Perth gym enthusiasts are getting their last minute prep in ahead of a massive weekend of fitness in the third ever HYROX Perth event.

Held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from Friday to Sunday, it will see thousands of fitness fanatics compete in a closed, indoor circuit testing their strength and endurance.

Open to individual male and female athletes, doubles, relay groups, or adaptive division athletes, the course will see participants complete eight 1km running legs intertwined with eight separate workout stations.

Lauched in 2017 in Germany, the “world series of fitness racing” has truly garnered international support, with upwards of 100 global events scheduled in 2026.

While the sport maintains an international leaderboard of elite athletes, with each course replicated across the world, events are designed to accommodate athletes at an amateur level who wish to test their fitness in an arena-like environment.

Members who train through HYROX-affiliated training clubs are often eligible for exclusive perks and early ticket releases.

In response to the countdown on social media, local competitors expressed their excitement over what promises to be a high-energy experience.

“Cannot wait for our very first Hyrox,” one person said.

“Let’s gooooooo!!!!” another added.

One would-be participant teased: “No I am not ready”.

HYROX’s first Australian event took place in 2023.

The next major national races will take place in Melbourne in December, and Brisbane in March.

Perth race registrations begin on Thursday for athletes competing on Friday. More info here.

Race Start Times

Friday, August 21

08:00AM – 09:00AM HYROX DOUBLES MEN OPEN09:20 – 12:30PM HYROX MEN OPEN INCL. MEN ADAPTIVE13:00 – 14:40PM HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN OPEN14:50 – 17:20PM HYROX WOMEN OPEN INCL. WOMEN ADAPTIVE17:50 – 18:20PM HYROX RELAY WOMEN18:50 – 19:40PM HYROX RELAY MIXED20:10PM HYROX RELAY MEN

Saturday, August 22

08:00AM – 11:00AM HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN OPEN11:30 – 14:20PM HYROX DOUBLES MIXED14:40 – 16:00PM HYROX DOUBLES MEN OPEN16:20 – 16:40PM HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN PRO16:50 – 17:30PM HYROX WOMEN PRO18:00 – 18:30PM HYROX DOUBLES MEN PRO18:40 – 20:10PM HYROX MEN PRO

Sunday, August 22

08:00AM – 10:00AM HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN OPEN10:10 – 12:40PM HYROX WOMEN OPEN INCL. WOMEN ADAPTIVE13:10 – 14:30PM HYROX DOUBLES MEN OPEN14:50 – 17:30PM HYROX MEN OPEN INCL. MEN ADAPTIVE18:00 – 20:10PM HYROX DOUBLES MIXED