Amsterdam, Netherlands | 7 November 2026
ATHX Amsterdam 2026 takes place on 7 November at RAI Amsterdam, one of the last events of the 2026 season and about three weeks before the ATHX Finals in Lisbon. A full day of competition for athletes of every level, and the city will welcome ATHX again in October 2027.
Key event details
Venue:
RAI Amsterdam, Europaplein 24, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, 1078 GZ
Date:
7 November 2026. Heats run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you pick yours when you enter.
How to get there
- Airport: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 10 minutes away by train and about 8 minutes by car.
- By train: Amsterdam RAI station is a 3-minute walk from the venue, with direct connections from Schiphol Airport. ATHX also points to the Amstel train station as an access option.
- By metro, tram and bus: Europaplein metro station is right outside the venue, and ATHX recommends Metro 52 (North-South Line) to RAI station. The venue is also served by tram and bus.
- By car: the car parks are located directly off the A10 ring road, and the navigation address is Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam. The car parks are open for entry from 6:00 AM to midnight, and you pay afterwards at a machine using your licence plate. You can book parking online in advance to get a reduced day rate.
- Park and ride: P+R RAI Amsterdam lets you park and continue into the city centre by metro or tram.
The ATHX format
2.5 hours of continuous competition across six zones: Warm-Up (30 min), Strength (20 min), Refuel (10 min), Endurance (30 min), Recovery (30 min) and MetCon X (30 min). The three workouts are the same at every event of the 2026 season, so you can train them well in advance.
This season's three workouts
- Strength (20 min): 1RM Strict Press (minutes 0-6), 3RM Back Squat (minutes 6-12) and 5RM Deadlift (minutes 12-20). Your score is the total weight lifted.
- Endurance (22-minute time cap): alternating running and rowing. Individual athletes switch every 750 m in ATHX and every 1,000 m in Pro. In Pairs, each run is 500 m in Lite, 750 m in ATHX and 1,000 m in Pro. Your score is the total distance covered.
- MetCon X (25-minute time cap): Ski-Erg, dumbbell Ground to Overhead, Sandbag Carry, Box Jump Overs, dumbbell Walking Lunges, Burpee Broad Jumps and a final Ski-Erg block. Your score is your finish time. In Lite, Box Jump Overs can be done as step-overs and the lunges are bodyweight.
Categories and pricing
ATHX Amsterdam offers three competition levels, ATHX Lite, ATHX and ATHX Pro, in Individual and Pairs format (male, female and mixed).
- Individual entry: €110
- Pairs entry: €220
Spectator tickets are also available for anyone who'd rather watch from the stands, and the organisation is looking for volunteers on the day.
Get ready for Amsterdam with Velites
First, check what gear is allowed. The official ATHX 2026 movement standards do not allow lifting straps or hand grips of any kind during competition. Wrist wraps, a single pair of knee sleeves, a weightlifting belt, weightlifting shoes and your own chalk are all allowed in the strength zone.
For competition day:
- Knee sleeves, for the 3RM Back Squat and the Walking Lunges, where your back knee has to touch the floor on every step.
- Wrist wraps, to keep your wrists stable on the 1RM Strict Press and every Ground to Overhead rep.
- Hybrid 1.0 and Minimal 1.0 shoes, built to move between running, strength and metcon without changing footwear.
For your training block: Quad Ultra hand grips and weightlifting straps help you build barbell and pulling volume without tearing up your hands. Use them in the box and leave them in your bag on event day.
Amsterdam: more than just fitness
- Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum: the city's best-known art museums, an easy plan for the day after competing.
- Vondelpark: Amsterdam's most famous city park, ideal for a relaxed recovery walk or bike ride.
- The canal ring: the historic canals of the old centre, which you can explore on foot or on a boat tour.
Frequently asked questions
Where does ATHX Amsterdam 2026 take place?
At RAI Amsterdam, Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands. Check the information the organisation sends to registered athletes to confirm the exact hall within the venue.
How do I get from the airport to the venue?
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the quickest option is the train: the trip to Amsterdam RAI station takes about 10 minutes, and the station is a 3-minute walk from the venue. By car it takes about 8 minutes.
Can I use hand grips or lifting straps during the competition?
No. The ATHX 2026 movement standards ban lifting straps in the strength zone and hand grips of any kind during competition. You can wear wrist wraps, one pair of knee sleeves, a weightlifting belt and weightlifting shoes. If you want to compete in gloves, check with the organisation first, since they are not on the list of allowed gear.
Are there more ATHX events in the Netherlands or Europe in 2026?
ATHX Amsterdam is the only ATHX event in the Netherlands in 2026. In Europe, the season closes with the ATHX Finals on 27-29 November at The Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre in Portugal.
Is there an ATHX Amsterdam in 2027?
Yes. ATHX Amsterdam returns on 2-3 October 2027 at RAI Amsterdam. The 2027 season comes with its own workouts and movement standards, so this guide only applies to the 2026 edition.
Conclusion: see you in Amsterdam
ATHX Amsterdam 2026 brings the six-zone format to RAI Amsterdam, a venue with its own train station a few minutes from Schiphol Airport. Train the three workouts, check what gear you can bring, and show up ready to compete.
See you in Amsterdam!
