HYROX Cancun 2027
18–21 Feb 2027 at Malecón Tajamar, Cancún, Mexico. Divisions: Open, Pro, Doubles, Pro Doubles, Relay and Adaptive.
- Dates
- 18–21 Feb 2027
- Venue
- Malecón Tajamar
- Av. Rbla. Fonatur, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., México
- Getting there
- Bus R-27 to Plaza Las Américas, which sits a few meters from the Malecón Tajamar
- Tickets
- Tickets on sale
HYROX Cancun returns for its second edition on the Malecón Tajamar, the palm-lined lagoon promenade between downtown and the Hotel Zone. The 2026 debut was outdoors, and local press reported more than 10,000 athletes from 16 countries plus over 35,000 spectators. The thing to know is that this race runs in the open air of a Caribbean winter, so the schedule pauses at midday for heat.
Checked 15 October 2026. Details change, so confirm bookings directly.
Your weekend in Cancún, mapped
Hotels near the venue, gyms for a shakeout session, where to fuel up and where to recover.
Pick one of three bases. Around Plaza Las Américas, you can walk to the start line and the mall has a supermarket. Puerto Cancún is a quiet marina district at the start of the Hotel Zone. The Hotel Zone puts you on the beach, but you'll need a bus or taxi to the venue.
Race venue
Malecón Tajamar
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Like a local
Local insights for Cancún
The things a friend who lives here would tell you before race weekend.
Uber works, the airport is contested
Uber and DiDi are legal in Quintana Roo since a 2023 mobility law, and DiDi often prices lower. Federal authorities say airport pickups aren't authorized, so take ADO or an official taxi on arrival.
Haggle taxis in pesos
Taxis have no meters. Check the app price, agree a peso fare first and refuse dollar quotes, which are tourist rates. Taxi drivers generally don't expect tips.
Carry coins
Buses are cash only, drivers rarely have change for big notes and they don't take US coins. Keep 10- and 12-peso fares handy.
Guard your card
Card and ATM fraud is common. Use ATMs inside banks or shops, and pay taxis in cash with small bills.
Drink bottled water
Canada's travel advice says to stick to sealed or bottled water and be wary of produce washed in tap water.
February means nortes
Expect highs near 29°C (85°F) and lows near 20°C (67°F). Cold fronts called nortes bring a few days of strong north wind and grey skies between December and February.
Sargassum is usually quiet
February sits in the clear-water window. Seaweed season runs April to October, though early arrivals can happen in heavy years.
Eat like a Yucatecan
Cochinita pibil is pork marinated in bitter orange and achiote and slow-roasted in banana leaves. It's served with corn tortillas and pickled onions, and the markets are the cheap place to find it.
Getting to Malecón Tajamar
From Cancún International Airport (CUN)
The venue is about 20 km away. ADO buses run roughly hourly to the downtown ADO station (the kiosk is outside arrivals), then it's a short taxi ride. Official airport taxis and shuttles also run, and Canada's travel advice suggests prepaying inside the terminal to pay by card.
From the Hotel Zone
Buses cost 12 pesos, cash to the driver. R-27 goes to Plaza Las Américas, the closest stop. R-1 and R-2 head downtown. Hotel Zone routes run 24 hours, thinning after midnight.
By taxi or app
Cancún taxis have no meters, so agree on a peso fare before you get in. Uber and DiDi both work in the city and the Hotel Zone.
Race-weekend events
Parties, expos and side events
As of 15 October 2026, no official after-party, community run or shakeout had been announced for HYROX Cancun 2027. The event page does promise a HYROX Entertainment Zone with partners at the venue. Watch HYROX Mexico's channels and local gyms closer to February.
Race-day tips for Malecón Tajamar
- 1
Know your heat window
Morning waves start at 6:30, and racing resumes around 15:00 after the midday break. Fuel for your slot.
- 2
Bring ID and come on your day
Check-in is only possible on the day you race, and you can't check in for someone else.
- 3
Get spectators their own tickets
They're sold separately. Early entry is via the Spectators Desk with a ticket and ID.
- 4
Pack sunscreen and a layer
The venue is open-air, so bring sun protection and a layer for a breezy norte evening.
- 5
Use the aid stations
The event page lists aid stations before, during and after the race. Still bring your own electrolytes for the warm-up.
HYROX Cancun: FAQ
Where is HYROX Cancun 2027 held?+
It's on the Malecón Tajamar, an outdoor lagoon-side promenade on Avenida Rambla Fonatur between downtown Cancún and the Hotel Zone. Plaza Las Américas is the nearest landmark.
How do I get from Cancún airport to the venue?+
The venue is about 20 km away. Take an ADO bus to the downtown terminal and then a short taxi, or use an official airport taxi or shuttle. App pickups at the airport are legally contested.
What's the weather like in Cancún in February?+
It's warm and mostly dry, with average highs near 29°C (85°F) and lows near 20°C (67°F). Occasional nortes bring wind and cooler, cloudy days.
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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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