BYD HYROX Melbourne 2026
9–13 Dec 2026 at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia.
- Dates
- 9–13 Dec 2026
- Venue
- Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia
- Getting there
- Tram stop 124A Casino/MCEC/Clarendon Street (routes 12, 96 and 109), and Southern Cross station, about 15 minutes' walk away
- Tickets
- Tickets on sale
BYD HYROX Melbourne runs for five days at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) in South Wharf, on the Yarra River at the edge of the CBD. It's one of the most walkable venues on the circuit, with hotels next door, trams at the door and Melbourne's cafe scene a short stroll away. December is early summer, so expect changeable weather and plan for both warm afternoons and cool evenings.
Checked 15 October 2026. Details change, so confirm bookings directly.
Your weekend in Melbourne, mapped
Hotels near the venue, gyms for a shakeout session, where to fuel up and where to recover.
Most athletes stay in one of three areas. South Wharf is right at the venue. Southbank is a short riverside walk away. The western CBD, around Southern Cross, gives you easy access to SkyBus and the trams.
Race venue
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Like a local
Local insights for Melbourne
The things a friend who lives here would tell you before race weekend.
Trains tap, trams don't (yet)
Since June 2026, you can tap a bank card, phone or smartwatch on Melbourne's metro trains. When that rollout was announced, trams and buses were still myki-only, so buy a myki if you'll ride the tram to the venue.
Free Tram Zone
Trams are free inside the marked zone covering the CBD and Docklands, so don't tap on there. Outside it, tap your myki on and off. A daily fare cap limits what you'll spend.
Tipping is optional
No one expects a tip. If service is great, about 10% or rounding up is plenty.
Card fees in cabs
Taxis often add a card fee of about 2 to 5%.
Rideshare
Uber is the most widely used app, and DiDi is a cheaper alternative. Both use marked pickup zones at the airport.
Respect the sun
SunSmart advises covering up whenever the UV index is 3 or above. Check the free SunSmart Global UV app before an outdoor shakeout.
Getting to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
From the airport
SkyBus runs from Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross station, and Pan Pacific Melbourne says the trip takes about 30 to 40 minutes. From Southern Cross, take tram 12, 96 or 109 a few stops to the Casino/MCEC/Clarendon Street stop, or walk about 15 minutes. Taxi ranks and a rideshare drop-off point are outside the Convention Centre entrance.
From the city center
Trams 12, 96 and 109 run from the CBD to the stop at the venue's Clarendon Street entrance. From Flinders Street station, you can walk toward the river and cross the Seafarers Bridge to reach the venue.
Race-weekend events
Parties, expos and side events
As of 15 October 2026, no official after-party, expo or community run had been announced for BYD HYROX Melbourne. Ceremony times are listed as TBA, and the event page mentions a HYROX Race Crew volunteer program and charity entries through Race for Impact. Check HYROX's official channels, local run clubs and HYROX training gyms closer to the date for shakeout runs or brand events.
Race-day tips for Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
- 1
Bring ID
You must show it at check-in, and you can't check in for anyone else.
- 2
Your wristband only works on your own race day
On any other day, you'll need a spectator ticket to enter.
- 3
Spectators need their own tickets,
sold separately through the event page.
- 4
Expect late waves
The last wave is expected around 8:00 PM, so plan your meals and transport for an evening start if that's your slot.
- 5
Plan for changeable weather
Melbourne's average December maximum is about 24°C (75°F), but conditions can swing quickly. Pack a layer for the walk home.
- 6
Check bag drop details
The event page doesn't cover bag drop yet, so read the athlete information HYROX publishes before race week.
BYD HYROX Melbourne: FAQ
How do I get to MCEC from Melbourne Airport?+
Take SkyBus to Southern Cross station, which takes about 30 to 40 minutes, then catch tram 12, 96 or 109 to the Casino/MCEC/Clarendon Street stop. You can also walk about 15 minutes from Southern Cross.
Where should I stay for HYROX Melbourne?+
Pan Pacific Melbourne and Novotel Melbourne South Wharf are right next to the venue. Southbank and the western CBD are within walking distance or a short tram ride.
Which tram goes to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre?+
Routes 12, 96 and 109 stop at Casino/MCEC/Clarendon Street (stop 124A), next to the venue's Clarendon Street entrance.
Can I walk to MCEC from the CBD?+
Yes. The venue is about a 15-minute walk from Southern Cross station, on the south bank of the Yarra River.
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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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