Miami Beach, United States | 12 June 2027
ATHX returns to Florida in 2027. ATHX Miami 2027 takes place on 12 June at the Miami Beach Convention Center, in the heart of Miami Beach. A full day of competition as part of the 2027 season, with new workouts and updated movement standards compared with 2026.
Key event details
Venue:
Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, United States, 33139
Date:
12 June 2027. Heats run from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and you pick yours when you enter.
How to get there
- Airport: the Miami Beach Convention Center is 12 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA), and six miles from Downtown Miami and PortMiami.
- By car: the center can be reached via the I-395 (MacArthur Causeway), the I-195 (Julia Tuttle Causeway) and the Venetian Causeway.
- Parking: the MBCC Parking Garage has 800 spaces, with a flat fee of $20. Entrances are at 1901 Convention Center Drive (West) and 2000 Washington Ave (East). Several City of Miami Beach municipal garages are also nearby, including the 17th Street and 23rd Street garages.
- Uber and Lyft: drop-off is on Convention Center Drive.
- Public transit: the free City of Miami Beach trolley serves the center and nearby areas, and Miami-Dade Transit has stops at 17th Street, the Convention Center and Miami Beach City Hall. The free Freebee on-demand service also runs in the area.
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 Miami offers three competition levels, ATHX Lite, ATHX and ATHX Pro, in Individual and Pairs format (male, female and mixed).
- Individual entry: $129
- Pairs entry: $239
The organization also offers volunteer sign-up on the day.
Get ready for Miami 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.
Miami: more than just fitness
- Lincoln Road: the pedestrian street in South Beach, with shops, cafes and restaurants.
- Ocean Drive and South Beach: the Art Deco district and the beach, ideal for a recovery walk after competing.
- Miami Beach Botanical Garden: a quiet green space in the middle of Miami Beach.
Frequently asked questions
Where does ATHX Miami 2027 take place?
At the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida. Note that the venue is in Miami Beach, not in Miami proper. Check the information the organization sends to registered athletes to confirm the exact hall and entrance within the center.
How do I get from the airport to the venue?
The Miami Beach Convention Center is 12 miles from Miami International Airport. You can take a taxi, Uber or Lyft (drop-off is on Convention Center Drive), or a private car or shuttle service.
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 the United States in 2027?
Yes. ATHX San Diego takes place on 23 January at the San Diego Convention Center, ATHX Las Vegas on 6 February at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, and ATHX Denver on 13 March at the National Western Complex. Later in the year come Nashville (14 August), New York (28 August) and Chicago (11 September).
Did ATHX Miami take place in 2026 too?
Yes. ATHX Miami 2026 took place on 10 October 2026 at the same venue, the Miami Beach Convention Center.
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 Miami
ATHX Miami 2027 brings the new season back to Florida 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 Miami!
