HYROX Melbourne takes place on Dec 9 – 13, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. The main route is 8 km.
- Date
- Dec 9 – 13, 2026
- Start
- Melbourne 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 8 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 7-week plan to HYROX Melbourne
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 Melbourne: 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 Melbourne is 7 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build1 week · Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 28, 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 · Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 18, 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 19, 2026 – Dec 2, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Dec 3, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is HYROX Melbourne?
HYROX Melbourne takes place on Dec 9 – 13, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
How long is HYROX Melbourne?
The main route is 8 km.
Who is HYROX Melbourne for?
HYROX Melbourne is open to all participants.
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