Frankfurt, Germany | 22 May 2027
ATHX Frankfurt 2027 takes place on 22 May at Messe Frankfurt, close to the city centre, two weeks after ATHX Madrid. It is part of the 2027 season, with new workouts and updated movement standards compared with 2026.
Key event details
Venue:
Messe Frankfurt, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, 60327
Date:
22 May 2027. Heats run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you pick yours when you enter.
How to get there
- Airport: Frankfurt Airport is a 15-minute journey by car or taxi to the exhibition grounds. By train, take the S8 or S9 to Frankfurt main station (Hauptbahnhof), and then the S3, S4, S5 or S6 directly to the fairgrounds.
- By U-Bahn: line U4 to Festhalle/Messe, directly at the venue. From the main station, take the U4 towards Bockenheimer Warte: it is one stop to Festhalle/Messe.
- By S-Bahn: lines S3, S4, S5 and S6 stop at Frankfurt (Main) Messe station, the second stop after the main station. From there you walk to the Torhaus entrance. ATHX also lists the option of getting off at the main station and walking, which takes about 10 minutes.
- By tram: line 16 towards Ginnheim serves the venue, three stops from the main station to Festhalle/Messe. Line 17 towards Rebstockbad runs the same route.
- By bus: line M46 runs from the long-distance bus terminal to the Stephensonstraße stop near the Europa-Allee entrance.
- By car: follow the traffic management signs. The West and North gates can be reached from the A5 via the A648 (Rebstock exit) or the Katharinenkreisel roundabout. Parking is available at the Messeturm car park (Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 49) for the Festhalle and at the Rebstock car park (Zum Messeparkhaus Rebstock), which has a free shuttle service to the grounds. Public multi-storey car parks near the venue are subject to a fee.
- By bike: cycling is not permitted on the exhibition grounds during event times. Park at the designated areas, such as the City entrance, the Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage building, the Portalhaus entrance, the Messeturm and in front of Kap Europa.
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 2027 season, so you can train them well in advance.
This season's three workouts
- Strength (20 min): 1RM Shoulder to Overhead (minutes 0-5, press, push press, push jerk or split jerk), 2RM Back Squat (minutes 5-10) and 3RM Deadlift. For the deadlift you warm up from minute 10 to 12, then get two 1-minute windows to complete a 3RM, either as 3 continuous reps or 3 singles. The deadlift score is the average of your two lifts, and your final score is the sum of the three lifts. You can use the 15 kg or the 20 kg bar.
- Endurance (24-minute time cap): a set-distance run followed by maximum distance on the SkiErg until the cap. The run is 3 km in ATHX and Pro (10 laps of 300 m), and 2.4 km for Lite Pairs. Your score is the total distance you reach on the SkiErg.
- MetCon X (25-minute time cap): Row, dumbbell Ground to Overhead, dumbbell Bench Press, Sandbag Squats, Sandbag Carry, Burpees Over Soft Bench and a final Row. Your score is your finish time. In Lite, loads and reps are lower and you can step over the bench.
Categories and pricing
ATHX Frankfurt offers three competition levels, ATHX Lite, ATHX and ATHX Pro, in Individual and Pairs format (male, female and mixed).
- Individual entry: €150
- Pairs entry: €275
Get ready for Frankfurt with Velites
First, check what gear is allowed. The official ATHX 2027 movement standards do not allow lifting straps, hand grips, grip tape or gloves of any kind during competition. Wrist wraps, a single pair of knee sleeves (not rolled), elbow sleeves, a weightlifting belt, weightlifting shoes and your own chalk are all allowed in the strength zone. Note that the weightlifting belt is not allowed during the Sandbag Squats.
For competition day:
- Knee sleeves, for the 2RM Back Squat and the Sandbag Squats, where you have to get below parallel on every rep.
- Wrist wraps, to keep your wrists stable on the 1RM Shoulder to Overhead and the Dumbbell Bench Press.
- 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 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.
Frankfurt: more than just fitness
- Römerberg: the historic square in the old town, with its half-timbered houses, one of Frankfurt's best-known sights.
- Museumsufer: the row of museums along the River Main, an easy plan for the day after competing.
- Main riverside promenade: the paths along the river, ideal for a relaxed recovery walk.
Frequently asked questions
Where does ATHX Frankfurt 2027 take place?
At Messe Frankfurt, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Check the information the organisation sends to registered athletes to confirm the exact hall and entrance within the venue.
How do I get from the airport to the venue?
It is a 15-minute journey by car or taxi from Frankfurt Airport to the exhibition grounds. By public transport, take the S8 or S9 to Frankfurt main station, and then the S3, S4, S5 or S6 directly to Frankfurt (Main) Messe station. Alternatively, from the main station take the U4 to Festhalle/Messe.
Can I use hand grips or lifting straps during the competition?
No. The ATHX 2027 movement standards ban lifting straps in the strength zone, and hand grips, grip tape and gloves of any kind during competition. You can wear wrist wraps, one pair of knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, a weightlifting belt (except in the Sandbag Squats) and weightlifting shoes.
Are there more ATHX events in Germany in 2027?
Yes. ATHX Stuttgart takes place on 17 April at Messe Stuttgart, ATHX Berlin on 14-15 August at Arena Halle Berlin, and ATHX Hamburg on 28 August at Hamburg Messe.
What changes in the 2027 workouts compared with 2026?
Strength now has a 1RM Shoulder to Overhead, a 2RM Back Squat and a 3RM Deadlift, instead of the Strict Press, 3RM Back Squat and 5RM Deadlift. Endurance becomes a set-distance run followed by maximum SkiErg distance, instead of alternating running and rowing. MetCon X now uses Row, Bench Press, Sandbag Squats and Burpees Over Soft Bench. Gloves and grip tape are also now banned.
Conclusion: see you in Frankfurt
ATHX Frankfurt 2027 brings the new season to the heart of Germany with a fresh set of workouts. Train the three workouts, check what gear you can bring, and show up ready to compete.
See you in Frankfurt!
