HYROX Rotterdam 2027
1–4 Apr 2027 at Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
- Dates
- 1–4 Apr 2027
- Venue
- Rotterdam Ahoy
- Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Getting there
- Zuidplein metro station (lines D and E), which Ahoy says is about a 5-minute walk
- Tickets
- Tickets soon
HYROX Rotterdam runs over four days at Rotterdam Ahoy, the big event complex on the edge of Zuiderpark in the south of the city. Ahoy says Zuidplein metro station is about a 5-minute walk away, and the metro from Rotterdam Centraal gets you there in about 10 minutes, so you can stay almost anywhere along that line. Early April is cool, so pack layers.
Checked 15 October 2026. Details change, so confirm bookings directly.
Your weekend in Rotterdam, mapped
Hotels near the venue, gyms for a shakeout session, where to fuel up and where to recover.
Kop van Zuid, by the Erasmus Bridge, is the sweet spot: river views, good restaurants and a direct metro to Ahoy from Wilhelminaplein. The city center around Blaak and the Markthal is better for food and evenings. Stay near Zuidplein if you want the shortest walk to the start.
Race venue
Rotterdam Ahoy
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Like a local
Local insights for Rotterdam
The things a friend who lives here would tell you before race weekend.
Tap to ride
RET's metro, tram and bus take contactless bank cards and phones through OVpay, including foreign Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and V PAY cards, Apple Pay and Google Wallet. Check in and out with the same card or device. Take that card out of your wallet each time, or the reader may charge a different card.
The Schiphol supplement trap
Taking the Intercity Direct between Schiphol and Rotterdam requires a supplement. Before you board, tap your card on the separate pillar marked "Toeslag" on the platform.
Ride-hail
Uber and Bolt both run in Rotterdam. At Ahoy, Uber pickups are next to the forecourt, Bolt drivers usually wait on Twentestraat, and certified taxis queue at the front.
Tipping is optional
Tipping isn't expected, because staff earn at least minimum wage. Rounding up or leaving 5 to 10% for good service at a restaurant is normal.
Drink the tap water
Rotterdam's water comes from Evides, under Dutch standards it calls extremely strict. Refill your bottle and skip the bottled water.
Late starts on Sundays and Mondays
Zuidplein shopping center, by the venue, opens at 12:00 on Sundays and 11:00 on Mondays. Buy race snacks by Saturday afternoon or Friday evening, when it's open until 21:00.
April weather
Average highs are about 14°C (58°F) and lows about 5°C (41°F), with around nine wet days in the month. Pack a warm layer and a rain jacket for the walk from the metro.
Marathon week
The NN Marathon Rotterdam is on Sunday 11 April 2027, a week after HYROX, so hotels fill up fast around that weekend.
Getting to Rotterdam Ahoy
From Amsterdam Schiphol
Ahoy says the Intercity Direct train reaches Rotterdam Centraal in about 25 minutes. From there, take metro D or E toward Zuidplein. By taxi, Ahoy puts Schiphol at 50 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.
From Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Bus 33 runs to Rotterdam Centraal, and the airport puts the trip at about 30 minutes. A taxi to Ahoy takes about 20 minutes, according to the venue.
From Rotterdam Centraal and the center
Metro lines D and E run from Centraal through Beurs, where they cross lines A, B and C, to Zuidplein. Ahoy says the ride takes about 10 minutes.
Race-weekend events
Parties, expos and side events
As of 15 October 2026, no official after-party, shakeout run or community event for HYROX Rotterdam had been announced. Inside the venue, HYROX usually has an Entertainment Zone with partners and a Recovery Zone after the finish. Watch HYROX's official channels and local run clubs closer to race week.
Race-day tips for Rotterdam Ahoy
- 1
Come by metro
Ahoy says Zuidplein station is about a 5-minute walk away, and it's simpler than fighting for a space in the car park.
- 2
Mind the evening concerts
Guus Meeuwis plays the Ahoy Arena at 20:30 on all four HYROX nights, and two of those shows were already sold out. If you race late, expect crowds on the metro and at the exits.
- 3
Book parking ahead if you drive
Ahoy's car park costs €21 on the day or €20 booked in advance. P+R Slinge, one metro stop away, is free only with an OV-chipkaart, not with OVpay.
- 4
Plan around early doors
The event page says doors open at 07:00 and racing can start as early as 06:30 and run until 22:00. Your bag needs collecting within an hour of finishing.
- 5
Get spectator tickets
Spectator tickets are sold separately, so friends and family need their own.
HYROX Rotterdam: FAQ
How do I get to Rotterdam Ahoy from Schiphol?+
Take the Intercity Direct to Rotterdam Centraal, which Ahoy says takes about 25 minutes, and remember to tap the "Toeslag" supplement pillar. Then ride metro D or E to Zuidplein and walk about 5 minutes to the venue.
Where should I stay for HYROX Rotterdam?+
Kop van Zuid has river views and a direct metro to Zuidplein. Stay near Zuidplein for the shortest walk, or near the Markthal for food.
Can I pay for the Rotterdam metro with my card?+
Yes. RET accepts contactless debit and credit cards, including foreign cards, plus Apple Pay and Google Wallet through OVpay. Check in and out with the same card or device.
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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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