HYROX Anaheim 2026: Race Guide + Where to Train in Orange County

HYROX Anaheim 2026 runs Thursday, December 3 through Sunday, December 6 at the Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave. HYROX bills it as Centr HYROX Anaheim, and it's four days this year instead of last December's weekend. Athlete tickets are sold out, so if you're in, you've got about a month left to sharpen up.

The official HYROX event page says December 3-6.

We're Primitive Movement x Swole AF, an Official HYROX Training Club in Garden Grove, about 15 minutes from the convention center. Below you'll find the full race schedule, parking and hotel tips, a final-month training plan, and how to get a few coached sessions in with us before race day.

"If you're currently training alone for HYROX, know that you don't have to. We are a place where iron sharpens iron. Join a place that will help push you and celebrate victories with." - Coach Adan Martinez

When and where is HYROX Anaheim 2026?

HYROX Anaheim 2026 is December 3-6, 2026 at:

Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802.

That's right next to the Disneyland Resort. Pro divisions race Friday, Pro Doubles race Saturday night, and relays are Friday evening only.

Here's the provisional wave schedule from the official HYROX event page, checked November 3, 2026. HYROX may still shift these times.

Your exact start time gets posted about 3 days before the race, and HYROX doesn't allow start time changes. Check-in opens 90 minutes before your assigned start. Bring a photo ID, and know that nobody can check in for you.

Racing Doubles? Our HYROX Doubles guide covers how to split the stations with your partner.

Where can you train for HYROX near Anaheim?

Primitive Movement x Swole AF is an Official HYROX Training Club at 11552 Knott St, Suite 12, Garden Grove, CA 92841, [about 15 minutes] from the Anaheim Convention Center. We run dedicated HYROX classes with certified coaches, built around running plus the station work you'll hit in Anaheim: sleds, SkiErg, rowing, wall balls and lunges.

Training here in the final month means a coach watches your sled push and wall balls and tells you what to fix, instead of you guessing from phone video. If you're in town for the race, a short race-week session keeps your legs moving without wrecking them. Book a HYROX class.

Live farther away? HYROX's official Training Club finder lists every affiliated gym by location.

What should you look for in a HYROX gym?

Look for four things: official HYROX affiliation, all 8 stations under one roof, room to run, and coaches who've raced. A gym that's missing one of the 8 stations is leaving a hole in your race.

1. Official affiliation. HYROX has three gym tiers: Training Club, Performance Center and Performance Academy. Affiliated gyms pay HYROX a yearly fee to hold that status, so it's a real commitment, not a sticker. You can check any gym in HYROX's official Training Club finder.

2. All 8 stations. You need a SkiErg, sled for push and pull, rower, space for burpee broad jumps, kettlebells or handles for the farmers carry, a sandbag, and wall balls with a target. Ask specifically about the sled. It's the station most gyms fake.

3. A way to run. Half your race is 8 km of running, so you need a treadmill, a track or a safe loop outside the door. Compromised running, meaning running straight off a station, is the skill that separates finish times.

4. Coaches who've raced. Someone who's done the sled push on race day will fix your technique faster than someone who's only seen it on Instagram. Ask how many HYROX races the coaching staff has done.

New to the race format? Start with our HYROX training guide for beginners. Coming from CrossFit? Read HYROX vs CrossFit.

How do you get to HYROX Anaheim, and where should you stay?

Drive or rideshare, and get there 90 minutes before your wave. Anaheim is a car town, and the convention center shares traffic with Disneyland, which gets worse on December weekends.

• Parking: The convention center garage runs about $15-25 a day. Early-wave mornings fill up fast.

• Airports: John Wayne (SNA) is the closest, roughly 15-25 minutes away. LAX is 45-60 minutes, more in traffic.

• Shuttle: The Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) shuttle connects Resort District hotels to the venue for a few dollars a day.

• Staying close: Several large hotels sit right next to the convention center, and at least one connects by walkway, so you can skip parking entirely.

• Staying cheaper: Garden Grove hotels typically run $80-140 a night and are 10-15 minutes from the venue. That's also where we are, so you can get a shakeout session in on race week.

• Bringing a crowd: Spectators need their own ticket. A spectator ticket for HYROX Anaheim also gets you into HYROX Youngstars Anaheim, the race for 8-15 year olds, and the other way around.

Pre-race dinner tip from a local: skip the Resort District prices and head to Little Saigon in Garden Grove for pho. Easy carbs, easy on your stomach, about 15 minutes from the venue.

How should you train in the last month before HYROX Anaheim?

With about 4 weeks to go, you're not building a new engine. You're sharpening pacing, fixing your weakest station and showing up fresh. Here's the shape we coach for the final month.

"It's go time in the last month. We have a HYROX simulation late November, right before the Holidays. That way you can see where you're at, what you need to work on as the main event is right around the corner" - Coach Daniel

1. Week 1 (Nov 2-8): Find your weak spot. Run one full or half simulation and time every station. Whatever cost you the most time is your focus for the next two weeks.

2. Week 2 (Nov 9-15): Hit it hard. Two sessions on your weak station, plus compromised runs: 1 km straight off sleds or lunges. Keep your easy runs easy.

3. Week 3 (Nov 16-22): Race-pace rehearsal. One last hard session at goal pace, with real transitions. Test your race-day shoes, breakfast and gels now, not on December 3.

4. Week 4 (Nov 23-29): Pull back. Cut volume by about a third. Short, sharp station work, nothing that leaves you sore. Thanksgiving week is a good week to rest anyway.

5. Race week (Nov 30-Dec 6): Stay loose. One or two short shakeout sessions, sleep, and a familiar breakfast 3-4 hours before your wave.

The Santa Ana River Trail is the best flat running route in the area for pace work. It's paved and runs over 30 miles, so you can do 1 km repeats with no hills messing up your splits.

"Though we want to push, push, push. During the last 2 weeks of the event, we need to play it smart. You don't want to injure yourself before the big dance. Pull back, stay technical a bit during week 4 and race week" - Coach Adan Martinez

HYROX Anaheim FAQ

When is HYROX Anaheim 2026?

HYROX Anaheim 2026 runs Thursday, December 3 through Sunday, December 6, 2026. Some guides list December 4-6 or 5-7, but HYROX's official event page says December 3-6.

Where is HYROX Anaheim held?

HYROX Anaheim is held at the Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, next to the Disneyland Resort.

Is HYROX Anaheim 2026 sold out?

Yes. Athlete tickets for HYROX Anaheim 2026 were sold out as of November 3, 2026. HYROX runs a ticket notification list on its event page in case spots open up.

Where can I train for HYROX in Orange County?

Primitive Movement x Swole AF in Garden Grove is an Official HYROX Training Club about 15 minutes from the Anaheim Convention Center, with dedicated HYROX classes and certified coaches. HYROX's Training Club finder lists every affiliated gym if you're elsewhere in the county.

Is there an official HYROX gym near Anaheim?

Yes. Primitive Movement x Swole AF at 11552 Knott St in Garden Grove is an Official HYROX Training Club, about 15 minutes from the venue.

How early should I get to HYROX Anaheim?

Arrive at least 90 minutes before your wave. Check-in opens 90 minutes before your assigned start, you need a photo ID, and the parking garages fill early on race mornings.

Can spectators watch HYROX Anaheim?

Yes, with a spectator ticket. A HYROX Anaheim spectator ticket also covers HYROX Youngstars Anaheim, and athletes can only spectate with their athlete ticket on their own race day.

If you're looking for a HYROX gym that will help you stay active and flexible. Check us out at Primitive x Swole AF gym in Garden Grove.

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