How to Become a HYROX Affiliate Gym (2026): Classes, Costs & Equipment Guide

## What is HYROX? The World Series of Fitness Racing HYROX is a standardized indoor fitness competition combining 8 kilometers of running with 8 functional workout stations. Founded in 2017 by Olympic field hockey champion Moritz Furste and Christian Toetzke, it has exploded into a global phenomenon with over 9,000 affiliate gyms and 1 million+ registered athletes. The race format is always the same: a 1km run followed by a functional exercise station, repeated eight times. This consistency makes HYROX compelling for athletes — they can benchmark performance globally and train with a clear goal. ## Why Your Gym Should Become a HYROX Affiliate If you were around for the early CrossFit boom between 2011 and 2014, the trajectory of HYROX will feel familiar. Affiliated gyms grew from 2,500 in early 2024 to over 9,000 by 2026. ### What Affiliation Gets You - **Brand Rights:** Use the HYROX name to market your classes and get listed in the official Gym Finder - **HYROX365 Performance Hub:** Library of daily workouts, training collections, progressive tracks, and class tutorials - **HYROX Academy:** Free Foundation Level coach certification course - **Community Benefits:** 24-hour exclusive pre-release access to HYROX events for your members ## HYROX Training Club vs. Performance Center ### Training Club ($130/month or ~$1,500/year) - Any gym eligible - Flexible floor space - Equipment recommended but not required - No geographic exclusivity - Best for most gyms starting out ### Performance Center (Premium pricing) - Premium venues only - ~2,000 sq ft dedicated space - Official CENTR + Concept2 equipment required - Geographic area exclusivity - Best for elite training facilities ## How to Become a HYROX Affiliate: Step-by-Step 1. **Create Your HYROX365 Account** at portal.hyrox365.com/signup 2. **Build Your Business Profile** with name, address, and facility description 3. **Add Your Gym Location** (each location needs its own affiliation) 4. **Choose Your Affiliation Tier** — Training Club or Performance Center 5. **Select Your Payment Plan** — monthly or annual 6. **Activate & Get Listed** in the official HYROX Training Club Finder ## Essential HYROX Equipment For Training Clubs, there are no strict equipment mandates. Key items include: - **Concept2 SkiErg** — Used for the 1,000m station - **CENTR x HYROX Power Sled** — Competition-grade sled for push and pull - **CENTR x HYROX Power Rope** — 15m Dacron rope for sled pulls - **Concept2 RowErg** — Used for the 1,000m row station - **Kettlebells/Dumbbells** — For the 200m Farmer's Carry - **CENTR x HYROX Wall Balls** — Competition-spec wall balls - **CENTR x HYROX Perform Turf** — Official race surface ## HYROX Class Programming Ideas ### Engine Day **Buy-in:** 1,000m Row, **Then:** 4 rounds of 400m Run + 15-cal SkiErg + 10 Burpee Broad Jumps, **Cash-out:** 500m Row ### Strength Day 4 x 25m Sled Push + 4 x 25m Sled Pull, then 3 rounds of 20 Wall Balls + 50m Sandbag Lunges + 100m Farmers Carry ### Hybrid Day EMOM 32 min: Min 1: 200m Run, Min 2: 12 Wall Balls, Min 3: 200m Run, Min 4: 10 KB Swings + 25m Farmers Carry (repeat 8 rounds) ### Race Simulation Full sim: All 8 stations at race distances/weights. Host monthly as community events with timing. ## The ROI Math Even conservatively — 2 classes per week with 8 athletes each at $20/class — you're looking at $1,280/month in additional revenue against a $130 cost. Many gyms run classes of 20-40 people, making the return on investment enormous. ## CrossFit Gyms: Adding HYROX Affiliation The equipment overlap is massive — rowers, SkiErgs, kettlebells, wall balls, and sleds are already in most CrossFit boxes. HYROX attracts a different type of athlete: those drawn to the standardized format and approachable entry point without complex barbell movements. Several gym owners report that HYROX became an "onboarding funnel" — athletes join for HYROX, build confidence, and eventually transition into CrossFit classes. ## Ready to Become a HYROX Affiliate? Join 9,000+ gyms worldwide. The entire application process takes less than 30 minutes. One new HYROX-focused member can pay for your entire annual affiliation fee.