HYROX Birmingham 2026 Results: top performers and rankings

HYROX Birmingham 2026: The Results Are In

Birmingham's NEC roared to life on October 27, 2026, as HYROX welcomed a colossal 18,939 participants for an epic day of competition! The atmosphere was electric, with every race promising shattered personal bests and unforgettable performances. From the first run to the last burpee broad jump, athletes pushed their limits, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd. Join us as we dive into the results of this British edition, where seasoned athletes and rookies alike left everything on the Roxzone and the running tracks.

Open Men: Top 10

The Open Men category witnessed a fierce battle, with multiple athletes delivering top-tier performances, perfectly illustrating the intensity of HYROX. The race for first place was tight, but the podium clearly showcased a new generation of rising stars.

1. Cam Rackham, 00:54:16 🇬🇧
   With a blazing time of 00:54:16, Cam smashed his personal best by over 6 minutes compared to his previous time in Manchester (01:00:46). An absolutely stratospheric improvement that secured him a well-deserved first place!
2. Sam Craig, 00:54:46 🇬🇧
   A regular on the podiums with 11 HYROX races under his belt, Sam once again demonstrated his consistency and power. He posted a strong time, just 30 seconds behind the winner, proving he remains a pillar of the Open category.
3. Tom Oxley (Ainscough), 00:55:28 🇬🇧
   In his very first HYROX participation, Tom impressed with a time of 00:55:28. A successful baptism by fire that propelled him directly onto the podium, signaling a promising future in the competition.
4. Ethan Smith, 00:55:52 🇬🇧
   Ethan secured a brilliant new personal best, improving his Geneva time by almost 3 minutes. This performance placed him just outside the podium, only 24 seconds short of third place.
5. Lee Tynan, 00:56:07 🇬🇧
   Another veteran with 11 HYROX races, Lee delivered a solid time that kept him in the top 5. His performance in Birmingham is very close to his PB (00:54:37 in London Olympia), confirming his consistent form.
6. Martyn Paterson, 00:56:29 🇬🇧
   Martyn delivered a new personal best, beating his previous Gdansk time by 30 seconds. He showed consistent progress to carve out a place in the top 10.
7. Luke Parker, 00:56:45 🇬🇧
   What an improvement! Luke obliterated his Berlin personal best (01:12:36) by almost 16 minutes! This transformation is proof of relentless training and unwavering determination.
8. Robert Cowan, 00:57:00 🇬🇧
   Robert broke the 57-minute mark with a new personal best, improving his Maastricht time by over a minute. His performance proudly placed him in the top 10.
9. Jack Wilson, 00:57:03 🇬🇧
   With a new personal best, Jack dipped below the 58-minute mark, improving by over 5 minutes compared to his Cardiff time. An impressive performance placing him just 3 seconds behind Robert Cowan.
10. Paul McNulty, 00:57:29 🇬🇧
    Paul delivered a colossal improvement, his new personal best beating his Malaga time by almost 23 minutes! A spectacular transformation to round out this men's top 10.

Open Women: Top 10

The women in the Open category engaged in an equally captivating battle, showcasing exceptional strength and endurance. Numerous personal bests were set, highlighting the commitment and talent of HYROX's female athletes.

1. Bethany Ord, 01:01:44 🇬🇧
   Bethany Ord dominated the Open Women category with a time of 01:01:44, smashing her Glasgow personal best by nearly 5 minutes. A resounding victory that confirms her place among the elite!
2. Rachel Moodie, 01:02:33 🇬🇧
   Rachel achieved a new personal best, improving her Istanbul time by over a minute. Her second-place finish is the result of a controlled race and unwavering determination.
3. Kelly Hamilton, 01:03:05 🇬🇧
   With a new personal best, Kelly climbed onto the third step of the podium. She beat her previous London Excel time by almost 2 minutes, showing excellent progress.
4. Ellie Wilkinson, 01:03:15 🇬🇧
   Just 10 seconds off the podium, Ellie achieved a new personal best, improving by over 2 minutes compared to Cardiff. A strong performance that portends future podiums.
5. Sheridan Craig, 01:03:52 🇬🇧
   Sheridan set a new personal best, beating her Manchester time by nearly 5 minutes! This impressive performance propelled her into the top 5, just one second ahead of 6th place.
6. Faith Smallwood, 01:03:53 🇬🇧
   In her debut HYROX race, Faith delivered an exceptional performance, finishing 6th just one second behind Sheridan. A striking entry into the world of HYROX!
7. Holly Jones, 01:03:55 🇮🇪
   Holly, hailing from Ireland, set a new personal best by improving her Perth time by over 4 minutes. She placed right behind Faith, proving the competitiveness of the field.
8. Nichola Daxner, 01:04:25 🇬🇧
   Nichola offered an incredible transformation: she improved her Birmingham 2025 time by over an hour and a half! This new personal best testifies to tireless work and extraordinary determination.
9. Aimee Watson, 01:04:53 🇬🇧
   Aimee achieved a new personal best, improving her London Olympia time by 20 seconds. A consistent performance that kept her in the Open Women's top 10.
10. Maddie Fallon, 01:04:57 🇬🇧
    In her first HYROX race, Maddie impressed and rounded out this top 10. An excellent performance for a debut, just a few seconds behind Aimee Watson.

Pro Men: Top 5

The Pro Men category in Birmingham once again featured high-level performances, with athletes pushing the limits of endurance and strength. This competition was particularly exciting, with several personal bests broken and a formidable level of competitiveness.

1. Victor Breniaux, 00:49:53 🇫🇷
   Victor Breniaux triumphed with flair, breaking the mythical 50-minute barrier! He obliterated his Lyon personal best by over 12 minutes, demonstrating dazzling progress and his supremacy in this race. He was the only solo athlete to dip below 50 minutes in Birmingham.
2. George Martindale, 00:55:48 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
   A veteran of 11 HYROX races, George delivered a performance of incredible consistency, matching his Bordeaux time. He remains a reliable force in the Pro category, just seconds off his global PB.
3. Scott Bayvel, 00:55:48 🇿🇦
   Scott achieved a new personal best, matching George Martindale's time! He improved his Oslo time by over a minute and secured a magnificent third place, neck and neck with second.
4. Jocelyn Pacewicz, 00:55:53 🇫🇷
   Frenchman Jocelyn Pacewicz also achieved a new personal best, finishing just 5 seconds off the podium and 5 seconds behind Scott and George. He improved his Stockholm World Championships time, confirming his rise in power.
5. Marc Dean, 00:55:53 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
   Marc, another veteran of 11 HYROX races, finished tied with Jocelyn, just 5 seconds off the podium. His performance, close to his best times, showcased his consistency and ability to compete with the elite.

Pro Women: Top 5

The Pro Women, as always, demonstrated impressive strength and resilience. The top spots were hotly contested, with minimal differences and personal bests being achieved.

1. Lauren Armstrong, 00:58:50 🇬🇧
   Lauren Armstrong, from Northern Ireland, secured a brilliant victory, crossing the finish line in under 59 minutes! She set a new personal best, improving her Maastricht time by almost 2 minutes and demonstrating Olympic-level form.
2. Lucy Davis, 01:00:36 🇬🇧
   A veteran of 5 HYROX races, Lucy delivered a solid second place. Although her time was not a PB, she showed remarkable consistency against fierce competition, remaining a name to watch.
3. Lucy Procter, 01:00:55 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
   Lucy Procter, with 11 HYROX races under her belt, completed the podium. Just seconds off second place, she maintained a very high level of performance, close to her global best times.
4. Amy Walsh, 01:01:02 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
   Amy achieved a new personal best, improving her Bordeaux time by nearly a minute. She positioned herself just 7 seconds off the podium, proving she is a serious contender for upcoming races.
5. Megan Platten, 01:02:05 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
   Megan rounded out the top 5 Pro Women with a new personal best, improving her Oslo time by almost a minute. A strong performance for this consistently progressing athlete.

Doubles: Teams in the Spotlight

The Doubles categories once again highlighted teamwork and strategy. Communication and synchronization are essential, and the Birmingham athletes delivered exciting duels and high-level collective performances. It was, in fact, in this category that we find the fastest time of the entire day!

Doubles Men

The Doubles Men competition was particularly intense, with teams pushing limits and several personal bests being broken.

1. Aaron Woodman Lee Tynan, 00:49:23
   The duo Aaron Woodman and Lee Tynan crushed the competition with an astonishing time of 00:49:23, which is simply the fastest time across all categories of the day in Birmingham! They obliterated their Rotterdam personal best by over a minute.
2. Tiarnan O’Neill Robert Livesey, 00:50:43
   Tiarnan O’Neill and Robert Livesey delivered an excellent 00:50:43, improving their Berlin personal best by almost 2 minutes. A performance that placed them solidly in second place.
3. Jake Hayward Stef Edwards, 00:51:20
   In their first HYROX race as a duo, Jake Hayward and Stef Edwards impressed with a well-deserved third place. A promising start for this new team!
4. Alex MacDonald Adam Corlett, 00:51:36
   Also in their first participation, Alex MacDonald and Adam Corlett finished 4th, just 16 seconds off the podium.
5. Joe Walker Liam Shallicker, 00:51:41
   Another debutant team, Joe Walker and Liam Shallicker, completed the top 5, proving that new talent is constantly emerging in HYROX.

Doubles Women

The Doubles Women category was marked by effective strategies and impressive coordination, leading to high-level results.

1. Caitlin Tweed Esme Nickson, 00:54:28
   Caitlin Tweed and Esme Nickson dominated the category with an exceptional time of 00:54:28. They crushed their Glasgow personal best by over 7 minutes, a remarkable performance that secured them first place.
2. Hannah Whittaker Kelly Hamilton, 00:58:22
   Hannah Whittaker and Kelly Hamilton achieved a new personal best, beating their Manchester time by almost a minute to claim second position.
3. Hazel Brookes Sonia Foster, 00:59:08
   Hazel Brookes and Sonia Foster climbed onto the third step of the podium with a new personal best, improving their Cardiff time by over 6 minutes.
4. Katie Skellett Elana Albery, 01:00:01
   In their first HYROX race, Katie Skellett and Elana Albery narrowly missed the podium, by just 1 second! An impressive debut.
5. Celia Parker Lucie Ethell, 01:00:03
   Celia Parker and Lucie Ethell completed the top 5 with a new personal best, improving their Budapest time by over 2 minutes and finishing just 2 seconds behind 4th place.

Doubles Mixed

The Doubles Mixed category proved that complementarity is key, with teams delivering incredibly tight performances for the podium.

1. Fin Dearsly Suzi Royds, 00:53:40
   In their first HYROX participation, Fin Dearsly and Suzi Royds triumphed with an impressive time of 00:53:40. A display of strength for their debut!
2. Alexandra Hill Joshua Henry, 00:53:44
   Also in their first race, Alexandra Hill and Joshua Henry finished an incredible second, just 4 seconds behind the winners.
3. Ethan Gilbert Holly Archer, 00:53:49
   Another rookie duo, Ethan Gilbert and Holly Archer, climbed onto the third step of the podium, just 9 seconds off first place. An incredibly tight finish!
4. Alysha Martin Tom Barber, 00:54:04
   Alysha Martin and Tom Barber finished 4th in their first race, just off the podium.
5. Bodger Rees Aimee Gardiner, 00:54:41
   Bodger Rees and Aimee Gardiner completed the top 5, with a time just seconds off their previous best at London Olympia.

Pro Doubles Men

The Pro Doubles Men category saw elite teams compete, with remarkably fast times and personal bests being broken.

1. David Aryeetey Oli Fricker, 00:49:47
   David Aryeetey and Oli Fricker claimed victory in Pro Doubles Men with an impressive 00:49:47. They set a new personal best, improving their Budapest time by almost a minute.
2. Sam Craig Beau Smith, 00:50:08
   The duo Sam Craig and Beau Smith delivered a solid performance, achieving a new personal best by beating their Rome time by 30 seconds.
3. Lee Tynan Aaron Woodman, 00:50:36
   In their first participation in Pro Doubles, Lee Tynan and Aaron Woodman went straight onto the podium, proving their adaptability and teamwork.
4. Ross Walker Connor Higgins, 00:50:59
   Ross Walker and Connor Higgins achieved a new personal best, improving their Izmir time by over a minute, and finished 4th.
5. Lucas Parker Cameron Rackham, 00:51:08
   Lucas Parker and Cameron Rackham completed the top 5 with a new personal best, a significant improvement from their performance at the Stockholm World Championships.

Pro Doubles Women

The Pro Doubles Women showcased powerful and coordinated duos, with high-level performances and personal bests.

1. Alice Jones Becky Beech, 00:55:38
   Alice Jones and Becky Beech won the category with a time of 00:55:38, setting a new personal best just one second off their previous London Olympia time. A photo finish victory!
2. Nerea Izcue Tegan Frizelle, 00:56:18
   In their first HYROX Pro Doubles race, Nerea Izcue and Tegan Frizelle claimed second place. A striking entry into elite competition!
3. Laura Aryeetey Imogen Amos, 00:56:24
   Another rookie duo, Laura Aryeetey and Imogen Amos, climbed onto the third step of the podium. Their first Pro Doubles performance was more than successful.
4. Ellie Carmody Grace Fitzgerald, 00:56:34
   Veterans with 4 HYROX races, Ellie Carmody and Grace Fitzgerald finished 4th, just 10 seconds off the podium, showing great consistency.
5. Saskia Geddes Alexandra Hill, 00:57:19
   With 8 HYROX races under their belt, Saskia Geddes and Alexandra Hill completed the top 5, with a solid performance close to their best Berlin time.

Key Figures from HYROX Birmingham 2026

This edition of HYROX in Birmingham was a memorable event, marked by massive participation and exceptional performances. Here are some key figures to better understand the scale of this competition:

• 18,939 participants over one intense day of competition at the NEC.
• Average Open Men's time: 01:26:09 (among 4,034 finishers).
• Average Open Women's time: 01:37:13 (among 2,813 finishers).
• The fastest time of the event: Aaron Woodman Lee Tynan, 00:49:23 (HYROX DOUBLES Men).
• Impressive breakdown of finishers by division:
  • HYROX Men: 4,034 finishers
  • HYROX DOUBLES Women: 3,597 finishers
  • HYROX DOUBLES Men: 3,171 finishers
  • HYROX DOUBLES Mixed: 3,148 finishers
  • HYROX Women: 2,813 finishers
  • HYROX PRO Men: 801 finishers
  • HYROX PRO DOUBLES Men: 476 finishers
  • HYROX PRO DOUBLES Women: 301 finishers
  • HYROX PRO Women: 281 finishers
  • HYROX TEAM RELAY Women: 88 finishers
  • HYROX TEAM RELAY Men: 79 finishers
  • HYROX TEAM RELAY Mixed: 72 finishers
  • HYROX ADAPTIVE Men: 44 finishers
  • HYROX ADAPTIVE Women: 34 finishers

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