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HYROX Division Selector

Find the right category based on your fitness level

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Find the right category based on your fitness level

Leave blank if you want the selector to lean more on strength and goals.

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Useful for separating Open vs Pro readiness.

Only needed if you want the strength ratio estimate.

Choose the outcome that best matches how hard you want to race.

Switch this on if Doubles is a real option for your race.

HYROX Division Weight Reference

Every HYROX race uses the same equipment weights regardless of venue. The weights below are the official competition standards. The main differences between Open and Pro are the sled weights (50 kg heavier on push, and 50 kg heavier on pull for men) and the sandbag and wall ball loads. Understanding these differences is essential for choosing the right division.

Station Women Open Women Pro / Men Open Men Pro
Sled Push (50m) 102 kg 152 kg 202 kg
Sled Pull (50m) 78 kg 103 kg 153 kg
Farmers Carry (200m) 2 x 16 kg 2 x 24 kg 2 x 32 kg
Sandbag Lunges (100m) 10 kg 20 kg 30 kg
Wall Balls (100 reps) 4 kg / 9ft target 6 kg / 9ft (W) 10ft (M) 9 kg / 10ft target
SkiErg (1,000m) No added weight (all divisions)
Burpee Broad Jump (80m) Bodyweight only (all divisions)
Rowing (1,000m) No added weight (all divisions)

Sled weights include the sled itself. Farmers Carry weights are per hand. Wall Ball target heights are from the floor.

How the Division Selector Works

The selector evaluates your running fitness and strength relative to each division's equipment requirements. The primary threshold for Pro eligibility is the sled push: if your estimated sled push capacity (derived from deadlift relative to bodyweight) is below the Pro weight threshold, Open is recommended. A deadlift of at least 1.8x bodyweight is a reasonable proxy for Pro sled readiness for men; 1.6x for women.

Your 5K time provides the running component. Athletes with a 5K under 22 minutes (men) or 25 minutes (women) have the aerobic base for Pro. Below those thresholds, Open allows you to compete without being underpowered on the running segments, which is just as important as managing the station weights.

When a partner is indicated, the selector also evaluates whether Doubles is optimal. Doubles is particularly valuable when one partner has significantly stronger running and the other has significantly better functional fitness, creating a complementary pairing that can outperform either partner's solo Open result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Open is right for most athletes. The weights are manageable and you can focus on pacing and endurance. Pro is best if you regularly train with heavy loads and want a greater physical challenge. As a guideline, if your deadlift is at least 2x your bodyweight and your 5K is under 22 minutes (men) or 25 minutes (women), Pro is worth considering. If you are unsure, start in Open.
HYROX Doubles is a two-person team format. Both athletes complete every 1 km run segment together, but only one athlete completes each functional fitness station. You decide who does which station. This allows you to play to each partner's strengths. The combined result is your team's official finish time.
Men Open: sled push 152 kg, sled pull 103 kg, farmers 2x24 kg, sandbag 20 kg, wall ball 6 kg at 9ft target. Men Pro: sled push 202 kg, sled pull 153 kg, farmers 2x32 kg, sandbag 30 kg, wall ball 9 kg at 10ft target. Women Open: sled push 102 kg, sled pull 78 kg, farmers 2x16 kg, sandbag 10 kg, wall ball 4 kg at 9ft target. Women Pro: same as Men Open weights.
Division changes depend on the event organizer and how close to race day you are. Many events allow division changes up to a few weeks before the event for a small fee. Check your specific event's registration terms. It is easier to move from Open to Pro if you feel underchallenged than to move down if you overestimated your readiness.
Doubles uses the same station weights as Open for mixed teams and gender-specific weights for same-gender teams. Total effort is shared because each partner only does four of the eight stations, but both run every kilometer. The difficulty depends heavily on the fitness balance between partners. A well-matched Doubles team can achieve faster times than either partner would individually in Open.
Pro division has a smaller, more elite field, which can mean fewer competitors for podium spots but higher absolute fitness requirements. Open has the largest field and the most competitive depth in the middle brackets. If you are genuinely competitive (top 10% of Open finishers), Pro may offer better podium odds. The Division Selector accounts for your goal when making a recommendation.

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