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Sunday, 25 October 2026
Come and experience a HYROX Simulation Event right here in the Illawarra!
Join the HYROX Affiliated Clubs of the Illawarra as we bring a HYROX-style fitness event to our local community. You can race solo or grab your mates and form a Relay Team. Best of all, this is a modified version of the full HYROX race – the perfect opportunity to test your fitness and see if you’re ready to take on the full HYROX event in Melbourne this December.
We are proud to be supporting Pulse Pantry, with a portion of every entry fee going towards this UOW Pulse initiative to support students.
Event Details
Sunday 25th October 2026
6:00am – 1:30pm (approx)
UniActive Sports Hub, Building 9, University of Wollongong
This event is for everyone! Whether you’re a seasoned HYROX athlete looking for a fast, high-intensity hit-out, or new to HYROX and wanting a taste of what it’s all about, this event delivers. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience a HYROX-style race right here in our Illawarra backyard at the University of Wollongong.
Race Format
Participants will complete a series of exercises in order. All running will take place on the synthetic hockey turf, providing ideal conditions for fast, efficient running.
Each run is followed by a strength-based or erg station indoors in the Sports Hub Arena, where friends and family can get up close to spectate, cheer, and be part of the atmosphere.
| Block | Run | Station | Distance / Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500m | Ski Erg | 500m | — |
| 2 | 500m | Burpee Broad Jumps | 40m | — |
| 3 | 500m | Row | 500m | — |
| 4 | 500m | Farmers Carry | 100m | M 24kg / F 16kg |
| 5 | 500m | Walking Lunges | 50m | M 20kg / F 10kg |
| 6 | 500m | Wall Balls | 50 reps | M 6kg / F 4kg |
Relay teams comprise of 2 or 3 people – each person must complete 2 x runs (or 3) and 2 x stations (or 3) in order.
Eg. Relay person 1 (run 500; Skierg; run 500m; 40m Burpee broad jumps) then tags to the next and so forth. When entering your Relay Team, only one person needs to register the team name.
Program Includes
Events:
Solo, Relay, HYROX Youngstars, Elite 12
Solo Categories:
Male and Female 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ (1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards)
Relay Categories:
2-3 People: Mixed, All Female, All Male (1st place awards)
HYROX Youngstars
Modified format for 10-12, 13-14
Elite 12
Male and Female, our fastest athletes will race head to head!
Must EOI to clairef@uow.edu.au before 1st September 2026
Register
$49.00 – SOLO Entry & Elite 12
$69.00 – TEAM/PAIRS Entry
$25.00 – HYROX Youngstars
$5.00 from each entry will go to Pulse Pantry
Special Category – Elite 12
The Elite 12 race will feature our fastest male and female athletes!
Do you think you have what it takes to take the Podium? EOI’s with previous HYROX results or other race times are essential to determine who will qualify as the fastest males and females to race.
Guide:
Females: Sub 1.15hr Female OPEN SOLO or sub 1.20hr PRO SOLO
Males: Sub 1.07hr Male OPEN SOLO or sub 1.12hr PRO SOLO
Other appications will be considered with relevant 10km or other HYROX sim times
Email clairef@uow.edu.au by 1st September 2026 with full name, relevant time (and link to result) and other other relevant times/information.
HYROX Youngstars
Race Format:
250m Run – 200m Ski
250m Run – 20m Burpee Broad Jump
Cover 20m with continuous burpee broad jumps. Chest must touch the floor, hands within 30cm of feet, with both feet taking off and landing together. Athletes may step or jump into each burpee.
250m Run – 25m Walking Lunge (Bodyweight)
Complete continuous walking lunges, touching the knee to the floor each rep with hands on hips.
250m Run – 25 Wall Ball Squats
4kg: Ages 10–12 | 6kg: Ages 13–14
Complete 25 reps. Each rep requires a full squat (hip crease below knees), followed by the ball touching the wall line approx. 30cm above head height.
Draft Timetable
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | Race Precinct Opens for Registration |
| 6:45am | WAVE 1 SOLO – with waves heading off every 10 minutes |
| 10:05am | ELITE 12 Male |
| 10:15am | ELITE 12 Female |
| 10:45am | HYROX Youngsters |
| 11:15am | SOLO Presentations |
| 11:40am | WAVE 1 RELAY TEAMS – with waves heading off every 10 minutes |
| 1:00pm | TEAMS Presentations |
YOUR REGISTRATION IS HELPING SUPPORT PULSE PANTRY
PULSE Pantry is a free food support service for current UOW students experiencing financial hardship.
Items are displayed on shelves and assigned point values instead of dollar amounts. The Pantry’s core goals are to reduce food insecurity and ease financial stress for UOW students.
By providing access to nutritious, high‑quality items, we help students avoid relying on cheaper, less healthy alternatives and support their overall well‑being.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Contact uniactive@uow.edu.au for additional information.