HYROX women's doubles vs mixed doubles: which should you race?
Both are doubles: you run all 8 km together and split the stations however you like. The differences are the weights, the pace, and, if you need a partner, how fast you'll find one.
| Women's doubles | Mixed doubles | |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Two women | One woman, one man |
| Sled push / pull | 102 / 78 kg | 152 / 103 kg |
| Wall ball | 4 kg | 6 kg |
| Median finish | ~87.5 min | ~82.5 min |
| Partner availability (our pool) | Balanced | Men waiting for women |
Median times from an analysis of 600,000+ doubles results (2021/22–2026/27 seasons). Loads: 2025/26 season; confirm against the current HYROX rulebook.
The surprise: mixed is faster
Mixed teams carry heavier loads but finish around 5 minutes faster than women's doubles teams at the median. The likely reason: running makes up roughly half of a HYROX, and splitting the strength stations lets each partner take the work they're fastest at. A heavier sled shared well costs less time than you'd think.
Choose women's doubles if…
You want loads you can move confidently every rep, especially for a first race; you already have a female training partner; or you want your result to compare directly with other women's teams.
Choose mixed doubles if…
You're comfortable with heavier sleds in short pieces (see our mixed doubles race plan); you want a faster match on Find HYROX Partner, where men outnumber women in mixed; or you'd like a partner whose strengths complement yours.
Can't decide? Don't.
When you sign up for women's doubles, you can tick "also consider a mixed partner". You keep your women's doubles matching and add mixed partners as an option, usually the quickest route to a confirmed partner.
Racing mixed doubles? Women are the scarce side of the mixed pool on Find HYROX Partner — men are already waiting at most races, so women usually match fastest. Find a mixed doubles partner (free) →
Frequently asked questions
Is mixed doubles harder than women's doubles?
The loads are heavier (mixed uses the men's weights), but mixed teams actually finish faster on average: a median of about 82.5 minutes versus 87.5 for women's doubles, across 600,000+ results. Splitting the stations well matters more than the load.
Which doubles division matches fastest for women?
On Find HYROX Partner, mixed doubles. Far more men than women are looking for a mixed partner, so women in mixed are usually matched first. You can sign up for women's doubles and also opt in to mixed.
Can I race both divisions?
Yes, at different races. Many athletes do women's doubles at one event and mixed at another; the training is almost identical.
References
- MatchRox. Average HYROX doubles time: median splits by division (analysis of 600,000+ results, seasons 2021/22–2026/27). matchrox.com
- HYROX weights by division, 2025/26 season (compiled division standards; confirm against the official rulebook).
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