Question 1

What is a HalfRox?

Accepted Answer

A HYROX-style practice race: 500m run + SkiErg, sled push/pull, burpee broad jumps, RowErg, walking lunges, wall balls, and farmer carry. All levels welcome.

Question 2

How do heats work?

Accepted Answer

We run small heats of 4 athletes on a waterfall start so equipment never jams and you get space to move.

Question 3

How often do heats start?

Accepted Answer

Heats go every 25–35 minutes from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (exact cadence posted on the event page). Example 25-min starts: 8:00, 8:25, 8:50… 1:50.

Question 4

When do I get my heat time?

Accepted Answer

We email your official heat time at least 48 hours before race day (e.g., Thu 6:00 pm for a Saturday event). You’ll also get a reminder the night before.

Question 5

Can I request a specific heat?

Accepted Answer

Yes—reply to your confirmation email within 24 hours. We’ll do our best based on availability.

Question 6

How long will my race take?

Accepted Answer

Most finish in 30–45 minutes. We run a 50-minute time cap to keep the day on schedule.

Question 7

What’s included?

Accepted Answer

Movement standards briefing, judged reps, a posted time, hype playlist, and community vibes. Water and basic first aid on site.

Question 8

What should I bring/wear?

Accepted Answer

Training shoes, water bottle, towel. Optional: fingerless grips for burpees/sled ropes, knee sleeves for lunges.

Question 9

Will there be scaling?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer Rec (lighter sled/sandbag/ball) and RX options. Pick your division at check-in.

Question 10

Do you track results?

Accepted Answer

No. It'll be a self timed event however we will work on seeing if we can tack your results.

Question 11

Can I do it with a friend?

Accepted Answer

As of right now we are only do singles however you can request to run in the same heat.

Question 12

Refunds or transfers?

Accepted Answer

7+ days out: full transfer to a future event or another athlete.

Within 7 days: transfer to another athlete only.

No-shows: no refund.

Question 13

Weather plan (for outdoor parts)?

Accepted Answer

Light rain = we run it. Unsafe weather = we shift stations indoors or reschedule; your ticket auto-moves or can be credited.

Question 14

Parking & check-in?

Accepted Answer

Free lot/streets. Check in 20 minutes before your heat at the front desk.

Question 15

Why are we hosting these?

Accepted Answer

Hyper Strength & Conditioning is approaching 10 years in San Jose. We’re kicking off a new chapter: more community events and a growing HYROX crew for the whole Bay—classes, throwdowns, and connection through shared effort.

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