HYROX-Ready Gyms JapanWhat is HYROX?
HYROX is an indoor fitness race that started in Germany and has spread worldwide. Every race follows the same format: you run 1 km, complete one workout station, and repeat this eight times. Because the format is identical everywhere, your finish time is comparable across every race in the world.
Illustrative image — actual venue layouts differ per race.
The 8 stations
SkiErg (1,000m), Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing (1,000m), Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls. Weights and distances vary by division (open, pro, doubles, relay), The format is designed to be approachable for first-time participants.
Races in Japan
Japan's first race was held in Yokohama in August 2025 with 3,820 athletes. The second, in Osaka in early 2026, roughly doubled to about 8,000. A third race is scheduled for Makuhari (Chiba) in August 2026, with Osaka and Nagoya planned for 2027.
How to start
Training gyms in Japan fall into three groups: official HYROX Training Clubs, officially certified or affiliated gyms, and gyms that run HYROX-style classes. Among the gyms in our database that publish monthly plans, fees are mostly in the 10,000–20,000 yen range, and many offer trial sessions.