HYROX Simulation Saturdays - Your Race Starts Here
Step into the world of HYROX. Short, sharp, and intense.
The HYROX Sim is your first taste of true race day energy.
What Are HYROX Sims?
HYROX Simulation Saturdays bring the global HYROX race format into Planet Fitness clubs.
These events are designed to mirror the HYROX experience in a shortened, time-based race, perfect for first-timers and seasoned athletes looking to test themselves.
The Sim is the bridge between training and competition. Complete it, and you’re one step closer to Regionals, Nationals, and a full HYROX SA event.
The Format (23-Minute Race)
The Format(23-Minute Race)
Each entrant completes 2 minutes of max effort at each station, with 1 minute transition in between. Your score = the maximum distance, calories, or reps achieved at each station.
Sequence:
1. Run – 2 minutes (max distance)
2. Rest – 1 minute transition
3. SkiErg – 2 minutes (max calories)
4. Rest – 1 minute transition
5. Run – 2 minutes (max distance)
6. Rest – 1 minute transition
7. Walking Lunges with Sandbag – 2 minutes (max reps)
8. Rest – 1 minute transition
9. Run – 2 minutes (max distance)
10. Rest – 1 minute transition
11. Row – 2 minutes (max calories)
12. Rest – 1 minute transition
13. Run – 2 minutes (max distance)
14. Rest – 1 minute transition
15. Wall Balls – 2 minutes (max reps)
Regional Heat Dates 2025
Age category winners from heat events progress to finals
11 Oct – Potchefstroom
18 Oct – Cavendish Square
25 Oct –Fourways Mall
1 Nov – Olympus
8 Nov – Westville
Announce finalists: 15 Nov 2025 via social media
National Final: 22 Nov 2025 – Olympus, Pretoria
Finalists package and important information
All finalists will be treated to a 1 night hotel stay at our finals hotel partner on Friday 21st of November and special finalist gear and preparation kit for the big day. There will be a pre-race dinner and briefing at the hotel on the 21st of Nov at 7pm sharp and all finalists must attend.
Finalists will be announced on the 15th of Nov and you will be contacted with final details and arrangements.
Finalists from Cape Town and KZN will be flown to Pretoria on the 21st of Nov for the event courtesy of our travel partners.
If you are not available to travel on 21st Nov the next person on the ranking will be given the opportunity to join the finals.
Entry Fees - Limited slots, entry on a first come basis
- Non-Members: R200
- Planet Fitness Members: R150 (25% off)
- Elevate Members: Free (Limited capacity, first come, first serve)
- Discovery Vitality Members: R150 (25% off)
What’s Included?
- Participant t-shirt (colour-coded by age group)
- Prizes for all age categories winners
- Pathway to the National Final at Olympus in Pretoria
Age Categories (Male & Female)
- 16–19
- 20–29
- 30–39
- 40–49
- 50–59
- 60+
Your Race Starts Now
Choose your wave, lock in your entry, and experience HYROX like never before.