How Long Does a Hyrox Race Take? Average Times by Category and What to Expect
From elite finishers under 55 minutes to first-timers around 110 minutes, here is what Hyrox finish times actually look like across all categories — with realistic expectations for your first race.
The quick answer
A Hyrox race typically takes between 60 and 120 minutes to complete, with most Open category athletes finishing in the 80–100 minute range. Elite Pro athletes finish in 55–65 minutes; first-time recreational athletes typically finish in 95–115 minutes.
The race itself takes the same physical distance for everyone — 8 km of running plus 8 stations — but finish times vary widely based on fitness level, experience, and race execution.
Average Hyrox finish times by category
These are approximate averages across global Hyrox events (Open category, the largest competition tier):
Open Men
| Time bracket | Position in field |
|---|---|
| Sub-60 min | Top 3% (essentially Pro-adjacent fitness) |
| 60–70 min | Top 10% |
| 70–80 min | Top 25% |
| 80–90 min | Top 50% (median) |
| 90–100 min | Top 75% |
| 100+ min | Bottom 25% |
Median Open Men finish: approximately 88–92 minutes depending on event.
Open Women
| Time bracket | Position in field |
|---|---|
| Sub-70 min | Top 5% |
| 70–80 min | Top 15% |
| 80–90 min | Top 35% |
| 90–100 min | Top 60% (median) |
| 100–110 min | Top 80% |
| 110+ min | Bottom 20% |
Median Open Women finish: approximately 95–100 minutes depending on event.
Pro
Pro fields are smaller and more competitive. Approximate median times:
- Pro Men: 60–65 minutes
- Pro Women: 70–75 minutes
The fastest elite Pro athletes finish under 55 minutes (men) and 60 minutes (women).
Doubles
Doubles times vary based on partner pairing strategy. Approximate medians:
- Doubles Men: 55–62 minutes
- Doubles Women: 65–72 minutes
- Mixed Doubles: 60–68 minutes
Doubles is faster than singles because each athlete only completes alternate stations while both partners run all laps together.
What determines your finish time
Three main factors:
1. Running fitness (~50% of total time variance). Roughly 35–45 minutes of a Hyrox is spent running. If you are a strong runner, your runs alone can save 5–10 minutes versus a non-runner.
2. Station efficiency (~30% of variance). Time spent at each station varies widely between athletes. A trained athlete completes the SkiErg in 3:30; a first-timer might take 5:00. Multiplied across 8 stations, this adds up significantly.
3. Race execution and transitions (~20% of variance). Pacing the first run correctly, smooth transitions, on-course fuelling, and mental management of the wall — these tactical factors account for several minutes of finish time difference between equally fit athletes.
Realistic times for your first Hyrox
If you are preparing for your first race, here is what is realistic to expect:
| Preparation level | Realistic finish time |
|---|---|
| Active person, 6–8 weeks specific Hyrox prep | 100–120 min |
| Active person, 12 weeks specific prep | 90–105 min |
| Strong runner or strong gym athlete, 12 weeks prep | 80–95 min |
| Athlete with prior endurance race background, 12 weeks prep | 75–90 min |
The honest first-time goal for most recreational athletes is finishing under 110 minutes with reasonable preparation. Anyone finishing under 100 minutes on their first Hyrox has either trained well or has a strong fitness background.
How long the running portion takes vs the stations
Roughly: 35–45 minutes of running plus 25–55 minutes of stations, depending on your level.
For an average Open Men finisher (90 min total):
- 8 km of running: ~40 min (at an average pace of 5:00/km — this includes some compromised running pace later in the race)
- 8 stations: ~45 min combined
- Transitions: ~5 min
For an elite athlete (60 min total):
- 8 km running: ~30 min (at average ~3:45/km pace)
- 8 stations: ~26 min combined
- Transitions: ~4 min
The running portion is more compressible at higher fitness levels — elite athletes save proportionally more time on running than on stations.
Will I have a cut-off time?
Yes. Most Hyrox events have an official cut-off time of 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes). Athletes who exceed this time are typically pulled from the course and recorded as DNF (did not finish).
For more, see What is the Hyrox Cut-Off Time?.
For the vast majority of athletes who train at all for the race, the cut-off is not a concern. It exists primarily for safety and event scheduling.
How does my time compare globally?
Hyrox publishes results from all events at results.hyrox.com. After your race, you can view your full splits (each station and each run) and compare them globally to athletes in your age and gender category.
The global ranking system also tracks athletes across multiple races — useful for monitoring improvement over a season.
How long does a Hyrox event last in terms of being at the venue?
Beyond your race time, plan for:
- 75–90 minutes pre-race: Arrival, bag drop, bib collection, warm-up
- Your race: 60–120 minutes
- 30–60 minutes post-race: Recovery, food, bag retrieval, sometimes spectating other waves
Total venue time: 3–5 hours.
For full race-day logistics, see Hyrox Race Logistics: Venue Arrival, Bag Drop, Check-In.
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