HYROX Anaheim 2025: Southern California’s Ultimate Fitness Playground
- Anabel Cruz
- Nov 18
- 3 min read
Race in the Sunshine
Get ready for a weekend where sweat meets palm trees: HYROX Anaheim 2025 is scheduled for December 12-14 in Anaheim, California. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, qualifying for the world champs, or just putting your fitness on the line, this event brings the heat in more ways than one.
Why Anaheim Works for HYROX
Weather & Vibe: While much of the country is bundling up, Anaheim offers mild Southern California winter weather - perfect for a high-energy indoor race followed by recovery outside in the sunshine.
Venue & Experience: The venue is the Anaheim Convention Center at 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802. It’s centrally located, athlete-friendly, and primed for big events like this.
Epic Finish Location: Race, then recover - Anaheim gives you the chance to treat it as a mini race-cation: training meets beach-town escape.
Gear You Should Be Training With
Chalk or grip spray
Kettlebell or dumbbell set
Sled (or resistance alternative)
What to Expect on Race Floor
Dates: December 12-14, 2025.
Divisions: Open, Pro, Doubles, Relay - inclusive of all levels.
Format: Eight 1-kilometer runs alternating with eight functional workout stations (sled push, sled pull, row, wall balls, etc.) - same standard HYROX format.
If you’ve been training through 2025 or looking for your first event, Anaheim offers a fantastic mix of competition, production value, and community.
Pre-Race Strategy: Anaheim Specific Tips
Plan for Travel & Recovery: Arrive a day early if you can. Staying near the venue or in Anaheim proper reduces stress on race morning.
Use Weather to Your Advantage: Even though it’s indoors, the SoCal warmth means your body won’t get shocked by cold; still pack a light layer for pre-race and post-race transition.
Visualize the Transition Flow: Anaheim is known for smooth venue locational logistics - but walking the floor once you check in gives you a huge advantage.
Fuel for Late Season: A December race means your body is coming off months of training - focus now on tapering smartly, keeping mobility high, and maintaining intensity without burning out.
Why This Race Should Be On Your Calendar
Strong Qualifier Opportunity: With HYROX’s growing calendar, Anaheim offers a chance to test your fitness, possibly qualify for bigger events, and race in a well-organised market.
Lifestyle Meets Performance: You get the event production, the professional set-up, and the beach-town backdrop. It’s more than just a race - it’s an experience.
Community & Competition: You’ll meet seasoned HYROX competitors, serious first-timers, and teams showing up for the fun and the fight. It’s inclusive, but it’s competitive.
Make Anaheim Count
Whether you’re a veteran competitor or stepping up for your first big fitness race, HYROX Anaheim 2025 is the one to mark on your calendar. The dates are set, the venue is ready, and Southern California is calling. Train smart, recover right, bring your crew - and show up ready to make your mark.
If HYROX Anaheim has you feeling inspired, there’s no better time for Dallas Fort Worth residents to start preparing for your next race. At AqilFitness Training Solutions, we help North Texas athletes build the strength, conditioning, and strategy needed to dominate HYROX events - whether you're gearing up for Dallas, Chicago, Houston, or a race-cation in California.
Last Years Results
Men’s Pro Division – Top 3 (2024 Anaheim)
Hunter McIntyre (USA) – 56:47
Greyson Kilgore (USA) – 59:46
Grady Jackson (USA) – 1:00:52
Women’s Pro Division – Top 3 (2024 Anaheim)
Jennifer Thompson (USA) – 1:04:43
Kris Rugloski (USA) – 1:05:33
Maria Fecik (CAN) – 1:06:22