HYROX Izmir 2026

Provisional Race Schedule\*

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2026

HYROX MEN 10:00 – 11:20

HYROX ADAPTIVE MEN 10:00 – 11:20

HYROX DOUBLES MEN 11:30 – 12:10

HYROX PRO DOUBLES WOMEN 12:30

HYROX PRO WOMEN 12:40 – 12:50

HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN 13:20 – 13:50

HYROX WOMEN 14:00 – 14:40

HYROX ADAPTIVE WOMEN 14:00 – 14:40

HYROX DOUBLES MIXED 15:10 – 16:00

HYROX PRO DOUBLES MEN 16:30 – 16:50

HYROX PRO MEN 17:00 – 17:30

HYROX MENS RELAY 18:00 – 18:05

HYROX MIXED RELAY 18:15 – 18:20

HYROX WOMENS RELAY 18:30 – 18:35

\*Provisional, subject to change.

Relay laps to run:

Race Day Athlete Registration:

Fuar İzmir

Important Information:

• You must bring ID.
• Checking in on behalf of others is not allowed.
• During race weekend, it is only possible to check in on the day you are competing

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:

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2026

HYROX MEN 12:30

HYROX ADAPTIVE MEN 12:20

HYROX DOUBLES MEN 14:00

HYROX PRO DOUBLES WOMEN 15:30

HYROX PRO WOMEN 15:30

HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN 15:30

HYROX WOMEN 16:30

HYROX ADAPTIVE WOMEN 16:20

HYROX DOUBLES MIXED 19:30

HYROX PRO DOUBLES MEN 19:30

HYROX PRO MEN 19:30

HYROX MENS RELAY 20:30

HYROX MIXED RELAY 20:30

HYROX WOMENS RELAY 20:30

Relay Briefing:19.09.2026 17:20

Izmir has a growing fitness scene, but athletes should confirm drop-in access and HYROX-specific equipment before travelling. The best options will be CrossFit-style boxes, premium commercial gyms, and hotel gyms for light pre-race sessions.

CrossFit Izmir – Functional fitness option suited to HYROX-style athletes; message ahead for drop-in availability and equipment access.

https://www.instagram.com/crossfitizmir

MACFit Izmir locations – Practical commercial gym fallback for cardio, weights, and general training access.

https://www.macfit.com

Sports International Izmir – Premium-style fitness option with broader training facilities and stronger comfort than a basic gym.

https://www.sportsinternational.com.tr

Hotel fitness centres – Useful for easy shakeouts, mobility, and low-friction race-week movement if you choose a premium hotel.

For Izmir, the key is convenience. Don’t add unnecessary travel chasing the perfect session — choose a gym near your hotel or keep training light in race week.

Izmir is excellent for athletes because the local food culture naturally supports race-week fuelling: grilled proteins, seafood, eggs, yoghurt, bread, rice, salads, and fresh produce are everywhere. The city also has a strong café culture, which makes breakfast and coffee easy to plan.

Tavacı Recep Usta – Reliable Turkish grill and meat-focused meals, good for a protein-heavy team dinner.

https://tavacirecepusta.com

Deniz Restaurant – Classic Izmir seafood option near the waterfront, ideal for a more relaxed post-race meal.

https://denizrestaurant.com

Reyhan Pastanesi – Popular café and patisserie for coffee, pastries, and easy breakfast-style options.

https://reyhan.com.tr

Kumrucu Şevki – Local Izmir-style kumru sandwich spot; fast, filling, and very local.

https://kumrucusevki.com.tr

Macrocenter / supermarkets – Useful for water, fruit, yoghurt, snacks, and simple race-week control.

https://www.macrocenter.com.tr

Izmir’s recovery profile is simple but strong: warm weather, coastal walking, good food, and access to massage or hotel wellness without the intensity of a major mega-city. The best recovery plan is to keep things easy — light movement along the waterfront, a clean meal, and one targeted massage or spa session if your legs need it.

For active recovery, the Kordon waterfront is the obvious move. It gives athletes flat, scenic walking with sea air, cafés, and low stress. If you extend the trip, Çeşme and Alaçatı provide a proper coastal reset with beaches, swimming, and slower post-race energy. For treatment-based recovery, central Izmir has hotel spas, Turkish bath experiences, massage studios, and physio clinics, while premium hotels offer the easiest controlled option.

The best Izmir recovery formula is: stay hydrated, walk by the water, eat well, and use the Aegean pace to downshift properly after race day.

Izmir is one of the easier Turkish race cities from an airport-transfer perspective because Fuar İzmir is close to Adnan Menderes Airport. The official venue transport guidance says the venue is 8 km from the airport, near the ring road, and served by public transport routes including subway and bus connections to venue entrances.

For athletes staying near the venue, taxis or ride-hailing will be the simplest option. If staying central, plan around the airport/venue side of the city and allow buffer time for transfers. Izmir also has rail and bus links from the airport into central districts, but race-day simplicity will usually come from choosing the right hotel zone rather than trying to optimise every transfer.

Türkiye’s entry requirements vary by nationality. Many travellers can enter visa-free for short stays, while others may need an e-Visa before arrival. Athletes should check official Turkish visa guidance before booking, especially if travelling from outside Europe or arriving as part of a longer multi-country trip.

Passports should generally be valid for at least 6 months from arrival, and athletes should be ready to show accommodation details, return or onward travel, and event plans if requested.

Official source:

https://www.evisa.gov.tr

Izmir sits in the good-value tier for European HYROX race travel. Flights into Adnan Menderes Airport are usually more manageable from Europe and the Middle East than long-haul race destinations, while domestic Turkish travel is often affordable. Hotels near the venue and airport can be very practical and reasonably priced, while waterfront or boutique stays in central Izmir and the Aegean coast can lift the budget if you turn the trip into a longer racecation. Food is a major advantage: athletes can eat well on grilled meats, seafood, rice, salads, yoghurt, fresh bread, and Turkish breakfast without spending heavily. Local transport is also manageable, especially with the venue positioned near the airport and ring-road access. Overall, Izmir is a high-value racecation with enough premium upside if you want to upgrade the trip.