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ATHLETE GUIDECHICAGO 2020

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WELCOME

Dear HYROX Chicago Athletes,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the third HYROX event in the United States. The newest revolution in fitness, originating in Germany, has officially reached you! We could not be more thrilled to have you as a part of the HYROX Family. HYROX is built on two basic principles - inclusion & community. At all points throughout your HYROX journey we are here to sup-port you in completing your goals. If you have any questions, com-ments or concerns, our awesome volunteers or staff are here to assist in person, via our customer service line +1.917.702.0301 or via info@hyrox.com.

Sincerely,

Christian ToetzkeCEO

ATHLETE GUIDE: CHICAGO – 01/25/2019

01. PRE EVENT GENERAL 2

WELCOME MESSAGE 3 PRE-EVENT 5

VENUE MAP 6 ATHLETE’S AREA 9

02. THE HYROX EVENT YOUR COMPETITION 13 START TIMES 14

WORKOUT – TIMING & RULES 15 WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE COMPETITION 17

03. POST EVENT POST EVENT 19 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BERLIN 21

04. ENTERTAINMENT ZONE ENTERTAINMENT ZONE 23 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 25

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PRE EVENT

TRAINING AND PREPARATION The HYROX team wants to support you during your prepa-ration for the competition day. HYROX has teamed up with gyms in your area to help you train and become more familiar with HYROX workouts. We encourage participants to use the Gym Finder provided on our website, www.hyrox.com. Use the official HYROX workouts of the week found here!

You can be part of our free HYROX pop-up workouts. For fur-ther information and dates please visit our website.

START TIMES Three days prior to the competition day you will receive your start time. The current Start Wave times can be found on page 14.

THE VENUE NAVY PIER 600 E GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611

Please arrive to the competition venue approximately 60-90 minutes prior to your wave start time to allow for your warm-up, technical briefing and check-in.

When arriving at Navy Pier via CTA, proceed to the back of the building, walk through the parking lot and follow the signs leading you to the HYROX lobby.

When arriving by car, parking is available at NAVY PIER, rates are avaiable online at navypier.org.

When arriving via taxi or uber, follow signs to lobby 3 at the east end of the pier for drop off

Attempting to enter through the main entrance of Navy Pier may take longer to reach the HYROX lobby.

There are no firearms or weapons allowed on the property.

01. PREEVENT

SPECTATOR AREASCROSSING POINT

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CHANGING AREA Changing areas & restrooms are located on the outer lobby or on the south side of the competition hall. Please note that there will not be any showers at the venue.

GEAR CHECK We recommend that all participants bring a change of clothes for after the competition. We will have a gear check area located at the West end of the competition hall near the changing areas. At the gear check area you will receive a 16” x 8” bag to place your goods in. All items must fit within the bag. When you pick up the bag after your competition, volunteers will verify your race number against the bag.

WARM-UP-AREA The warm-up area is a chance for you to meet fellow ath-letes and warm-up for the HYROX competition. Thanks to our partners, Alex Athletics & Concept2, the warm up area will feature the full set of HYROX competition equip-ment such as SkiErgs, kettle bells, sandbags, sleds and RowErgs.

TECHNICAL BRIEFING There will be a mandatory 15-minute pre-competition briefing for all participants. Your assigned briefing time can be found within the final wave start schedule, pub-lished 4 days prior to the event but your briefing will not be more than 1 hour before your wave start. During this briefing we will explain all the important rules and regula-tions of the competition and answer any final questions you may have. Each of the 8 workouts will be explained in detail outlining the correct movements and techniques. This is a great opportunity for you to ask any questions about the workouts or competition. Click here for further information on techniques and video tutorials. Please make sure to be in time for your technical briefing.

AID STATIONS There will be aid stations available along the course. You will have access to an aid station each time you enter and exit the ROXZONE. Water and REFIX will be available.

ATHLETE’S AREA

HYROX is open to the public and entry is free for all spectators! We highly encourage you to bring friends and family to cheer you on during the competition. There are multiple viewing areas to bring them close to the competition. We will also have an entertainment zone with food, music, photo booth and other goodies from partners to keep spectators and visitors occupied while you complete your race.

INFORMATION FOR HYROX SUPPORTERS AND VISITORS

SUPPORTERS AND VISITORS

ENTRY IS FREE FOR ALL SUPPORTERS.

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START AREA Please arrive to the Start Area 10 minutes prior to your wave start time. Only athletes in the upcoming wave are allowed in this zone. At this point you will have already completed your technical briefing. Once your entire wave is settled into the Start Area, everyone will then be brought to the start line where you will wait for the signal to start.

START LINE The HYROX competition is done in waves of athletes, with increments of 10 – 20 minutes between each wave. There are up to 30 athletes per wave. Once at the start line, there will be a signal for your wave to begin the competition.

THE ROXZONE The ROXZONE is where the eight functional workouts are located. The run course will be located around this area. To finish the 1 km (0.62 mile) run you will have to run 2 laps. Approximately 75 meters before the entrance to the ROXZONE there will be a display linked to your timing chip listing your name and indicating whether you should con-tinue on for another lap or enter the ROXZONE. Everyone is responsible for his/her right amount of laps.

You will start your competition with a 1 km run. The run course will be lined with barricades. A yellow PUMA inflat-able arch marks the entrance to the ROXZONE from the run course. A black PUMA inflatable arch marks the exit from the ROXZONE to the run course.

FITTEST GYM RANKING The total combined fastest finish times of 4 individuals and 2 doubles teams (8 people in total) from each gym will be used for the Fittest Gym Competition. The 4 fastest individual and 2 fastest doubles finishing times are used regardless of gender, age or division.

You will only participate as a team if you signed up with the same gym location. Compete against other gyms to be crowned Chicago’s Fittest Gym!

HEALTH & SAFETY Your health and safety are our top priority. If at any point in the days leading up to the event or during the com-petition you feel physically ill, we highly advise that you do not compete. Once at the event, medical staff will be available. If you require medical attention speak with any staff member and medical staff will come to your location.

YOUR COMPETITION

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1 km run*

1,000 m SkiErg

1 km run*

2 × 25 m Sled Push – 165 lbs / 275 lbs / 385 lbs (each plus Sled)

1 km run*

2 × 25 m Sled Pull – 110 lbs / 165 lbs / 275 lbs (each plus Sled)

1 km run*

80 m Burpee Broad Jump

1 km run*

1,000 m Row

1 km run*

200 m Kettle Bell Farmer’s Carry – 2 × 16 kg / 2 × 24 kg / 2 × 32 kg

1 km run*

100 m Sandbag Lunges – 22 lbs / 45 lbs / 66 lbs

1 km run*

100 x Wall Balls – 10 lbs / 14 lbs / 20 lbs(75 x Wall Balls** – HYROX WOMEN/HYROX Doubles Women)

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*1km = 0.62 milesAll divisions need to complete the designated weights and distances for the workout stations with the exception of workout station 08: the divisions HYROX WOMEN and HYROX DOUBLES WOMEN only have to complete 75 reps.

**HYROX Women and HYROX DOUBLES Women

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You will find your wave start time online at www.hyrox.com as well as at the registration area and changing area.

Your technical briefing may begin up to 1 hour prior to your wave start time. When the final wave start schedule is released you will receive an email confirming your waves’ start time. Once you have this information you will be able to see your wave's assigned technical briefing time. Please do not miss the mandatory technical briefing. It will contain important and relevant information about your competition.

You must arrive in the start area 10 minutes prior to your wave start time.

You will receive a detailed start schedule on 12/12/2019

START TIMES – CHICAGO 01/25/2020

START TIMES

Division Start time

HYROX WOMEN 09:50 – 10:20

HYROX WOMEN DOUBLES 10:40

HYROX MEN 11:10 – 12:00

HYROX DOUBLES MIXED 12:20

HYROX DOUBLES MEN 12:20 – 12:30

HYROX PRO WOMEN 12:40 – 12:50

HYROX PRO MEN 01:10 – 01:30

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RACE DAY FLOW The entire event takes place on a single day. When you arrive at Navy Pier, you must check in at the HYROX desks located in the lobby. After registering you will enter the HYROX competition hall through the main doors. If you’re not already in your competition attire, head to the chang- ing rooms before you drop-off your spare items at the Gear Check area. ARE THERE ANY CUT-OFFS? No. HYROX is an inclusive event and our goal is for every-

one who starts the race to finish! The race course will re-main open until the last athlete crosses the finish line.

CHECK-IN PROCEDURE Upon arrival at Navy Pier, registration will be located in the lobby. Please have your photo ID and confirmation e-mail (printed or electronically) ready to show to the registration team. We also ask that you please take your jacket off before reaching the check in counter so we are able to write your race number on your right forearm.

TIMING CHIP You will receive one timing chip, which will be linked to your name. This chip, with the provided velcro strap, must be affixed to your right ankle.

DO NOT LOSE THIS CHIP OR SWITCH WITH SOMEONE ELSE. KEEP IT UNTIL YOU FINISH.

NOTE: Both Doubles athletes will get a chip and need to finish together.

After completing the competition make sure to remove your timing chip and return it into the chip box before ex-citing the recovery area. If you fail to return your timing chip you may be assessed a $50 fee.

HYROX PUMA SHIRT At registration you will receive a voucher to be redeemed for your HYROX PUMA T-Shirt at PUMA World. Your vouch- er is only valid at the event it was issued at and is limited to one per athlete.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE COMPETITIONTHE WORKOUTS The entrance to each workout station is marked by an in-flatable arch with the workout’s name & number, labelled 1 - 8. It is important that you finish each workout in the correct order.

Once you reach a workout station, select the first availa-ble spot and begin your workout. There are enough pieces of equipment at each workout so that you will not need to wait.

Important for Doubles: During your SkiErg, Rowing and Wall Balls workouts, one person will compete at a time and the other must stand on the black Doubles mat. You must follow directly behind your partner in the same lane during Lunges, Burpees, Farmers Carry, and the Sled Pull/Push workouts.

RULEBOOK It is recommended to review the HYROX Rulebook prior to attending the competition. You will be responsible for knowing the rules & proper workout techniques outlined in the rulebook.

Rulebook Singles Rulebook Doubles

KEY RULES Any unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated by the Event Organizers and may result in penalties or disquali-fication from the event.

Decisions of the Head Judges are final and equal to those of the organizer. If a workout is improperly completed, HYROX staff has the right to stop you from continuing the competition.

A judge will be responsible for ensuring the workout is completed correctly. Each Head Judge is able to issue a penalty for any foul. Any uncertainties will be discussed with the Race Director.

- You must follow the workouts in the proper order. - You must start and finish at the correct place. - You must complete required reps and/or distances. - You must use the required weights for your division.

If there are any disagreements between the judges and athlete, the Head Judge and Race Director will determine the final ruling.

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RECOVERY AREA The Recovery Area will be located immediately after the Finish Line Stage. This area will provide you with refresh-ing REFIX, water and nutritious CLIF Bars.

GEAR CHECK Gear check closes 15 minutes after the last finisher. After gear check closes all items will be transferred to the Race Office for secure storage until 2-hours post-event.

CEREMONY Each division will have a dedicated awards ceremony which will take place approximately 2 hours after the last wave of that division has started. The awards ceremo-ny will take place at the Awards Stage within the Enter-tainment Zone and the top three athletes from each age group will receive awards. Prior to each division's cere-mony all athletes who have qualified for an award will be called to the Awards Congregation Area adjacent to the stage.

CEREMONY START TIMES HYROX Women: 12:00 PM HYROX Women Doubles: 12:30 PM HYROX Men: 01:30 PM HYROX Doubles Mixed/Men: 02:00 PM HYROX PRO Men/Women: 02:45 PM

PRIZE MONEY Prize money will be awarded to the top three women and men of the Pro Division:

1st place: $1,500 2nd place: $1,000 3rd place: $500 Only the Pro Division will be eligible for a cash prize. All

top three finishers from other divisions will receive a HYROX plaque and 1st place finshers will receive an ex-clusive PUMA HYROX jacket.

RESULTS All results will be posted online at www.hyrox.com under Results & Rankings.

FINISHER CERTIFICATE Download and print your personal finisher certificate with your individual time and ranking here.

LOST AND FOUND Lost and found items will be collected and can be picked up at the Race Office. If you believe you have lost an item please report it with a description to any staff member or call our Athlete Service Team at +1.917.702.0301.

POST EVENT

03. POST EVENT

QUALIFICATION SLOTS FOR THE SEASON 02 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BERLIN

The highlight of every season is the HYROX World Championships where the best ath-letes from each city compete against each other. The qualifying athletes will expiereic-ne a spectatcular atmosphere and will test their training and fitness against the best of the best at this world class event.

The breakdown of the available slots from Chicago for the Season 02 HYROX World Chmapionships is below.

SEASON 02 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS BERLIN

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ENTERTAINMENT ZONE The Entertainment Zone is where we will celebrate YOU with our hosts, three time Olympian, Moritz Fürste & fitness influencer Andy Sziraki (IG: andysziraki). This area will have music, snacks and activities from our sponsors.

GOODIES FROM OUR PARTNERS All HYROX Partners featured in the Entertainment Zone offer samples and goodies for HYROX athletes and guests.

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04. ENTERTAINMENT ZONE

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WHAT AGE GROUP WILL I BE COMPETING IN?Singles Doubles16-24 16-2925-29 30-3930-34 40-4935-39 50-5940-44 60-70+45-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970+

I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT HYROX. WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?For questions about HYROX registration including change of event location or division, contact the HYROX Athlete Services Department at Info@Hyrox.com. Please include the city in the subject line. If it is within 3 days of the competition our team is on-site. They can be reached at 917.702.0301 between 8 AM - 1 PM local time.

I REGISTERED BUT CANNOT FIND MY CONFIRMATION EMAIL. WHAT DO I DO?Contact the HYROX Athlete Services Department at Info@hyrox.com. Please include the city in the subject line. Provide your full name and date of registration.

HOW IS THE START ORGANIZED?Everyone is separated by their division and will begin the competition in waves of up to 30 people at a time allowing for enough room in between workout stations.

HOW LONG DOES THE AVERAGE HYROX COMPETITION TAKE TO COMPLETE?This will depend on your fitness level. The average HYROX finish time in Season 01 was 1.5 hours. The HYROX competition is comparable to a sprint triathlon or a fast half marathon.

HOW CAN I QUALIFY FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP?The athletes with the fastest times from each individual and doubles divisions can qualify for the World Championships. Each qualifier needs to make their decision within 48 hours their qualifying notification email. If someone does not accept their race slot, the next best athletes will be contacted and get the opportunity to compete at the World Championships!

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I WANT TO COMPETE IN THE SAME WAVE AS MY FRIENDS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?In order to compete in the same wave as your friends you must all be competing in the same division. Contact the HYROX Athlete Services Department at Info@hyrox.com. Please include the city in the subject line. Include all the names of the athletes you would like to have in the same wave.

IF I DO NOT WANT TO CONTINUE THE COMPETITION. WHAT SHOULD I DO?Exit the competition area and give your timing chip to the nearest staff member.

CAN I WEAR HEADPHONES OR PLAY MUSIC ON A PORTABLE SPEAKER DURING THE COMPETITION?No. For safety reasons, headphones or portable speakers are not allowed during the competition. There will be music playing throughout the entire competition.

CAN I TAKE A BREAK DURING ONE OF THE WORKOUTS?Yes. Although this is a timed competition, we strongly advise you compete at your own pace.

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