HYROX Houston 2026:
Is It a Fast Course?
Houston 2026 is slightly slower than average: it ran 2.3% slower than the average HYROX race after adjusting for the field, ranking 130 of 172. The median Open Men finish was 1:28:07 and the median Open Women finish was 1:35:22.
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London Excel 2025 Houston 2026 median times vs the average race
United States, Season 8. 1,668 finishers across the solo divisions that had a full field. Positive means slower than the all-race median.
| Division | Finishers | Houston 2026 median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Men | 804 | 1:28:07 | +2.1% |
| Open Women | 527 | 1:35:22 | +0.3% |
| Pro Men | 202 | 1:16:44 | −3.7% |
| Pro Women | 135 | 1:22:16 | −4.1% |
The field-adjusted index is +2.3% and the raw median gap is +0.3%. A stronger-than-usual field made the raw medians look quicker than the course itself.
Runs and roxzone at Houston 2026
Among 800 Open Men with split data, the median run total was 41:59 (all-race median 39:55) and the median roxzone was 7:26 (all-race 6:41).
Run total was 2:04 slower than the all-race median and roxzone was 0:45 longer. 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 Houston 2026, plus other editions at the same venue.
| # | Race | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 128 | Utrecht 2025 | +2.2% |
| 129 | Dallas 2025 | +2.2% |
| 131 | Washington DC 2026 | +2.4% |
| 132 | Phoenix 2026 | +2.4% |
| 138 | Houston 2025 | +2.9% |
| 130 | Houston 2026 (this race) | +2.3% |
More on Houston 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. Houston 2026 has 1,540 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 1,668 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 Houston 2026 FAQ
Is HYROX Houston 2026 a fast course?
Houston 2026 has a speed index of +2.3%, which is slightly slower than average. It ranks 130 of 172 races (1 is fastest). The same athletes ran about 2.3% slower here than at an average race, after allowing for field strength and experience.
What was the median finish time at Houston 2026?
Open Men 1:28:07, Open Women 1:35:22, Pro Men 1:16:44, Pro Women 1:22:16. These are medians across 1,668 finishers in the solo divisions, shown against the all-race medians in the table above.
Was the roxzone long at Houston 2026?
The median Open Men roxzone was 7:26, 0:45 longer 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 Houston 2026 for a PB?
Houston 2026 is slightly slower 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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