HYROX Chicago 2027: Dates, Navy Pier Venue, Schedule and How to Prepare
Training photo: Dan Fahey, Gritty Soldier
HYROX is coming back to Chicago for five days of racing at Navy Pier, February 11 to 15, 2027. With the race about 16 weeks away from late October, you have time for a full training block. Here is what the official event page says, and how to use those weeks.
HYROX Chicago 2027 at a Glance
| Dates | Thursday, February 11 to Monday, February 15, 2027 |
| Venue | Navy Pier |
| Address | 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 |
| Divisions | Singles, Adaptive, Pro, Doubles, Pro Doubles, Relays (relays on Friday, Feb 12 only) |
Divisions at HYROX Chicago
- 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, all on Friday, February 12
New to HYROX? Read what HYROX is, every station and every weight first. Racing as a pair? See the HYROX Doubles guide.
Schedule and Race Day Logistics
The schedule is provisional and subject to change. Individual start times are posted about three days before the event, start time changes are not permitted, and on-site registration opens 90 minutes before the first start time. Lap counts, the relay briefing and ceremony times are still to be announced.
Tickets and Spectators
Athlete and spectator tickets are sold through the official event page, and you can join a notification list for athlete ticket releases. Flex add-ons at checkout control name changes and refunds, and tickets without an add-on cannot be changed or refunded. For the 2026/27 season, HYROX is not allowing event transfers or division changes.
Spectators buy their own tickets and can watch from the Thunderdome viewing area. To enter the hall before an athlete's check-in window, spectators go to Spectator Check-In with a ticket and ID.
A 16-Week Plan to HYROX Chicago
- Weeks 16 to 9, base: Two easy runs, one interval run, one strength day and one hybrid session per week. Our 8-week beginner HYROX plan is a good template to repeat or build on.
- Weeks 8 to 4, build: One race-simulation session each week from our HYROX race-simulation workouts, with one full simulation around week 5.
- Weeks 3 to 2, sharpen: Shorter, faster sessions and one half simulation at race pace.
- Race week: Two short sessions and rest.
A February race means most of your training happens in a Chicago winter, so plan for treadmill or indoor track runs and keep at least one session a week on a SkiErg and rower. Our SkiErg guide and rowing guide cover technique and pacing. Before race day, write a pacing plan using our HYROX pacing strategy.
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.
Shop the VestFrom the Pro Division
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 Chicago
Our guide to HYROX gyms in Chicago lists training clubs and affiliate gyms where you can get time on real sleds before race day.
The Skirmish Training Sandbag
Adjustable from 20 to 40 lb for sandbag lunges, carries and indoor race-simulation work. Made in the USA, $89. Need the 20 or 30 kg bag? The Raider kit goes up to 80 lb.
Shop the SkirmishFree download
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 Chicago FAQ
When is HYROX Chicago 2027?
February 11 to 15, 2027, Thursday through Monday.
Where is HYROX Chicago held?
At Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611.
When are the relays at HYROX Chicago?
On Friday, February 12, 2027, according to the provisional schedule.
Can I change my start time?
No. Start time changes are not permitted. Individual start times are posted about three days before the event.
How long do I need to train for HYROX Chicago?
From late October there are about 16 weeks to race day, which is enough for a full base, build and taper.
Source: Creapure HYROX Chicago 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.
