Academy HYROX Houston 2027
1–4 Apr 2027 at NRG Center, Houston, United States.
- Dates
- 1–4 Apr 2027
- Venue
- NRG Center
- NRG Park, 1 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77054, USA
- Getting there
- The METRORail Red Line stops at the park's own station off Fannin Street, listed by the venue as Reliant Park station (Stadium Park/Astrodome on older maps)
- Tickets
- Tickets soon
Academy HYROX Houston brings four days of racing to the huge convention hall at NRG Park, just south of the Texas Medical Center. Early April is warm and humid but not yet summer-hot. The one thing to know is that the park went back to its old name, Reliant Park, in 2026, so the hall, gates and rail station may be signed "Reliant" rather than "NRG."
Checked 15 October 2026. Details change, so confirm bookings directly.
Your weekend in Houston, mapped
Hotels near the venue, gyms for a shakeout session, where to fuel up and where to recover.
Base yourself near the Red Line so you can skip parking. Downtown has the widest hotel choice and the most restaurants. The Museum District is greener and closer, next to Hermann Park and its running trail.
Race venue
NRG Center
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Like a local
Local insights for Houston
The things a friend who lives here would tell you before race weekend.
Tap your card on METRO
Bus and METRORail fares are $1.25. Tap a contactless Visa, Mastercard, Amex or Discover card, or Apple Pay or Google Pay, and you get free transfers for three hours. Use the same card or phone every time, since a physical card and the same card in your phone wallet count as two different payment methods.
Buy a day pass
A $3 day pass from the platform machines gives unlimited local bus and rail rides until 2 a.m. the next day.
Look for the new name
NRG Park became Reliant Park again in August 2026. Your race emails may still say NRG, but the gates and rail station say Reliant.
Buy parking in advance
If you drive, Reliant Park sells event parking through JustPark. Passes are valid only for that event and can't be refunded.
Plan for humidity and storms
Average April highs are around 26 to 27°C (79 to 80°F), with lows of 15 to 17°C (60 to 62°F) and humidity around 73%. Expect seven or eight rainy days in the month, with the odd strong thunderstorm, so carry a light rain jacket.
Fajitas are a Houston original
The dish was born at Ninfa's in the East End, so a post-race plate there is a local rite.
Use the Red Line as your spine
Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District and the Medical Center are all on it, so you won't need a car.
Getting to NRG Center
From George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
Take METRO's 500 IAH Express bus to downtown, then ride the METRORail Red Line south to the Reliant Park station. A taxi or rideshare is simpler with bags.
From Hobby Airport (HOU)
Rideshare or taxi is the most straightforward option, since there's no direct rail link.
From downtown, Midtown and the Museum District
The Red Line runs along Main Street and Fannin Street through all three, then past Hermann Park and the Texas Medical Center to the venue. It's a one-seat ride from most central hotels.
Race-weekend events
Parties, expos and side events
The confirmed extras are HYROX Youngstars, the HYROX Entertainment Zone with partners, the Thunderdome viewing area, and age-group ceremonies after each division. As of 15 October 2026, no official after-party, expo or community run had been announced. Check HYROX's official channels and the title sponsor Academy Sports + Outdoors closer to the date.
Race-day tips for NRG Center
- 1
Use Gate 10 if driving, Gate 2 from the train
Reliant Park lists Gate 10 at Kirby and McNee for Reliant Center events, and Gate 2 for rail riders.
- 2
Bring ID to check in
Nobody can check in for you, and registration opens 90 minutes before your division's first start wave.
- 3
Check your start time three days out
Individual start times are linked about three days before the race and can't be changed.
- 4
Get spectators their tickets
Spectators who want to enter before your check-in window go through the Spectators Desk with a ticket and ID.
- 5
Pack a layer
The hall is air-conditioned, but it can be humid outside, so bring something dry to change into.
Academy HYROX Houston: FAQ
How do I get to NRG Center from the airport?+
From IAH, take METRO's 500 IAH Express downtown and switch to the Red Line south to Reliant Park station. From Hobby, a taxi or rideshare is simplest.
Is NRG Center the same as Reliant Center?+
Yes. The park and its buildings went back to the Reliant name in August 2026, so signs may say Reliant Center.
Where should I stay for HYROX Houston?+
Stay near the Red Line, either downtown or in the Museum District, and ride the train straight to the venue.
Is there a HYROX gym in Houston?+
Yes. HNS Training Facility says it's an official HYROX affiliate, and Sigma Performance Training calls itself a licensed HYROX facility. Both offer trials or drop-ins.
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The race format
Every HYROX race follows the same format worldwide, which is why times compare across cities: 8 × 1 km runs, each followed by one workout station.
Station weights by division →- 1.Run 1 km, then 1 km SkiErg
- 2.Run 1 km, then 50 m sled push
- 3.Run 1 km, then 50 m sled pull
- 4.Run 1 km, then 80 m burpee broad jumps
- 5.Run 1 km, then 1 km row
- 6.Run 1 km, then 200 m farmers carry
- 7.Run 1 km, then 100 m sandbag lunges
- 8.Run 1 km, then 100 wall balls
Your first HYROX race
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