13/10/2026
Singles, doubles or relay? 🏃🏻➡️🏃♀️➡️
Our rule of thumb for your first HYROX race:
- Relay if you want a taste.
- Doubles if you want the full course but would rather share the work at the stations.
- Singles once you can run 5 to 8 km without stopping and get through every station on your own.
Whichever you pick, as a beginner you start in the Open division.
Good to know: doubles isn’t half the run. You cover all 8 km together, so a similar running pace matters more than a similar deadlift.
How long to prepare? If you already do CrossFit or functional training and can run 5 km without stopping, you’re probably looking at 8 to 12 weeks. Close to starting from scratch on both? Plan for 16 to 20. These numbers come from coaching experience, not study results.
Full guide with weights, sample week and race dates: link in bio. Find your doubles or relay crew at BLN.Athletics, official HYROX partner.
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