HYROX Abu Dhabi 2026 will run from 23 to 25 October 2026.
Friday, 23 October 2026 will be dedicated exclusively to women.
The race combines running with a series of functional fitness stations.
The fitness race will take over the UAE capital for three days, including a dedicated women-only opening day.
Abu Dhabi is preparing to put athletes through their paces. HYROX Abu Dhabi 2026 has officially been confirmed, bringing the global fitness race back to the UAE from Friday, 23 to Sunday, 25 October 2026.
The three-day event will welcome fitness enthusiasts from across the region for a weekend built around running, strength and endurance. HYROX has developed a dedicated international following thanks to its accessible race format, which combines running with a series of functional workout stations. Competitors move between one-kilometre runs and fitness challenges before making their way towards the finish line.
HYROX Abu Dhabi will follow the familiar competition structure that has helped turn the event into one of the fitness world’s fastest-growing race formats. Athletes can put their training to the test across exercises designed to challenge speed, stamina and strength, while spectators can follow the action and support competitors throughout the course.
There will also be a significant addition to the Abu Dhabi edition. Friday, 23 October 2026 will be reserved exclusively for women, creating a dedicated day for female athletes and spectators. The initiative offers women another way to take part in the HYROX community before the wider competition opens across the remainder of the weekend.
On Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 October 2026, the event will move into a full programme of HYROX racing, bringing together experienced competitors, first-time participants and fitness fans from across the UAE and beyond.
HYROX has built its reputation by combining individual competition with a strong sense of community. While athletes race against the clock, the atmosphere surrounding each event forms an important part of the experience, with spectators lining the course and competitors supporting one another from the opening run through to the final workout.
For anyone who has spent the past few months working on their running pace, building strength or considering their first HYROX race, the Abu Dhabi dates provide a new target for the training calendar.
Where: Across Abu Dhabi, UAE.
When: 23 to 25 October 2026
Contact: hyrox.com