HYROX, the World Series of Fitness Racing, has just thrown down the gauntlet for cities worldwide to step forward and host the prestigious HYROX World Championships.
For the first time in this rapidly expanding sport’s history, officials are inviting bids for two separate events: the Season 2025/26 World Championships and the Season 2026/27 World Championships.
A Fast-Growing Phenomenon
HYROX, bless its sweaty soul, has gone from a whisper in a weight room to a full-blown global stampede. It’s where elite athletes, weekend warriors, and your mate who thinks burpees are a personality trait all come to throw down.
With 650,000 racers expected to lace up for Season 2024/25—and a cool million on the horizon the year after—this fitness behemoth isn’t just picking up speed; it’s practically doing lunges on a bullet train.
The Grand Finale of a Thrilling Season
Each HYROX season culminates in its World Championships, an event that has previously landed in scenic Nice, France, and is headed for Chicago, USA, this June.
This multi-day spectacle packs in pre-registration check-ins, a signature opening ceremony, four days of intense racing, well-known sponsor activations, and a memorable closing celebration.
The draw? Athletes and fans from around the planet arrive ready to test their limits and cheer on the fiercest contenders, with the Elite 15 race streamed live for thousands worldwide.
Huge Economic Impact for Host Cities
Beyond the sweat, spandex, and sheer human stubbornness on display at a HYROX World Championships weekend, there’s another race happening—straight to the bank. Local economies see a surge that would make a stockbroker blush.
Hotels get booked tighter than a compression shirt, restaurants are elbow-to-elbow with protein-hungry patrons, and shop tills ring like PR bells.
Meanwhile, the livestreamed Elite 15 battles beam the host city into living rooms around the world, dressing it up as the new darling of global fitness—and for a few glorious days, it’s the epicentre of endorphins and economic impact.
Two Independent Destinations Sought for 2026 & 2027
Now, HYROX is rolling out the red carpet—twice. The search is on for two bold and brawny cities to host the 2026 and 2027 World Championships, and it’s less of a bidding process, more of a global flex-off.
This is a golden chance for destinations to show they can throw a world-class party with kettlebells, cowbells, and crowd roars echoing for miles.
With over 6,000 athletes from more than 80 countries—and roughly 10,000 spectators ready to cheer, sweat, and probably queue for acai bowls—hosting HYROX isn’t just a feather in the cap, it’s a full fitness crown.
“We are excited to, for the very first time, be inviting cities across the world to bid to host the 2026 and 2027 HYROX World Championships. This event is the pinnacle of every HYROX Season and we’re very happy to now be presenting the opportunity for collaborative destination partnerships. Our objective is to make the next two HYROX World Championship events bigger and better than ever before.”
— Lara Tiramani, Global Head of Elite Series & World Championships
Bidding Requirements and Deadline
The bid process calls for robust financial and commercial support to ensure each event meets HYROX’s world-class standards.
Cities looking to throw their hat—and ideally one that’s moisture-wicking—into the HYROX ring will need more than civic pride and a decent gym playlist.
This isn’t a fun run in the park. Proposals have to flex harder than a podium finisher mid-selfie: world-class venues, tech smoother than a ski erg pull, and branding that hits harder than wall balls in round eight.
If your city can’t lift the logistical weight, it’s best to drop the bar now. The deadline? 1st May 2025. No pressure. Interested cities need to reach out directly to HYROX for an official invite to quote—because greatness, like a proper lunge, starts with commitment.
For cities yearning to boost their global profile—and for enthusiasts eager to see where HYROX lands next—the race to host this high-octane championship promises to be every bit as gripping as the competitions themselves.
