The global fitness racing juggernaut HYROX is making a high-impact debut on the Indian subcontinent, and the numbers are already speaking volumes. With over 1,000 athletes registered for the inaugural Mumbai race, scheduled for 3rd May, the city is set to host one of the most electrifying launches in the brand’s international expansion to date.
Following its meteoric rise across Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region, HYROX’s entry into India is not just timely—it’s strategic. The overwhelming response from Indian fitness enthusiasts signals a powerful appetite for competitive functional fitness, endurance racing, and global sport formats that blend performance with participation.
“India has arrived,” said Deepak Raj, Country Head of HYROX India, while confirming that a second Indian race is already in the works, with details expected to follow soon. “The momentum we’ve seen here has been incredible, and Mumbai is just the beginning.”
As HYROX gears up to plant deeper roots in South Asia, Mumbai’s debut is setting the tone for what promises to be a landmark year in the global fitness calendar—one where India is firmly on the map.
Shreyas Rao, a national track and field athlete and HYROX India Ambassador who has participated in 5 editions of HYROX across the world, shed light on the buzz around the event saying, “HYROX is happening in my own country for the first time and the interest in the event on social media is crazy. Personally, I myself am coaching about 40 trainees online for this race and have conducted a number of HYROX bootcamps around the country. So yeah, the excitement is very high, I am excited, my trainees are excited and I am sure everyone who has registered for this event is also very excited.”
HYROX is the world’s fastest-growing fitness race — featuring 1 km of running followed by a functional workout station, repeated 8 times. This strong showing highlights the significant demand for this unique fitness challenge in India. But HYROX is more than just a race, it’s a high-energy fitness party, designed for everyone. Beginners can take on the challenge through the Relay or Doubles formats, making it a race for EVERYBODY. The inaugural race in Mumbai will be hosted at NESCO Goregaon, across 13,000 sq. meters of fully air-conditioned indoor space.
DEEPAK RAJ, Country Head – HYROX India also weighed in saying, “We are absolutely thrilled by the response of launching HYROX in India. Reaching over 1,000 registrations within just 45 days of launching and numbers reflects the enthusiasm and readiness of India’s fitness community to embrace a global concept like HYROX. We are excited to introduce this sport to the country and are confident it will inspire people to adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle.“
Globally, the HYROX phenomenon continues to surge. In the UK, the first HYROX London in 2021 attracted 455 participants. The demand has since exploded, so much so that a ballot system was introduced for the November 2024 HYROX London event to manage the overwhelming number of ticket requests.
The international appeal of HYROX is also evident in the Mumbai race, with over 24 nationalities already signed up to compete. This global turnout underscores the excitement surrounding HYROX’s debut in India.
