Secure your early access tickets to Virgin Active HYROX Johannesburg!

HYROX, the ultimate fitness race, is heading back to Johannesburg this November and qualifying Discovery Bank clients can unlock exclusive early access to the Virgin Active HYROX Johannesburg event. With Discovery Vitality as the Official Wellness Partner to HYROX South Africa, we're delighted to offer Discovery Bank clients this special perk.

It's high energy. It's heaps of fun. It's HYROX, and you can now earn Vitality points for it.

Virgin Active HYROX Johannesburg event information

27 - 29 November 2026
Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec Road, Corner Rand Show Road
Johannesburg

How can I get involved?

Discovery Bank clients with a Suite, Credit Card Account, Transaction Account or the Điscovery Account get 48-hour early access to the Virgin Active HYROX Johannesburg race. Early access starts at 12 pm on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, ahead of the public sale on Thursday, 13 August 2026.

To get pre-sale access, follow these steps:

1. You can access the ticket site here
2. Select the 'Buy tickets' button
3. Choose your tickets - 1 athlete ticket per person
4. Pay with your Discovery Bank card at checkout. 

Please note that during the 48-hour early access period, only payments made with a qualifying Discovery Bank card will be successful. Using the link and attempting to pay with any other card will result in an unsuccessful purchase. You can find out more about the pre-sale terms and conditions here.

What is HYROX?

HYROX is global fitness race which held over 90 global races with over 150,000 athletes and 100,000 spectators, making it truly the World Series of Fitness Racing. But you don't have to be a professional athlete to do HYROX: it's designed to be a challenge for everyone.

Accommodating both professional athletes, and everyday fitness enthusiasts, HYROX consists of 8 functional movement stations with a 1 km run in between. The stations include SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, farmer's carry, sandbag lunges, and wall balls.

What else do I need to know?

You can enter as a solo competitor in the HYROX Open/Pro category, team up with a partner in HYROX Doubles/Double Pro category or take on the challenge as a squad in the HYROX Relay category. If you're a Vitality and Virgin Active member, you'll have access to HYROX-focused training and support at participating clubs, including specialised workouts, simulation events and guidance from trained fitness professionals to help you prepare for race day. Find out more.

Plus, Discovery Vitality members can earn up to 600 Vitality points for taking part in an official HYROX race event. If you'll be travelling to Johannesburg for the event, book your trip on Vitality Travel and get up to 75% off flights, up to 25% off holiday accommodation, and up to 25% off unlimited car hire bookings*

Welcome to the race where every rep counts. Now it's time to push your limits.

*Rewards are based on your engagement in Vitality programmes, Discovery products, and monthly qualifying card spend. Limits (incl fair usage), Ts & Cs apply. Discovery Bank Ltd. Auth FSP48657.