HYROX Denver 2026: Dates, Venue, Schedule and How to Prepare
Training photo: Dan Fahey, Gritty Soldier
The Feed HYROX Denver runs four days, November 12 to 15, 2026, at the Stockyards Event Center on the National Western Center campus. Some early calendars listed the Colorado Convention Center, but the official event page now lists the National Western Center, so make sure your hotel and parking plans match. This guide covers the details from the official page and how to make the most of the time you have left.
HYROX Denver 2026 at a Glance
| Dates | Thursday, November 12 to Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Stockyards Event Center, National Western Center |
| Address | 5115 Race Ct, Denver, CO 80216 |
| Divisions | Singles, Adaptive, Pro, Doubles, Pro Doubles, Relays |
Divisions at HYROX Denver
- Singles: HYROX Men and Women, plus Adaptive Men and Adaptive Women
- Pro: Pro Men and Pro Women
- Doubles: Men, Women and Mixed, plus Pro Doubles Men and Pro Doubles Women
- Relays: Men's, Women's and Mixed teams of four
New to the format? Our breakdown of what HYROX is, every station and every weight covers it, and the Doubles guide explains how partners split the work.
Provisional Race Schedule
HYROX lists this schedule as provisional and subject to change:
- Thursday, Nov 12: Men, Doubles Men, Doubles Women, Women and Mixed Doubles
- Friday, Nov 13: Men, Pro Men, Pro Women, all three Doubles divisions, Women, then the Men's, Mixed and Women's relays in the evening
- Saturday, Nov 14: Men in the morning, Mixed Doubles, then Pro Doubles Women and Pro Doubles Men in the evening
- Sunday, Nov 15: Doubles Women, Women and Doubles Men
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 your first start time, so plan your arrival around that.
Tickets, Changes and Refunds
Athlete and spectator tickets are sold through the official event page, which also has a notification list in case your division is full. What you can change later depends on the Flex add-on you choose at checkout:
- No add-on: no changes or refunds after purchase.
- Lite Flex: one name change, no refunds.
- Flex: one name change, a full refund until 31 days before race day and a 50 percent refund until 7 days before.
For the 2026/27 season there are no event transfers or division changes, so pick your division carefully.
Spectators
Spectators need their own ticket. Athlete tickets only cover spectating on the athlete's own race day. To get into the hall before an athlete's check-in window, spectators go to Spectator Check-In with a ticket and ID, and the Thunderdome is the place to watch racers come through the stations.
Racing at Altitude
Denver sits about a mile above sea level. If you live and train near sea level, expect the eight runs and the SkiErg to feel harder at the same pace. Pace by effort and breathing, not by your usual splits, and be extra careful with the first run. Drink more water than usual in the days before, because the air is dry.
How to Use the Time You Have Left
From late October, Denver is about three weeks out. That is not enough time to build a new engine, but it is plenty of time to race smarter.
- Weeks 3 and 2: Keep your normal training and add one race-simulation session each week. Our HYROX race-simulation workouts lay them out, including a garage version with no sled.
- Race week: Two short, sharp sessions and plenty of rest. Arrive fresh, not fit but fried.
Then write a pacing plan before you get to the venue. Our HYROX pacing strategy includes a sample 90-minute breakdown you can adjust to your own times, and our station guides cover the sled push 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 Denver
Want to get on real sleds and a SkiErg before race day? Our guide to HYROX gyms in Denver lists the training clubs and affiliate gyms around the city.
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 Denver FAQ
When is HYROX Denver 2026?
November 12 to 15, 2026, four days of racing from Thursday to Sunday.
Where is HYROX Denver held?
At the Stockyards Event Center at the National Western Center, 5115 Race Ct, Denver, CO 80216.
Does the altitude affect HYROX Denver?
Denver is about a mile above sea level, so runners from lower elevations should expect harder breathing at the same pace. Pace by effort and start conservatively.
Can I change my HYROX Denver start time?
No. Start time changes are not permitted. Individual start times are posted about three days before the event.
Do spectators need a ticket at HYROX Denver?
Yes. Spectators buy their own ticket, and athlete tickets only cover spectating on the athlete's own race day.
Source: HYROX Denver official event page, checked October 24, 2026. The schedule is provisional. Details can change, so confirm on the official page before you travel. Battle Bunker is not affiliated with HYROX.
