Beyond the Rox: Red Bull Docuseries Goes Inside the World of HYROX's Elite 15

A new 5-part docuseries titled Beyond the Rox has landed on Red Bull TV, offering an unfiltered look inside the lives of the Elite 15 — the world’s top HYROX athletes — as they push their limits in the race to the 2025 World Championships in Chicago.

As HYROX cements itself as the fastest-growing sport in global fitness, with over 550,000 competitors across more than 80 events, this series captures what it takes to stand at the very top — not just on race day, but in the day-to-day grind, setbacks, and sacrifices that define elite-level competition.

The Story of a Season, Told Through the Athletes

Beyond the Rox isn't about polished performances. It's about what happens behind them — injuries, comebacks, bold moves, and breakthroughs. Over five episodes, the series follows reigning champions, newcomers, and veterans alike as they fight to earn — or defend — a spot on the start line in Chicago.

Episode 1: Grind to glory: off-season prep to be an Elite 15

HYROX athletes grind in the off-season to balance their personal lives with the ambition, endurance, recovery, and mental and physical strength required to compete with the Elite 15.

Episode 2: Relentless rise: fresh faces and the next level

Sadiq Elfitouri shares the transition from football to HYROX, and OCR World Champion Ida Mathilde makes a spectacular debut, as the fast-growing sport draws athletes from all fields.

Episode 3: Game-changers: Jake Dearden and the women’s rise

The pressure has peaked for Jake Dearden as he qualifies for the World Final, new competitors challenge the veterans, and the growth of the women’s field proves expert coaching can change the game.

Episode 4: Unfiltered moments: high stakes and high emotions

The mix of joy and anxiety fuelling athletes is mirrored by their loved ones, rivalries intensify and a wildcard competitor shakes things up, while Lucy Procter takes her spot in the Elite 15.

What It Really Takes to Race at the Top

The docuseries paints a broader picture of what it means to be part of HYROX’s professional class — not just training, but balancing careers, family, and full-time ambition. For some, it’s a second career. For others, a leap into the unknown. All of them are chasing the same thing: the start line in Chicago, and a shot at being crowned the fittest in the world.

Beyond the Rox doesn’t glamorize the journey. It shows it for what it is — raw, competitive, emotional, and undeniably real. Whether you're deep in your own training block or just starting to understand what HYROX is all about, this is a glimpse into the level above — the edge of what’s possible.