What Is a Good HYROX Time? Real Benchmarks & Averages

Good HYROX time: real numbers, not myths

You just crossed the HYROX finish line, drenched in sweat, legs on fire. The clock reads 1:32. And the burning question hits: is that any good?

On social media, you see 1:05 times shared like it's normal. Spoiler: it's not. We analyzed over 860,000 results from 256 HYROX races worldwide to give you real benchmarks. Not estimates, not hearsay — actual data.

Average times by division and gender

Let's start with the most important question: where does the average participant land? Here are the median times (the time that splits the first half of finishers from the second) calculated from our database.

HYROX Open (Solo)

• Men: median at 1:27 — average at 1:30
• Women: median at 1:34 — average at 1:37

If you finish under 1:30 as a man or under 1:35 as a woman, you're doing better than half of all participants worldwide. That's no small feat.

HYROX PRO

• Men PRO: median at 1:21
• Women PRO: median at 1:27

The PRO division attracts more trained athletes with heavier loads (sled at 152/102 kg instead of 126/76 kg). A lower median here means a significantly higher level.

HYROX Doubles

• Men Doubles: median at 1:15
• Women Doubles: median at 1:27
• Mixed Doubles: median at 1:22

In Doubles, you split stations with your partner, which explains the significantly faster times compared to solo.

The 5 HYROX time tiers

To help you gauge your performance quickly, here's a tier grid based on our data. These benchmarks are for the HYROX Open Solo division, the most popular one.

Men

• Elite (top 1%): under 1:05 — you're in the global elite
• Competitive (top 10%): under 1:11 — you're competing with the best at your race
• Good (top 25%): under 1:18 — clearly above average
• Average (top 50%): under 1:27 — better than half the field
• Finisher (top 75%): under 1:39 — you finished, and that's already a win

Women

• Elite (top 1%): under 1:10 — exceptional performance
• Competitive (top 10%): under 1:17 — a formidable athlete
• Good (top 25%): under 1:24 — well above average
• Average (top 50%): under 1:34 — in the top half
• Finisher (top 75%): under 1:47 — mission accomplished

Remember: finishing a HYROX, regardless of your time, puts you in a special category. Less than 1% of the population has ever done a HYROX. If you crossed that line, you're already in the fitness elite.

Time distribution: where is the majority?

We broke down the times of 365,000 Solo Open participants into 5-minute buckets. Here's what it looks like:

Men (241,895 results)

• Under 1:00: 1,154 athletes (0.5%) — the ultra-elite
• 1:00 – 1:15: 44,298 (18%) — the fast pack
• 1:15 – 1:30: 93,163 (39%) — the main pack
• 1:30 – 1:45: 60,482 (25%) — a quarter of all men
• 1:45 – 2:00: 26,364 (11%) — the second half
• Over 2:00: 16,434 (7%) — brave finishers

Women (123,429 results)

• Under 1:05: 301 athletes (0.2%) — the best in the world
• 1:05 – 1:20: 18,223 (15%) — the fast pack
• 1:20 – 1:35: 46,611 (38%) — the heart of the rankings
• 1:35 – 1:50: 33,120 (27%) — a solid quarter
• 1:50 – 2:00: 11,486 (9%) — the final stretch
• Over 2:00: 13,688 (11%) — they finished, respect

Want to know exactly where you stand? Find your detailed results with your ranking, station splits, and position in the field.

How to improve your HYROX time

Now that you know the benchmarks, here are 5 concrete levers to shave precious minutes off your next time.

1. Work on your transitions (roxzone)

The roxzone is the corridor between each run and each station. Most athletes lose 15 to 30 seconds per transition without realizing it. That's up to 4 minutes over the entire race. Train to chain run → station without pausing.

2. Identify your weak station

Check your detailed splits on ROXWALL and compare each station to the average in your division. You'll immediately see where you're losing time. For most athletes, it's the sled push or the ski erg.

3. Run consistently (but not only)

The 8 km of running represents roughly 50% of your total time. Improving your VO2max and aerobic base is the most effective lever. Aim for 3-4 runs per week including one interval session.

4. Manage your effort

The classic HYROX trap: going too fast on the first runs and blowing up at wall balls or burpee broad jumps. Keep a steady pace on runs (around 5:30-6:00/km for a 1:30 target) and save energy for the last 4 stations.

5. Simulate race conditions

Effective HYROX training combines runs with back-to-back strength exercises. Do at least one "simulation" session per week with 2-3 stations chained after a 1 km run.

Compare yourself to the best in your city

Times also vary by race. Some cities are known for faster times (flat courses, incredible atmosphere) while others are more technical. On the ROXWALL results page, you can filter by city, division, and gender to see where you rank locally.

Our database covers 256 HYROX events worldwide, with detailed splits for every station. It's the largest results database available.

Your time deserves to be displayed

Whatever your time, your HYROX finisher patch tells a story: months of training, race-day nerves, the pain of wall balls, and that finish line you crossed.

ROXWALL crafts custom hexagonal frames to showcase your patch. You choose your colors, we engrave your time and race name. The result? A unique piece, made in France, that turns your achievement into wall art.

Design your ROXWALL frame and proudly display your time — whether it's 1:05 or 2:10, it's yours.