HYROX Amsterdam 2026:
Is It a Fast Course?

Amsterdam 2026 is slightly faster than average: it ran 1.8% quicker than the average HYROX race after adjusting for the field, ranking 41 of 172. The median Open Men finish was 1:20:26 and the median Open Women finish was 1:29:04.

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Amsterdam 2026 speed index
−1.8%
vs the average race: slightly faster than average. Ranked 41 of 172 (1 = fastest). Netherlands, Season 8.
Open Men median
−6.8% vs all-race median 1:26:18
1:20:26
Open Women median
−6.3% vs all-race median 1:35:04
1:29:04
Pro Men median
−5.5% vs all-race median 1:19:39
1:15:18
Pro Women median
−5.2% vs all-race median 1:25:50
1:21:20
Index basis
Field-adjusted: same athletes compared across races, raw medians −6.4%
2,352 finishers
Roxzone, Open Men median
Derived from split data
6:13

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Amsterdam 2026 median times vs the average race

Netherlands, Season 8. 2,352 finishers across the solo divisions that had a full field. Positive means slower than the all-race median.

Amsterdam 2026 median finish time by division against the all-race median
Division Finishers Amsterdam 2026 median Gap
Open Men 1,241 1:20:26 −6.8%
Open Women 586 1:29:04 −6.3%
Pro Men 354 1:15:19 −5.5%
Pro Women 171 1:21:20 −5.2%

The field-adjusted index is −1.8% and the raw median gap is −6.4%. A stronger-than-usual field made the raw medians look quicker than the course itself.

Runs and roxzone at Amsterdam 2026

Among 1,241 Open Men with split data, the median run total was 38:55 (all-race median 39:55) and the median roxzone was 6:13 (all-race 6:41).

Run total was 1:00 faster than the all-race median and roxzone was 0:28 shorter. Most of the gap is in the running, not the roxzone. See the roxzone benchmark to compare your own.

Nearby races in the ranking

The two races ranked just faster and just slower than Amsterdam 2026, plus other editions at the same venue.

Races ranked next to Amsterdam 2026 by speed index
# Race Index
39 Poznan 2025 −1.8%
40 Bordeaux 2025 −1.8%
42 Gdańsk 2026 −1.7%
43 Beijing 2026 −1.7%
73 Amsterdam 2024 −0.4%
41 Amsterdam 2026 (this race) −1.8%

More on Amsterdam 2026: full results , where would I have placed here? , age group podium times. Back to the full speed index ranking.

How this index is calculated

The index follows athletes who raced more than once (70,954 athletes across 172 races) and fits ln(finish time) = athlete + race + experience. Amsterdam 2026 has 2,165 repeat-athlete results behind it. Zero is the average race, minus is faster, plus is slower. The index covers course and conditions together and cannot separate altitude, heat or floor surface. Medians come from 2,352 cleaned finisher results in the Open and Pro solo divisions. RoxUpdates is independent and not affiliated with HYROX. Full method on the speed index page.

FAQ

HYROX Amsterdam 2026 FAQ

Is HYROX Amsterdam 2026 a fast course?

Amsterdam 2026 has a speed index of −1.8%, which is slightly faster than average. It ranks 41 of 172 races (1 is fastest). The same athletes ran about 1.8% faster here than at an average race, after allowing for field strength and experience.

What was the median finish time at Amsterdam 2026?

Open Men 1:20:26, Open Women 1:29:04, Pro Men 1:15:19, Pro Women 1:21:20. These are medians across 2,352 finishers in the solo divisions, shown against the all-race medians in the table above.

Was the roxzone long at Amsterdam 2026?

The median Open Men roxzone was 6:13, 0:28 shorter than the all-race median of 6:41. Roxzone is derived from splits, so layout and timing mat position both move it.

Should I race Amsterdam 2026 for a PB?

Amsterdam 2026 is slightly faster than average, but the index only moves a time by a few percent. Your own fitness and pacing matter more. If you want the course edge, the fastest races are listed in the main ranking. One athlete's results also swing about 8% between races, more than most course differences.

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