HYROX, billed as ‘the global sport of fitness racing’, has revealed the location for the HYROX World Championships for the 2023-24 season and a record US$150,000 prize purse for the indoor fitness event.
Spanning three days of racing on June 7-9, 2024, the pinnacle event of the HYROX race season will be held at the Palais des Expositions – Nice Acropolis, located in the city of Nice, France.
Friday, June 7, 2024, kicks off the proceedings – featuring an opening ceremony and Elite15 Series events.
According to HYROX… ‘In response to the surging number of participants and a dedication to maintaining world championship-level standards, HYROX has made a decision to expand the Age Groups HYROX World Championships to span two days, offering singles on Saturday and doubles on Sunday.’
Christian Toetzke, HYROX Founder, said “Nice, France, will set the stage for the 2024 HYROX World Championships, where athletes will converge to compete and inspire.
“Against the backdrop of the stunning French Riviera, the HYROX World Championships will see HYROX Elite and everyday athletes push their limits even further and redefine what’s possible.
“It’s incredible to think that from the humble beginnings of our first season of races in 2018, where 11,000 people took part, we’ve now skyrocketed to a forecasted 175,000 participants across the 2023-24 season. This is a testament to the passion and dedication of our HYROX community as we continue to witness year-on-year growth.”
In addition to unveiling the HYROX World Championship location, HYROX recently introduced a new season structure and qualification process for its Elite15 Series in the 2023-24 season with over US$300,000 in prize money available throughout the season.
The Elite15 series is the professional racing division in the world of HYROX, featuring the top 15 female and top 15 male athletes during any season competing in various Elite15 race formats. This season’s Elite15 Series will consist of the following events:
- 4 regional Major races (US$42,000 prize purse per event) – participants can qualify for the Majors through time placings in the year 2023. The top three times at each regional major event will earn spots at the HYROX World Championships.
- 2 last chance qualifiers – Open Field events held at the end of the Majors season schedule will provide athletes with a last opportunity to secure a spot at the HYROX World Championships.
- The HYROX World Championship – this event is positioned as the crown jewel of the season, where the best of the best will compete for titles, substantial prize money, and the title of HYROX World Champion.
HYROX World Championships, athlete tickets are priced at: €199 Singles & €179 Doubles (including athlete access all weekend).
Included within HYROX World Championships registration is:
- 1 x race entry
- Weekend admission to the HYROX Expo
- Admission for the opening ceremony
- Admission to watch the Elite15 races
- HYROX World Championships 2024 race t-shirt customised with name and nationality flag
- HYROX World Championships finisher medal
- HYROX World Championships finisher patch
Spectator tickets: Friday (Expo/Open Gym/Opening Ceremony/Elite Races) – €19; Saturday – €19; Sunday – €19; three day pass – €50. After party tickets are priced at €20.
