HYROX Melbourne 2026 runs over five days, from Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 December, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) in South Wharf. It’s one of the biggest fitness races in Australia: more than 21,000 athletes raced HYROX Melbourne last December.
Here’s the day-by-day schedule, how the divisions work, what spectators need to know, and how to get ready in the nine weeks you have left.
- Dates: Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 December 2026
- Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006
- Official name: BYD HYROX Melbourne
- The race: 8 x 1km runs, each followed by a workout station
- Divisions: Open, Pro, Adaptive, Doubles (Open and Pro) and Relay
- Tickets: athlete and spectator tickets through hyrox.com
- World Championships: qualification slots for some Pro age groups
HYROX Melbourne 2026 schedule
This is HYROX’s provisional start-wave schedule, which can still change. Exact wave times are usually confirmed about three days before the event, along with the start list.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 9 Dec | Men Open, Men Adaptive, Doubles Men Open | Doubles Women Open, Women Open, Women Adaptive | Doubles Mixed (late afternoon to evening) |
| Thursday 10 Dec | Men Open, Men Adaptive, Doubles Men Open | Doubles Women Open, Women Open, Women Adaptive | Doubles Mixed (late afternoon to evening) |
| Friday 11 Dec | Men Open, Men Adaptive, Men Pro, Women Pro | Doubles Men Open, Doubles Mixed, Doubles Women Open, Women Open, Women Adaptive | Relay Men, Relay Mixed, Relay Women |
| Saturday 12 Dec | Men Open, Men Adaptive | Doubles Mixed | Doubles Women Pro, Doubles Men Pro |
| Sunday 13 Dec | Doubles Women Open, Women Open, Women Adaptive | Doubles Men Open (afternoon to evening) | |
Want to see the fastest racers? The individual Pro divisions are on Friday morning and Doubles Pro on Saturday evening.
What is HYROX?
HYROX is a fitness race run the same way everywhere in the world: eight 1km runs, each followed by a workout station, so results can be compared between cities. The stations are the SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, farmers carry, sandbag lunges and wall balls. Our guide to all eight HYROX stations, in order covers each one and how to pace it.
The divisions explained
- Open: the standard race and where most first-timers start.
- Pro: the same race with heavier station weights, for experienced racers. This is the division with World Championship qualification slots.
- Doubles: two people share the stations but both run every kilometre. Open and Pro versions, for men’s, women’s and mixed pairs.
- Relay: a team of four, each doing two runs and two stations.
- Adaptive: divisions for athletes with a disability.
Spectators: what you need to know
Your race wristband gets you into the venue only on the day you race. To come in on any other day, or to bring friends and family to watch, you need a spectator ticket, sold through the same ticketing page as athlete tickets on hyrox.com.
Getting there and race-day checklist
- Venue: MCEC, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf. See the MCEC website for transport and parking.
- Bring photo ID to check in. You can’t check in on behalf of someone else.
- Start list and technical briefing: HYROX posts these online in the days before the event.
- Volunteer: HYROX recruits a Race Crew, who get AU$150 in HYROX vouchers, crew kit and a close-up view of the racing.
How to get ready in nine weeks
If you’re racing in December, you have about nine weeks. Our free eight-week HYROX training plan for beginners fits that window exactly: start it by 14 October and you’ll finish it in race week.
- Run more than you think: there’s 8km of running between the stations. Keep easy runs in every week.
- Practise compromised running: run straight off a hard station, because that’s the race. Our HYROX workout has a version for a normal gym.
- Learn the stations: practise every station at race weight, especially the sled push and wall balls.
- Build a proper program: see HYROX training: how to actually build a program.
- Respect the heat and the effort: seven people were treated in hospital after HYROX Perth. Pace yourself, hydrate and stop if something feels wrong.
HYROX in Australia
HYROX has grown fast here: HYROX Perth was forecast to grow four-fold to 11,000 competitors, and Melbourne drew more than 21,000 athletes in December 2025, according to the results site HYRESULT. Still deciding between HYROX and a box? Read HYROX vs CrossFit.
HYROX Melbourne 2026 FAQ
When is HYROX Melbourne 2026?
Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 December 2026.
Where is HYROX Melbourne held?
At the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf.
What day is the Pro race at HYROX Melbourne?
Men’s and women’s Pro are scheduled for Friday 11 December (morning), and Doubles Pro for Saturday 12 December (evening). The schedule is provisional.
Can spectators watch HYROX Melbourne?
Yes, with a spectator ticket from hyrox.com. Athletes can enter only on their own race day without one.
How long is a HYROX race?
Eight 1km runs and eight workout stations: 8km of running in total.
Can I qualify for the HYROX World Championships in Melbourne?
HYROX lists World Championship qualification slots for certain age groups in the Pro divisions.
Is HYROX Melbourne sold out?
Some divisions and days sell out. Check live availability on the hyrox.com ticket page.
