HYROX Washington DC 2026
3–7 Sep 2026 · Walter E. Washington Convention Center
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Venue
Venue name
Race Schedule
Race Schedule. Provisional, subject to change.
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
HYROX MEN / ADAPTIVE MEN: 08:00 – 9:30
HYROX DOUBLES MEN : 10:00 – 11:40
HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN : 12:20 – 14:50
HYROX WOMEN / ADAPTIVE WOMEN: 15:00 – 17:30
HYROX DOUBLES MIXED : 18:10 – 20:30
Friday, September 4th, 2026
HYROX MEN / ADAPTIVE MEN: 08:00 – 09:00
HYROX PRO MEN: 09:50 – 11:20
HYROX PRO WOMEN: 12:00 – 13:30
HYROX DOUBLES MEN: 14:00 – 15:00
HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN: 15:40 – 16:10
HYROX WOMEN / ADAPTIVE WOMEN: 16:20 – 17:10
HYROX DOUBLES MIXED: 17:50 – 19:00
HYROX MEN’S RELAY: 19:40 – 19:50
HYROX MIXED RELAY: 20:00 – 20:10
HYROX WOMEN’S RELAY: 20:20 – 20:30
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
HYROX MEN / ADAPTIVE MEN: 08:00 – 12:20
HYROX DOUBLES MIXED: 12:50 – 17:30
HYROX PRO DOUBLES WOMEN: 18:00 – 18:50
HYROX PRO DOUBLES MEN: 19:30 – 20:30
Sunday, September 6th, 2026
HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN: 08:00 – 13:00
HYROX WOMEN / ADAPTIVE WOMEN: 13:30 – 16:50
HYROX DOUBLES MEN: 17:30 – 20:30
Monday, September 7th, 2026
HYROX MEN / ADAPTIVE MEN: 08:00 – 10:00
HYROX DOUBLES MEN : 10:30 – 11:20
HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN : 12:00 – 14:30
HYROX WOMEN / ADAPTIVE WOMEN: 14:40 – 16:20
HYROX DOUBLES MIXED : 17:00 – 19:30
Run Laps
Laps to run:
Standard and Relay
Run 1Go ‘IN’ the SECOND time you see the ‘IN’Run 2-7Go ‘IN’ the SECOND time you see the ‘IN’Run 8Go ‘IN’ the SECOND time you see the ‘WALL BALL IN’
Athlete Check In
Check In Important Information:
- You must bring ID.
- Checking in on behalf of others is not allowed.
Race Day Athlete Registration: To Be Announced
Important Information:
- Registration on-site opens for each division 90 minutes before the first start wave of that division. If you wish to enter the hall before your official check-in window on the day of your race, please go via the Spectators Desk and show your ticket & ID.
Ceremony Times
Ceremony Schedule:
_Located at the Awards Stage_
Friday, September 4th, 2026
HYROX PRO MEN: 12:45
HYROX PRO WOMEN : 14:30
HYROX MEN’S RELAY: 22:15
HYROX MIXED RELAY: 22:15
HYROX WOMEN’S RELAY: 22:15
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
HYROX PRO DOUBLES WOMEN: 21:00
HYROX PRO DOUBLES MEN: 22:45
Monday, September 7th, 2026
HYROX ADAPTIVE MEN: 11:35
HYROX MEN: 11:45
HYROX DOUBLES MEN : 13:00
HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN : 16:15
HYROX ADAPTIVE WOMEN: 17:50
HYROX WOMEN: 18:00
HYROX DOUBLES MIXED : 21:15
Relay
Relay Briefing: 18:40 at the Awards Stage
Local Gyms
DC has a solid functional fitness and strength ecosystem, especially if you are staying centrally or just across the river in Arlington.
CrossFit DC – One of the city’s best-known functional fitness options and the closest fit for HYROX-style prep.
https://www.crossfitdc.com
Balance Gym – Strong all-round option with better “big gym” flexibility for athletes who just want a shakeout or travel session.
https://balancegym.com
Gold’s Gym DC Metro Area – Dependable fallback if you want standard cardio, weights, and simplicity.
https://www.goldsgymdcmetro.com
The key for Washington is not hunting something exotic. It is choosing a gym that is close, easy, and does not create extra transport friction during race week.
Local Eats
Washington is strong for athlete-friendly food because the city has a deep fast-casual ecosystem that works brilliantly during race week.
Sweetgreen – The obvious DC staple: bowls, salads, easy macros, fast service.
https://www.sweetgreen.com
CAVA – Mediterranean bowls, strong protein options, reliable race-week fuel.
https://cava.com
Whole Foods Market – Useful for bananas, rice, ready meals, hydration, and simple snack control.
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Founding Farmers – Good sit-down team meal if your crew wants something more substantial without going too fancy.
https://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com
The pattern here is simple: DC is not a “food adventure” race city first; it is a city where it is very easy to eat well without stress.
Recovery Guide
Washington DC is not a classic wellness city in the luxury-resort sense, but it is a very good practical recovery city. The best recovery plan here is usually simple: low-stress walking, good food, hydration, and one targeted recovery treatment rather than turning the day after into another mission.
For active recovery, the National Mall is ideal. Flat, open, iconic, and easy to use for a walk or very light flush session. The Tidal Basin and Georgetown waterfront also work well if you want something calmer or more scenic. The city rewards these kinds of gentle recovery sessions because everything is surprisingly accessible.
For treatment-based recovery, DC has no shortage of sports massage, physio, and hotel-spa options across downtown and nearby Arlington. The best race-week setup is usually: short morning walk, clean lunch, then massage or physio later in the day. Washington is not the place to overcomplicate your recovery. It is the place to keep it organised.
Public transport guide
Washington is one of the easiest U.S. HYROX cities to navigate without a car.
- Airport → City: Reagan National Airport (DCA) is just 15–20 minutes by Metro (Blue/Yellow Line) to the city center. Dulles International (IAD) and BWI Marshall (BWI) are further out but now have direct Metro/Silver Line or MARC train access.
- City → Venue: Metro is the fastest way around town. Most major venues are accessible within a 10–20 min ride from downtown on the Red, Blue, or Green Lines.
- Tips: Get a SmarTrip card for unlimited Metro + bus rides. Walking and biking are also viable — D.C.’s compact core makes movement easy.
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Nearest airport
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Visa guide
For U.S. events, visa planning matters. Travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries can usually enter for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA before departure, while travelers from countries outside the VWP generally need a B1/B2 visitor visa in advance. The official U.S. government pages remain the right source for current requirements, and athletes should allow time for processing and be prepared with onward travel and accommodation details.
Official sources:
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov
https://travel.state.gov
Cost Insights
Washington DC sits in the upper-middle tier for North American race travel. Domestic flights are usually manageable if booked early, and international fares from Europe are often more reasonable than West Coast U.S. stops. Hotels are the biggest cost variable: central DC can get expensive quickly, especially around major event periods, but there is still solid value in well-connected downtown or Arlington locations. Food is typical for a major U.S. city, with plenty of athlete-friendly fast-casual chains that keep daily spend under control, and the Metro helps reduce local transport costs if you avoid relying on rideshares for every movement. Overall, DC is not cheap, but it is a cleaner value play than New York and usually easier to manage than a more spread-out U.S. city.
