Hyrox’s popularity in Hong Kong has exploded.
The first Hong Kong edition of the race – which involves eight sets of 1km (0.6-mile) runs interspersed with eight punishing fitness challenges – was held in November 2022 during the pandemic and drew fewer than 1,000 participants. This year, 20,000 people have signed up for the hybrid sport’s return to AsiaWorld-Expo from May 8-10.
The same explosion has happened across the world ever since the first Hyrox event, in Germany in 2017, which attracted 600 competitors. This season’s events are projected to attract a total of 1.3 million participants globally. Race places are known to sell out in as little as 15 minutes.
