September 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Hyrox Rulebook 2026: Rules, Format & Movement Standards Explained
The Hyrox rulebook made simple: race format and station order, division weights, movement standards and no-reps, roxzone and penalty rules, and how singles, doubles, and relay rulebooks differ.
The Hyrox Rulebook, Explained
Hyrox publishes an official rulebook every season, and it’s the final word on anything that matters on race day. But it’s a dense PDF, and most athletes just want to know: what’s the format, what are the weights for my division, and what gets me a no-rep. This page is the plain-English version - the rules that actually affect your race - with links to the exact current-season standards.
This is a guide, not the official document. Weights, wall-ball reps, and standards change season to season. Always confirm the exact numbers for your event in the current official Hyrox rulebook and your event’s start-list.
What is the Hyrox rulebook?
The Hyrox rulebook is the official document that defines the race format, station order, division weights, movement standards, and penalties for a Hyrox competition. Every athlete races the same eight stations in the same fixed order with 1km of running between each, and the rulebook sets exactly how each movement must be performed to count. Hyrox publishes separate details for singles, doubles, relay, pro, and adaptive divisions, but the core structure is identical across all of them.
The race format (fixed for everyone)
Every Hyrox race is 8 km of running and 8 workout stations, always in this order. You run 1 km, do a station, run 1 km, do the next station, and so on - the order never changes.
| # | Run | Station | Fixed distance / reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 km run → | SkiErg | 1000 m |
| 2 | 1 km run → | Sled Push | 50 m |
| 3 | 1 km run → | Sled Pull | 50 m |
| 4 | 1 km run → | Burpee Broad Jumps | 80 m |
| 5 | 1 km run → | Rowing | 1000 m |
| 6 | 1 km run → | Farmers Carry | 200 m |
| 7 | 1 km run → | Sandbag Lunges | 100 m |
| 8 | 1 km run → | Wall Balls | 100 reps (75 for Open/Doubles Women) |
The distances and reps above are fixed. What changes between divisions is the weight.
Division weights (current season)
These are the current-season standards for the four main division splits. For the full interactive table in kg and lb, including relay, use our station standards reference.
| Station | Open Men | Open Women | Pro Men | Pro Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sled Push (total) | 152 kg | 102 kg | 202 kg | 152 kg |
| Sled Pull (total) | 103 kg | 78 kg | 153 kg | 103 kg |
| Farmers Carry (each hand) | 24 kg | 16 kg | 32 kg | 24 kg |
| Sandbag Lunges | 20 kg | 10 kg | 30 kg | 20 kg |
| Wall Ball | 6 kg | 4 kg | 9 kg | 6 kg |
Sled weights include the sled itself. For the sandbag specifically - the station most people underestimate - see the full Hyrox sandbag weights breakdown.
Movement standards & no-reps (what the judges watch)
The rulebook exists mostly to define what counts as a completed rep. Get these wrong and a judge will hold you at the station until you fix your form - the most common way athletes lose time without realising it.
- Wall balls - the ball must hit the target at the required height, and you must reach full squat depth (hip crease below the knee) each rep. Miss the target or squat short and it’s a no-rep.
- Burpee broad jumps - chest to floor at the bottom, and a two-footed jump forward - no stepping.
- Sled push/pull - the sled must fully cross the marked line; a sled short of the line doesn’t count.
- Sandbag lunges - the trailing knee must touch the ground each rep, and you can’t drop the bag off your shoulders/back mid-lane.
- Farmers carry - carry the full distance without setting the kettlebells down outside the marked rest zones.
- SkiErg / Row - hit the full 1000 m on the monitor before you rack the handle.
Roxzone & penalty rules
The roxzone is the transition area between the running loop and the stations. The rulebook’s key transition rules:
- You must tap in and out of the timing gates as directed - the clock never stops from your first metre to your last wall ball.
- Follow the marshals’ direction through the roxzone; cutting the course or skipping a transition can earn a penalty.
- Penalties (for no-reps you don’t fix, or course infractions) are typically served as time added or a penalty lap, depending on the event.
New to the jargon? The Hyrox glossary defines roxzone, no-rep, and every other term you’ll hear at the start line.
Singles vs doubles vs relay: how the rulebooks differ
The stations and order are identical - what changes is who does the work:
- Singles (Open/Pro): you do everything - all 8 km and every rep at your division’s weight.
- Doubles: two athletes run all 8 km together and split each station’s reps/distance between them, one working at a time. Full breakdown in the Hyrox doubles rules & format guide, part of our complete doubles hub.
- Relay: four athletes split the race into segments, each completing a portion solo.
- Pro: same format as Open, heavier weights and stricter wall-ball reps.
- Adaptive: Hyrox publishes a separate adaptive rulebook with modified standards - check the official document for your category.
Knowing the rules is step one - executing them under fatigue is step two. Log your station splits and no-rep patterns in training with the Hyrox Training Logbook so race-day form holds when your legs don’t.
Hyrox Rulebook FAQ
What is the Hyrox rulebook? It’s the official document defining the race format, station order, division weights, movement standards, and penalties. Every athlete races the same eight stations in the same fixed order with 1 km of running between each, and the rulebook sets exactly how each movement must be performed to count.
What is the order of the Hyrox stations? SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, farmers carry, sandbag lunges, then wall balls - with a 1 km run before each station, for 8 km of running total. The order is the same at every event.
Is there a separate rulebook for Hyrox doubles? The format and station order are the same, but doubles has its own rules for how partners split each station. Two athletes run all 8 km together and share each station’s work, one person working at a time. See our doubles rules guide for the specifics.
What counts as a no-rep in Hyrox? Common no-reps: a wall ball that misses the target or doesn’t reach full squat depth, a burpee without chest to floor, a sled that doesn’t fully cross the line, and a lunge where the trailing knee doesn’t touch. A judge holds you at the station until reps are completed correctly.
Do the Hyrox weights change every year? Yes - Hyrox can adjust weights, wall-ball reps, and target heights between seasons. Always confirm the current standards for your division in the official rulebook and your event start-list before race day.
Where can I find the official Hyrox rulebook? Hyrox publishes it on the official site (hyrox.com) each season. This page summarises the rules that affect your race; the official document is the authority on exact current-season numbers.
Related reading
- Hyrox Station Standards: Every Weight & Distance
- Hyrox Sandbag Weights by Division
- Hyrox Doubles Rules & Format
- Hyrox Doubles: The Complete Hub
- Hyrox Glossary: Roxzone & Race-Day Terms
- What is Hyrox?
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