HYROX, the fitness racing world series, and F45 Training, a functional fitness network under the FIT House of Brands, have announced the extension of their international partnership. The agreement confirms F45 Training as an Official Global Gym Partner of HYROX for the 2026 season.
The collaboration will cover 12 HYROX events across four continents in 2026. A key component of the deal is the title partnership for F45 at the HYROX Washington DC – Americas Regional Championships.
The partnership is designed as a scalable structure for both entities. HYROX intends to expand its affiliate footprint and increase participation among gym-going athletes. Meanwhile, F45 Training aims to strengthen its member proposition through access to event activations, specific HYROX training programmes in F45 studios, and the F45 HYROX Run Club.
Douglas Gremmen, Chief Growth Officer at HYROX, said “We’re incredibly excited to welcome F45 Training as our Affiliate Gym Partner. F45 and HYROX share the same DNA – community, performance, and the belief that fitness can transform lives.
“Together, we’re creating a pathway for millions of F45 Training members to experience the energy and challenge of HYROX competition at the world’s most iconic event venues. This is exactly the kind of partnership that elevates the sport.”
Tom Dowd, Chief Executive Officer of FIT House of Brands, said “At F45 Training, we’ve always believed that the best workouts happen when community and competition come together. HYROX represents the ultimate test of everything our members train for every day – functional strength, cardiovascular endurance, and the mental toughness to push through.
“Partnering with HYROX on an international scale, and anchoring that commitment as title partner at the Americas Regional Championships in Washington DC, is a powerful statement about where F45 is headed.”
As the title partner for the recent event in Washington DC, F45 Training held the primary brand position. The race weekend commenced on March 6, 2026, with the HYROX Americas Shakeout Run. This community activation involved a 5km loop at East Potomac Park for athletes and F45 gym members.
Throughout the weekend, F45 Training operated the F45 Lounge, a dedicated space for competitors to recover and connect. The facility included a recovery area with beanbags, a temporary tattoo bar, and a race day photography setup. The activation also featured appearances from F45 athletes Nic Wilson and Mariam Allam.
The 2026 partnership schedule includes a presence at the following events:
- Auckland – January 2026
- Washington DC – March 2026
- London – April 2026
- Miami – April 2026
- Singapore – April 2026
- Berlin – May 2026
- New York – May 2026
- Sydney – July 2026
- Chiba – August 2026
- Cape Town – August 2026
- Dallas – November 2026
- Seoul – November 2026
HYROX is an ecosystem of events and training built around a race format consisting of 8 x 1km runs interspersed with eight functional workout stations. It currently hosts 105 events in more than 30 countries and expects to reach more than 1.5 million participants during the 2025/26 season.
FIT House of Brands is a fitness franchise company with a network of over 1,500 studios in more than 55 countries. Its portfolio includes F45 Training, which offers 45-minute team-based workouts, the Pilates-based FS8, and VAURA Pilates.
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