HYROX Copenhagen 2026:
Is It a Fast Course?

Copenhagen 2026 is about average: it ran 0.8% quicker than the average HYROX race after adjusting for the field, ranking 63 of 172. The median Open Men finish was 1:21:33 and the median Open Women finish was 1:29:36.

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Copenhagen 2026 speed index
−0.8%
vs the average race: about average. Ranked 63 of 172 (1 = fastest). Denmark, Season 8.
Open Men median
−5.5% vs all-race median 1:26:18
1:21:33
Open Women median
−5.8% vs all-race median 1:35:04
1:29:36
Pro Men median
−6.4% vs all-race median 1:19:39
1:14:34
Pro Women median
−3.6% vs all-race median 1:25:50
1:22:43
Index basis
Field-adjusted: same athletes compared across races, raw medians −5.5%
1,207 finishers
Roxzone, Open Men median
Derived from split data
6:10

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Copenhagen 2026 median times vs the average race

Denmark, Season 8. 1,207 finishers across the solo divisions that had a full field. Positive means slower than the all-race median.

Copenhagen 2026 median finish time by division against the all-race median
Division Finishers Copenhagen 2026 median Gap
Open Men 522 1:21:33 −5.5%
Open Women 295 1:29:36 −5.8%
Pro Men 245 1:14:34 −6.4%
Pro Women 145 1:22:43 −3.6%

The field-adjusted index is −0.8% and the raw median gap is −5.5%. A stronger-than-usual field made the raw medians look quicker than the course itself.

Runs and roxzone at Copenhagen 2026

Among 520 Open Men with split data, the median run total was 40:02 (all-race median 39:55) and the median roxzone was 6:10 (all-race 6:41).

Run total was 0:07 slower than the all-race median and roxzone was 0:31 shorter. A large part of the gap sits in the roxzone, which depends on layout and where the timing mats are. See the roxzone benchmark to compare your own.

Nearby races in the ranking

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

Races ranked next to Copenhagen 2026 by speed index
# Race Index
14 Copenhagen 2025 −2.9%
61 Sydney 2025 −0.8%
62 Poznan 2024 −0.8%
64 Cologne 2025 −0.8%
65 Bilbao 2025 −0.8%
63 Copenhagen 2026 (this race) −0.8%

More on Copenhagen 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. Copenhagen 2026 has 1,077 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 1,207 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 Copenhagen 2026 FAQ

Is HYROX Copenhagen 2026 a fast course?

Copenhagen 2026 has a speed index of −0.8%, which is about average. It ranks 63 of 172 races (1 is fastest). The same athletes ran about 0.8% faster here than at an average race, after allowing for field strength and experience.

What was the median finish time at Copenhagen 2026?

Open Men 1:21:33, Open Women 1:29:36, Pro Men 1:14:34, Pro Women 1:22:43. These are medians across 1,207 finishers in the solo divisions, shown against the all-race medians in the table above.

Was the roxzone long at Copenhagen 2026?

The median Open Men roxzone was 6:10, 0:31 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 Copenhagen 2026 for a PB?

Copenhagen 2026 is about 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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