There is no cut-off time at Hyrox. The organisers say plainly that there is no time limit to complete your race, which is the opposite of what most mass participation events do and the single most reassuring fact for anyone thinking about a first one. What will catch you out instead is the refund policy, which is unusually strict.
Amazon Hyrox London runs from 2 to 6 December 2026 at ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL. Last season’s edition there was the biggest Hyrox event ever held. We read the organiser’s event page and the UK FAQ on 10 October 2026.
You cannot move your entry
Transfers to another event are not possible, with or without the Flex Add-On, and that includes deferring to the next season. You cannot transfer your race or change division either.
The Flex Add-On is the only flexibility on offer, and it has to be bought at the same time as your athlete ticket. It cannot be added later. With it, singles, doubles and relay tickets get a 100 per cent refund up to 31 days before race day, dropping to 50 per cent up to 7 days before. The refund excludes the Flex Add-On itself and the service fees. Charity tickets are not refundable at all, and neither are spectator tickets.
What the race actually is
Eight 1km runs, each followed by one workout station: SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, farmers carry, sandbag lunges and wall balls. Divisions are Open, Pro, Doubles, Pro Doubles, Relay and Adaptive, with Pro using heavier weights. A relay team is four people, each doing two 1km runs and two stations.
You must be 16 or over to race. Age groups in the singles divisions run from under 24 up to 85 to 89 and are set by your age on the day. Doubles use the average age of the pair, relay teams are grouped as under 40 or 40 plus on the team average, and the Pro divisions have no age groups at all.
Race day timings
Your individual start time appears on the event page’s start list about three days beforehand, and the organisers say start time changes are not permitted, so plan around the provisional schedule until then. Arrive 90 minutes before your start to register, drop your bag and warm up, and get into the start tunnel 10 minutes before.
At check-in you get a wristband, a race number and an ankle strap with a timing chip. The chip has to be on your ankle or no time is recorded. Bring the QR code on your ticket and photo ID. Singles and doubles athletes are pointed at the technical briefing videos, and every relay team must send one person to a briefing on site.
Bag drop, and what it means
Bag drop is for athletes only, not spectators, and opens 45 to 60 minutes before your race. One bag each, no larger than cabin size. You cannot go back to it mid-race, so keep your timing chip and any gels on you. There are no showers at the venue, which is worth planning for if you were hoping to go somewhere afterwards.
Watching rather than racing
Spectator tickets are sold through the event page and only in advance: you cannot buy on the day at the venue. Children under 12 go free but must be with an adult. Hyrox Youngstars, for athletes aged 8 to 15, is included in both spectator and athlete tickets with no separate ticket needed.
This edition also hosts the season’s second Elite Series races, with Elite15 and Challenger15 singles on Thursday 3 December and doubles on Friday 4 December. Watching those needs an Elite Series upgrade added to a standard spectator or athlete ticket at checkout.
One caution about the FAQ
The UK FAQ still refers to the 25/26 season when explaining that athlete wristbands only give venue access on your own race day. That rule may well carry over, but it is written for last season, so check your confirmation if you were planning to spend several days at the ExCeL on an athlete ticket.
Hyrox has also been reported as coming to Olympia in 2027, with one outlet giving late April to early May and another March, both marked as expected rather than announced. We found nothing official, so treat those dates as rumour for now.
Amazon Hyrox London
- Address
- ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
- Nearest
- Custom House (Elizabeth line and DLR) or Prince Regent (DLR)
- Hours
- 2 to 6 December 2026. Elite Series races on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 December. Individual start times are published about 3 days before and cannot be changed
- Booking
- Through the Hyrox event page. Entries cannot be transferred to another event, division or season. The Flex Add-On must be bought with the athlete ticket and gives a full refund to 31 days before and half to 7 days before
- Price
- Varies by division. Spectator tickets are sold in advance only, and under-12s go free with an adult
- Standing
- Eight 1km runs each followed by a workout station, in Open, Pro, Doubles, Pro Doubles, Relay and Adaptive divisions, at the biggest Hyrox event in the world
How to get in
Athletes must be 16 or over. There is no time limit to finish. Bag drop is athletes only, one cabin-size bag, opening 45 to 60 minutes before your race, and there are no showers. The timing chip must be worn on the ankle
Where to go next
ExCeL London covers the venue, and the London Marathon and the London Landmarks Half Marathon are the other big entries to plan for.
Questions we get asked
When is Hyrox London 2026?
2 to 6 December 2026 at ExCeL London, with the Elite Series races on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 December.
Is there a time limit for Hyrox?
No. The organisers say there is no time limit to complete a Hyrox race.
Can you transfer a Hyrox ticket?
No. Transfers to another event are not possible with or without the Flex Add-On, including deferring to the next season, and you cannot change race or division either.
Can you get a refund on a Hyrox entry?
Only with the Flex Add-On, which must be bought at the same time as the athlete ticket. It gives a 100 per cent refund up to 31 days before race day and 50 per cent up to 7 days before, excluding the add-on and service fees. Charity and spectator tickets are not refundable.
What age do you have to be to do Hyrox?
16 or over. Hyrox Youngstars is a separate race for ages 8 to 15, and access to it is included with standard athlete and spectator tickets.
What is the Hyrox race format?
Eight 1km runs, each followed by one workout station: SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, farmers carry, sandbag lunges and wall balls.
Can you buy Hyrox spectator tickets on the day?
No. Spectator tickets must be bought in advance through the event page and cannot be purchased on site. Children under 12 enter free with an adult.
Is there a bag drop at Hyrox London?
Yes, for athletes only, opening 45 to 60 minutes before your race. One bag each, no bigger than cabin size, and you cannot return to it mid-race, so keep your timing chip and gels on you. There are no showers.
Written by Robert J Wills, no. 431 in the guide.
Last checked 10 October 2026 against the venues' own published information. Nobody pays to appear here and we take no bookings.
