Good HYROX® Times
A good HYROX time depends on division, gender, and age. For Open men, under 75 minutes is intermediate and under 65 minutes is competitive. For Open women, under 85 minutes is intermediate and under 75 minutes is competitive. First-timers should target under 90 minutes (men) or under 100 minutes (women).
Definition
A good HYROX® time is a finish time that places an athlete above the median for their division, gender, and age group. What qualifies as "good" varies enormously depending on experience level, division, and personal goals. This page provides data-driven benchmarks so you can objectively assess your performance.
Good Time Benchmarks (Open Division)
| Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| First-timer | Under 90:00 | Under 100:00 |
| Intermediate | Under 75:00 | Under 85:00 |
| Competitive | Under 65:00 | Under 75:00 |
| Elite | Under 55:00 | Under 60:00 |
Good Times by Percentile
| Percentile | Open Men | Open Women | Pro Men | Pro Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 1% | ~60:00 | ~64:00 | ~56:00 | ~60:00 |
| Top 10% | ~72:00 | ~78:00 | ~62:00 | ~67:00 |
| Top 25% | ~78:00 | ~85:00 | ~66:00 | ~72:00 |
| Top 50% | ~88:00 | ~95:00 | ~72:00 | ~78:00 |
Good Times by Age Group (Open Men)
| Age Group | Good (Top 25%) | Very Good (Top 10%) |
|---|---|---|
| 16-24 | ~72:00 | ~65:00 |
| 25-29 | ~73:00 | ~66:00 |
| 30-34 | ~75:00 | ~68:00 |
| 35-39 | ~78:00 | ~70:00 |
| 40-44 | ~80:00 | ~73:00 |
| 45-49 | ~84:00 | ~76:00 |
| 50+ | ~88:00 | ~80:00 |
What Makes a Time "Good"
- Relative performance - A good time is one that beats most athletes in your category. An 85-minute finish is average for a 35-year-old man but excellent for a 55-year-old woman.
- Personal progression - Beating your previous time by any margin is always a good result. Most athletes improve 5-10 minutes between their first and third race.
- Division context - A 70-minute Open time is good, but the same time in Pro is below average because Pro athletes face heavier loads.
- Venue conditions - Sled floor friction varies by venue. A time at one event may not be directly comparable to another.
How to Achieve a Good Time
- Set a realistic target - Use the tables above to identify the percentile you want to reach, then work backward to station and running targets.
- Train your weaknesses - Use ROXBASE to identify your slowest station splits and train them deliberately.
- Improve running efficiency - Running accounts for roughly half of total time. Even small pace improvements compound over 8 km.
- Practise transitions - Eliminating dead time between stations and running legs saves 2-4 minutes.
- Race multiple times - Experience alone is worth 5-10 minutes. Your third race will be significantly faster than your first.
HYROX® Context
The definition of a "good" time continues to shift as the sport grows and the average fitness level of participants rises. What was a top-25% time in 2020 is now closer to median. Staying competitive requires consistent improvement. Use ROXBASE to track your percentile ranking over time and see how the standards evolve with competition data.
FAQ
Is finishing a HYROX® race a good result on its own? Absolutely. Completing a HYROX® race means covering 8 km of running and eight functional fitness stations. Finishing at any time is an achievement, especially for first-timers.
How much do times improve between first and second race? Most athletes improve 8-15 minutes between their first and second race, primarily through better pacing, station strategy, and reduced transition time.
What is a good time for someone coming from CrossFit? CrossFit athletes typically finish in the top 25-30% on their first attempt due to station familiarity, but they often lose time on the running segments.
Find your exact percentile ranking with ROXBASE.
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