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5. Dec. 2026– 6. Dec. 2026
The future of fitness racing starts here: HYROX Youngstars Anaheim.
Designed for athletes ages 8–15, Youngstars brings the thrill of HYROX to the next generation. Get ready for high-energy workouts, exciting challenges, and an unforgettable race-day experience built for young competitors.
Feel the music, the crowd, and the adrenaline as you race, challenge yourself, and cross the finish line like a HYROX champion.
Whether you’re chasing a win or racing for fun — Anaheim, your HYROX journey starts now.
THIS IS YOUR STARTING LINE.
Looking for the adult race? Find more information here.
Please note: Spectator tickets for HYROX Youngstars Anaheim also include access to HYROX Anaheim, and vice versa. There is no need to purchase a separate ticket for either event.
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HYROX Youngstars is a new race format specifically designed for 8-15 years, with a simple mission; to inspire and invest in the next generation of athletes. Built from the foundations of the adult event, HYROX Youngstars blends running with strength and coordination exercises from functional training, to create a dynamic introduction to sport in a safe, inclusive and fun environment.
It’s more than just competition. HYROX Youngstars is rooted in grassroots sport; building confidence, encouraging participation and giving young people a platform to challenge themselves, be active and enjoy movement.
If you’re looking for an experience for the whole family, this one’s for you. Whether you’ve taken part in a HYROX event before or you’re discovering it through your child’s eyes for the first time, get ready to be part of an inspiring weekend of youth sport.
The exercise stations are:
- SkiErg – Pull on the ski ergometer until the full distance is reached.
- Sled Push – Push the sled across the marked distance the sled 25m, starting completely behind the line.
- Sled Pull – Pull the sled across the marked distance, moving steadily backwards until the sled crosses the finish line completely.
- Burpee Broad Jump | Frogger Jumps – For Age 10+ Chest-to-floor burpee, followed by a long jump, landing with both feet simultaneously. For the 8-9 Years we jump like a frog.
- Rowing – Complete the distance on the rowing machine, zeroed before start.
- Farmers Carry – Carry weight on each hand and walk the designed distance.
- Lunges – Step forward into a deep lunge until the back knee briefly touches the floor. Both legs must alternate while covering the given distance.
- Wall Balls | Squats – Squat hips below the knee to touch the box, for ages 12+ then throw the ball at the given target.
To protect and support children’s development, HYROX Youngstars follows an age-specific format with tailored workouts for each stage.
Please note: the child’s age on race day determines their category — not the age during ticket booking.
Find out more about the HYROX Youngstars race series here.
Event Location: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella
- What you get:
- The coveted HYROX Youngstars finishers patch
- Your result time posted on the leaderboard as you compete
- Individual finisher time with split timings for each workout
- Age Group award ceremony
- Aid stations throughout the course: pre, during and post-event
- 1 Legal Guardian Ticket is included in the entry fee
And much more!
Race Schedule:
*Provisional, subject to change.
**Registration on-site opens for each division 60 minutes before the first start wave of that division.
Saturday 5th December 2026
Boys 10-11 | 7:35am – 9:55am
Girls 10-11 | 10:15am – 12:35am
Boys 8-9 | 1:05pm – 3:25pm
Girls 8-9 | 3:45pm – 6:05pm
Sunday 6th December 2026
Girls 12-13 | 7:35am – 9:55am
Boys 12-13 | 10:25am – 12:55pm
Girls 14-15 | 1:15pm – 3:25pm
Boys 14-15 | 3:55pm – 6:05pm
Rulebooks:
Please make sure to read the rulebook with your child so they know what to do during the race. You can find a child-friendly version for every age group on the Youngstars Page.
Race Day Registration:
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Important Information:
- Arrive 60 minutes before your start time, which can be found on the start list (approx. 3 days before the race). Please note that your start time refers to your mandatory warm-up start time and is not your actual race start time.
- Each child must attend the event with the parent or legal guardian who was registered during the booking process. If this is not possible, a signed Consent Form by the parent or legal guardian must be provided authorising another adult to supervise the child.
- Checking in under another name or on behalf of someone else is not allowed.
- Registration is only possible on the day of competition.
- Guardians must collect their Youngstar from the finish zone immediately after their race. Staff verify QR code, start numbers, and guardian name to check out the Youngstar.
What do I need to bring?
- Guardian’s ID
- Youngstar’s ID
- Ticket QR code
Key Safeguarding Principles
- Each child must attend with the guardian listed during booking.
- No child will be released to an unverified guardian.
- Guardians must present ticket QR code + valid ID at check-in and check-out.
- Adults are not allowed inside secure athlete areas.
- Inform HYROX Youngstars staff if a child withdraws before or during the race.
- Report any issues to the Help Desk in the registration area.
Ceremony Times*:
*subject to change
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Boys 8-9 Years | TBC
Girls 8-9 Years | TBC
Boys 10-11 Years | TBC
Girls 10-11 Years | TBC
Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Boys 12-13 Years | TBC
Girls 12-13 Years | TBC
Boys 14-15 Years | TBC
Girls 14-15 Years | TBC
We’ve introduced the Flex Add-On to give athletes more flexibility and peace of mind in case of unexpected changes. It allows you to request a name change to another child with the same gender and age up to 1 day before the race.
Please note that there is no refund option available for Youngstars.
If you’re confident you’ll attend and want a more cost-effective option, you can choose a ticket without the Flex Add-On.
Here’s what you need to know when purchasing with or without the Flex Add-On:
LITE FLEX ADD-ON YOUNGSTARS:
- Name Changes*: Name Change to another child with the same gender and age up to 1 day before the race day (7:59am)
- Refund: Not available
- Changes to other Divisions/Age Groups or Events: Not available
*All name changes must be requested via your HYROX Account
*Once spectator tickets have been personalised, they cannot be transferred to another person.
NO FLEX ADD-ON
- Refund: Not available
- Name Changes: Not available
- Changes to other Divisions/Age Groups or Events: Not available