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HYROX: How the “Fitness Race” is Sweeping the World (and Boston)

  • Writer: Fit Scene Boston
    Fit Scene Boston
  • Jun 12
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 1

HYROX isn’t just another fitness trend… it’s a movement. Part endurance race, part functional strength challenge, HYROX is designed to test your body and mind through a standardized course of eight 1 km runs each paired with a functional workout station (think sled pushes, sandbag lunges, and burpees). It’s quickly become known as the "World Series of Fitness Racing," and it’s taking over gyms across the globe.


Although Boston hasn’t hosted a HYROX race event (yet!), the local fitness scene is already embracing the training style and building a powerful community around it.


Athlete rowing on a machine during a HYROX training session in Boston.

What Makes HYROX So Popular?

HYROX has exploded in popularity for a few key reasons:

  • It’s for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a weekend warrior, HYROX offers divisions for all levels.

  • It’s measurable. Every event uses the same race format, so your time is comparable to every other competitor worldwide.

  • It’s social. From solo efforts to partner races, HYROX fosters a spirit of camaraderie that’s hard to beat.


HYROX-Affiliated and Inspired Training Studios in Greater Boston

Here are some of the top places to train like a HYROX athlete locally:


As an official HYROX training club, Backyard offers classes that blend functional movements with high-intensity exercises such as rowing, sleds, and ski erg to improve conditioning and endurance.


An official HYROX affiliate that also hosts a free weekly HYROX Run Club—perfect for anyone looking to get started with race-style training.


This boxing-inspired gym has added more HYROX-style functional conditioning, helping members train across modalities.


Boston-area F45s incorporate HYROX-style movements and circuits in their functional group training model and offer HYROX Signature Series to build those competitive elements.


With a reputation for competitive fitness, Invictus offers high-intensity, functional workouts aligned with HYROX training principles.


Known for performance-based treadmill and strength classes, MyStryde offers HYROX-inspired sessions to help members build speed and endurance.



The Bottom Line

HYROX is here to stay and Boston’s fitness scene is all in. Whether you're training to compete or simply looking to challenge yourself in a new way, the HYROX format offers a high-energy, community-driven approach that’s reshaping what fitness looks like. Check out one of the local HYROX-inspired gyms, and get ready to sweat.



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