# MyFitnessPal HYROX Tampa 2026

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- **Dates:** 22–25 Oct 2026
- **City:** Tampa, United States
- **Venue:** Tampa Convention Center
- **Address:** 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
- **Divisions:** Open (singles), Pro (singles), Doubles, Pro Doubles, Relay, Adaptive
- **Tickets:** on sale (official site: https://hyrox.com/)

## Race weekend guide (checked 2026-10-15)

MyFitnessPal HYROX Tampa runs for four days at the Tampa Convention Center on the downtown waterfront. The venue sits on the Tampa Riverwalk, so your hotel, shakeout run and Cuban sandwich can all be a short walk from the start line. The one thing to know: you can only get in through the Riverwalk Entrance, not from the parking garage.

### Race weekend at a glance

- **Dates:** Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 October 2026
- **Venue:** Tampa Convention Center
- **Address:** 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
- **Nearest public transport:** TECO Line Streetcar, Dick Greco Plaza (#10) and Hattricks (#11) stops. The streetcar is free.
- **Divisions:** Open and Pro singles, Doubles, Pro Doubles, Relay and Adaptive
- **Also on site:** The HYROX Entertainment Zone with event partners

### Getting to the venue

**From Tampa International Airport (TPA):** It's about 14 km to downtown. Yellow Cab taxis wait outside baggage claim at Red 1 and Blue 2 and charge a flat $35 to downtown. Uber and Lyft pick up at the Red and Blue baggage claim curbs, and prices vary with demand, so compare before you choose.

**By bus from the airport:** HART Route 30 runs hourly to downtown for $2, from 7 a.m. on weekends. It leaves from the Rental Car Center (take the SkyConnect train from Red Baggage Claim) and stops on Whiting Street, where you can connect to the streetcar.

**From Ybor City or the Channel District:** The free TECO Line Streetcar runs every 15 minutes and takes about 25 minutes end to end.

### Where to stay

Base yourself on **Water Street**, where several big hotels are a few minutes' walk away, or in the **Channel District** on the streetcar line. **Harbour Island**, across a short bridge, is quieter but still walkable.

- **Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center:** It's the closest hotel, about 150 m away, and includes breakfast. Its skybridge won't be open for HYROX, so you'll still walk around to the Riverwalk Entrance.
- **Tampa Marriott Water Street:** It's a 719-room hotel directly across the street from the convention center, with a marina out front.
- **JW Marriott Tampa Water Street:** It's a newer, more upscale high-rise next door.
- **The Westin Tampa Waterside:** It's on Harbour Island, about 300 m from the venue across a bridge, and a calmer place to sleep.
- **Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District:** It's about 1.1 km from the venue and usually a better-value pick, with the streetcar close by.

### Gyms for pre-race training

- **Gold's Gym Tampa Gas Worx (Gas Worx):** Between downtown and Ybor City, it lists HYROX training, turf and a sauna, and opens 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. A day pass isn't advertised, so call ahead.
- **FitCity CrossFit (New Tampa):** Its own website calls it an Official HYROX Training Club with HYROX-specific equipment. It's a long drive north of downtown, and drop-in availability isn't confirmed.
- **Westshore CrossFit (Westshore):** On N Dale Mabry Hwy toward the airport, it sells drop-in passes online. It's a CrossFit box, not a HYROX club.

### Where locals run

- **Tampa Riverwalk (Downtown):** This 4.2 km paved path follows the Hillsborough River from Armature Works to Sparkman Wharf and passes right by the convention center.
- **Bayshore Boulevard (South Tampa):** Tampa's classic run is a 7.2 km waterfront sidewalk along Hillsborough Bay. It's flat and starts just across the river from downtown.

### Where to eat and fuel up

- **Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center (Channel District):** It's on the Riverwalk a short walk from the venue. Order Columbia's Original Cuban Sandwich for an easy post-race refuel.
- **Columbia Restaurant (Ybor City):** The family-owned original, open since 1905. Book a pre-race dinner and take the streetcar.
- **La Segunda Central Bakery (Ybor City):** It's been baking Cuban bread since 1915. Grab a loaf or a Cuban sandwich with mojo pork for an easy carb load.
- **Armature Works (Tampa Heights):** This riverside complex at the north end of the Riverwalk has several restaurants, including M.Bird and Steelbach, for a group meal after your shakeout.
- **Sparkman Wharf (Channel District):** It's a dining and drinking spot at the east end of the Riverwalk, open from 11 a.m. daily.

### Race weekend events and parties

As of 15 October 2026, no official after-party or community run had been announced. The confirmed extra is the on-site HYROX Entertainment Zone; watch HYROX's official channels for news. Right next door, the free **Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat** takes place in Cotanchobee Park on Saturday 24 October from 4 to 8:30 p.m., with a costume contest and an outdoor screening of *Ghostbusters* at 7:15 p.m.

### After the race

**Recovery:**

- **Pause Studio (Midtown):** It offers private contrast-therapy rooms with a sauna, a cold plunge and a shower, plus cryotherapy and float sessions, at 1113 Assembly Dr.

**Things to do:**

- Visit the **Florida Aquarium**, a few minutes' walk east of the venue (open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
- Ride the free streetcar to **Ybor City**, Tampa's historic cigar district, and walk 7th Avenue.
- Walk the **Tampa Riverwalk** north to **Armature Works** around sunset.

### Local insights

- **The streetcar starts late on weekends:** The free streetcar doesn't start until 9 a.m. on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. If your wave is early, walk or book a ride instead.
- **Tap to ride the bus:** HART buses accept tap-to-pay with a contactless bank card, Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. If you pay cash, bring exact change, because drivers can't break bills larger than $1.
- **Prices don't include tax:** Hillsborough County adds 7.5% sales tax at the till, and restaurants expect a tip of about 18 to 20% of the pre-tax bill. Check for an automatic gratuity on large-group bills.
- **Tap water is fine:** Tampa's water comes mostly from the Hillsborough River and is treated and tested by the city, so refill your bottle at the hotel.
- **Cuban bread is the local carb:** Tampa calls itself the home of the Cuban sandwich, and a pressed Cuban on La Segunda bread is the local carb load.
- **It's still warm:** Late October highs average about 27°C (81°F) with lows around 18°C (64°F), so hydrate more than you would at an autumn race at home.
- **The arena has a new name:** The hockey arena by the Riverwalk is now Benchmark International Arena, formerly Amalie Arena, so older maps may use the old name.
- **Quiet sports weekend:** The Buccaneers play away at Carolina on 25 October and the Lightning are on the road, so downtown won't be hit by game-day crowds.

### Race-day tips for this venue

- **Use the Riverwalk Entrance.** You can't enter from the parking garage or the Embassy Suites skybridge. Expect metal detectors and bag searches, so pack light.
- **Bring ID and come early.** On-site registration opens 90 minutes before your division's first start, and nobody can check in for you. Start times are published about three days before and can't be changed.
- **Sort spectator tickets.** Friends and family need a spectator ticket. Early entry is through Spectator Check-In with a ticket and ID. Umbrella strollers are strongly recommended because of the stairs and escalators.
- **Arrive early if you're driving.** Ground-level parking at the venue is first come, first served.

### FAQ

### How do I get from Tampa airport to the Tampa Convention Center?

A Yellow Cab costs a flat $35 to downtown, or you can take Uber or Lyft from the Red or Blue baggage claim curb. On a budget, HART Route 30 runs about hourly to downtown for $2.

### Which entrance do I use for HYROX Tampa?

Use the Riverwalk Entrance at 333 S Franklin St. The parking garage entrance and the Embassy Suites skybridge aren't open for event access.

### Can I take the streetcar to the race on Saturday morning?

Only for later waves. The free TECO Line Streetcar starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, so early starters should walk or take a taxi or ride-hail car.

### Sources

- https://hyrox.com/
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