WHY THIS CHORE
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The undisputed European capital of HYROX — the biggest fields, the loudest crowds, and a race that regularly breaks global attendance records.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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The Format
8 km of running alternating with 8 functional fitness stations, completed as one continuous effort inside a large indoor exhibition venue. Categories: Open, Pro, Doubles, and Relay.
Venue
ExCeL London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL — a large exhibition centre in East London, close to the Thames and easily reached via the DLR.
Date
2–6 December 2026, a five-day weekend covering all divisions.
Who it's for
London hosts more HYROX events per season than any other UK city, but the December ExCeL race is the headline stop — the one that draws the biggest fields and the loudest crowds anywhere in Europe. A benchmark race for UK and European hybrid athletes alike.
Tickets
Registration only via the official HYROX website. London ExCeL is historically one of the fastest UK sell-outs — tickets can go within hours of release, so register as soon as entries open.
WHO IT'S FOR
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- DIFFICULTY
- Intermediate
- BEGINNER FIT
- 3/5
DAILY CHORE TAKE
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