HYROX Washington DC 2026:
Is It a Fast Course?
Washington DC 2026 is about average: it ran 0.8% slower than the average HYROX race after adjusting for the field, ranking 106 of 172. The median Open Men finish was 1:33:08 and the median Open Women finish was 1:41:26.
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London Excel 2025 Washington DC 2026 median times vs the average race
United States, Season 9. 6,188 finishers across the solo divisions that had a full field. Positive means slower than the all-race median.
| Division | Finishers | Washington DC 2026 median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Men | 2,848 | 1:33:08 | +7.9% |
| Open Women | 2,675 | 1:41:26 | +6.7% |
| Pro Men | 378 | 1:19:19 | −0.4% |
| Pro Women | 287 | 1:24:59 | −1.0% |
The field-adjusted index is +0.8% and the raw median gap is +6.5%. A weaker-than-usual field made the raw medians look slower than the course itself.
Runs and roxzone at Washington DC 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 Washington DC 2026, plus other editions at the same venue.
| # | Race | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 104 | Rome 2025 | +0.7% |
| 105 | Manchester 2026 | +0.7% |
| 107 | Perth 2025 | +0.9% |
| 108 | Katowice 2025 | +0.9% |
| 106 | Washington DC 2026 (this race) | +0.8% |
More on Washington DC 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. Washington DC 2026 has 1,757 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 6,188 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 Washington DC 2026 FAQ
Is HYROX Washington DC 2026 a fast course?
Washington DC 2026 has a speed index of +0.8%, which is about average. It ranks 106 of 172 races (1 is fastest). The same athletes ran about 0.8% slower here than at an average race, after allowing for field strength and experience.
What was the median finish time at Washington DC 2026?
Open Men 1:33:08, Open Women 1:41:26, Pro Men 1:19:19, Pro Women 1:24:59. These are medians across 6,188 finishers in the solo divisions, shown against the all-race medians in the table above.
Was the roxzone long at Washington DC 2026?
Washington DC 2026 has no usable split data, so we cannot measure its roxzone. Races with splits are compared in the roxzone benchmark.
Should I race Washington DC 2026 for a PB?
Washington DC 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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