Madrid, Spain | 8-9 May 2027
ATHX Madrid 2027 takes place on 8-9 May at IFEMA Madrid, in the Barajas district of the Spanish capital, about two weeks after ATHX Vienna. It is part of the 2027 season, with new workouts and updated movement standards compared with 2026.
Key event details
Venue:
IFEMA Madrid, Av. del Partenón 5, Barajas, Madrid, Spain, 28042
Date:
8-9 May 2027. Heats run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you pick yours when you enter.
How to get there
- Airport: Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport is about ten minutes from the venue. You can get from the airport by taxi, Metro line 8 (stations Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 and Aeropuerto T4), urban and interurban buses, or interurban trains from terminal T4 (floor -1).
- By metro: Metro line 8 is the nearest line, with an exit opposite IFEMA Madrid's South entrance. It has a direct connection with Cercanías RENFE.
- By bus: city lines 73 (Diego de León), 112 (Mar de Cristal to Barrio del Aeropuerto) and 122 (Avenida de América), plus intercity line 828 (Universidad Autónoma, Alcobendas, IFEMA and Canillejas).
- By car: the venue is reached from the M-11 (exits 5 and 7), the M-40 (exits 5, 6 and 7) and the A-2 (exit 7). The South, North and East entrances give direct access to the car parks.
- Taxi: there are three taxi ranks inside the grounds, at the South, North and East entrances. Entering or leaving the facilities carries a €3.00 supplement.
- Reduced mobility: assistance requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event through IFEMA's online form.
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 Madrid 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 Madrid 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.
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Madrid: more than just fitness
- Prado Museum: one of the world's great art museums, in the centre of Madrid.
- Retiro Park: the city's best-known park, ideal for a relaxed recovery walk.
- Royal Palace: the official residence of the Spanish royal family, one of Madrid's classic sights.
Frequently asked questions
Where does ATHX Madrid 2027 take place?
At IFEMA Madrid, Av. del Partenón 5, 28042 Madrid, Spain. 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?
Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport is about ten minutes from IFEMA Madrid. You can go by taxi, by Metro line 8 from the airport stations (Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 and Aeropuerto T4), by bus, or by interurban train from terminal T4. Check Metro de Madrid's journey planner for the exact route and timetable.
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 Spain in 2027?
Yes. ATHX Valencia takes place on 20 February at Feria Valencia, and ATHX Bilbao on 6 November at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre.
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.
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Conclusion: see you in Spain
ATHX Madrid 2027 brings the new season to the Spanish capital 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 Madrid!
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