MTHFR Support
MTHFR Support Electrolytes
Sodium, potassium, magnesium and chloride for the long-haul sweat losses across 60-110 minutes of Hyrox racing. Includes D-ribose and taurine for sustained energy.
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Event · 1-5 July 2026 · Sydney
Hyrox Sydney 2026.
Hyrox Sydney 2026.
Race-week recovery.
Five days. One Hyrox. The right gear, supplements, and protocol for the four days bookending your start time. AU-shipped, race-week-tested.
Race-day facts
Dates 1-5 July 2026
Venue TBC — confirm on hyrox.com
Format 5 days, multiple waves
Categories Open · Pro · Doubles · Relay
Week before
Final taper.
Final taper.
No new products.
5-7 days out: Last hard session. Sleep is the lever from here.
3-4 days out: Switch to easy aerobic + technique work. Confirm your race-week supplement stack — anything you haven't tested by now, leave at home.
2 days out: Carb-load the last 36 hours. Hydrate consistently, not heavily. Get to bed at your normal time, not earlier.
Day before: Light walk or shake-out. Eat what you eat. Race kit laid out. Phone charging.
Race day morning
Six things,
Six things,
in this order.
- 01
Eat what you've trained on
Pre-race meal 2-3 hours before. Carb-heavy, low-fat, modest protein. Don't try anything new today.
- 02
Coffee — if it's part of your routine
3-6 mg/kg caffeine 30-60 minutes pre-start. If you don't normally use caffeine, race day is the worst time to start.
- 03
Electrolytes 60-90 min pre-start
350-600 mg sodium. The plasma volume effect of pre-loading is mechanically helpful for sustained output.
- 04
Warm-up cream on cold venue floors
Indoor venues are cold in July. Premax EP5 helps loosen muscles before the warm-up area.
- 05
Light dynamic warm-up
Foam roll briefly, then dynamic mobility. Don't grind — you don't want to leave anything on the warm-up floor.
- 06
Last sip of water 15 min pre
Then keep moving. Don't sit.
KURK
KURK Sport Recovery + Hydration
Combines micellar curcumin (anti-inflammatory) with electrolytes and echinacea — covers race-day hydration and post-race muscle recovery in one stick. Doctor-formulated, athlete-tested.
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Premax
Premax Warm Up Cream EP5
Invigorating heat cream formulated for cold-weather event days — sodium bicarbonate, magnesium and caffeine help loosen muscles before warm-up. Race-week essential for indoor venues with cold floors.
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Race bag
What to pack.
What to pack.
Eight things.
- 01 Race kit + race-day shoes (separate from the run-in pair)
- 02 Electrolytes (sodium-forward, tested)
- 03 Pre-race fuel — gel, banana, or what you've trained on
- 04 30 cm foam roller for the warm-up area
- 05 Massage balls for grip and plantar fascia
- 06 Premax warm-up cream
- 07 Post-race protein (whey isolate or shake)
- 08 Chief collagen bar or recovery snack for after
The first 60 minutes after
Recovery starts at the line.
Recovery starts at the line.
Not at home.
0-15 min
Walk it off. Don't sit. Sip electrolytes — sodium-forward is fine here. Find your bag.
15-30 min
25-40 g whey isolate + ~50 g carbs. Switch WPI mixed with water and a Chief bar covers it.
30-60 min
Out of kit, shower, change. Real meal if you can stomach it.
2-4 hours
Light walk, gentle foam rolling on quads + glutes.
That night
Magnesium + Sleep+. Aim for 9 hours. This is non-negotiable.
Day 2-3
Percussion massage. Daily curcumin + omega-3. No high-intensity training.
Switch Nutrition
Switch WPI (Whey Protein Isolate)
Microfiltered + hydrolysed whey isolate that absorbs fast — exactly what you want in the 30-minute window after a Hyrox simulation. No artificial colours or sugar.
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Switch Nutrition
Switch Sleep+ Capsules
Magnesium glycinate, ashwagandha and zinc combined to support deeper sleep — the cheapest performance lever in any Hyrox build. Take 1-2 capsules an hour before bed.
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$70
KURK
Kurk Liquid Curcumin
Liquid curcumin extract with strong evidence for reducing DOMS after eccentric work like sandbag lunges and wall balls. 1ml in your morning coffee, daily.
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$79
Metagenics
Metagenics OmegaGenics Fish Oil
High-strength EPA/DHA — modulates post-exercise inflammation and supports nervous system recovery during heavy training blocks. Pharmaceutical-grade purity.
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$78
One-click stack
Race day,
Race day,
covered.
Skip the search. Add the eight race-week products to your cart in one click — AU-shipped, in time for July 1.
Frequently asked
When is HYROX Sydney 2026?+
1-5 July 2026. Five-day format, multiple race waves across the weekend covering Open, Pro, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Relay categories.
Where is HYROX Sydney 2026 held?+
The venue is typically ICC Sydney or Sydney Showground. Confirm the official venue on hyrox.com or the HYROX Australia & New Zealand Instagram (@hyroxanz) closer to the date.
What should I pack for race day?+
Race kit, two pairs of shoes (one for the run-in, one fresh for the race itself), electrolytes (350-600 mg sodium 60-90 minutes pre-start), pre-race fuel you've tested in training, warm-up cream for cold venue floors, a small foam roller for the warm-up area, post-race protein, and a recovery snack. Don't introduce anything new on race week.
What if my legs are still sore on race day?+
Light dynamic warm-up, warm-up cream on the worst muscles, and trust your taper. Don't take a fresh anti-inflammatory dose on race morning if you haven't tested it — race day is the worst time to test something new.
How early should I arrive at the venue?+
90-120 minutes before your wave. That gives you time for race-pack collection, warm-up area access, electrolyte timing, and venue navigation. If you're racing first thing on a multi-day weekend, give yourself longer — the venue gets crowded fast.
Can I bring my own electrolytes and fuel?+
Yes — most athletes bring their own. The on-site nutrition vendors sell standard products but race-week is not the time to switch brands.
What's the post-race protocol for the next 48 hours?+
Within 30 min: protein + carbs. That night: magnesium and sleep. Day 1-2: percussion massage, light walking, anti-inflammatories (curcumin, omega-3). Day 3-4: re-introduce light training. See the full protocol in the Hyrox Recovery Guide.