HYROX - Dallas Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Athlete Guide

🏟️ Venue Overview

Location & Layout
- KBHCCD sits downtown at 650 S Griffin St, Dallas - sprawling over ~2 million sq ft with around 700,000+ sq ft of exhibit space, including the USA’s largest column-free hall at ~203,000 sq ft. HYROX utilizes Hall D primarily, with station layout and sufficient ceiling height tailored for sleds, wall balls, skiERG, and other functional stations.
Facilities
- The venue includes a 9,816-seat arena (former Memorial Auditorium), two large ballrooms, and over 100 meeting rooms - offering flexible warm-up, briefing, or recovery zones.
Connectivity
- Direct access to Omni Dallas Hotel via skybridge, plus a parking garage and three surface lots. DART public transit (Convention Center station) and proximity to Amtrak/Trinity Rail (Union Station) make arrival smooth.

AT-HOME HYROX GYM SUPPLIES

1) Ski ERG Machine

Smooth Course Flow
- Previous HYROX layout in Hall D allowed efficient transitions between 1 km run laps and functional stations. Past floor plans (e.g., 2023) show tight but effective space utilization.
Conditioning Demands
- Competitors emphasize the need for mixed endurance + strength training: expect 8 sets of 1 km runs paired with stations like wall balls, sled push/pull, and sled carry. An 8‑week progressive plan (base build, pacing, interval, volume, form focus) is proven effective .
Logistics Confidence
- Athletes from past events note the venue’s polished concrete floors demand rubber-sole footwear. The building is well-lit and climate-controlled, but doorways can introduce cooler air - layering is advised.

JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR HYROX DALLAS

Waitlist

Course Familiarity
1. Study the Hall D 3D floor plan from 2023 to visualize station layout. Floor decals and numbered station markers simplify.
Pre-Warmup Strategy
1. Use adjacent ballrooms or meeting rooms to activate muscles calmly. Hall D isn’t available until your wave starts.
Footwear & Floor Gear
1. Bring sturdy cross-training shoes for traction on concrete; consider extra mats or compression sleeves for sled workouts and burpee stations - long-standing athlete advice.
Time Buffer Awareness
1. The center’s size can add 20-30 minutes from arrival to warm-up. Build in extra time during heavy arrival waves and follow crowd flow signs.
Fuel & Recovery Zones
1. The Omni hotel onsite has a gym/spa. Nearby AT&T Discovery District and Exchange Hall offer varied dining. Prioritize electrolytes and protein immediately post-race.

Friday/Saturday (Build-up Days): Arrive early to lay out race gear, preview course, and join athlete briefings. Use hotel gym for light activation and recovery.
Race Morning (Sunday Wave Days): Check start times in advance (tickets list fixed heats). Plan transit, warm-up, race, then daily cooldown in meeting spaces or hotel gym/spa. Evening recovery at local parks or restaurants.
By the Numbers:
- 2022: ~1,183 athletes dallasconventioncenter.com
- 2023: ~2,104 athletes
- 2024: ~4,950 participants across 3 days

Train Purposefully: Build aerobic capacity, then integrate HYROX-specific intervals. Don’t neglect sled and strength work.
Know the Venue: Leverage layout maps early - even mark your warm-up zones. Pace your effort considering tight lanes and volume.
Mind Logistics: Wear layers, choose appropriate shoes, and leave extra time for walking between areas.
Plan Recovery: Hydration, electrolytes, and movement post-race - hallways, hotel gyms, nearby parks.