HYROX Budapest 2026:
Is It a Fast Course?
Budapest 2026 is a fast course: it ran 3.4% quicker than the average HYROX race after adjusting for the field, ranking 11 of 172. The median Open Men finish was 1:25:08 and the median Open Women finish was 1:33:44.
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Hungary, Season 9. 1,104 finishers across the solo divisions that had a full field. Positive means slower than the all-race median.
| Division | Finishers | Budapest 2026 median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Men | 514 | 1:25:08 | −1.4% |
| Open Women | 390 | 1:33:44 | −1.4% |
| Pro Men | 200 | 1:13:17 | −8.0% |
The field-adjusted index is −3.4% and the raw median gap is −2.6%.
Runs and roxzone at Budapest 2026
This race has no usable split data, so run and roxzone times are not shown.
Nearby races in the ranking
The two races ranked just faster and just slower than Budapest 2026, plus other editions at the same venue.
| # | Race | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Bilbao 2026 | −3.7% |
| 10 | Barcelona 2026 | −3.6% |
| 12 | Vienna 2025 | −3.4% |
| 13 | London Excel 2025 | −3.2% |
| 11 | Budapest 2026 (this race) | −3.4% |
More on Budapest 2026: full results , where would I have placed here? . 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. Budapest 2026 has 378 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 1,104 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.
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HYROX Budapest 2026 FAQ
Is HYROX Budapest 2026 a fast course?
Budapest 2026 has a speed index of −3.4%, which is a fast course. It ranks 11 of 172 races (1 is fastest). The same athletes ran about 3.4% faster here than at an average race, after allowing for field strength and experience.
What was the median finish time at Budapest 2026?
Open Men 1:25:08, Open Women 1:33:44, Pro Men 1:13:17. These are medians across 1,104 finishers in the solo divisions, shown against the all-race medians in the table above.
Was the roxzone long at Budapest 2026?
Budapest 2026 has no usable split data, so we cannot measure its roxzone. Races with splits are compared in the roxzone benchmark.
Should I race Budapest 2026 for a PB?
Budapest 2026 is a fast 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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