AirAsia HYROX Kuala Lumpur 2026
10–13 Dec 2026 at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Dates
- 10–13 Dec 2026
- Venue
- Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC)
- Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre - Kompleks MITEC, 8, Jalan Dutamas 2, Kompleks Kerajaan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Getting there
- Semantan MRT (Kajang Line), less than 10 minutes away by car
- Tickets
- Tickets on sale
HYROX is finally coming to Malaysia, with four days of racing at MITEC, the country's largest exhibition center, next to Mont Kiara on the city's northwest side. The one thing to know is that MITEC has no train station on its doorstep, so plan to finish every trip by Grab or taxi. December is hot, humid and stormy, so plan your weekend around the heat and the rain.
Checked 15 October 2026. Details change, so confirm bookings directly.
Your weekend in Kuala Lumpur, mapped
Hotels near the venue, gyms for a shakeout session, where to fuel up and where to recover.
Mont Kiara is the natural base, and the only area where you can walk to the venue. Sri Hartamas offers better value and lots of restaurants. KL Sentral puts the airport train at your door and is about 15 minutes from MITEC by car.
Race venue
Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC)
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Like a local
Local insights for Kuala Lumpur
The things a friend who lives here would tell you before race weekend.
Get a Touch 'n Go card
RapidKL buses only take Touch 'n Go, and train fares cost less with it than with a token. Buy one at a station counter and keep at least RM5 on it. Some MRT gates accept bank cards, but don't rely on it.
Grab is the default
Grab started in Kuala Lumpur as MyTeksi and took over Uber's Southeast Asian business in 2018. Locals use it for rides and food delivery.
No need to tip
Tipping isn't expected. Hotels and many Western-style restaurants add a 10% service charge, so check your bill.
Drink bottled or filtered water
Officials say treated water is safe, but older pipes mean most residents filter it. On race day, stick to bottled water or your hotel's dispenser.
Eat nasi lemak
It's Malaysia's national dish and the classic local breakfast: coconut rice with sambal, anchovies, peanuts and egg. Before a hard effort, go heavy on the rice and light on the sambal.
Respect the monsoon
December falls in the northeast monsoon. Expect highs around 32°C (90°F), lows around 24°C (75°F) and about 16 rainy days. Thunderstorms are common, so carry an umbrella.
Run early
At Bukit Kiara, the TTDI guardhouse is open from 6:45am to 7pm. Go early in that window, before the heat builds.
Getting to Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC)
From KLIA
Take the KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral, about 28 minutes, then a Grab or taxi to MITEC, about a 15-minute drive. If you're staying in Mont Kiara or Hartamas, a taxi straight from the airport is simpler. Dorsett Hartamas puts the drive at about 45 minutes.
From the city center
Take the MRT Kajang Line to Semantan, then a short Grab. Ask to be dropped at the MITEC South Entrance, which is where the venue directs taxis and e-hailing cars.
Shuttles and parking
At past big shows, free shuttles have run every 15 minutes from KL Sentral and Sunway Putra Mall. None has been confirmed for HYROX. MITEC parking costs RM10 for the first hour, capped at RM15 a day.
Race-weekend events
Parties, expos and side events
As of 15 October 2026, no official after-party, fan village or community run had been announced for AirAsia HYROX Kuala Lumpur, and ceremony times were still TBC. AirAsia says it's running community activations with selected HYROX Training Club gyms, so watch Fitness First Malaysia's channels and https://hyrox.com/ as race week gets closer.
Race-day tips for Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC)
- 1
Use the South Entrance
MITEC directs taxis and e-hailing drop-offs to the South Entrance, so enter that in your Grab app.
- 2
Bring ID
You need ID to check in, and you can't check in for anyone else. Registration times are still TBC.
- 3
Watch for your start time
Start times come out about three days before the race and can't be changed. Last waves run until about 8:20pm.
- 4
Spectators need tickets
Your race wristband only gets you in on your own race day.
- 5
Plan for storms
The racing is indoors, but getting there isn't. Carry a rain layer, and leave extra time for evening traffic.
AirAsia HYROX Kuala Lumpur: FAQ
How do I get to MITEC from KLIA?+
Take the KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral, about 28 minutes, then a 15-minute Grab or taxi ride to the MITEC South Entrance. A taxi straight from the airport to Sri Hartamas takes about 45 minutes, according to Dorsett Hartamas.
Is there a train station near MITEC?+
Not within easy walking distance. Semantan MRT is less than a 10-minute drive away. KTM Segambut is about a 20-minute walk.
Where should I stay for HYROX Kuala Lumpur?+
The Hyatt Regency at KL Midtown is the only hotel in this guide within walking distance of MITEC. For more choice, stay in Mont Kiara or Sri Hartamas. For the fastest airport link, stay at KL Sentral.
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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
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