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HYROX Tenerife: high-intensity fitness hits the Canary Islands

HYROX Tenerife confirmed for September 2026

The global phenomenon of high-intensity fitness has officially landed in the Canary Islands. Organisers have confirmed that HYROX Tenerife is happening — a historic milestone marking the first time this prestigious international competition has been held in the archipelago. The sporting event not only expands the franchise’s reach, but Tenerife has been chosen as the venue for the official season opener of the 26/27 global calendar.

Dates and venue in Santa Cruz

The competition will take place over a full weekend, beginning on Friday 4 September 2026 and concluding on Sunday 6 September 2026. The epicentre of the action will be the iconic Recinto Ferial de Tenerife, located at Avenida de la Constitución number 12 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This vast indoor venue will be transformed completely to accommodate the demanding running circuits and functional exercise zones that define this endurance sport.

Why Tenerife was chosen as the season opener

The choice of Tenerife as the inaugural venue reflects the organisation’s aim to combine high physical demands with a top-tier tourist and natural environment. The event promises to blend the intensity of HYROX training with a unique atmosphere surrounded by beaches, positioning the islands as a benchmark for international sports tourism. Organisers highlight that opening the season in the archipelago represents “a start in a place that changes everything,” attracting both elite European athletes and local competitors who had been seeking the chance to take part in the global circuit without having to leave the islands.

The HYROX format: 8km run and eight functional stations

The HYROX format maintains its globally standardised structure, combining an 8-kilometre run with eight alternating stations of strength and functional endurance exercises. The competition in the Tenerife capital will include all traditional categories, from individual events (Open and Pro) to Doubles and Team Relay divisions, with weights and demands adapted to the different fitness levels of registered participants.

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