Hybrid racing has exploded, and HYROX has become one of the most recognizable names in that space with its “8 runs, 8 stations” format. Now Orangetheory Fitness is making HYROX training part of its world through a new affiliate partnership that brings HYROX-inspired programming into select studios.
For Orangetheory members, that means their usual tread and floor work can now double as official race prep.
How the OTF x HYROX Partnership Works
Starting this winter, participating Orangetheory studios will be designated as HYROX Training Clubs. These locations will:
Offer HYROX-style classes that mimic the race’s mix of running and functional stations
Use tread blocks to simulate the 1 km run legs
Adapt floor work to approximate familiar HYROX movements like carries, lunges and power exercises
Classes are designed for all levels, with coaches scaling intensity and movement selection while preserving the “compromised running” feel that defines HYROX races.
Why It Makes Sense for Orangetheory
Orangetheory’s format—intervals on treadmills and rowers plus strength blocks—already overlaps heavily with what HYROX asks of competitors. The partnership:
Gives members a clear event to train for
Helps Orangetheory differentiate from other boutique studios that still focus mainly on calorie burn
Brings performance and goal-setting to the forefront without abandoning accessibility
For many members, it’s a natural answer to “what am I working toward?”
What It Means for HYROX
For HYROX, plugging into Orangetheory’s network is a scale play:
It instantly expands the number of official training hubs in North America
It introduces the format to people who might have been hesitant to step into a performance gym
It reinforces the idea that HYROX is not just for elite athletes, but for anyone training consistently
Events can now anchor themselves in communities where HYROX is being practiced weekly, not just discovered on race day.
Who These Classes Are For
HYROX-inspired Orangetheory classes are a fit for:
Current members curious about testing their fitness in a race
Runners who want structured, coach-led strength and functional work
Newer athletes who like the idea of hybrid racing but prefer a familiar studio environment
It’s a bridge between everyday group fitness and the emerging world of fitness racing.
Final Take
Orangetheory’s HYROX partnership is a smart evolution for both brands. For members, it turns orange splat points into something more tangible—a finish line, a race time, a reason to keep showing up.
If your local studio picks up HYROX classes, it could be the moment you stop thinking of yourself as “someone who goes to class” and start thinking of yourself as “someone training for something.”
Citations
“Orangetheory Fitness Becomes an Official HYROX Affiliate Partner, Bringing Race-Prep Training to Select Studios Across North America” – press release
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/orangetheory-fitness-becomes-an-official-hyrox-affiliate-partner-bringing-race-prep-training-to-select-studios-across-north-america-302616606.html“Orangetheory Adding HYROX Training to Select Studios” – Athletech News
https://athletechnews.com/orangetheory-hyrox-training-select-studios