HYROX, the global fitness race format which launched in the UK in 2021, has announced its first event in Scotland, with the addition of HYROX Glasgow on February 11, 2023.
Eddie Dier, UK Brand Manager at HYROX, said “It was only natural to add an event in Glasgow to our competition calendar as part of our continually growing UK expansion after multiple sell-out races in 2022.
“We want as many people as possible to experience and take part in a HYROX event, as it is a race everyone can complete, no matter your fitness level, whether that be in the individual category, pairs or team relay. Expanding our reach to Glasgow was the next logical step for us and we’re very excited to bring HYROX to Scotland’s biggest city.”
HYROX was founded in 2017 in Germany and has developed an international following for its ‘universally accessible fitness racing concept’.
The company added that… ‘HYROX differentiates itself by breaking down the barriers associated with traditional competitive fitness events through providing an accessible entry point for regular gym goers while allowing the world’s fittest athletes to push the boundaries of performance.’
The organising team note that places for HYROX Glasgow are expected to sell out quickly, following the lead of HYROX’s sell out races in London (over 4,500 racers) and Birmingham (over 4,500 racers).
Fitness enthusiasts in Glasgow and surrounding areas can also attend one of HYROX’s PFT Gym Tour events hosted at gyms, run clubs and community fitness groups in the lead up to race day, to get a taste for the competition.
Location: Scottish Event Campus, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
Date: February 11th, 2023
Price: Singles £79, Doubles £149, Relay £180
All HYROX events see participants compete in the same race, and the same format. The competition starts with a 1km run, followed by one functional movement, and repeats eight times. Athletes can sign up to different race categories, making it accessible regardless of fitness level:
- Individual – take on the standard HYROX for a ‘challenging but achievable race for everyone’
- Individual Pro – for the experienced racer, heavier weights make for a more challenging experience
- Doubles – find a partner and take on the challenge as a pair splitting the workload across the event
- Relay teams – for gyms, companies, and other groups, split the work up between four people for the fastest and most accessible version of the race
www.hyroxuk.com/event/glasgow
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