Hyrox 2024/2025 Elite 15 Qualification Changes Explained

The Hyrox world is abuzz with exciting changes that could elevate the sport and challenge its participants in new and thrilling ways. From the revamped qualification process to the dynamic ranking system, we’ve got all the details you need to stay ahead of the game.

Join us as we break down the new rules, explore the major race locations, and discover what it takes to become one of the elite in this exhilarating sport!

So, Hyrox has introduced some changes for qualifying for the Elite 15. This is what we know so far:

HYROX 2024/2025 Major Race Locations:

1. Amsterdam - October 10th 2024 - Season opener
2. Hong Kong - November 22nd 2024
3. Las Vegas - January 31st 2025
4. Glasgow - March 13th 2025

HYROX 2024/2025 Last Chance Qualifier - LCQ’s

The last chance qualifier will be in Barcelona on the 26th-27 April 2025.

Qualification Process

Direct Qualification:

• The Winners of last year’s majors directly qualify for this year’s majors.
• The top 3 from the World Championships in Nice directly qualify for all majors this year, and this rolls down to 5th spot, if a Major winner from 2023/24 is included in the top 3. What this means is that if these athletes have already secured their qualifications, the spot will be passed down to the next athlete in line. This ensures that at every Major, three new athletes will qualify for the Elite 15 race at the World Championships. The winner of each Major will automatically qualify for all remaining Majors in the season.
• Winners of each Major this year will automatically qualify for the remaining majors for this season and the next year’s majors.
• Only the winner of each major will qualify; there will be no role downs, and the 2nd and 3rd place finishers will not qualify.

Men

7 Athletes have already directly qualified for all majors next season - on the men’s side.

• World Champion – Alexander Roncevic
• 2nd at World Championships – Michael Sandbach
• 3rd at World Championships – James Kelly
• 4th at World Championships (rolled down) – Pelayo Menendez Fernandez
• Chicago 2023/24 Winner – Ryan Kent
• Stockholm 2023/24 Winner – Hunter McIntyre
• Vienna 2023/24 Winner – Alexander Roncevic
• Washington DC 2023/24 Winner – Dylan Scott

Women

5 Athletes have already directly qualified for all majors next season - on the women’s side.

• World Champion – Megan Jacoby
• 2nd at World Championships – Lauren Weeks
• 3rd at World Championships – Vivian Tafuto -4th at World Championships (rolled down) – Viola Oberländer
• 5th at World Championships (rolled down) – Linda Meier
• Chicago 2023/24 Winner – Megan Jacoby
• Stockholm 2023/24 Winner – Megan Jacoby
• Vienna 2023/24 Winner – Lauren Weeks
• Washington DC 2023/24 Winner – Lauren Weeks

World Championship Qualification:

• The top 3 athletes from each major automatically qualify for Worlds, rolling down until three spots are filled.
• This means after all 4 Majors, 12 athletes will have qualified for Worlds.

Last Chance Qualifier - LCQ

The last chance qualifier is a Hyrox race that anyone can compete in by signing up to the Pro Category division at the race. This will be a regular Pro race – it is not in a Grid Format.

• There will only be one last-chance qualifier (LCQ), which will be held in Barcelona, and there will only be three spots up for grabs for Worlds.
• If an athlete drops out or can’t attend the Elite 15 Race at Worlds, the position will roll down to the next LCQ athlete in line; this will be (4th, then 5th position).

Time-Based Qualification:

• Athletes’ qualification is based on the average of their two best race times over the last 365 days.
• This creates a dynamic ranking system where race times falling out of the 365-day window affect averages and rankings.

Rolling 365-Day Average:

• Athletes need to keep track of when their races fall outside the 365-day window to maintain or improve their average time.
• The average times and rankings will be displayed on the Hyrox Website.

Cut-Off Dates for Rankings:

• Cut-off dates for major races’ qualifications will be announced soon.

Prize Money:

• Prize money for the majors has increased to $30,000 per race, totalling $60,000 overall.
• All 15 athletes at a major will receive prize money.

As Hyrox continues to evolve, so must the athletes who want to compete at the highest level. The new qualification system, designed to identify the best of the best and to push the boundaries of what it means to be an elite athlete in this sport, will not only make the competition fiercer but also elevate the status of the sport and the athletes who compete in it. This format is set to raise the bar, increasing both the competitiveness and the standards required to secure a spot in the Elite 15. It’s a bold move that aims to propel the sport forward, making it even more professional and prestigious and a testament to the dedication and skill of the athletes.