The rise of Hyrox

Impressive scale: Hyrox has seen between 1.3 million and 1.5 million participants globally during the 2025-26 season, placing it among the fastest-growing properties in functional fitness.

WHEN Scarlet Wan crossed the finish line at Hyrox Shanghai alongside her Team FoYes relay teammates in May, the victory was about more than another gold medal. Their winning time of 53 minutes and 12 seconds shattered China’s national record and secured an unprecedented sixth consecutive championship.

For Wan, who has watched Hyrox’s rise in the country since competing in 2024, the achievement was also a marker of how quickly the sport has evolved from a niche fitness concept into one of the country’s fastest-growing participation sports.