HYROX Race Day Essentials: What’s In My Bag Before, During, And After The Race
You’ve already done the hard part.
The early alarms.
The long runs.
The heavy sled pushes.
The “what am I doing with my life” moments.
Now it’s race week. The goal? No surprises.
Your HYROX bag should feel like a control center. If it’s packed, you don’t have to think.
And on race day, the less you think, the better you execute.
At HYROX, there is a bag check where you can store your bag while you race. You can
check in 60–90 minutes before your start time to receive your ankle timer and race
wristbands. Your bag can be checked at any time once you arrive.
Pack once. Follow the list. Walk in calm.
The Night Before: Don’t Wing It
Race day starts the night before. Lay everything out so you wake up and execute.
Night-Before Checklist
• Lay out your full race outfit (top, shorts/leggings, sports bra, socks)
• Lay out the shoes you have trained in — DO NOT change shoes race day
• Charge your watch, phone, HR monitor
• Headphones are not allowed during the race, but if you need pump-up music
before warm-up, make sure they’re charged
• Screenshot your start time, wave, and venue map into a “HYROX” album on your
phone
• Pack your entire bag and zip it — no morning scrambling
• Pack all race fuel (pre, mid, post). Nothing new. Nothing experimental.
What’s In My Race Bag
For The Race
• Race shoes + socks
• Race outfit
• Running belt (if carrying gels/phone)
• Hair ties, clips, headbands• Slick-back stick
• Anti-chafe stick
• Gels/chews you’ve tested
• Banana / PB&J / simple carbs
• Electrolytes or sports drink you’ve used before
• Warm-up bands / physio band
• Foam roller or Theragun
• Sharpie (write splits or reminders on your hand)
• Makeup for those professional race photos 😉
• Full change of clothes (it’s COLD inside convention centers — do not sit around
wet)
Warm-Up Kit
• Mini band (glutes + shoulders)
• Physio band (light pull + press)
• Lacrosse ball (calves, glutes, upper back)
Run your usual warm-up:
Light jog → dynamic movement → band work → a few practice reps (lunges, wall balls,
burpee broad jumps, sled push, sled pull, keep it easy while priming your body for some
incredible work).
Nothing new. Nothing fancy.
During The Race: Keep It Simple
On your body:
• Tested shoes
• Outfit that doesn’t chafe• 1–2 gels if needed
• Watch if you pace with it
No new gear. No new fuel. No Instagram “this looks cool.”
Execute.
After The Race: Don’t Forget This Part
You’ll be sweaty, hyped, and slightly disoriented. Having an “after” plan makes it
enjoyable.
Post-Race Must-Haves
• Protein + simple carbs
• Electrolytes / sports drink
• Wet wipes
• Deodorant
• Clean undergarments + socks
• Joggers / hoodie
• Slides
• Plastic bag for sweaty gear
• Phone charger
This is what lets you stay, cheer your crew on, and soak up the vibe instead of shivering
in wet clothes.
Common Packing Mistakes
• Brand-new shoes
• Brand-new outfit
• Overpacking a massive bag• Forgetting hair ties or deodorant
• Trying new fuel
Your bag is part of your race strategy.
Doing Your First HYROX?
Packing like a pro is one piece. Training smart is the other.
After racing HYROX multiple times and coaching dozens of athletes through theirs, I
built a HYROX Training Course for real people with real lives who still want to perform.
Inside the HYROX Training Course, you will:
• Follow intentional HYROX-specific training blocks
• Build strength + running capacity strategically
• Learn pacing, transitions, and race-day execution
• Train hard without burning out
Perfect for:
• First-time racers
• Hybrid athletes
• Weekend warriors
• CrossFit athletes wanting race-specific prep
Want first access when enrollment opens?
Join the HYROX Training Course waitlist here:
Pack smart. Trust your training.
When your heat is called, step on that start line like you belong there.
Because you do. 💪