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HALFROX ILLAWARRA
A HYROX SIMULATION EVENT AT UOW UNIACTIVE
Get ready to test your limits, push your endurance, and experience the global fitness phenomenon — right here in the Illawarra!
We’re teaming up with F45 Bulli and Athletic Culture to bring you a HYROX Simulation Event at UOW UniActive. This is your chance to experience what HYROX is all about, one of the fastest-growing fitness races in the world! Whether you’re tackling it solo or teaming up with friends for the relay category, this event is for EVERYONE.
And the best part? We’re raising funds for the Wollongong Mental Health Hub (Stride Mental Health) — supporting mental health services in our community.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday, 13 April 2025
Time: 6:30AM (first wave starts at 7:20 AM – your wave time will be confirmed a week prior)
Location: UniActive Sports Hub, Building 9, University of Wollongong
UOW FITTEST STUDENT FINAL
We’ll also be hosting the UOW Fittest Student Final on the same day! The top 12 male and female students (determined from pre-event heats) will go head-to-head for the ULTIMATE TITLE. If you’re a UOW student and want to compete, email clairef@uow.edu.au ASAP!
EVENT SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
- 6:30AM – 7:15AM – Registrations & Race Briefing (Facebook Live briefing on Saturday at 5PM)
- 7:20AM – WAVE 1 SOLO (waves start every 10 minutes)
- 10:20AM – UOW Fittest Student Male Final
- 10:30AM – UOW Fittest Student Female Final
- 11AM – Presentations (SOLO U35, 35+ & UOW Fittest Students)
- 11:20AM – WAVE 1 RELAY (waves start every 10 minutes)
- 12:45PM – Presentations (RELAYS)
THE RACE:
We’re bringing you a HYROX-style challenge — minus the sleds! You’ll tackle half the usual HYROX event, making it the perfect intro to this incredible sport. Here’s the format:
- 500m Run
- 500m Ski Erg
- 500m Run
- 40m Burpee Broad Jump
- 500m Run
- 500m Row
- 500m Run
- 100m Farmers Carry (Males: 24kg | Females: 16kg)
- 500m Run
- 50m Walking Lunges (Males: 20kg | Females: 10kg)
- 500m Run
- 50 Wall Balls (Males: 6kg | Females: 4kg)
Relay Teams: 3 people per team – each member must complete 2 runs + 2 stations before tagging the next person.
WHO’S JOINING US?
It’s not just a race—it’s a fitness festival! Expect giveaways, recovery stations, and local fitness legends.
✅ HYROXAU Affiliate Team – On-site for support and advice
✅ LSKD – Pop-up store + prize giveaways
✅ Elite Supps (Corrimal, Figtree & Shellharbour) – Goodie bags for winners
✅ Fairy Meadow Recovery Club – Normatec compression boots & ice baths
✅ The Stretch Lab – On-site massage & stretch recovery stations
COST & REGISTRATION:
- $30 SOLO
- $60 per RELAY TEAM (3 participants per team)
- $20 from every entry goes to the Wollongong Mental Health Hub!
SIGN UP NOW – SPOTS ARE LIMITED!
Got questions? Email clairef@uow.edu.au
WHY JOIN HALFROX ILLAWARRA?
✅ No cut-off times—EVERYONE can do this!
✅ Train for the real HYROX experience
✅ Support mental health services in Wollongong
✅ Compete for the title of UOW’s Fittest Student
✅ Challenge yourself & have FUN!
💪 LET’S GO, ILLAWARRA! SEE YOU AT THE START LINE! 💥
