The latest HYROX event in Glasgow was held on 2nd and 3rd March 2024 at the Scottish Event Campus. Â
As is typical of UK HYROX events, tickets sold out well in advance. Read on for a review of the weekend…Â
World Records
There were some amazing World Records beaten over the course of the weekend.
Firstly Simon Passmore raced in both the Men’s Open (01:01:05) and Pro (01:08:16) on the Saturday, taking the 50-54 Age Group World Records in both events – an incredible achievement!
In the Women’s Open, the amazing Celia Duff absolutely smashed the 70-74 Age Group World Record in a time of 01:42:27.
In the Mixed Doubles, Wendy Williams and Peter Kelly once again broke the 60-69 AG WR with a fantastic time of 01:11:59.
In the Women’s Pro Doubles, Elite 15 athletes Kate Davey and Zara Piergianni took the 30-39 Age Group World Record in a time of 00:59:03.
And in the Women’s relay,  Vicky Yuill, Leanne Bain, Clare Mears, Joda Quigley took the 40+ Age Group World Record in a time of 01:02:19.
Women’s Pro
The Women’s Pro was won by Bryony Keys in a time of 01:09:04.
Second was Jodie Digby in 01:10:13.
Third place was taken by Anna Aitken in a time of 01:11:36.
Pro Doubles
The Men’s Pro Doubles was won by Ciaran Parkinson and Tony Revell in a time of 00:53:42 – that’s the third fastest ever time in the Men’s Pro Doubles.
The Women’s Pro Doubles was won by Kate Davey and Zara Piergianni in a time of 00:59:03.
Women’s Open
The Women’s Open was won by Gabriella Moriarty in a time of 01:02:02.
Second was Aoife Fay in 01:03:09.
Third place was taken by Olympic Gold Medallist Eve Muirhead in a time of 01:03:24 (click the link to see our interview with her on the Rox Lyfe podcast).
Men’s Open
The Men’s Open was won by Ryan Adamson in a time of 00:57:49.
Second was Joshua Rose in 00:59:52.
Third place was taken by Harry Bird in a time of 01:00:06.
Open Doubles
The Men’s Open Doubles was won by John Carlisle and Ryan Adamson in a time of 00:52:52.
The Women’s Open Doubles was won by Klare Osborne and Gaby Caron in a time of 01:01:41.
The Mixed Open Doubles was won by Katrina Hamilton and Stephen Pendergrast in a time of 00:58:24.
Here are some photos of the event…
Getting to Glasgow SEC
The address for Glasgow SEC is: Scottish Event Campus, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW.
The Scottish Event Campus is situated just outside Glasgow City Centre and is accessible by numerous modes of transport.
Train/Tube
The SEC is served by it’s own railway station – Exhibition Centre. The station is 3 minutes train journey from the City centre.
There are numerous direct trains into Glasgow from both London and Edinburgh.
All of the relevant information for travelling by train can be found here.
Bus
The X19 Stagecoach service stops a few minutes walk from the venue on Finnieston Street.
The timetable can be found here.
Car
The SEC is situated just off of the M8 motorway. The satnav postcode is G3 8YW.
Parking is available in a multi-storey car park which is operated by Glasgow City Council. The car park address is 10 Stobcross Road, G3 8YW. Up-to-date parking charges can be found here.Â
Plane
There are two airports in Glasgow – Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Glasgow is situated 63km from Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
From the airports, the SEC can be accessed by train or taxi. Further information can be found here.
All of the most up to date information can also be found here.
Please ensure that you double check all travel timetables and information directly with the train/bus websites before travelling.
Where to Stay
Some of the closest hotels are:
Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre
Premier Inn Glasgow Pacific Quay
How HYROX works:
- At HYROX, everyone worldwide competes in the same race, in the same format
- The competition starts with a 1km run, followed by one functional movement, and repeats eight times
- Athletes can sign up to different race categories, making it accessible no matter what level of fitness you’re at
- Individual – take on the standard HYROX for a challenging but achievable race for everyone
- Individual Pro – For the experienced racer, heavier weights make for a more challenging experience
- Doubles – find a partner and take on the challenge as a pair splitting the workload across the event
- Relay Teams – perfect for gyms, companies, and other groups, split the work up between 4 people for the fastest and most accessible version of the race
For more information, visit www.hyrox.com to sign up for a race or PFT, or check out our beginner’s guide to HYROX here.Â
