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Hyrox or not? Macau fitness group admits no ties to global brand
Macau fitness group says it has no official Hyrox ties but runs lookalike race.
In brief
Macau fitness group says it has no official Hyrox ties but runs lookalike race. Macau's Hyrox Association of Macau admits no connection to global Hyrox brand but plans February 2027 event with 8km run and eight workout stations. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Macau fitness group clarifies brand ties
The Hyrox Association of Macau admits it has no official connection to the global Hyrox brand after trademark disputes.
“Gary Wan, Hyrox’s Asia-Pacific managing director, told SCMP last week that the company had contacted the Macau organisation and instructed it "to stop using the Hyrox name and branding."”
Event format and timing
The group plans an 8km run with eight functional workout stations for February 2027 at Galaxy International Convention Centre.
Hyrox brand response
Hyrox instructed the Macau group to stop using the Hyrox name and branding but has no further comments.
“Gary Wan, Hyrox’s Asia-Pacific managing director, told SCMP last week that the company had contacted the Macau organisation and instructed it "to stop using the Hyrox name and branding."”
Macau group's statement
The group states it is legally registered in Macau and has no affiliation with any authorized Hyrox organizations.
“While insisting it was "legally registered and established in accordance with Macau law", the group acknowledged that it had "no affiliation with any authorised or recognised organisations of Hyrox".”
Event objectives
The group's charter lists promoting Hyrox sports in Macau as one of its objectives despite no official ties.
“Its charter, filed in August, even listed the promotion and development of Hyrox sports in Macau among its objectives.”
Controversy details
The event format mirrors Hyrox's signature combination of running and functional workouts including sled pushes, burpee broad jumps, rowing and wall balls.
“That is the signature formula behind Hyrox, the fitness racing phenomenon that has attracted legions of enthusiasts worldwide with its gruelling combination of running and exercises including sled pushes, burpee broad jumps, rowing and wall balls.”
Future plans
The group will continue promoting running and functional fitness in Macau while respecting intellectual property rights.
“Despite the controversy, the association maintained that it would "strictly respect intellectual property rights and provide accurate and reliable information to the public".”
What happens next
The Macau event will proceed with prize money for elite and team divisions in February 2027.
“The proposed event will also offer prize money to winners in the elite and team divisions to encourage participation.”
At a glance
Macau's Hyrox Association of Macau admits no connection to global Hyrox brand but plans February 2027 event with 8km run and eight workout stations.
