How the Elite 15 Qualification System Works For Regionals
Unlike the HYROX Majors, there are no automatic qualifiers for Regionals. HYROX ranks athletes by the average of their two fastest Elite race results from the previous 365 days. The cutoff date for D.C. was February 16, 2026.
Additional Regionals Distinction
To be considered for a Regional Championship, an athlete must hold a passport from that region. Qualification times may be earned at any HYROX race worldwide prior to the official cut-off date.
Athletes may only compete in the Regional Championship associated with their passport. Athletes holding dual passports must select one region and may only compete in that single Regional Championship.
Regional Championship Dates
HYROX Americas Championships: Washington D.C. (March 7 to 8, 2026)
HYROX EMEA Regional Championships: London (March 21 to 22, 2026)
BYD HYROX APAC Championships: Brisbane (April 11 to 12, 2026)
Qualified Times
- Dylan Scott — 00:53:32
- Hunter McIntyre — 00:54:07
- Rich Ryan — 00:54:26
- Cole Learn — 00:54:53
- Jack Driscoll — 00:55:52
- Ryan Douglas — 00:56:21
- Dawson Miller — 00:56:47
- Gabriel Heck — 00:57:02
- Rylan Schadegg — 00:57:12
- Colin Stiefer — 00:57:18
- Ryan Kent — 00:57:36
- Greyson Kilgore — 00:57:40
- Frédéric Dubé — 00:57:42
- Stephen Pelkofer — 00:58:14
- Josh Ward — 00:58:21
Declined Time-Qualified Spots
Hunter McIntyre and Grady Jackson.
(Rest In Peace Rylan Schadegg – April 18, 1998 – September 7, 2025)
Accepted via Roll-Down
Isaac Sanderson (16)
Ryan Callahan (17)
Current Elite 15 Scheduled for Washington D.C.
- Dylan Scott
- Rich Ryan
- Cole Learn
- Jack Driscoll
- Ryan Douglas
- Dawson Miller
- Gabriel Heck
- Colin Stiefer
- Ryan Kent
- Greyson Kilgore
- Frédéric Dubé
- Stephen Pelkofer
- Josh Ward
- Isaac Sanderson
- Ryan Callahan
Roll Down Positions
19th Austin Azar
20th Valentín Gamba Dondich
21st Aldo Lozano Márquez
How To Qualify for the World Championships from The HYROX Regionals
Unlike the Majors, where the top three men and top three women at each event qualify for the 2026 World Championships in Sweden, only 1st place at the Regional Championships will earn a Worlds spot. Roll-downs will apply if the winner has already secured qualification at a previous Major.
On the men’s side, Dylan and Rich come in with the fastest times, but the are also two men who have wild swings in performance. This race will be a great one for the podium.
Related HYROX Coverage
HYROX D.C. Regionals Women’s Start List, Roll-Downs, and Qualification Breakdown
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HYROX D.C. Regionals Women’s Start List, Roll-Downs, and Qualification Breakdown