How to Find a HYROX Gym Near You

To find a HYROX gym, look for three things: the equipment the race uses (SkiErg, rower, sleds with lanes, kettlebells, sandbags, wall balls with a target), a space to run or at least a treadmill, and a programme or community that trains the format. Some gyms are officially affiliated with HYROX as training partners; many more are independent CrossFit boxes, functional fitness gyms and commercial gyms that run HYROX-style sessions. Start with the gym directory, filter by location, and then check each candidate against the list below.

Independent guide; not affiliated with HYROX, DEKA or Spartan.

What a HYROX-ready gym has

The race uses eight stations. A gym that supports training for all of them has:

• SkiErg. Few commercial gyms have one; CrossFit boxes and functional gyms usually do. A rower substitutes partly. See SkiErg.
• Sleds and a lane. The sled push and pull need a sled, a floor it can be pushed on, and enough length to practise. Turf lanes are common. The sled pull also needs a rope. See sled push and sled pull.
• Rowing ergs. Nearly universal. See rowing.
• Kettlebells at race weights. Confirm the current loads for your division in the rulebook and check the gym has pairs at those weights. See farmers carry.
• Sandbags. Less common in commercial gyms. See sandbag lunges and sandbags.
• Wall balls and a target. A medicine ball at race weight and a wall with a marked target at race height. See wall balls.
• Space to run. An indoor track, an outdoor route from the door, or treadmills. Compromised-running sessions need a run after each station, so a gym where you can get from the sled to a run in seconds is ideal.

Open floor space for burpee broad jumps and lunges is assumed.

Affiliated versus independent

HYROX-affiliated gyms are licensed training partners. They typically run branded classes following the official programming, have the full equipment set, and may host community events or group entries. If you want structured, coached HYROX training with people who are racing, these are the straightforward choice. The official HYROX site lists them.

Independent gyms include CrossFit boxes, functional fitness studios, strength gyms and some commercial chains. Many run HYROX-style classes or have members who train for it informally. The equipment is often there; the difference is whether there is a programme. Quality varies and depends on the coaches.

Commercial gyms usually have rowers, dumbbells and treadmills and lack sleds, SkiErgs and sandbags. You can do much of your training there and visit a specialist gym for the missing stations.

The gym directory lists gyms that support hybrid and HYROX training, with the information needed to tell which kind each one is.

Questions to ask

When you visit or call:

1. Do you have a SkiErg, sleds with a lane, sandbags and a wall ball target?
2. Do you run HYROX-specific classes, and how often?
3. Do members race? Is there a group going to the next event?
4. Can I run from the door, or is there a track or treadmill near the floor?
5. What are the kettlebell and wall ball weights available?
6. Can I do a trial session?

A gym that answers yes to most of these will support a full training block.

Training without a HYROX gym

You do not need every piece of equipment every week. A practical approach:

• Do your running outdoors or on a treadmill anywhere.
• Do strength work at any gym.
• Use a rower for erg sessions and as a SkiErg substitute.
• Visit a specialist gym every week or two for sleds, SkiErg, sandbag and wall balls.
• Add home equipment if it helps: a sled, a sandbag and a wall ball are the usual gaps. See sleds for home training, sandbags and wall balls and medicine balls.

See how to train for HYROX for how to structure the week.

Using the directory

The gym directory is organised by location. Filter to your area, then look at each listing for the equipment and class information. Where a gym is an official affiliate, that is noted. If a gym you know is missing or the details are out of date, use the listing's suggestion link; the directory relies on people who train in these places.

Red flags

• A gym that advertises HYROX classes but has no sled or SkiErg. The class may still be useful conditioning, but it will not teach the stations.
• Coaches who do not know the current standards. Ask what the wall ball target height is for your division; a HYROX coach will know or will check the rulebook.
• No one in the gym racing. Community matters for accountability and for learning race-day detail.

FAQ

Do I need a HYROX-affiliated gym to train for HYROX?

No. Affiliated gyms make it easy, but any gym with the equipment and some programming works, and a mix of a commercial gym plus occasional specialist sessions is common.

What equipment does a HYROX gym need?

SkiErg, rower, sleds with a lane and rope, kettlebells at race weights, sandbags, wall balls with a target, and somewhere to run.

Can I train for HYROX at a regular commercial gym?

Mostly. Running, strength, rowing, carries and wall balls are usually possible. Sleds, SkiErg and sandbags are the typical gaps; visit a specialist gym for those.

How do I find HYROX classes near me?

Start with the gym directory, then check the official HYROX site for affiliated gyms in your area, and ask local CrossFit and functional gyms whether they run HYROX sessions.

Are HYROX classes good for general fitness?

Yes. They combine running, strength-endurance and functional movements in a structured way, which suits most general fitness goals.