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Not sure if you should race Hyrox Open, Pro, or Doubles? Answer 6 quick questions and get a data-driven recommendation for your ideal division.
We evaluate your running fitness, functional strength, training volume, competition experience, and goals to determine which Hyrox division matches your current level. The recommendation considers the significant weight differences between Open and Pro — for example, the Men's Pro sled push is 202kg vs 152kg in Open.
The main difference is weight. Pro division uses heavier sleds (Men: 202kg vs 152kg push, 153kg vs 103kg pull), heavier wall balls (Men: 9kg vs 6kg), and heavier farmers carry (Men: 2×32kg vs 2×24kg). The running distances and station reps stay the same. Pro also attracts a more competitive field.
Start with Open unless you have significant CrossFit or strength training background AND can run 5K under 22 minutes. The weight jump from Open to Pro is substantial — especially on sled push where Men's Pro is 33% heavier. Do 1-2 Open races first to learn pacing and race execution.
In Doubles, two athletes race together. One runs while the other rests, and they alternate who does each station. Weights are the same as Open division. It's a great entry point for first-timers or athletes who want the Hyrox experience with half the workload.
Yes, you choose your division when you register for each event. Many athletes do their first 1-2 races in Open, then move to Pro once they're confident with the format. Just make sure you've trained with Pro-weight sleds and wall balls before race day.
Open: first-timers typically finish in 80-100 minutes, competitive athletes in 65-80 minutes. Pro: expect 10-20% longer due to heavier weights, with competitive athletes at 70-90 minutes. Doubles: similar to Open individual times but split between two athletes, so each person's effort is roughly half.