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Rules, costs and race information for HYROX.
What is HYROX?
The indoor fitness race born in Germany, with one worldwide format. Rules, the 8 stations, and how it grew in Japan
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HYROX Chiba (Makuhari) 2026
Dates, tickets, access and nearby training gyms
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Pace calculator, weights by division, cost simulator and race countdown.
Open the tools →Station guides & how-tos
Sled Push: technique and training | HYROX station guide
How to push the weighted sled efficiently, and where to practice it in Japan.
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Sled Pull: technique and training | HYROX station guide
How to pull the sled with your whole body and save your grip.
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SkiErg: technique and pacing | HYROX station guide
How to ski 1,000m efficiently as the first station without burning out.
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Rowing 1,000m: technique and pacing | HYROX station guide
Legs drive the stroke — and why many athletes treat the row as active recovery.
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Wall Balls: technique for the final station | HYROX guide
Squat-throw rhythm, avoiding no-reps, and planned break strategies for the last station.
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Farmers Carry: technique | HYROX station guide
Posture and grip management for the kettlebell carry.
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Sandbag Lunges: technique | HYROX station guide
How to lunge efficiently with the sandbag when your legs are already gone.
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Burpee Broad Jumps: technique | HYROX station guide
The highest-heart-rate station: jump small, keep moving, breathe.
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HYROX finish times and choosing your division
Open, Pro, Doubles or Relay — how to pick, and how to think about a first-race goal.
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HYROX race day: what to bring and wear
A first-timer's checklist for kit, clothing and shoes.
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HYROX vs CrossFit: what's the difference?
A training methodology vs a standardized race format — and how to choose.
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What HYROX costs in Japan: entries, gyms and trials
Race entry, monthly gym fees and trial prices, from our verified data.
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A short history of HYROX
Born in Germany, built on one idea: the same race everywhere.
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How HYROX grew in Japan: 3,820 to a projected 12,000
One year of growth, in the organizers' own numbers.
ReadWatching HYROX Chiba 2026: a spectator guide
What makes HYROX fun to watch, and what is (and isn't) announced yet for Makuhari 2026.
ReadGetting to Makuhari Messe for HYROX Chiba 2026
About 30 minutes from Tokyo Station - routes from the city and both airports.
ReadRace-week checklist for your first HYROX
How to taper, what to do the day before, and race-morning logistics.
ReadHYROX rules 101: format, station order, and staying penalty-free
The universal race format and what beginners should know before race day.
ReadWhich HYROX division should you enter?
Open, Pro, Doubles or Relay - how to choose for your first race.
ReadHYROX age groups: a podium for every generation
How age-group rankings make HYROX competitive at any age.
ReadHYROX around the world - and where Japan fits
A global race series with a season structure, and Japan's rapid rise.
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How to start HYROX: from first trial to the start line
A four-step roadmap with real cost figures from our gym database.
ReadHYROX glossary: terms to know before your first race
Stations, the Roxzone, divisions - the vocabulary of race day.
ReadWhat HYROX costs in Japan (2026 data)
What HYROX training really costs in Japan: monthly fees, trial terms and drop-in prices, with links to our always-current data page.
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