HYROX Farmers Carry Time Estimator: Open Men
The median HYROX farmers carry split for Open Men is 2:02 (2 × 24 kg kettlebells). The fastest 10% finish in 1:35 or less and the slowest quarter take 2:25 or more. Enter your plan below for your own estimate.
Last updated: 2026-10-25 · 103,247 season 8 farmers carry splits
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| Division | Farmers carry (200 m) |
|---|---|
| Open Men | 2 × 24 kg kettlebells |
Average farmers carry time by level
Finish splits in minutes:seconds. P10 means 10% of finishers were faster. Season 8 (2025/26) results. Fast is the top 10% of finishers, Good the top 25%, Beginner the slower quarter.
| Division | Fast (P10) | Good (P25) | Median (P50) | Beginner (P75) | Slow (P90) | Finishers (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Men | 1:35 | 1:46 | 2:02 | 2:25 | 2:54 | 54,162 |
| Open Women | 1:46 | 1:57 | 2:11 | 2:32 | 3:02 | 24,801 |
| Pro Men | 1:34 | 1:44 | 2:02 | 2:31 | 3:07 | 15,905 |
| Pro Women | 1:49 | 2:04 | 2:30 | 3:04 | 3:46 | 8,379 |
Number of drops vs total time (same walking pace)
| Plan | Open Men |
|---|---|
| Unbroken (0 drops) | 1:54 |
| 1 drop | 2:02 |
| 2 drops | 2:10 |
| 4 drops | 2:26 |
Computed with the estimator's own plan model. The default pace for each division is solved so that the default plan equals that division's median split, then one input is changed per row. Fatigue is not modelled, so the longest sets and fewest stops look better here than they usually do on the day.
Pacing and technique tips
- Pick up both kettlebells together with a hip hinge, stand tall and pack the shoulders down and back before you walk.
- Walk briskly in short steps. Long strides and running make the kettlebells swing and use up grip faster.
- Plan your break before you start, for example 100 m or 150 m unbroken, then one rest. Several short breaks cost more in total.
- Set both kettlebells down together rather than dropping them, and take 5 to 10 seconds before picking them up.
- Grip is trainable. Dead hangs, barbell holds and heavy carries pay back quickly on this station.
Training to improve it
A four-week build from the farmers carry training guide. Time your sessions and feed the numbers back into the estimator.
| Week 1 | 3 × 100m farmers carry at race weight, 2min rest. Aim for unbroken carries. |
|---|---|
| Week 2 | 2 × 150m farmers carry at race weight, 2min rest. Note where grip starts to fail. |
| Week 3 | 2 × 200m farmers carry at race weight, 2min rest. Target 1 break or less per set. |
| Week 4 (peak) | 1 × 200m farmers carry at race weight after a 1km row — simulate the race sequence. |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the farmers carry take for Open Men at HYROX?
The median farmers carry split for Open Men is 2:02, from 54,162 season 8 results. The fastest 10% finish in 1:35 or less, the top quarter in 1:46, and the slowest quarter take 2:25 or longer. Your own time depends on pace, rests and fatigue from the earlier stations.
What weight is the HYROX farmers carry for Open Men?
Open Men carry 2 × 24 kg kettlebells for 200 m. The weight is per hand, so the total load is double the figure. Doubles teams use the matching Open or Pro weights and share the distance, so each partner carries it for a shorter stretch.
Can you put the kettlebells down in the farmers carry?
Yes, resting is allowed and there is no penalty for setting them down, though at multi-lap venues a missed lap adds a 3 minute penalty. Most athletes stop at least once. Plan one break, for example after 100 m or 150 m, instead of several short ones, which cost more in total.
How do I get faster at the farmers carry?
Train grip directly. Use dead hangs, barbell holds and progressive carries from 50 m up to 200 m at race weight over 6 to 8 weeks. On the day, walk briskly in short steps, keep the shoulders down and back and set both kettlebells down together.
What is a good farmers carry time for Open Men?
Under 1:46 puts you in the top quarter of Open Men, and under 1:35 in the top 10%. Beating the median of 2:02 means you are faster than half the field. A time over 2:25 is in the slower quarter. Judge yourself against your own division, because the weights differ.
How accurate is the farmers carry estimator?
Treat it as arithmetic on your own numbers. Time is work plus rests, and the default pace is solved so the default plan equals your division's median split. It does not model fatigue inside the station or no-reps, so test the plan in training and adjust the pace field to what you can actually hold.
How this is calculated
Benchmarks are real split times from 131,355 season 8 (2025/26) HYROX race results in the RoxUpdates athlete dataset (82,887 athletes across all seasons, data checked 2026-10-29). For the farmers carry, 103,247 splits from the four singles divisions are used, 54,162 of them from Open Men. Season 8 only, so weights and rules match today's. Finishes under 45 or over 240 minutes and implausible splits are removed.
Percentiles come from a 21-point quantile table (P1, P5, P10 to P95 in steps of 5, P99) per division, with linear interpolation between points. "Beats X%" means that share of finishers in your division had a slower split. P10 is the time that 10% of finishers beat.
The plan model is time = work + rests, using your own pace numbers. The default pace for each division is solved so the default plan equals that division's median split. It does not model fatigue inside the station or no-reps, so treat the result as a target to test in training.
RoxUpdates is independent and not affiliated with HYROX. Weights come from the official rulebook as checked on the Hyrox weights tool. Doubles rows are team splits where partners share the work, so they are not comparable with singles.
Last updated 2026-10-25. Benchmark data: season 8, 131,355 races.
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