HYROX London Excel 2025:
Is It a Fast Course?
London Excel 2025 is a fast course: it ran 3.2% quicker than the average HYROX race after adjusting for the field, ranking 13 of 172. The median Open Men finish was 1:20:03 and the median Open Women finish was 1:28:49.
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Sydney 2026 London Excel 2025 median times vs the average race
United Kingdom, Season 8. 5,615 finishers across the solo divisions that had a full field. Positive means slower than the all-race median.
| Division | Finishers | London Excel 2025 median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Men | 3,058 | 1:20:03 | −7.2% |
| Open Women | 1,388 | 1:28:49 | −6.6% |
| Pro Men | 739 | 1:14:18 | −6.7% |
| Pro Women | 430 | 1:23:17 | −3.0% |
The field-adjusted index is −3.2% and the raw median gap is −6.7%. A stronger-than-usual field made the raw medians look quicker than the course itself.
Runs and roxzone at London Excel 2025
Among 3,042 Open Men with split data, the median run total was 32:19 (all-race median 39:55) and the median roxzone was 11:10 (all-race 6:41).
Run total was 7:37 faster than the all-race median and roxzone was 4:29 longer. 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 London Excel 2025, plus other editions at the same venue.
| # | Race | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Budapest 2026 | −3.4% |
| 12 | Vienna 2025 | −3.4% |
| 14 | Copenhagen 2025 | −2.9% |
| 15 | Abu Dhabi 2026 | −2.8% |
| 13 | London Excel 2025 (this race) | −3.2% |
More on London Excel 2025: 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. London Excel 2025 has 5,106 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 5,615 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 London Excel 2025 FAQ
Is HYROX London Excel 2025 a fast course?
London Excel 2025 has a speed index of −3.2%, which is a fast course. It ranks 13 of 172 races (1 is fastest). The same athletes ran about 3.2% faster here than at an average race, after allowing for field strength and experience.
What was the median finish time at London Excel 2025?
Open Men 1:20:03, Open Women 1:28:49, Pro Men 1:14:18, Pro Women 1:23:17. These are medians across 5,615 finishers in the solo divisions, shown against the all-race medians in the table above.
Was the roxzone long at London Excel 2025?
The median Open Men roxzone was 11:10, 4:29 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 London Excel 2025 for a PB?
London Excel 2025 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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