INTERSPORT HYROX Hamburg 2026
28 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 at Hamburg Messe, Hamburg, Germany. Divisions: Open, Pro, Doubles, Pro Doubles, Relay, Adaptive and Elite 15 / Challenger (Elite Race Series).
- Dates
- 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
- Venue
- Hamburg Messe
- Hamburg Messe (B6), Karolinenstraße, Hamburg, Germany
- Getting there
- Messehallen U-Bahn station (U2), which has a covered walkway straight to the Foyer Süd entrance
- Tickets
- Tickets on sale
HYROX Hamburg runs for five days at the Hamburg Messe, right in the city center between Planten un Blomen park and the Sternschanze district. It also opens the 2026/27 Elite Series, so you might share the weekend with the fastest racers in the world. Plan around one thing: Saturday 31 October is Reformation Day, a public holiday in Hamburg, so shops are shut on both Saturday and Sunday.
Checked 15 October 2026. Details change, so confirm bookings directly.
Your weekend in Hamburg, mapped
Hotels near the venue, gyms for a shakeout session, where to fuel up and where to recover.
Sternschanze is the best base if you like cafés and nightlife, and you can walk to the venue. Neustadt, around the Michel church, puts you between the Messe and the harbor. The area around Dammtor is quieter, sits on the edge of Planten un Blomen, and has good train connections.
Race venue
Hamburg Messe
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Like a local
Local insights for Hamburg
The things a friend who lives here would tell you before race weekend.
Transit tickets
A single hvv ticket for Hamburg AB costs €4.10, and a day ticket costs €8.20. Buying in the hvv app or online shop saves 7%. Buses in Hamburg don't take cash, so buy a ticket before you board.
Double holiday weekend
Reformation Day on Saturday 31 October is a public holiday in Hamburg. By law, shops close on Sundays and public holidays, so most stores will be shut on both Saturday and Sunday. Buy gels, electrolytes and breakfast food by Friday 30 October.
Sunday pharmacy
If you need a pharmacy over the weekend, the Apothekerkammer Hamburg's emergency-pharmacy finder shows which one is on duty.
Late-October weather
Average October highs are about 13.6°C (56.5°F), and November averages drop to 8.2°C (46.8°F), with rain on around 16 days a month. Bring a warm layer for the walk to the venue and a rain jacket for your shakeout run.
Tap water
Hamburg's drinking water comes from groundwater and is strictly controlled as a food, so fill your bottle at the tap.
Cashless cloakroom
The Messe's own cloakrooms in the foyers are fully cashless, and your bank card or phone works as the ticket.
Getting a ride
Uber runs in Hamburg 24/7, including regular taxis through the app.
Getting to Hamburg Messe
From Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Messe recommends the S1 from the airport to Jungfernstieg, then the U2 to Messehallen, which puts you right at Entrance South. A single ticket is around €4. A taxi takes about 20 minutes and costs about €30–35, according to the Messe.
From the Hauptbahnhof and city center
The U2 runs through Jungfernstieg and Gänsemarkt to Messehallen. If you arrive by ICE, you can also get off at Dammtor, which is next to the eastern side of the fairgrounds, and walk through the park.
From Sternschanze and St. Pauli
Sternschanze station (U3 and S-Bahn) serves the West Entrance. From there, it's a short walk along the halls to Entrance South.
Race-weekend events
Parties, expos and side events
As of 15 October 2026, no official after-party, shakeout run or community event for HYROX Hamburg had been announced. In 2025, an after-race party was held with Kaifu-Lodge at NOHO on the Reeperbahn, so watch the HYROX and local gym channels closer to race week. On Saturday 31 October, Reformation Day, the Jenisch Haus museum offers free entry as part of Hamburg's #seeforfree day.
Race-day tips for Hamburg Messe
- 1
Use Entrance South
Age-group racing is in Hall B6, reached through Entrance South (Eingang Süd). Take the U2 to Messehallen, and the covered walkway brings you straight to the foyer.
- 2
Know your check-in window
Check-in runs from 06:30 to 19:45, and until 18:45 on Sunday.
- 3
Catch the Elite races
The Elite 15 and Challenger races are in Hall B5, with singles on Friday and doubles on Saturday. HYROX said spectator ticket details for the Elite races would follow.
- 4
Pack for the cold
Late-October mornings in Hamburg are chilly and often wet, so wear warm layers over your race kit until you warm up.
INTERSPORT HYROX Hamburg: FAQ
How do I get from Hamburg Airport to the HYROX venue?+
Take the S1 from the airport to Jungfernstieg, then change to the U2 and ride to Messehallen. The station has a covered walkway to Entrance South. A taxi takes about 20 minutes and costs around €30–35.
Are shops open in Hamburg on race weekend?+
Mostly not on Saturday 31 October or Sunday 1 November. Reformation Day is a public holiday in Hamburg, and shops must close on Sundays and public holidays. Stock up by Friday.
When is the Elite race at HYROX Hamburg?+
Elite 15 and Challenger singles race on Friday 30 October and doubles on Saturday 31 October, in Hall B5 at Hamburg Messe.
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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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