.

https://invictusboston.com

Healthworks / Republic Fitness / similar premium city gyms – Good if you want broader access to cardio, strength, and recovery facilities without needing a pure CrossFit box.

Equinox Boston – Premium fallback if you want convenience, polished amenities, and a reliable city-centre option.

https://www.equinox.com

The key for Boston is to choose something close and efficient rather than chasing novelty. This is a city where convenience helps performance.

Boston is strong for athlete-friendly food because it combines reliable chains with a good local café scene and some classic New England options.

Sweetgreen – Easy bowls, salads, and simple macros for race week.

https://www.sweetgreen.com

CAVA – Reliable Mediterranean bowls with strong protein options and quick service.

https://cava.com

Tatte Bakery & Cafe – Great for breakfast, coffee, eggs, pastries, and a more polished café stop.

https://tattebakery.com

Whole Foods Market – Useful for hydration, bananas, ready meals, and race-week snack control.

https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Legal Sea Foods – A dependable sit-down option if your crew wants a proper Boston meal without overcomplicating it.

https://www.legalseafoods.com

The pattern here is simple: Boston gives athletes plenty of clean, predictable food options without sacrificing local character.

Boston is a very good recovery city because it rewards simple decisions. The best post-race reset is usually built around walking, good food, and one targeted treatment rather than trying to cram in too much. The city’s compactness helps here — you can move between neighbourhoods, cafés, and hotels without turning recovery into another logistical task.

For active recovery, the Charles River Esplanade, Boston Common, and harbourfront areas all work well. They are easy, scenic, and ideal for a low-stress flush walk the day after racing. For treatment-based recovery, Boston has no shortage of sports massage, physio, and wellness providers across downtown, Back Bay, and Cambridge. The city suits an athlete who wants to keep recovery organised and practical: short walk, clean lunch, massage or physio, then an early night.

Boston is one of the easier U.S. race cities to navigate without a car. Logan Airport connects well to the city, and most athletes staying central can get into their hotel quickly by taxi, rideshare, airport shuttle, or public transport. Once you are in the city, the MBTA becomes the key system for moving between downtown, Back Bay, Cambridge, and likely event districts.

For race weekend, the smartest play is to stay somewhere with easy subway access and avoid over-relying on rideshares. Boston traffic can become annoying fast, but the city stays manageable if you keep your movement simple and transit-based.

For U.S. events, visa planning matters. Citizens of 40+ Visa Waiver Program countries can generally enter the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa if they obtain an ESTA before departure. Travelers from countries outside the VWP usually need to apply in advance for a B1/B2 visitor visa through a U.S. embassy or consulate. Passports should generally be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay, even though some bilateral exceptions exist. Entry decisions are made by U.S. border authorities, so athletes should also be ready to show onward travel, accommodation details, and event plans if asked. Official U.S. government sources remain the safest reference point.

Official sources:

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov

https://travel.state.gov

Boston sits in the upper tier of North American race travel, though not usually at New York or San Francisco levels. Domestic flights are generally straightforward from across the East Coast and Midwest, while international fares from Europe are often more manageable than many other U.S. cities because Boston is such a major gateway. Hotels are the biggest swing factor, especially if you stay central in Back Bay, downtown, or the Seaport, but there is usually better value if you stay near strong transit links rather than chasing the absolute core. Food costs are typical for a major U.S. city, with plenty of athlete-friendly fast-casual options helping keep race-week spending under control, and Boston’s public transport means local movement can be relatively efficient without relying constantly on rideshares. Overall, Boston is not a budget racecation, but it is a high-value one if you want a strong city experience around the event.