- Farmers carry is the 6th station: a 200 m carry of two kettlebells, one held in each hand.
- Open Women carry 2 x 35 lb (16 kg), Open Men 2 x 53 lb (24 kg); Pro Women 2 x 53 lb (24 kg), Pro Men 2 x 71 lb (32 kg).
- The weight is per hand, never combined, so an Open Men carry is one 24 kg bell in each hand.
- These loads are pinned for Season 9 (2026/27) and apply across Singles, Doubles, Team Relay (4 athletes), and Adaptive.
- Grip and forearm fatigue decide this station and the run that follows it.
The HYROX farmers carry weight depends on your division, carried per hand over 200 m. It runs from 2 x 35 lb (16 kg) for Open Women up to 2 x 71 lb (32 kg) for Pro Men. The farmers carry sits 6th of 8 functional stations, with a 1000 m run on either side of it.
What is the HYROX farmers carry weight?
You pick up two kettlebells, one in each hand, and carry them the full 200 m lane. The load is set by division: Open Women take 2 x 35 lb (16 kg), Open Men 2 x 53 lb (24 kg), Pro Women 2 x 53 lb (24 kg), and Pro Men 2 x 71 lb (32 kg). The distance never changes between divisions, only the kettlebell weight does. Because it lands after the row and before the sandbag lunges, you reach it already deep into the race.
Per hand, not combined
Every figure on this page is the weight of a single kettlebell, the one in each hand. HYROX never publishes a combined total, so do not double it. An Open Men carry is one 24 kg bell per hand, not a 24 kg total split across two. Reading the number as a pair is the most common mistake people make when they size up the station for the first time.
HYROX farmers carry weight by division (kg and lb)
Here is the full per-hand breakdown for Season 9 (2026/27). Each weight is the bell in one hand; the distance is the same 200 m for everyone.
| Division | Weight per hand | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Open Women | 2 x 35 lb (16 kg) | 200 m |
| Open Men | 2 x 53 lb (24 kg) | 200 m |
| Pro Women | 2 x 53 lb (24 kg) | 200 m |
| Pro Men | 2 x 71 lb (32 kg) | 200 m |
For the rest of the field, the full per-station loads live on the RoxTribe weight standards reference. You can also jump straight to your division on the Open Men standards page or the Open Women standards page to see every station side by side.
Doubles, mixed and relay weights
Doubles and relay use the same per-division Open loads. In a mixed doubles pairing, the team carries the men's load class, 2 x 53 lb (24 kg) per hand. In a mixed team relay, each athlete carries their own gender's Open load when it is their leg. The 200 m distance holds across Singles, Doubles, Team Relay (4 athletes), and Adaptive, so only the kettlebell weight shifts with the format.
Open vs Pro: how much heavier and why the farmers carry weight matters
Pro divisions raise the load. Pro Men carry 2 x 71 lb (32 kg) against Open Men's 2 x 53 lb (24 kg), and Pro Women step up to 2 x 53 lb (24 kg) from the Open Women 2 x 35 lb (16 kg). Here is a handy quirk: Pro Women and Open Men land on the same kettlebell, so a strong Open Men carry is a useful yardstick for a Pro Women athlete eyeing the heavier division. PRO divisions use heavier loads than Open
The jump is not just a bigger number. A heavier bell shortens how far you can carry before your grip starts to slip, which is why Pro athletes tend to plan their set-downs rather than gambling on one unbroken effort.
The farmers carry rules you can be penalised for
The movement standard is simple but strict. You hold the kettlebells with arms straight at your sides. You cannot rest the bells on your shoulders, hips, or any part of your body to take the load off your grip. You may set the bells down inside the lane to rest, but you cannot slide or kick them forward to gain distance. You finish by placing both bells inside the marked finish area, handles up, before the rep counts.
What the HYROX farmers carry weight costs your run
The load itself is moderate, but holding 2 x 53 lb (24 kg) for 200 m torches your forearms, grip, and upper back. That fatigue does not reset when you drop the bells. It follows you straight into the next 1000 m run and through the central transition zone athletes run through between every run and station. Arms that are already pumped make your turnover feel heavy and your shoulders tense, which quietly slows the run more than the carry slowed you.
Strategy comes down to set-downs. Going fully unbroken looks fast but can leave your grip wrecked for the run. Planned brief set-downs, one or two inside the lane, cost a couple of seconds but keep your forearms alive for what comes next. Engaging your lats and bracing your core also takes load off the grip, so the bells feel lighter without you slowing down. If you want to see how this fits the wider race, the station-by-station pacing guide maps where to push and where to hold back.
How to train grip for the carry
Train the exact demand. Heavy carries at or above 24 kg per hand, held for time and distance, build the grip endurance the station asks for. Dead hangs grow raw holding capacity, and rehearsing clean pick-ups and put-downs makes your set-downs fast and controlled instead of clumsy. Adding upper-back and core endurance work keeps your posture intact when the bells start to drag you forward.
Frequently asked questions
How heavy is the HYROX farmers carry?
Per hand, by division: Open Women 2 x 35 lb (16 kg), Open Men 2 x 53 lb (24 kg), Pro Women 2 x 53 lb (24 kg), and Pro Men 2 x 71 lb (32 kg), all carried over 200 m.
How far is the farmers carry?
It is 200 m, the same for every division. It is the 6th of 8 stations and sits between two 1000 m runs.
Is the weight per hand or total?
Per hand. An Open Men carry is one 24 kg bell in each hand, written as 2 x 53 lb (24 kg). HYROX never lists a combined total, so do not double the figure.
What is the farmers carry weight for women?
Open Women carry 2 x 35 lb (16 kg) per hand and Pro Women carry 2 x 53 lb (24 kg), both over 200 m. The Pro Women load matches the Open Men kettlebell.
What is the farmers carry weight for men?
Open Men carry 2 x 53 lb (24 kg) per hand and Pro Men carry 2 x 71 lb (32 kg), both over 200 m. Pro Men is the heaviest load for Season 9 (2026/27).
What is the weight for mixed doubles?
A mixed doubles team carries the men's load class, 2 x 53 lb (24 kg) per hand. In a mixed relay, each athlete carries their own gender's Open load on their leg. The distance stays at 200 m.
Can you put the kettlebells down?
Yes. You can set the bells down inside the marked lane to rest your grip over 200 m, as long as you do not slide them forward. Many athletes plan one or two brief set-downs on purpose.
Why is it so hard if the weight is light?
Because it is grip-limited, not strength-limited. Holding 2 x 53 lb (24 kg) for 200 m cooks your forearms and upper back, and that fatigue carries straight into the next 1000 m run.
How do you train for the farmers carry?
Heavy carries at or above race weight, held for time and distance, plus dead hangs, clean pick-up and put-down practice, and upper-back and core endurance. The goal is grip that lasts the full lane and recovers fast for the run.
Is the farmers carry weight the same for every division?
No. It ranges from 2 x 35 lb (16 kg) for Open Women up to 2 x 71 lb (32 kg) for Pro Men, per hand. Only the 200 m distance is constant. PRO divisions use heavier loads than Open
References
- Official HYROX Singles Rulebook (2025/26): establishes the farmers carry station, the 200 m distance, the per-hand loads, and the kettlebell handling rules.
- HYROX: The Fitness Race: the official race-format page covering all 8 functional stations, including the farmers carry.
- Red Bull HYROX weights overview: a reputable third-party summary of division loads across the race.