HYROX Penalties: What you should know if you compete
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If you are participating in a HYROX competition this season, you need to know the updated penalties for 2025/26. These regulations affect both singles and doubles competitors, and can make the difference between advancing or being disqualified.
How to avoid penalties at HYROX?
- Read the official rules before competing.
- Practice with a certified judge or coach.
- It fulfills the full range of motion in all exercises.
- Ask the judges if you have any doubts before starting.
- Review post-event penalties to appeal if applicable.
Below you will find a breakdown by season with the possible penalties for individual athletes and in doubles, according to the official rules. This will help you compete without surprises.
🧍♂️ HYROX SINGLES - Penalties per station
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Station / Location |
Motive |
Penalty |
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General / Career |
Race lap omitted |
3 min (4 laps) / 5 min (3 laps) / 7 min (2 laps) / DQ (1 lap) |
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Workout or race omitted |
DQ (Disqualification) | |
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Performing stations in the wrong order |
3 min (1 infraction) / DQ if more than one | |
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Incorrect input/output (arc IN/OUT or Roxzone) |
2 min | |
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Do not use assigned material or lane |
2 min | |
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Outside assistance / unsportsmanlike conduct |
2 min or DQ | |
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Spitting, littering, pouring water over oneself |
2 min or DQ | |
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No chip / incorrect departure time |
DNS (Did not start the race) / DQ | |
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SkiErg |
Feet off base / misuse |
15 s per violation |
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Abandoning before completing the distance |
10 s-DQ according to severity | |
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Sled Push / Pull |
Lane omitted |
3 min per lane |
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Incorrect lane usage |
2 min | |
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Burpee Broad Jump |
Incomplete repetitions or forward hands |
15 s per violation |
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Row / Farmer Carry |
Incomplete laps |
3 min per lap |
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Kettlebells returned incorrectly |
30 s | |
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Incorrect weight |
DQ | |
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Sandbag Lunges |
Knee not touching the ground / torso not upright |
15 s |
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Loosen or remove the bag from the shoulders |
15 s (1st) / DQ (2nd) | |
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Wall Balls |
Missing repeat |
15 s per rep |
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Incorrect weight/height or premature exit |
15 s or DQ | |
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Others |
Magnesium use outside of seasons 2 or 6 |
2 min |
👯 HYROX DOUBLES - Penalties per station
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Station / Location |
Motive |
Penalty |
|---|---|---|
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General / Career |
Race lap omitted |
5-7 min |
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Do not run the 1000 m together |
3 min per violation | |
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Workout or race omitted |
DQ | |
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Incorrect order of workouts |
3 min (1 infraction) / DQ if more than one | |
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Wrong Roxzone input or output |
2 min | |
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Outside assistance / unsportsmanlike conduct |
2 min or DQ | |
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Incorrect departure time / no chip |
DQ / DNS | |
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SkiErg |
Feet off base |
15 s |
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Change of grips between members |
15 s | |
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Sled Push / Pull |
Incorrect or incomplete rail |
3 min per lane |
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Interfering with other equipment |
10 m backward or 2 min | |
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Burpee Broad Jump |
Incorrect repetitions / incomplete jumping |
15 s |
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Rowing / Farmer Carry |
Incomplete laps |
3 min per lap |
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Incorrect weight or incorrect kettlebell placement |
30 s or DQ | |
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Sandbag Lunges |
Knee not touching the ground or not standing upright |
15 s |
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Release the bag from the shoulders |
15 s (1st) / DQ (2nd) | |
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Wall Balls |
Missing reps or poor height |
15 s |
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Others |
Improper use of material / lane |
2 min |
HYROX Team RELAY - Penalties per station
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Station / Location |
Motive |
Penalty |
|---|---|---|
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General / Career |
Race lap omitted |
3 min (4 laps) / 5 min (3 laps) / 7 min (2 laps) / DQ (1 lap) |
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Run or omitted station |
DQ | |
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Incorrect order of stations |
3 min (1 infraction) / DQ if more than one | |
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Incorrect Roxzone or arc input/output |
2 min | |
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Not using equipment or assigned lane |
2 min | |
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External assistance |
2 min | |
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Incorrect start time without permission |
DQ | |
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No timing chip |
DNS | |
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Unsportsmanlike conduct, spitting or throwing liquids |
2 min or DQ | |
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SkiErg |
Feet off base |
15 s |
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Abandoning before completing the distance |
10 s-DQ | |
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Sled Push / Pull |
Lane omitted |
3 min per lane |
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Early change of address |
15 s | |
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Burpee Broad Jump |
Jumping error or forward hands |
15 s |
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Rowing / Farmers Carry |
Incomplete laps |
3 min per lap |
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Incorrect weight or poor return |
30 s or DQ | |
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Sandbag Lunges |
Knee not touching ground / not upright |
15 s |
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Release the bag from the shoulders |
15 s (1st) / DQ (2nd) | |
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Wall Balls |
Missing reps |
15 s |
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Transition (Relay) |
Do not pass through transition zone or bad "high-five". |
1 min or DQ |
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Others |
Magnesium use outside of seasons 2 or 6 |
2 min |
FAQ
What happens if I don't complete a Sled Push or Sled Pull length?
You will be penalized with 3 minutes for each length not completed. This is an automatic penalty and does not allow prior warnings. Be sure to complete the entire route in your assigned lane.
Can I be disqualified for accumulating warnings?
Yes, in some cases, such as do not stay together in doublesaccumulating three warnings implies direct disqualification. It also happens if you start on the wrong wave or do fewer laps in a 1-turn race.
What does "No rep" mean at a station?
Means that repetition does not count. You must repeat the movement correctly. This applies to stations such as Wall Balls, Lunges or BBJwhere not meeting the standard invalidates the repetition without extra time, but it does slow you down.
What happens if I commit an infraction and correct it quickly?
At stations such as Farmer Carry or Lungesif you drop the material or take it out of zone but correct it after the warning, the penalty may cancel each other out. It depends on the judge's criteria and the speed with which you solve it.
Which errors are not penalized the first time?
Some actions are allowed without penalty on the first offense, such as:
- Pulling out of the lane in Sled Push or Pull
- Incorrect footing in SkiErg
- Incorrect positioning in doubles changes
But in the second time is already penalized with 15 seconds or more.
Are there different penalties if I compete in doubles?
Yes, in doubles, coordination errors between colleagues are punishable. For example:
- If the athlete at rest is not behind
- If the handle or bag is passed incorrectly
- If the change is made incorrectly in BBJ or Wall Balls
Each error can add up to 15 seconds per violation if not corrected.
Can I appeal a penalty during the race?
No. The judge's decisions are final during the competition. You can comment at the end of the event, but no times are reevaluated and no penalties are cancelled in the race.
What happens if I run fewer laps than I should?
- In 1-lap circuits: Direct disqualification
- In 2 laps: 7 minutes penalty
- In 3 laps: 5 minutes penalty
Always count your laps or use a counter if necessary.
How do I avoid penalties if I am a beginner?
- Train with someone who knows the rules
- Record your repetitions and review them
- Arrive early for the athlete briefing
- Always make the movement complete and clear
- Listen to the judge and follow his instructions
Conclusion: Avoid penalties and compete with strategy.
Knowing the seasonal penalties is not just a formality. It is an essential part of your preparation. Each penalty can cost you valuable seconds or even drop you out of the standings.
Source: Official Hyrox Regulation 2025/26
