Your first HYROX together: how Doubles works

Working towards something together can be a good reason to start training. In HYROX Doubles, you enter the race as a pair. You complete all the running sections together and share the work at the stations. Alongside your own preparation, that calls for agreements about pace and changeovers.

What do you do together, and what can you share?

Both participants complete the eight one-kilometre runs. It is not four kilometres each. At the stations, you may divide the work according to the rules: one participant works while the other rests. You do not have to assign the odd-numbered stations to one person and the even-numbered stations to the other.

If the format is new to you, start with what HYROX is. That article explains the running sections and stations. Here, the focus is on working together as a pair.

Agree on three things beforehand

Your goal. Do you mainly want to experience the event, or are you working towards a particular sporting goal? Discuss your expectations before choosing an event. Neither of you should have to guess what matters to the other during preparation.

Your pace. Discuss a pace you can sustain together. Be realistic about your experience and ask a coach how to explore what suits you. A plan on paper is different from experiencing a training session together.

Your communication. Choose simple words for a changeover or a moment when you need help. Agree on how to say that something feels too demanding. Clear communication gives you room to respond without having to persuade your partner.

What if your fitness levels differ?

You do not need to have identical strengths. Be honest about what each of you can currently do and feels comfortable with. A difference in running pace does not disappear because you can share station work. Ask for guidance with your choice and preparation, rather than promising each other a particular finish time.

If you are still unsure whether racing suits you, you can first explore whether you enjoy HYROX training. Starting together can help you encourage each other without having exactly the same goal.

Training together in Arnhem

Do you live or work in Arnhem or the surrounding area? Explore how our HYROX training is structured. Tell the coach that you would like to train together and explain your experience. You can then discuss an appropriate way to prepare.

Check the current classes and available places before booking. If you want to join the same class, make sure there is a place available for each of you.

Booking a class is different from entering a race

A training session at NOGRAVITY and entry to an official HYROX event are separate arrangements. Check the organiser's available divisions, entry conditions and tickets. Once you have chosen an event, consult the current rules again.

If you have a race planned, also use the checklist for your first HYROX race. It covers practical race-day preparation, keeping the full training programme separate from this article.

Sources: HYROX Doubles rules for season 26/27 and official explanation of sharing station work. Checked 10 November 2026.