HYROX Nashville 2026: Dates, Music City Center Venue, Schedule and How to Prepare
Training photo: Dan Fahey, Gritty Soldier
HYROX Nashville is a five-day race, December 9 to 13, 2026, at Music City Center in downtown Nashville. It is one of the last US races of the calendar year, which makes it a good target if you want one more result before the season turns. This guide covers the details from the official event page and how to use the time you have left.
HYROX Nashville 2026 at a Glance
| Dates | Wednesday, December 9 to Sunday, December 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Music City Center |
| Address | 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203 |
| Divisions | Singles, Adaptive, Pro, Doubles, Pro Doubles, Relays |
Divisions at HYROX Nashville
- 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:
- Wednesday, Dec 9 and Thursday, Dec 10: Men, Doubles Men, Doubles Women, Women and Mixed Doubles
- Friday, Dec 11: Men, Pro Men, Pro Women, all three Doubles divisions, Women, then the Men's, Mixed and Women's relays in the evening
- Saturday, Dec 12: Men in the morning, Mixed Doubles, then Pro Doubles Women and Pro Doubles Men in the evening
- Sunday, Dec 13: 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.
How to Use the Time You Have Left
From late October, Nashville is about seven weeks out. That is enough time for a real build block, a simulation or two and a proper taper.
- Weeks 7 to 4: Build. Two runs a week with one of them at race pace, two strength sessions, and one race-simulation workout. Our HYROX race-simulation workouts lay them out, including a garage version with no sled.
- Weeks 3 and 2: Do one full or near-full simulation, then start pulling volume back.
- Race week: Two short, sharp sessions and plenty of rest.
Write your pacing plan early and test it in the simulations. Our HYROX pacing strategy includes a sample 90-minute breakdown you can adjust to your own times, and our station guides cover the SkiErg, 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 Nashville
Want to get on real sleds and a SkiErg before race day? Our guide to HYROX gyms in Nashville 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 Nashville FAQ
When is HYROX Nashville 2026?
December 9 to 13, 2026, five days of racing from Wednesday to Sunday.
Where is HYROX Nashville held?
At Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203.
Which day do the Pro divisions race at HYROX Nashville?
Pro Men and Pro Women race on Friday, December 11. Pro Doubles race on Saturday evening, December 12. The schedule is provisional.
Can I change my HYROX Nashville 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 Nashville?
Yes. Spectators buy their own ticket, and athlete tickets only cover spectating on the athlete's own race day.
Source: HYROX Nashville 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.
