- 21 Jul 2025
- Source : adsc
HYROX Attracts Over 3,500 Athletes from 124 Nationalities
The Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in collaboration with HYROX and ADNEC Abu Dhabi, hosted HYROX, the world’s largest indoor fitness race and the leading fitness event in the Middle East. This unique event brought together professional and amateur athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and gym-goers from across the community in a dynamic competition full of energy, endurance, and strength.
A total of 3,506 athletes participated from across the globe, including 213 professional competitors. Women represented 41% of the participants, with the 30-35 age group being the most represented.
Athletes from 124 nationalities took part, including 340 Emiratis. The United Kingdom led the participant demographics with 24%, followed by the UAE with 9%, and both Ireland and the Philippines with 5.25% each.
The race consisted of eight 1km running rounds, interspersed with eight functional fitness workouts, forming a complete challenge that tested both strength and endurance. Entry was open across several categories: Individual (Men and Women), Doubles (Men, Women, Mixed), Doubles Pro, Individual Pro, Relay Teams (4 persons), and a dedicated category for People of Determination.
The event kicked off with the men's category at 7:00 AM, followed by the remaining categories throughout the day, concluding with the men’s relay at 9:00 PM. Award ceremonies began at 12:45 PM after the first race and continued until 10:45 PM after the final event. The race witnessed an impressive public turnout of over 12,000 spectators throughout the day.
His Excellency Talal Al Hashemi, Executive Director of the Events Sector at Abu Dhabi Sports Council, stated: "Hosting HYROX in Abu Dhabi underscores our ongoing commitment to promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle by attracting world-class events that blend challenge and excitement while being inclusive of all community segments. This aligns with the national initiative 'Year of the Community,' which reflects our leadership’s vision of building a cohesive and thriving society."
He added: "We were thrilled to witness such widespread participation and enthusiasm from professional athletes, amateurs, and People of Determination alike. This affirms Abu Dhabi’s growing stature as a leading sports destination regionally and internationally. We believe events like HYROX play a pivotal role in raising fitness awareness and supporting our vision of building an inclusive, dynamic, and comprehensive sports ecosystem."
Al Hashemi concluded by expressing gratitude to all those who contributed to the success of the event, highlighting the importance of teamwork and thanking the volunteers for their key role in delivering such a high-caliber event worthy of Abu Dhabi's global standing.
In turn, Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of ADNEC Group, said: “Our collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and HYROX reaffirms our commitment to attracting leading global events that promote the principles of a balanced and healthy lifestyle for all members of the community. This is part of our strategy to increase both the direct and indirect contributions of these vital sectors, support sustainable development, and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s status as the capital of specialised events in the region. We are proud to present HYROX for the first time alongside Abu Dhabi Summer Sports and we look forward to hosting HYROX at ExCeL London this coming December."
HYROX is one of the fastest-growing fitness racing events globally and has become a key fixture in Abu Dhabi's sports calendar. It blends running with functional fitness in a standardized format designed to accommodate all fitness levels—whether participants are beginners, seasoned athletes, or seeking a new challenge.
With world-class venues like ADNEC Abu Dhabi, the emirate continues to position itself as a fast-growing destination for endurance sports and fitness events, attracting sports enthusiasts from across the UAE and beyond.
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