HYROX Katowice 2026:
Is It a Fast Course?
Katowice 2026 is slightly faster than average: it ran 2.8% quicker than the average HYROX race after adjusting for the field, ranking 16 of 172. The median Open Men finish was 1:19:58 and the median Open Women finish was 1:26:29.
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London Excel 2025 Katowice 2026 median times vs the average race
Poland, Season 8. 963 finishers across the solo divisions that had a full field. Positive means slower than the all-race median.
| Division | Finishers | Katowice 2026 median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Men | 512 | 1:19:58 | −7.3% |
| Open Women | 204 | 1:26:29 | −9.0% |
| Pro Men | 247 | 1:11:50 | −9.8% |
The field-adjusted index is −2.8% and the raw median gap is −8.3%. A stronger-than-usual field made the raw medians look quicker than the course itself.
Runs and roxzone at Katowice 2026
Among 512 Open Men with split data, the median run total was 41:16 (all-race median 39:55) and the median roxzone was 4:08 (all-race 6:41).
Run total was 1:21 slower than the all-race median and roxzone was 2:32 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 Katowice 2026, plus other editions at the same venue.
| # | Race | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Copenhagen 2025 | −2.9% |
| 15 | Abu Dhabi 2026 | −2.8% |
| 17 | Sydney 2024 | −2.7% |
| 18 | Mechelen 2026 | −2.6% |
| 108 | Katowice 2025 | +0.9% |
| 16 | Katowice 2026 (this race) | −2.8% |
More on Katowice 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. Katowice 2026 has 911 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 963 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 Katowice 2026 FAQ
Is HYROX Katowice 2026 a fast course?
Katowice 2026 has a speed index of −2.8%, which is slightly faster than average. It ranks 16 of 172 races (1 is fastest). The same athletes ran about 2.8% faster here than at an average race, after allowing for field strength and experience.
What was the median finish time at Katowice 2026?
Open Men 1:19:58, Open Women 1:26:29, Pro Men 1:11:50. These are medians across 963 finishers in the solo divisions, shown against the all-race medians in the table above.
Was the roxzone long at Katowice 2026?
The median Open Men roxzone was 4:08, 2:32 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 Katowice 2026 for a PB?
Katowice 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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