HYROX Gent takes place on Dec 17 – 20, 2026 in Gent, Belgium. The main route is 8 km.
- Date
- Dec 17 – 20, 2026
- Start
- Gent 🇧🇪
- Distance
- 8 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 8-week plan to HYROX Gent
The Build phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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HYROX, the hybrid-fitness race in Gent: eight 1 km runs, each followed by one functional station (SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, farmers carry, sandbag lunges, wall balls). Divisions run from Open through Pro, Doubles and Relay.
Your road to race day
Race day at HYROX Gent is 8 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build2 weeks · Oct 23, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 27, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is HYROX Gent?
HYROX Gent takes place on Dec 17 – 20, 2026 in Gent, Belgium.
How long is HYROX Gent?
The main route is 8 km.
Who is HYROX Gent for?
HYROX Gent is open to all participants.
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