HYROX is a fitness race that alternates 8 x 1km runs with 8 strength-based stations, and racers are timed to the finish. Here are the gyms in Kyushu where you can train for HYROX, places in Fukuoka City with high-intensity classes, and the first Spartan Race obstacle race in Oita this December.
- HYROX’s own gym finder lists 3 official training clubs in Kyushu: in Shingu Town (Fukuoka), Kumamoto City and Miyazaki City (as of September 27, 2026).
- Japan’s next HYROX events are in Osaka (January 21–25, 2027) and Nagoya (April 16–18, 2027).
- For a coached high-intensity group class in Fukuoka City, CrossFit Hakata’s one-week trial is ¥5,500.
- The Spartan Race comes to Kyushu for the first time on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at Klasas Dome Oita in Oita City, from ¥17,000 to enter.
In short
- 3 official HYROX Training Clubs are listed in Kyushu: CrossFit Hakata Shingu, CrossFit Kumamoto and NIG Training Club (section 3).
- CrossFit Hakata in Fukuoka City offers a one-week trial for ¥5,500 for people trying it for the first time (section 5).
- Japan’s next HYROX races are BYD HYROX Osaka (Jan 21–25, 2027) and HYROX Nagoya (Apr 16–18, 2027) (section 4).
- The first Spartan Race in Kyushu is December 19, 2026 in Oita City, entry from ¥17,000 (section 6).
- Looking for squash or tennis instead of HYROX and HIIT? See our related guide, Tennis, squash and HYROX in Fukuoka.
Facts are carried over from our Japanese guide, checked September 27, 2026.
1. Where to do HYROX and HIIT in Kyushu
For gyms and clubs, this shows the trial price; for races, the entry fee. Prices are tax included, and trials are for first-time visitors only.
| Place | Where | What you can do | Trial / entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossFit Hakata Shingu | Shingu Town, Fukuoka | Official HYROX club, CrossFit | 1-week trial ¥5,500 |
| CrossFit Kumamoto | Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City | Official HYROX club, HYROX class | HYROX trial ¥2,200 |
| NIG Training Club | Miyazaki City | Official HYROX club | Ask by phone/email |
| CrossFit Hakata | Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City | High-intensity group class | 1-week trial ¥5,500 |
| EastWest Kurume | Kurume City, Fukuoka | Functional training, HYROX drop-in | 1-week trial ¥5,000 |
| VALX GYM Tenjin | Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City | Cardio machines for HIIT | From ¥7,678/month |
| Spartan Oita | Oita City | Obstacle race (Dec 19) | From ¥17,000 |
“Official HYROX Training Club” here means a gym listed on HYROX’s own gym finder (HYROX Training Club Finder) when searching around each Kyushu prefecture.
2. What is HYROX?
HYROX is a race where you run 1km, then do one workout station, and repeat that 8 times. Races are held in large indoor exhibition halls, and because the format is the same worldwide, results from different locations go into the same ranking, ending with a World Championship at the end of the season. About HYROX (HYROX Japan official)
Photo source: “AirAsia HYROX Chiba” draws 12,000 participants (Hybrid Fitness Racing HK Limited press release, August 13, 2026)
The 8 stations, one after each 1km run, come in a fixed order and fixed distance:
- SkiErg 1,000m
- Sled Push 50m
- Sled Pull 50m
- Burpee Broad Jumps 80m
- Rowing 1,000m
- Farmers Carry 200m
- Sandbag Lunges 100m
- Wall Balls 100 reps
You can enter as a solo racer (Open or Pro), as Doubles sharing the work with a partner, or as a Relay team of four. Osaka’s event schedule also has an Adaptive division.
According to an announcement on August 13, 2026, “AirAsia HYROX Chiba,” held August 6–9 at Makuhari Messe, drew about 12,000 participants aged 16 to 76. That beat the previous Osaka event (8,087 participants) and is the largest HYROX event held in Japan so far. “AirAsia HYROX Chiba” draws 12,000 participants (Hybrid Fitness Racing HK Limited press release, August 13, 2026)
3. Japan’s next events: Osaka (January) and Nagoya (April)
Japan’s next HYROX event is “BYD HYROX Osaka,” running Thursday, January 21 to Monday, January 25, 2027 at INTEX Osaka. Athlete tickets and spectator tickets are sold per event on the official ticket page. You can change the name on a ticket up until the day before your race. Refunds are only available if you added the optional “Flex Add-On” at purchase: a full refund up to 31 days before the race, or half up to 7 days before (the Flex Add-On fee itself and processing fees are not refunded). Entry to the venue is by wristband on your own race day; a spectator ticket is needed for other days. BYD HYROX Osaka (HYROX Japan official)
After that comes “HYROX Nagoya,” running Friday, April 16 to Sunday, April 18, 2027 at Port Messe Nagoya (3-2-1 Kinjo Futo, Minato-ku, Nagoya City). The official page lists tickets as “on sale soon.” HYROX Nagoya (HYROX Japan official)
1-5-102 Nankokita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka City, Osaka. INTEX Osaka on Google Maps.
4. 3 official HYROX Training Clubs in Kyushu
An official HYROX Training Club is a gym recognized as having the same equipment used at HYROX events, for race-specific training. In Kyushu, 3 gyms are listed on the official gym finder: CrossFit Hakata Shingu in Shingu Town, Fukuoka; CrossFit Kumamoto in Kumamoto City; and NIG Training Club in Miyazaki City.
CrossFit Hakata Shingu (Shingu Town, Fukuoka)
A gym running 1-hour CrossFit classes that a coach adjusts to each person’s fitness level. Enrollment is ¥11,000, then a monthly fee of ¥13,200 for 4 sessions, ¥22,000 for 8 sessions, or ¥29,700 unlimited; a plan covering all 3 locations (with CrossFit Hakata and EastWest Fitness Kurume) is ¥35,200. First-timers can take a “One Week Trial” for ¥5,500, open to new members who live in Fukuoka Prefecture. CrossFit Hakata Shingu official site / Prices (Packages)
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Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:00–21:00, Saturday 17:00–20:00, Sunday 8:00–13:00; closed Wednesdays.
1793-7 Oaza Haruue, Shingu-machi, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka. Google Maps. Phone: 080-9505-5859.
CrossFit Kumamoto (Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City)
The gym describes itself as the only HYROX Training Club in Kumamoto, and it has a separate price just for its HYROX class. A HYROX trial is ¥2,200 per person, one time only; joining costs an ¥11,000 enrollment fee plus ¥7,700 for 2 sessions a month or ¥13,500 for 4. Book a trial through the official LINE account. What is HYROX (CrossFit Kumamoto)
Hours on the official gym finder are Monday–Friday 6:00–22:00, Saturday 6:00–10:00, Sunday 7:00–11:00. It is a 13-minute walk east from the Shirakawaguchi (east) exit of JR Kumamoto Station, with free parking in front. CrossFit Kumamoto official site
331-1 Motoyama-machi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto. Google Maps. Contact by email (cfkumamoto@gmail.com) or the official LINE account.
NIG Training Club (Miyazaki City)
An official training club in Hongo-kitakata, Miyazaki City, with HYROX coaches on staff. Check prices and class times through the contact details on the gym finder (phone 050-1721-0033, email info@nigh.biz). HYROX Training Club Finder
2042-12 Hongo-kitakata, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki. Google Maps. Phone: 050-1721-0033.
5. Where to find HIIT classes in Fukuoka
HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) alternates hard effort with short rests. For a coached group class in Fukuoka City, CrossFit Hakata’s one-week trial (¥5,500) is a starting point.
CrossFit Hakata (Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City)
Classes run 60 minutes, with a coach adjusting the intensity to each person’s level; the program changes daily. A one-week trial is ¥5,500, for first-timers who live in Fukuoka Prefecture. Monthly membership starts at ¥13,200 for 4 sessions, up to ¥29,700 unlimited. A single drop-in (¥3,980) is for people with at least 2 months of CrossFit experience. Classes are booked and paid online. CrossFit Hakata official site
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18-30 Hie-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka. Google Maps. 15 minutes on foot from Hakata Station’s east exit, or 10 minutes from Higashi-Hie subway station, with free parking.
EastWest Fitness Kurume (Kurume City, Fukuoka)
A gym running group classes of “functional training” — everyday movements done at high intensity. A one-week trial is ¥5,000, then ¥9,800 for 4 sessions a month, ¥16,800 for 8, or ¥22,000 unlimited. A HYROX drop-in (¥4,000) is for people with at least 6 months of training experience. EastWest Fitness Kurume official site
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3-8 Mutsumonmachi, Kurume City, Fukuoka. Google Maps. No parking available.
VALX GYM Fukuoka Tenjin (Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City)
A 24-hour gym with touch-panel treadmills and bikes that set intensity automatically once you enter your goal and training time; the gym says these suit HIIT training. There are no group classes, but personal training in private rooms is available. Membership starts at ¥6,980 (¥7,678 with tax) a month. Sign-up is web-only. VALX GYM Fukuoka Tenjin
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Tenjin Luce 3F, 2-3-24 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka. Google Maps. 7 minutes on foot from Tenjin subway station. Book a tour by the day before at 03-6455-0045 (weekdays 10:00–19:00).
Other Fukuoka City gyms — Gold’s Gym, FIT EASY, NAS and public training rooms — are covered in our guide to 18 places to work out and book facilities in Fukuoka.
6. The Spartan Race comes to Kyushu for the first time, December 19, in Oita
The Spartan Race is an obstacle race with challenges that involve running, climbing, crawling and carrying weight; it started in the US in 2007 and has run in Japan since 2017. On Saturday, December 19, 2026, the STADIUM and Kids races come to Oita Sports Park (Klasas Dome Oita) in Oita City. An announcement on January 29, 2026 says this is the first time the race has come to Kyushu. “Spartan Race in JAPAN” 2026 race schedule announced (SRJ Co., Ltd. press release, January 29, 2026)
Photo source: “Spartan Race in JAPAN” 2026 race schedule announced (SRJ Co., Ltd. press release, January 29, 2026)
Entry fees are ¥19,000 for ELITE, ¥18,000 for AGE GROUP, ¥17,000 for OPEN and ¥5,000 for KIDS, plus insurance, a system fee and consumption tax. Payment is by credit card only. Starts are 9:00 for ELITE, then age groups (16–29 / 30–39 / 40–49 / 50+) every 15 minutes from 9:15, with OPEN starting at 10:30. The Kids race has divisions from age 4 to 14. Enter through the Spartan official site. Race information (SPARTAN RACE) / How to enter
1351 Oaza Yokoo, Oita City, Oita. Klasas Dome Oita on Google Maps. Inquiries: Spartan Race Japan office (info@jp.spartan.com).
7. Want to train with a racket instead? See our squash and tennis guide
Squash — playing a ball off the walls of a four-walled court — is also available around Kyushu, in Fukuoka City, Kitakyushu City, Koga City and Miyazaki City. Our related guide, Tennis, squash and HYROX in Fukuoka, covers booking a tennis court, squash venues and a short overview of HYROX training in Fukuoka.
Sources (checked September 2026)
- HYROX Japan: About HYROX
- HYROX Training Club Finder
- Hybrid Fitness Racing HK Limited: AirAsia HYROX Chiba press release
- BYD HYROX Osaka, HYROX Nagoya
- CrossFit Hakata Shingu: prices
- CrossFit Kumamoto: HYROX class
- CrossFit Hakata official site
- EastWest Fitness Kurume official site
- VALX GYM Fukuoka Tenjin
- SRJ: Spartan Race in JAPAN 2026 schedule press release
- Spartan Race Japan: race information, how to enter
- Japanese version
