HYROX Auckland 2026:
Is It a Fast Course?

Auckland 2026 is a slow course: it ran 4.7% slower than the average HYROX race after adjusting for the field, ranking 153 of 172. The median Open Men finish was 1:25:34 and the median Open Women finish was 1:36:05.

Last updated: 2026-10-25 · Free, no signup

Auckland 2026 speed index
+4.8%
vs the average race: a slow course. Ranked 153 of 172 (1 = fastest). New Zealand, Season 8.
Open Men median
−0.9% vs all-race median 1:26:18
1:25:33
Open Women median
+1.1% vs all-race median 1:35:04
1:36:05
Pro Men median
−0.4% vs all-race median 1:19:39
1:19:21
Index basis
Field-adjusted: same athletes compared across races, raw medians −0.1%
589 finishers
Roxzone, Open Men median
Derived from split data
5:15

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Auckland 2026 median times vs the average race

New Zealand, Season 8. 589 finishers across the solo divisions that had a full field. Positive means slower than the all-race median.

Auckland 2026 median finish time by division against the all-race median
Division Finishers Auckland 2026 median Gap
Open Men 262 1:25:34 −0.9%
Open Women 195 1:36:05 +1.1%
Pro Men 132 1:19:21 −0.4%

The field-adjusted index is +4.7% and the raw median gap is −0.1%. A stronger-than-usual field made the raw medians look quicker than the course itself.

Runs and roxzone at Auckland 2026

Among 261 Open Men with split data, the median run total was 43:00 (all-race median 39:55) and the median roxzone was 5:15 (all-race 6:41).

Run total was 3:05 slower than the all-race median and roxzone was 1:26 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 Auckland 2026, plus other editions at the same venue.

Races ranked next to Auckland 2026 by speed index
# Race Index
151 Nice 2024 +4.5%
152 Anaheim 2024 +4.7%
154 Taipei 2025 +4.8%
155 Acapulco 2026 +5.0%
153 Auckland 2026 (this race) +4.7%

More on Auckland 2026: full results . 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. Auckland 2026 has 532 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 589 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 Auckland 2026 FAQ

Is HYROX Auckland 2026 a fast course?

Auckland 2026 has a speed index of +4.7%, which is a slow course. It ranks 153 of 172 races (1 is fastest). The same athletes ran about 4.7% slower here than at an average race, after allowing for field strength and experience.

What was the median finish time at Auckland 2026?

Open Men 1:25:34, Open Women 1:36:05, Pro Men 1:19:21. These are medians across 589 finishers in the solo divisions, shown against the all-race medians in the table above.

Was the roxzone long at Auckland 2026?

The median Open Men roxzone was 5:15, 1:26 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 Auckland 2026 for a PB?

Auckland 2026 is a slow course, 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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