HYROX Anaheim 2026: Dates, Venue, Schedule and How to Prepare
Training photo: Dan Fahey, Gritty Soldier
HYROX returns to Southern California December 3 to 6, 2026, when Centr HYROX Anaheim takes over the Anaheim Convention Center. Here is everything on the official event page, organized so you can plan your race weekend, plus how to use your remaining training weeks.
HYROX Anaheim 2026 at a Glance
| Dates | Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6, 2026 |
| Venue | Anaheim Convention Center |
| Address | 800 W. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA |
| Divisions | Singles, Adaptive, Pro, Doubles, Pro Doubles, Relays |
| Kids | HYROX Youngstars Anaheim runs December 5 and 6 |
Divisions at HYROX Anaheim
- Singles: HYROX Men and Women, plus Adaptive Men and Adaptive Women
- Pro: Pro Men, Pro Women, Pro Doubles Men and Pro Doubles Women
- Doubles: Men, Women and Mixed
- Relays: Men's, Women's and Mixed teams of four
First race? Start with what HYROX is, every station and every weight. Racing with a partner? Read the HYROX Doubles guide.
Provisional Race Schedule
HYROX lists these times as provisional and subject to change:
- Thursday, Dec 3: Men and Adaptive Men from 8:00, then the doubles and women's waves, finishing with Mixed Doubles from 18:30 to 20:30
- Friday, Dec 4: Racing from 8:00 to 20:30, including Pro Men, Pro Women and all three relays
- Saturday, Dec 5: Men and Adaptive Men from 8:00 to 12:30, Mixed Doubles from 13:00 to 17:30, and Pro Doubles from 18:00 to 20:30
- Sunday, Dec 6: Doubles Women from 8:00, Women and Adaptive Women from 12:20 to 15:30, and Doubles Men from 16:00 to 19:30
Individual start times are posted about three days before the event, and start time changes are not permitted. On-site registration opens 90 minutes before the first start time of each day.
Tickets and Spectators
Athlete and spectator tickets are sold through the official event page, with Flex add-ons that control name changes and refunds. Without an add-on, tickets cannot be changed or refunded, and for the 2026/27 season HYROX is not allowing event transfers or division changes.
Spectators need their own ticket, and an athlete ticket only covers spectating on the athlete's race day. One nice detail for families: spectator tickets for HYROX Youngstars Anaheim also cover Centr HYROX Anaheim, and the reverse also applies.
How to Use the Time You Have Left
From late October, Anaheim is about six weeks out. That is enough time for one focused block:
- Weeks 6 to 4: One race-simulation session per week from our HYROX race-simulation workouts, plus your easy runs and one strength day.
- Week 3: A full or near-full simulation as your dress rehearsal for pacing and fueling.
- Week 2: One half simulation, then start cutting volume.
- Race week: Two short sessions and rest.
Write your pacing plan before you travel. Our HYROX pacing strategy walks through the runs, stations and Roxzone, and our station guides cover the sled push, sled pull and wall balls.
The Hybrid Weight Vest MK2
Weighted runs, step-ups, lunges and push-ups in a vest build the engine and leg drive HYROX asks for. Adjustable plates, from $199.99.
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Austen's Race Pointers
Battle Bunker founder Austen Alexander is a Navy veteran and a seven-time HYROX Pro racer. His advice holds whether it is your first race or your fiftieth:
- Don't go out too hot. The first run and the SkiErg feel easy because you are fresh. That is the trap. Hold back early and you will still have legs when the race really starts.
- Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast, especially with your cardiovascular system. Once your heart rate is pinned in the red, getting it back down costs far more time than staying steady would have.
- Take breaks as needed. Do not try to go unbroken on every station. A short planned break on the sleds, the lunges, or the wall balls costs seconds. Blowing up costs minutes.
Where to Train in Southern California
Want time on real sleds and a SkiErg before race day? Our HYROX gyms in San Diego guide and the HYROX gyms by city directory are good places to start.
The Skirmish Training Sandbag
Adjustable from 20 to 40 lb for sandbag lunges, carries and race-simulation work. Made in the USA, $89. Need the 20 or 30 kg bag? The Raider kit goes up to 80 lb.
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The 8-Week HYROX Training Plan
Four sessions a week, every station covered, the official 2026/27 weights, and garage swaps for the sled and SkiErg. Free PDF to your inbox.
Get the free planHYROX Anaheim FAQ
When is HYROX Anaheim 2026?
December 3 to 6, 2026, Thursday to Sunday.
Where is HYROX Anaheim held?
At the Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, California.
Is there a kids race at HYROX Anaheim?
Yes. HYROX Youngstars Anaheim runs December 5 and 6, and spectator tickets for either event cover both.
Can I change my start time?
No. Start time changes are not permitted. Individual start times are posted about three days before the event.
Do spectators need tickets?
Yes. Spectators need their own ticket. Athlete tickets only cover spectating on the athlete's own race day.
Source: Centr HYROX Anaheim official event page, checked October 24, 2026. The schedule is provisional, so confirm details on the official page before you travel. Battle Bunker is not affiliated with HYROX.
