Welcome to this mini-series that is designed to guide you through each step of becoming a certified HYROX Race Director.
Across these five short tutorials, you’ll learn about your role and responsibilities, from the build phase to race day operations, managing timing and penalties, and finally, the assessment process.
By the end, you’ll be clear about the journey you are starting that will result in you leading the Sports Teams at HYROX races around the world.
Let’s dive in and start your journey to becoming an integral part of the HYROX team.
#1 Welcome Aboard
In this first tutorial, you’ll get an overview of the Race Director journey, including your key responsibilities, the components of training across five races, and the essential skills you’ll develop to lead a HYROX Sports Team successfully.
#2 The Build Phase
In this second tutorial, you’ll learn about the Build Phase Processes, where you’ll oversee the setup of the race course, manage key adjustments to ensure the course is accurate, and coordinate with teams to deliver a safe, well-organised, and professional-looking event in line with the HYROX Sports Team Standard Operating Procedures.
#3 Race Day
In this third tutorial, you’ll get a detailed look at race day operations, including your role as Race Director in overseeing the course, managing the Sports Team, ensuring smooth timing and transitions, and handling any issues or emergencies that arise to deliver a successful and seamless event.
#4 Timing Team
In this fourth tutorial, you’ll learn the essentials of managing timing, tracking data points, and handling penalties to ensure a fair and smooth event; as Race Director, you’ll oversee accurate timing, resolve timing or penalty disputes, and make final decisions that maintain the integrity of the competition.
#5 Your Assessment
In this fifth and final tutorial, you’ll learn what to expect during your Assessment Race and written exam, where you’ll demonstrate your knowledge, leadership, and practical skills to become a certified HYROX Race Director—requiring an 80% pass on both to achieve certification.
The next steps…
To get you started, here’s the ‘next steps’ and a list of useful resources you’ll need to complete Race Zero.
- Lock in the date for Race One (of five)
- Read the HYROX rulebook(s) HERE
- Complete the Foundation Course HERE (ask your contact partner to ensure you’re registered)
- Watch the ‘Medical Incident Communications’ tutorial HERE
- Watch the ‘Personal Radio Tutorial’ HERE
With that said, reach out to your HYROX contact any time you have questions and welcome aboard!
BONUS 1: Medical Incident Communications
This tutorial is designed exclusively for HYROX Race Day Crew to ensure smooth, effective communication during medical incidents using personal radios.
BONUS 2: Personal Radio Tutorial
This tutorial is designed exclusively for HYROX Race Crew to ensure smooth, effective communication during events using personal radios. In this video, we’ll walk through the best practices for using radios in a busy and loud race environment.