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ATHLETE GUIDE
CHICAGO 2020
HYROX.COM @HYROXWORLD #HYROX
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ATHLETE GUIDE: CHICAGO – 01/25/2019
01. PRE EVENT GENERAL 2
WELCOME MESSAGE 3
PRE-EVENT 5
VENUE MAP 6
ATHLETE’S AREA 9
02. THE HYROX EVENT YOUR COMPETITION 13
START TIMES 14
WORKOUT – TIMING & RULES 15
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE COMPETITION 17
03. POST EVENT POST EVENT 19
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BERLIN 21
WELCOME
04. ENTERTAINMENT ZONE
ENTERTAINMENT ZONE 23
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 25
Dear HYROX Chicago Athletes,
HYROX SEASON 02 28
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the third HYROX
event in the United States. The newest revolution in fitness,
originating in Germany, has officially reached you! We could
not be more thrilled to have you as a part of the HYROX Family.
HYROX is built on two basic principles - inclusion & community.
At all points throughout your HYROX journey we are here to sup-
port you in completing your goals. If you have any questions, com-
ments or concerns, our awesome volunteers or staff are here to
assist in person, via our customer service line +1.917.702.0301 or via
info@hyrox.com.
Sincerely,
Christian Toetzke
CEO
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PRE EVENT
TRAINING AND PREPARATION The HYROX team wants to support you during your prepa-
ration for the competition day. HYROX has teamed up with
gyms in your area to help you train and become more familiar
with HYROX workouts. We encourage participants to use the
Gym Finder provided on our website, www.hyrox.com. Use
the official HYROX workouts of the week found here!
You can be part of our free HYROX pop-up workouts. For fur-
ther information and dates please visit our website.
START TIMES hree days prior to the competition day you will receive your
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start time. The current Start Wave times can be found on
page 14.
THE VENUE NAVY PIER
600 E GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
lease arrive to the competition venue approximately 60-
P
01. PRE
90 minutes prior to your wave start time to allow for your
warm-up, technical briefing and check-in.
EVENT When arriving at Navy Pier via CTA, proceed to the back of
the building, walk through the parking lot and follow the
signs leading you to the HYROX lobby.
When arriving by car, parking is available at NAVY PIER, rates
are avaiable online at navypier.org.
When arriving via taxi or uber, follow signs to lobby 3 at the
east end of the pier for drop off
Attempting to enter through the main entrance of Navy Pier
may take longer to reach the HYROX lobby.
There are no firearms or weapons allowed on the property.
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VENUE MAP | NAVY PIER
REGISTRATION
VOLUNTEER
LOUNGE
WOMEN
OUT IN
WARM -UP
RUN COURSE CHANGE
AREA
START ZONE ROOM
4 BURPEE BROAD JUMPS
BALLS
ENTRANCE
8 WALL
BATHROOMS
ENTERTAINMENT
ZONE
3 SLED PULL 2 SLED PUSH 1 SKIERG 5 ROWING
7 LUNGES
STRONG
FINISH
GYM
6 FARMERS CARRY
RECOVERY
AREA
MEN
CHANGE
RUN COURSE ROOM
BATHROOMS GEAR TECHNICAL
CHECK BRIEFING
CROSSING POINT SPECTATOR AREAS
6ATHLETE’S AREA
CHANGING AREA Changing areas & restrooms are located on the outer
lobby or on the south side of the competition hall. Please
note that there will not be any showers at the venue.
GEAR CHECK We recommend that all participants bring a change of
clothes for after the competition. We will have a gear
check area located at the West end of the competition
hall near the changing areas. At the gear check area you
will receive a 16” x 8” bag to place your goods in. All items
must fit within the bag. When you pick up the bag after
your competition, volunteers will verify your race number
against the bag.
WARM-UP-AREA The warm-up area is a chance for you to meet fellow ath-
letes and warm-up for the HYROX competition. Thanks
to our partners, Alex Athletics & Concept2, the warm up
area will feature the full set of HYROX competition equip-
ment such as SkiErgs, kettle bells, sandbags, sleds and
RowErgs.
TECHNICAL BRIEFING There will be a mandatory 15-minute pre-competition
briefing for all participants. Your assigned briefing time
can be found within the final wave start schedule, pub-
lished 4 days prior to the event but your briefing will not
be more than 1 hour before your wave start. During this
briefing we will explain all the important rules and regula-
tions of the competition and answer any final questions
you may have. Each of the 8 workouts will be explained in
detail outlining the correct movements and techniques.
This is a great opportunity for you to ask any questions
about the workouts or competition. Click here for further
information on techniques and video tutorials. Please
make sure to be in time for your technical briefing.
AID STATIONS There will be aid stations available along the course. You
will have access to an aid station each time you enter and
exit the ROXZONE. Water and REFIX will be available.
8 9INFORMATION
FOR HYROX SUPPORTERS AND VISITORS
HYROX is open to the public and entry is free for all spectators! We highly encourage you to bring
friends and family to cheer you on during the competition. There are multiple viewing areas to bring
them close to the competition. We will also have an entertainment zone with food, music, photo booth
and other goodies from partners to keep spectators and visitors occupied while you complete your
race.
SUPPORTERS AND VISITORS
ENTRY IS FREE
FOR ALL SUPPORTERS.
10YOUR COMPETITION
START AREA Please arrive to the Start Area 10 minutes prior to your
wave start time. Only athletes in the upcoming wave are
allowed in this zone. At this point you will have already
completed your technical briefing. Once your entire
wave is settled into the Start Area, everyone will then be
brought to the start line where you will wait for the signal
to start.
START LINE The HYROX competition is done in waves of athletes, with
increments of 10 – 20 minutes between each wave. There are
up to 30 athletes per wave. Once at the start line, there will be
a signal for your wave to begin the competition.
THE ROXZONE The ROXZONE is where the eight functional workouts are
located. The run course will be located around this area.
To finish the 1 km (0.62 mile) run you will have to run 2
laps. Approximately 75 meters before the entrance to the
ROXZONE there will be a display linked to your timing chip
02.
listing your name and indicating whether you should con-
THE HYROX tinue on for another lap or enter the ROXZONE. Everyone
is responsible for his/her right amount of laps.
EVENT You will start your competition with a 1 km run. The run
course will be lined with barricades. A yellow PUMA inflat-
able arch marks the entrance to the ROXZONE from the
run course. A black PUMA inflatable arch marks the exit
from the ROXZONE to the run course.
FITTEST GYM RANKING The total combined fastest finish times of 4 individuals
and 2 doubles teams (8 people in total) from each gym will
be used for the Fittest Gym Competition. The 4 fastest
individual and 2 fastest doubles finishing times are used
regardless of gender, age or division.
You will only participate as a team if you signed up
with the same gym location. Compete against other gyms
to be crowned Chicago’s Fittest Gym!
HEALTH & SAFETY Your health and safety are our top priority. If at any point
in the days leading up to the event or during the com-
petition you feel physically ill, we highly advise that you
do not compete. Once at the event, medical staff will be
available. If you require medical attention speak with any
staff member and medical staff will come to your location.
12 13START TIMES WORKOUTS – WEIGHTS & DISTANCES
You will find your wave start time online at www.hyrox.com as well as at the registration area and
changing area.
« START
Your technical briefing may begin up to 1 hour prior to your wave start time. When the final wave
start schedule is released you will receive an email confirming your waves’ start time. Once you have
1 km run*
this information you will be able to see your wave's assigned technical briefing time. Please do not
miss the mandatory technical briefing. It will contain important and relevant information about your 01 1,000 m SkiErg
competition.
1 km run*
You must arrive in the start area 10 minutes prior to your wave start time.
02 2 × 25 m Sled Push – 165 lbs / 275 lbs / 385 lbs (each plus Sled)
You will receive a detailed start schedule on 12/12/2019 1 km run*
03 2 × 25 m Sled Pull – 110 lbs / 165 lbs / 275 lbs (each plus Sled)
1 km run*
04 80 m Burpee Broad Jump
START TIMES – CHICAGO 01/25/2020 1 km run*
05 1,000 m Row
1 km run*
Division Start time
06 200 m Kettle Bell Farmer’s Carry – 2 × 16 kg / 2 × 24 kg / 2 × 32 kg
HYROX WOMEN 09:50 – 10:20
HYROX WOMEN DOUBLES 10:40 1 km run*
HYROX MEN 11:10 – 12:00 07 100 m Sandbag Lunges – 22 lbs / 45 lbs / 66 lbs
HYROX DOUBLES MIXED 12:20
1 km run*
HYROX DOUBLES MEN 12:20 – 12:30
08 100 x Wall Balls – 10 lbs / 14 lbs / 20 lbs
HYROX PRO WOMEN 12:40 – 12:50 (75 x Wall Balls** – HYROX WOMEN/HYROX Doubles Women)
HYROX PRO MEN 01:10 – 01:30
FINISH »
*1km = 0.62 miles
All divisions need to complete the designated weights and distances for the
workout stations with the exception of workout station 08: the divisions HYROX
WOMEN and HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN only have to complete 75 reps.
**HYROX Women and HYROX DOUBLES Women
14 15THE WORKOUTS he entrance to each workout station is marked by an in-
T WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE COMPETITION
flatable arch with the workout’s name & number, labelled
1 - 8. It is important that you finish each workout in the
correct order.
RACE DAY FLOW The entire event takes place on a single day. When you
arrive at Navy Pier, you must check in at the HYROX desks
Once you reach a workout station, select the first availa-
located in the lobby. After registering you will enter the
ble spot and begin your workout. There are enough pieces
HYROX competition hall through the main doors. If you’re
of equipment at each workout so that you will not need to
wait. not already in your competition attire, head to the chang-
ing rooms before you drop-off your spare items at the
Important for Doubles: During your SkiErg, Rowing and Gear Check area.
Wall Balls workouts, one person will compete at a time
and the other must stand on the black Doubles mat. You ARE THERE ANY CUT-OFFS? No. HYROX is an inclusive event and our goal is for every-
must follow directly behind your partner in the same lane one who starts the race to finish! The race course will re-
during Lunges, Burpees, Farmers Carry, and the Sled main open until the last athlete crosses the finish line.
Pull/Push workouts.
CHECK-IN PROCEDURE Upon arrival at Navy Pier, registration will be located in
RULEBOOK
It is recommended to review the HYROX Rulebook prior the lobby. Please have your photo ID and confirmation
to attending the competition. You will be responsible for
e-mail (printed or electronically) ready to show to the
knowing the rules & proper workout techniques outlined
registration team. We also ask that you please take your
in the rulebook.
jacket off before reaching the check in counter so we are
Rulebook Singles
able to write your race number on your right forearm.
Rulebook Doubles
KEY RULES Any unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated by the TIMING CHIP You will receive one timing chip, which will be linked to
Event Organizers and may result in penalties or disquali- your name. This chip, with the provided velcro strap, must
fication from the event. be affixed to your right ankle.
DO NOT LOSE THIS CHIP OR SWITCH WITH SOMEONE
Decisions of the Head Judges are final and equal to those ELSE. KEEP IT UNTIL YOU FINISH.
of the organizer. If a workout is improperly completed, NOTE: Both Doubles athletes will get a chip and need to
HYROX staff has the right to stop you from continuing the finish together.
competition. After completing the competition make sure to remove
your timing chip and return it into the chip box before ex-
A judge will be responsible for ensuring the workout is citing the recovery area. If you fail to return your timing
completed correctly. Each Head Judge is able to issue a
chip you may be assessed a $50 fee.
penalty for any foul. Any uncertainties will be discussed
with the Race Director.
HYROX PUMA SHIRT At registration you will receive a voucher to be redeemed
for your HYROX PUMA T-Shirt at PUMA World. Your vouch-
- You must follow the workouts in the proper order.
- You must start and finish at the correct place. er is only valid at the event it was issued at and is limited
- You must complete required reps and/or distances. to one per athlete.
- You must use the required weights for your division.
If there are any disagreements between the judges and
athlete, the Head Judge and Race Director will determine
the final ruling.
16 17POST EVENT
RECOVERY AREA The Recovery Area will be located immediately after the
Finish Line Stage. This area will provide you with refresh-
ing REFIX, water and nutritious CLIF Bars.
GEAR CHECK Gear check closes 15 minutes after the last finisher. After
gear check closes all items will be transferred to the Race
Office for secure storage until 2-hours post-event.
CEREMONY
Each division will have a dedicated awards ceremony
which will take place approximately 2 hours after the last
wave of that division has started. The awards ceremo-
ny will take place at the Awards Stage within the Enter-
tainment Zone and the top three athletes from each age
group will receive awards. Prior to each division's cere-
mony all athletes who have qualified for an award will be
called to the Awards Congregation Area adjacent to the
stage.
CEREMONY START TIMES HYROX Women: 12:00 PM
HYROX Women Doubles: 12:30 PM
03. POST HYROX Men: 01:30 PM
HYROX Doubles Mixed/Men: 02:00 PM
EVENT HYROX PRO Men/Women: 02:45 PM
PRIZE MONEY Prize money will be awarded to the top three women and
men of the Pro Division:
1st place: $1,500
2nd place: $1,000
3rd place: $500
Only the Pro Division will be eligible for a cash prize. All
top three finishers from other divisions will receive a
HYROX plaque and 1st place finshers will receive an ex-
clusive PUMA HYROX jacket.
RESULTS All results will be posted online at www.hyrox.com under
Results & Rankings.
FINISHER CERTIFICATE Download and print your personal finisher certificate with
your individual time and ranking here.
LOST AND FOUND Lost and found items will be collected and can be picked
up at the Race Office. If you believe you have lost an item
please report it with a description to any staff member or
call our Athlete Service Team at +1.917.702.0301.
18 19SEASON 02 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS BERLIN
QUALIFICATION SLOTS FOR THE SEASON 02 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BERLIN
The highlight of every season is the HYROX World Championships where the best ath-
letes from each city compete against each other. The qualifying athletes will expiereic-
ne a spectatcular atmosphere and will test their training and fitness against the best
of the best at this world class event.
The breakdown of the available slots from Chicago for the Season 02 HYROX World
Chmapionships is below.
SLOTS PER AGE GROUP - BERLIN 04.04.2020
Pro Women
Pro Men
Women
Women
Mixed
Doubles
Men
Men
Age Group Age Group
16—24 1 1 1 1 16—29 2 1 2
25—29 3 2 3 1 30—39 3 1 3
30—34 5 3 5 1 40—49 1 1 1
35—39 3 2 1 1 50—59 1 1 1
40—44 2 2 1 1 60+ 1 1 1
45—49 2 1 1 1
50—54 1 1 1 1
55—59 1 1 1 1
60—64 1 1 1 1
65—69 1 1 1 1
70+ 1 1 1 1
21ENTERTAINMENT ZONE The Entertainment Zone is where we will celebrate YOU
with our hosts, three time Olympian, Moritz Fürste & fitness
influencer Andy Sziraki (IG: andysziraki). This area will
have music, snacks and activities from our sponsors.
GOODIES FROM OUR PARTNERS All HYROX Partners featured in the Entertainment Zone
offer samples and goodies for HYROX athletes and
guests.
04. ENTERTAINMENT
ZONE
22 23FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ENERGY FOR ANY MOMENT
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Singles Doubles
16-24 16-29
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25-29 30-39
PERFORMANCE ENERGY 30-34 40-49
GLYCEMIC
35-39 50-59
LOW-MEDIUM(GI)*
HIGH GLYCEMIC INDEX 40-44 60-70+
INDEX (GI)
IC
MEDIUM GLYCEM 45-49
INDEX (GI)
LOW GLYCEMIC 50-54
INDEX (GI)*
55-59
60-64
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I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT HYROX. WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?
BEFORE DURING AFTER
For questions about HYROX registration including change of event location or division, contact the
HYROX Athlete Services Department at Info@Hyrox.com. Please include the city in the subject line. If
These tasty and wholesome snacks provide a balanced mix of sustainably sourced it is within 3 days of the competition our team is on-site. They can be reached at 917.702.0301 between
ingredients and key nutrients for when you’re on the go.
EVERYDAY ENERGY 8 AM - 1 PM local time.
I REGISTERED BUT CANNOT FIND MY CONFIRMATION EMAIL. WHAT DO I DO?
NEW Contact the HYROX Athlete Services Department at Info@hyrox.com. Please include the city in the
subject line. Provide your full name and date of registration.
HOW IS THE START ORGANIZED?
Everyone is separated by their division and will begin the competition in waves of up to 30 people at
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your morning off strong. nut butters and pea protein. afternoon. active bodies and imaginations HOW LONG DOES THE AVERAGE HYROX COMPETITION TAKE TO COMPLETE?
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HOW CAN I QUALIFY FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP?
The athletes with the fastest times from each individual and doubles divisions can qualify for the
World Championships. Each qualifier needs to make their decision within 48 hours their qualifying
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25I WANT TO COMPETE IN THE SAME WAVE AS MY FRIENDS. WHAT SHOULD I DO? In order to compete in the same wave as your friends you must all be competing in the same division. Contact the HYROX Athlete Services Department at Info@hyrox.com. Please include the city in the subject line. Include all the names of the athletes you would like to have in the same wave. IF I DO NOT WANT TO CONTINUE THE COMPETITION. WHAT SHOULD I DO? Exit the competition area and give your timing chip to the nearest staff member. CAN I WEAR HEADPHONES OR PLAY MUSIC ON A PORTABLE SPEAKER DURING THE COMPETITION? No. For safety reasons, headphones or portable speakers are not allowed during the competition. There will be music playing throughout the entire competition. CAN I TAKE A BREAK DURING ONE OF THE WORKOUTS? Yes. Although this is a timed competition, we strongly advise you compete at your own pace. 26
HYROX SEASON 02
CHI DAL
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01.25.2020 02.22.2020
CHICAGO DALLAS
LAX BER
WORLD_CHAMPIONSHIPS
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03.28.2020 04.04.2020
LOS ANGELES BERLIN
HYROX.COM @HYROXWORLD #HYROX
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