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3. Apr. 2026– 5. Apr. 2026

Marking South Africa’s first-ever three-day HYROX spectacle, this is our 2026 kick-off, the third epic Cape Town showdown. Building on an unforgettable 2025, and non-stop hype, we’re elevating the world’s biggest indoor fitness race right here in the Mother City!

Be ready to be part of it all at the start of April. Compete solo in HYROX Open/Pro, share the load with a mate in HYROX Doubles/Doubles Pro, or grab three friends and take on the HYROX relay. The choice is yours.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the HYROX community and witness the incredible dedication and power of athletes from all over. The atmosphere will be electric, the competition fierce, and the sense of accomplishment immense.

Get ready to run, push, pull, and jump your way to the finish line at Virgin Active HYROX Cape Town!

Ticket sales start soon!

Event Information

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Important Athlete Race Information will be added below leading up to the event. Approx. 3 days out from the event, your individual start time will be linked. In the meantime, please refer to the provisional start time schedule for planning. Note: start time changes are not permitted, so be sure to plan accordingly.

Start List
Technical Briefing
Worlds Slots
Show FAQ

Stay flexible with our Flex Add-Ons. Life happens, plans can change. HYROX Flex options give you extra peace of mind when registering. Depending on which Flex Add-On you choose, you’ll have the ability to change the athlete’s name or even receive a refund if you can’t make it to race day. Check the details below to see what’s included with each option.

Tickets with the LITE FLEX Add-On (Singles, Doubles, Relay & Charity Tickets)

  • 1 Name Change per ticket allowed until 7:59 AM (event time zone), 1 day before the event
  • No refunds available

Tickets with the FLEX Add-On (Singles, Doubles, Relay Tickets)

  • 1 Name Change per ticket allowed until 7:59 AM (event time zone), 1 day before the event
  • 100% refund available until 7:59 AM (event time zone), 31 days before the event
  • 50% refund available until 7:59 AM (event time zone), 7 days before the eventRefunds exclude Flex & Service Fees. All changes must be made by 7:59 AM (event time zone) via your HYROX Account or the confirmation page link.

Tickets without any FLEX Add-On. (Singles, Doubles, Relay, Charity, Spectator & Sportograf Tickets)

  • No changes or refunds after purchase (no name, event, or division changes)

Important: No event transfers or division changes for 2025/26. The Flex Add-On must be selected at purchase and cannot be added later.

Event Location: Convention Square, 1 Lower street, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), 8001, Cape Town, South Africa
  • The coveted HYROX finishers patch
  • Your result time posted on the leaderboard as you compete
  • Individual finisher time with split timings for each workout
  • Age Group award ceremony in each division
  • Qualification slots for certain Age Group for the World Championships
  • Aid stations throughout the course: pre, during and post-event
  • Opportunities to purchase professional photos of your hard work

And much more!

Race Schedule:

*Provisional, subject to change.
**Registration on-site opens for each division 90 minutes before the first start wave of that division. If you wish to enter the hall before your official check-in window, please go via the Spectators Desk and show your ticket & ID.

Friday, 3 April 2026

HYROX MEN: 08:00 – 08:50

HYROX PRO MEN: 09:30 – 10:20

HYROX PRO WOMEN: 10:50 – 11:20

HYROX DOUBLES MEN: 11:40 – 13:10

HYROX COMPANY CHALLENGE: 13:30 – 14:50

HYROX WOMEN: 15:30 – 16:20

HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN: 16:40 – 18:10

HYROX DOUBLES MIXED: 18:50 – 20:20

Saturday, 4 April 2026

HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN: 08:00 – 13:50

HYROX MEN: 14:30 – 17:50

HYROX PRO DOUBLES WOMEN: 18:20 – 19:00

HYROX PRO DOUBLES MEN: 19:40 – 20:30

Sunday, 5 April 2026

HYROX DOUBLES MEN: 08:00 – 11:10

HYROX WOMEN: 11:40 – 13:50

HYROX DOUBLES MIXED: 14:30 – 18:30

HYROX MEN’S RELAY: 19:00 – 19:10

HYROX MIXED RELAY: 19:20 – 19:30

HYROX WOMEN’S RELAY: 19:40 – 19:50

Laps to run:

TBC

Relay Briefing:

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Early Athlete Registration

Date & Times:
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Location:
TBC

Important Information:

  • You must bring ID.
  • Checking in on behalf of others is not allowed.

Race Day Athlete Registration:
Fill here

Important Information:

  • You must bring ID.
  • Checking in on behalf of others is not allowed.
  • During race weekend, it is only possible to check in on the day you are competing

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Join the Race for Impact! Choose your cause, set a goal beyond €500—if you fall short, you’ll need to cover the difference to compete, and turn your race into global change by fundraising for the world’s top-performing charities. Pick from four impact areas: Global Health, Climate Solutions, Mental Health, or Women’s Empowerment. After purchasing your ticket, you’ll hear from our partner.

Our Official Photography Partner, Sportograf, uses facial recognition to find your race photos. About 48 hours after your race, you can view all your pictures on sportograf.com. Just upload a selfie to see every photo captured of you during the event!

Did you pre-purchase your Sportograf package?

  1. Go to sportograf.com/en and search for the respective HYROX event.
  2. Enter the email address you used for race entry and click “Send Validation Link.”
  3. Check your inbox for the email titled “Validation successful – Search for your images now” and click “Validate and Search.”
  4. Upload a selfie.
  5. Select “Buy Foto-Flat.”
  6. Enter your Sportograf Ticket ID (below the barcode on your ticket) at checkout to bring the total to R0.

Forget to pre-purchase your photos?
Don’t panic, Sportograf captures everyone during the race, simply upload a selfie after your race and purchase your photos directly from the website.

Important: To find your Sportograf redemption Ticket ID, you must first personalise your ticket. Simply log in to your HYROX account and complete personalisation.