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A CrossFit-like race is booming in Asia, and young people are driving the surge

By Stephanie Yang

Published January 25, 2026 at 5:35 PM EST

Hyrox, a timed fitness race that mixes running with workout stations, is selling out across Asia as young people fuel a booming wellness economy.

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