Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The next will take place at the London Hyrox, in March, in conjunction with the company's first Coaches Summit.

Following the classic Hyrox race structure, with adaptations to distance, load and movement standards, Youngstars is a safe and inclusive event that gives kids a race-day experience that reflects that of adult competitors.

Global Hyrox Youngstars manager, Jessica Petty, spent six months testing the concept with young athletes in a gym environment to refine the rulebook, branding, safeguarding framework and operational format. The competition was then designed around long-term athlete development, with every element adhering to  participants' age and maturation stage.

Petty told HCM the goal is to build a format that's safe, inclusive and scalable: “If the experience is right, participation will grow organically as we expand across Europe and further afield, engaging thousands of young athletes over time," she said.

“With Hyrox Youngstars, we’ve taken everything people love about Hyrox – the atmosphere, the structure, the sense of achievement – and reimagined it for children. It’s challenging, it’s safe, and most importantly, it’s designed for every kid, not just the future sporting stars,” she explained.

Youngstars will roll out at selected European Hyrox events this year, with US cities to follow. Focusing on celebrating participation rather than competition, Youngstars aims to build physical literacy, confidence and resilience in young people, while positioning functional fitness as a sport for the next generation. 

Speaking exclusively to HCM, global head of Hyrox365 Academy, Ralf Iwan, said: “Our primary motivation was to provide a distinct competition format for young people that's not only fun and motivational, but also genuinely challenging, both mentally and physically, while being meticulously suited to their specific age and developmental needs. 

“This approach ensures that we're building fitness and resilience from the ground up in a safe, engaging, and inspiring environment.”

HYROX Coaches Summit

The inaugural Hyrox Coaches Summit will take place in the UK at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium, from 27-28 March, 2026.

During the summit, coaches from around the world will come together with strength and conditioning experts, sports scientists and elite practitioners. 

The curriculum was designed by the Hyrox365 Academy, with the two-day event hosting 25 expert speakers, more than 50 sessions, practical workshops, research insights, an innovation hub showcasing new tech and a guaranteed Hyrox London race entry for attendees.

The Summit centres on three pillars, Inspire, Connect and Evolve, reflecting Hyrox’s mission to elevate coaching standards globally as the sport continues to grow.

Hyrox co-founder and CEO, Christian Toetzke, said: “The London Week of Fitness represents a defining moment for our sport. Bringing Hyrox London, Youngstars and our first-ever Coaches Summit together creates a truly global celebration of competition, coaching and community. 

“London has always been one of our most passionate and influential markets and this expanded programme reflects both the strength of the UK community and the accelerating global momentum behind Hyrox. As we continue to scale the sport internationally, this week sets a new benchmark for what the future of fitness racing can look like.”

Hyrox’s global footprint continues to grow annually, with participation, affiliate gym numbers and international race locations increasing year-on-year, with a projected 1.3 million participants across 85 cities and 30 countries by the close of the 25/26 season, marking one of the fastest expansions in functional fitness since launching in 2017.