Hyrox race days involve a lot of waiting. You will often arrive well before your wave, queue, warm up, queue again and then race. Packing for that is different from packing for a parkrun.
What you race in
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Compression shorts or tights. Tights for full leg coverage and cold halls, shorts if you run hot. Both work.
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Compression race socks. 25-30 mmHg. Your calves take load from the runs, the sled pull and the wall balls.
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A fitted technical top. Nothing loose. It catches on the sandbag and gets in the way of the wall ball catch.
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Trainers you have already trained in. Firm, grippy, not carbon plated.
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Your race bib and timing chip. Bib visible on the front.
What goes in the bag
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A full change of clothes. Including socks and underwear. You will be soaked.
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A warm layer for after. Big indoor venues get cold once you stop.
- A small towel.
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Flip flops or slides. Your feet will thank you.
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A plastic bag for the wet kit.
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Spare socks. The cheapest comfort upgrade available.
Fuel and drink
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A water bottle you can refill.
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Electrolytes. Indoor halls are hot and you will sweat more than you expect.
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Whatever you normally eat before a hard session, eaten at the time you normally eat it. Race day is not the day for a new pre-workout.
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A gel or two if you use them, though most people do not need fuel mid-race for a 90 minute effort.
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Something for afterwards. Venue food queues are long.
Small things that save the day
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Tape or plasters for hot spots and hands.
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Anti-chafe balm. 8km plus lunges finds every seam.
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A hair tie and a spare.
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Chalk if permitted at your event, for grip on the pull and carry.
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A phone battery pack. Long days, and everyone films the finish.
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Cash or card and your ID for bag drop.
What to leave at home
Anything brand new. A giant kit bag you have to queue to check. Loose shorts with deep pockets that fill with air on the runs. Cotton anything.
Frequently asked
Is there bag drop? At most UK events yes, but queues can be long. Take the smallest bag you can.
Can spectators bring my bag? Usually easier than bag drop if you have someone with you.
Do I need gloves? Optional. Some people like them for the sled pull and farmers carry, plenty race without.
Racing soon? Our compression tights for Hyrox use 15-20 mmHg graduated compression in a 225 GSM knit built to hold shape through sled and sandbag work, and our compression race socks run at 25-30 mmHg. Free UK delivery over £50.
What to Pack in Your Hyrox Race Bag
Hyrox race days involve a lot of waiting. You will often arrive well before your wave, queue, warm up, queue again and then race. Packing for that is different from packing for a parkrun.
What you race in
What goes in the bag
Fuel and drink
Small things that save the day
What to leave at home
Anything brand new. A giant kit bag you have to queue to check. Loose shorts with deep pockets that fill with air on the runs. Cotton anything.
Frequently asked
Is there bag drop? At most UK events yes, but queues can be long. Take the smallest bag you can.
Can spectators bring my bag? Usually easier than bag drop if you have someone with you.
Do I need gloves? Optional. Some people like them for the sled pull and farmers carry, plenty race without.
Racing soon? Our compression tights for Hyrox use 15-20 mmHg graduated compression in a 225 GSM knit built to hold shape through sled and sandbag work, and our compression race socks run at 25-30 mmHg. Free UK delivery over £50.