Fitness First HYROX Frankfurt 2026
10–13 Dec 2026 at Messe Frankfurt (Hall 3.1), Frankfurt, Germany. Divisions: Open, Pro, Doubles, Pro Doubles, Relay and Adaptive.
- Dates
- 10–13 Dec 2026
- Venue
- Messe Frankfurt (Hall 3.1)
- Messe Frankfurt (Hall 3.1), Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt, Germany
- Getting there
- Frankfurt (Main) Messe S-Bahn station (S3, S4, S5, S6) for the Torhaus entrance, or Festhalle/Messe (U4 and trams 16 and 17), about five minutes' walk from the Torhaus
- Tickets
- Tickets on sale
Frankfurt's December race fills Hall 3.1 of Messe Frankfurt for four days, one or two stops from the main station, right in the middle of Christmas market season. The one thing to know: Sunday 13 December is an Advent Sunday and almost every shop will be shut, so stock up before then.
Checked 15 October 2026. Details change, so confirm bookings directly.
Your weekend in Frankfurt, mapped
Hotels near the venue, gyms for a shakeout session, where to fuel up and where to recover.
Stay along Europa-Allee in the Europaviertel to walk to the venue, or in the quieter Westend near the parks. Anywhere around the Hauptbahnhof is one or two stops away and makes airport trips easy.
Race venue
Messe Frankfurt (Hall 3.1)
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Like a local
Local insights for Frankfurt
The things a friend who lives here would tell you before race weekend.
Airport fares are different
A single ticket anywhere in Frankfurt costs €3.80 in 2026, but the airport is its own fare zone and isn't covered. Buy an airport-to-city ticket, ideally in the RMVgo app.
Advent Sunday shutdown
Shops in Hesse must stay closed on Sundays, and the law bans special Sunday openings on Advent Sundays. Sunday 13 December is one, so do your shopping by Saturday 12 December.
Where you can still shop on Sunday
Station shops may open but can only sell travel items like snacks, drinks and toiletries. Airport shops have no limits, and bakeries may sell fresh goods for six hours on a Sunday.
Sunday pharmacies
Designated emergency-duty pharmacies stay open, organized by the Landesapothekerkammer Hessen. Closed pharmacies post a notice on the door saying which one is open.
December weather
Average highs are around 5.5°C (42°F) and lows around 0.4°C (33°F). It rains or snows on about 16 days and there are only about 40 hours of sunshine in the whole month. Pack gloves and a hat for the shakeout run.
The local carb load
Grüne Soße with potatoes is what Frankfurt eats. Taverns serve it with eggs or schnitzel; the egg version is lighter.
Sauna near the Messe is gone for now
The Rebstockbad by the trade-fair grounds is being rebuilt and isn't among the city's open saunas. Head to Titus Thermen instead.
Getting a ride
Uber operates in Frankfurt around the clock, including pickups at the airport.
Getting to Messe Frankfurt (Hall 3.1)
From Frankfurt Airport
Take the S8 or S9 from the airport's regional station to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof. They run every 15 minutes and take about 10 minutes. Then ride the S3, S4, S5 or S6 two stops to Frankfurt (Main) Messe, or take the U4 one stop to Festhalle/Messe.
From the Hauptbahnhof
It's under five minutes by U4 or S-Bahn, or three stops on tram 16 or 17. You can also walk it in about ten minutes along Düsseldorfer Strasse; the pyramid top of the Messeturm keeps you on course.
Race-weekend events
Parties, expos and side events
As of 15 October 2026, no official after-party, expo, Youngstars race, Elite race or community run had been announced for HYROX Frankfurt. Check https://hyrox.com/ and HYROX's social channels closer to race week.
Race-day tips for Messe Frankfurt (Hall 3.1)
- 1
Bring physical ID
Check-in is only on your race day, digital copies aren't accepted, and you can't check in for anyone else.
- 2
Collect everything at check-in
You get an athlete wristband, a venue access wristband, an ankle strap with timing chip and a bib, and you can't start without all four.
- 3
Allow time inside the grounds
The grounds are vast, and HYROX hasn't yet published which entrance serves Hall 3.1. Check your athlete emails and follow the signs from the Torhaus.
- 4
Spectator tickets
Friends need their own spectator tickets, sold separately on the HYROX site. Flex options can't be added to them.
- 5
Plan for cold
December evenings drop to around freezing, so bring a warm layer and dry clothes for the trip home.
- 6
Eat next door
The Skyline Plaza food court is right beside the grounds if you need food between heats or after a late wave.
Fitness First HYROX Frankfurt: FAQ
How do I get to Messe Frankfurt from Frankfurt Airport?+
Take the S8 or S9 to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, about 10 minutes, then the S3, S4, S5 or S6 two stops to Frankfurt (Main) Messe. Buy a ticket that covers the airport zone, since a standard city ticket doesn't.
Where should I stay for HYROX Frankfurt?+
The Europaviertel and the hotels right on the Messe, such as the Maritim and Mövenpick, let you walk to Hall 3.1. Hotels around the Hauptbahnhof are one or two stops away.
Are shops open in Frankfurt on Sunday 13 December?+
Almost none. It's an Advent Sunday, so normal shops and supermarkets are closed. Only bakeries for a few hours, station shops selling travel goods, airport shops and duty pharmacies are open.
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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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