HYROX has announced the expansion of its Athlete License program for Elite competitors. Holders of an Athlete License will sign agreements, binding themselves to the HYROX Anti-Doping Code and a general code of conduct for elite athletes. Holders of the license will receive enhanced administrative support and access to priority first wave slots for qualifying races starting in the 2025/ 26 season, along with enhanced anti-doping education, administrative support, and communications with the Elite Sport team.
Anti-Doping & Code Of Conduct:
During the 2025/ 26 season, anti-doping testing will be expanded with significant additional investment into the program; this will now include all E15 Doubles races as well as the existing E15 Singles races at Majors, Regional Championships, and World Championships. Athletes will also sign up to a general code of conduct, which gives guidance on specific behaviours and expectations for elite athletes as representatives and role models in the sport.
Elite Pathways & Long-Term Development of the Sport:
HYROX is laying the foundation for a world-class sporting ecosystem – one designed to meet the standards of top-tier competitions such as the Olympic Games. From cutting-edge technology to rigorous administrative processes, HYROX is building an elite sport environment that reflects the demands of the highest level of competition and supports aspiring athletes to succeed in this environment.
With a growing cohort of professional athletes and aspiring competitors in the E15 ecosystem, this new licensing process sets the foundation to develop robust, defined pathways to elite competition and builds on the development work within the Elite Working Group. The expanded license program allows HYROX to efficiently track and administer this growing population of athletes and provide a framework for these athletes to engage with the Elite Sport Team.
Implementation:
Alongside the existing E15 Singles, the Athlete Licenses will be implemented into the E15 Doubles races from the first Major in the 2025/26 season in Hamburg in October this year. Therefore, an Athlete license will now be mandatory for all E15 competitors at Majors, Regional, and World Championships.
Athletes seeking to qualify for the E15 competition season will have the option to apply for a license and engage with the Elite Sport team throughout the season; minimum performance requirements will apply.
Commenting on the license, current Women’s World Champion, Linda Meier, said: “Licensing is a clear benefit because it goes beyond competition. It demonstrates transparency, reinforces compliance with clean sport, and ensures we’re setting the right example for others.”
Current Men’s World Champion, Tim Wenisch, echoes this sentiment, adding: “Licensing is essential in a competitive sport like HYROX. It ensures every athlete competes under the same rules, creating a level playing field for all.”
“The inclusion of the E15 Doubles within the HYROX Anti-Doping Code is the natural evolution of HYROX’s commitment to elite sport. After years of investing in standardising the race environment and raising the bar for professional competition, this initiative further recognises the incredible influence our elites have – not just on the future stars of the sport, but on everyday people inspired by their dedication. At HYROX, we’re building the platform that empowers them to lead, perform, and inspire on a global scale”, said Mat Lock, Technical Director at HYROX.
How to Apply:
E15 athletes and those intending to qualify for an E15 race can apply for a license via the online application page at elite.hyrox.com
The athlete license is valid for one season. To benefit from wave 1 prioritisation, an athlete must meet the below performance criteria with a completed Pro time in the past 12 months of:
Singles Men: 57:04
Doubles Men: 51:48
Singles Women: 1:03:21
Doubles Women: 59:45
