- For Season 26/27, HYROX Women (Open) drag a 172 lb (78 kg) loaded sled on the sled pull, according to the official Season 26/27 rulebook.
- HYROX Men (Open) drag a 227 lb (103 kg) loaded sled, and Pro Women drag the identical 227 lb (103 kg) load, according to the official Season 26/27 rulebook.
- HYROX Pro Men drag the heaviest sled pull load of any division at 337 lb (153 kg), according to the official Season 26/27 rulebook.
- Every division drags the sled over the same 50 m, run as 4 x 12.5 m; only the load on the sled changes between divisions.
- Grip failure on the sled pull is a load problem, not a fitness problem: past Open Men's 227 lb (103 kg), arm-driven pulling usually stops being enough however strong your forearms are.
The HYROX sled pull weight depends on your division. For Season 26/27, HYROX Women pull 172 lb (78 kg), HYROX Men pull 227 lb (103 kg), Pro Women pull 227 lb (103 kg), and Pro Men pull 337 lb (153 kg). The sled pull is the 3rd of the 8 functional stations, and every division drags the loaded sled back over the same 50 m. The number you see for your division is the total weight of the sled you actually move, frame and plates together.
HYROX Sled Pull Weight by Division
The sled pull sits 3rd in the run of 8 stations, in the order SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jump, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, Wall Balls. The load on the sled varies by division and is dragged back over 50 m. The table below lists the loaded sled weight for each singles division in both pounds and kilograms.
| Division | Sled pull weight | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HYROX Women (Open) | 172 lb (78 kg) | 50 m |
| HYROX Men (Open) | 227 lb (103 kg) | 50 m |
| HYROX Pro Women | 227 lb (103 kg) | 50 m |
| HYROX Pro Men | 337 lb (153 kg) | 50 m |
Each figure is the total weight of the loaded sled, which is how HYROX publishes it. The number already includes the steel frame along with the plates on it, so there is nothing extra to add on top.
Open Women and Open Men
In the standard HYROX (Open) divisions, women pull 172 lb (78 kg) and men pull 227 lb (103 kg). You meet these loads at almost every open event, and they are the numbers most first-time athletes should train toward.
Pro Women and Pro Men
The Pro divisions run heavier. Pro Women pull 227 lb (103 kg) and Pro Men pull 337 lb (153 kg). PRO divisions use heavier loads than Open, so stepping up to Pro means a noticeably harder drag on the same 50 m.
The Overlap: Open Men and Pro Women Pull the Same
One detail catches people out: 227 lb (103 kg) for HYROX Men (Open) is identical to 227 lb (103 kg) for Pro Women. Both classes share the same load on the sled pull, so a strong Open man and a Pro woman are chasing the exact same target weight in training.
HYROX Sled Pull Weight in Pounds
If you train in imperial units, here is the HYROX sled pull weight read in pounds first. HYROX Women pull 172 lb (78 kg), so that is 172 lb on the sled. HYROX Men and Pro Women both pull 227 lb (103 kg). Pro Men haul the heaviest sled at 337 lb (153 kg), which reads as 337 lb on its own. In metric the range runs from 78 kg for Open Women up to 153 kg for Pro Men.
Does HYROX Count the Sled Weight?
Yes. The weight listed for your division is the total weight of the loaded sled you drag, including the steel frame and every plate loaded onto it, not the plates on their own. HYROX publishes a single figure per division rather than a separate empty-frame number, so the figure you see is the whole story. Train to the full published race weight for your division, because that is exactly what you pull on the day. For HYROX Men that total is 227 lb (103 kg), and for HYROX Women it is 172 lb (78 kg).
Doubles and Mixed Doubles Sled Pull Weight
Doubles teams pull the same per-division Open loads as singles athletes. Women's doubles pull 172 lb (78 kg) and men's doubles pull 227 lb (103 kg). Mixed doubles pull the men's Open load, 227 lb (103 kg), over 50 m. The pair shares the effort on the sled, but the load itself matches the singles standard for that division. For the full team picture, see our HYROX doubles weights guide.
How the Sled Pull Works
The sled pull asks you to drag the loaded sled back toward you across the athlete lane until you have covered the full 50 m. You stay behind the line and haul the rope hand-over-hand, or sit low and walk yourself backward as you pull, letting your legs and bodyweight do the work rather than your arms and grip alone. Keeping the rope moving in a steady rhythm beats short, sharp yanks that leave the sled stalled halfway down the lane.
The video below from coach Rich Ryan breaks down rope technique and how to build toward your race weight.
Why Your Sled Pull Load Is What Breaks Your Technique
Most sled pull failures trace back to the number on the sled, not a lack of fitness. At 227 lb (103 kg) for Open Men or 337 lb (153 kg) for Pro Men, the load is heavy enough to punish the exact mistakes that a light training sled lets you get away with. Match your symptom below to what the load is actually doing to you, then fix the cause instead of just pulling harder. For the full step-by-step setup, hand position, and box discipline, see our HYROX sled pull technique guide; this section stays on how the weight itself creates each problem.
| Symptom | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Forearms and grip are gone two lengths into 50 m | You are rowing the rope with your arms against a load built for your legs; past roughly 227 lb (103 kg) arm strength alone cannot move the sled | Sit back into the rope like a deadlift and let your hips and bodyweight supply the force, arms stay straight as connectors |
| The sled stops dead between pulls and has to be broken loose again | At heavier loads such as 227 lb (103 kg) for Pro Women, momentum bleeds off the moment you stop, so every restart has to overcome static friction from zero | Keep the rope moving in continuous shorter pulls instead of one big pull and a full stop; a stalled sled costs more than a shorter, unbroken stroke |
| A pull comes up empty, like the rope gave no resistance | You launched your bodyweight into slack rope; at race loads that wasted effort still has to be repaid on the next pull, on an already-fatigued grip | Take up the slack with straight arms before you commit your hips, on every single pull, not just the first |
| You keep getting pulled forward, out of position | Chasing a heavy sled with your feet instead of resetting your stance each pull is a load response: light sleds let sloppy footwork slide, this one does not | Reset your feet to the same spot after every pull rather than drifting toward the sled to shorten the reach |
| The rope trips you or tangles around your feet | A heavy sled needs slack pulled through fast, and unmanaged rope piles up right where you are about to plant your next step | Feed the rope off to one side as you gather it, rather than letting it pool underfoot |
Sled Pull vs Sled Push Weight
The sled pull is lighter than the sled push in every division. In Open Men, for example, the sled push is loaded to 335 lb (152 kg) while the sled pull is 227 lb (103 kg), both over 50 m. The push is a driving leg effort; the pull is a haul that loads your back, grip, and legs at once. Compare the two side by side in our HYROX sled push weight guide, and check every division at a glance with the HYROX weight standards tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the HYROX sled pull weight?
It depends on your division. For Season 26/27, the sled pull is 172 lb (78 kg) for HYROX Women, 227 lb (103 kg) for HYROX Men, 227 lb (103 kg) for Pro Women, and 337 lb (153 kg) for Pro Men, each dragged over 50 m.
How much do women pull on the HYROX sled pull?
Women in the Open division pull 172 lb (78 kg) on the sled pull, over 50 m. Pro Women pull more, at 227 lb (103 kg), which is the same load HYROX Men use in the Open division. The figure is the total loaded sled.
Does HYROX count the sled weight?
Yes. The weight listed for each division is the total weight of the loaded sled you actually drag, including the sled frame and the plates on it, not the plates alone. That is why you should train to the full published race weight for your division rather than to plate weight.
How heavy is the HYROX sled pull without plates?
HYROX publishes one figure per division, the total loaded sled weight, rather than a separate empty-frame number, so plan around the total. For Season 26/27 that total is 227 lb (103 kg) for Open Men and 172 lb (78 kg) for Open Women.
What is the HYROX sled pull distance?
The sled pull covers 50 m in total. You drag the loaded sled back toward you across the athlete lane until you have covered the full distance. The distance is the same for every division; only the weight on the sled changes.
Is the sled pull heavier or lighter than the sled push?
The sled pull is lighter than the sled push in every division. For example, Open Men push 335 lb (152 kg) on the sled push but pull 227 lb (103 kg) on the sled pull. Both cover the same distance of 50 m.
Is the HYROX Pro sled pull heavier than Open?
Yes. PRO divisions use heavier loads than Open. On the sled pull, Pro Men pull 337 lb (153 kg) versus 227 lb (103 kg) for Open Men, and Pro Women pull 227 lb (103 kg) versus 172 lb (78 kg) for Open Women.
What is the mixed doubles HYROX sled pull weight?
In mixed doubles the sled pull is set to the men's Open load, 227 lb (103 kg). Same-gender doubles use their division's Open load: 172 lb (78 kg) for women's doubles and 227 lb (103 kg) for men's doubles, over 50 m.
Why do Open Men and Pro Women pull the same sled weight?
They share a load class in the HYROX standards, so both pull 227 lb (103 kg), which is identical to 227 lb (103 kg). A strong Open man and a Pro woman train the sled pull to the exact same target weight.
How long should a HYROX sled pull take?
There is no fixed target. It is one of the more time-consuming stations because of the heavy load over 50 m on tired legs. Aim for steady, repeatable lengths rather than one fast burst, keeping your grip and body position consistent from the first pull to the last.
Sources
- HYROX Official Competition Rulebook, Singles (Season 26/27): the primary source for the sled pull weight per division and the pull distance.
- HYROX Official Doubles Rulebook: confirms Doubles and Mixed use the same per-division Open sled pull loads.
- HYROX official site: race format, the stations, station order, and divisions.
- Red Bull: HYROX weights, what to expect in each category: a supporting overview of HYROX division weights.