Glasgow, United Kingdom | 5-6 June 2027
ATHX Glasgow 2027 takes place on 5 and 6 June at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), on the banks of the River Clyde, just over a week after ATHX Montpellier. It is a two-day event, and part of the 2027 season with new workouts and updated movement standards compared with 2026.
Key event details
Venue:
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, G3 8YW (satnav postcode: G3 8GS)
Date:
5-6 June 2027. Heats run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on both days, and you pick yours when you enter.
How to get there
- Airport: Glasgow Airport (GLA) is the closest of Glasgow's airports, about 13 km (8 miles) from the SEC. You can take a taxi directly to the venue, the Airport Express 500 bus into the city centre, or drive via the M8.
- By train: the SEC has its own station, Exhibition Centre, a short walk from the venues. Trains run from Glasgow Central, about a 3-minute ride. Glasgow Queen Street serves central and northern Scotland.
- By bus: three bus services stop close to the venues on Exhibition Way. Coaches arrive at Buchanan Bus Station, and the X19 Stagecoach service stops on Finnieston Street, a short walk away.
- By car: leave the M8 at junction 19 and take the westbound Clydeside Expressway (A814). Turn left at the traffic lights, then take the right lane for the multi-storey car park, on the east side of the campus. Check the current Low Emission Zone rules if you drive through the city centre.
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 Glasgow offers three competition levels, ATHX Lite, ATHX and ATHX Pro, in Individual and Pairs format (male, female and mixed).
- Individual entry: £125
- Pairs entry: £225
Get ready for Glasgow 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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Glasgow: more than just fitness
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: one of Scotland's most visited museums, set in Kelvingrove Park in the west end.
- Glasgow Cathedral: a medieval cathedral in the city's oldest area, next to the Necropolis.
- Riverside Museum: the transport museum on the Clyde, an easy plan for the day after competing.
Frequently asked questions
Where does ATHX Glasgow 2027 take place?
At the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow, G3 8YW. Check the information the organisation sends to registered athletes to confirm the exact hall and entrance within the campus.
How do I get from the airport to the venue?
Glasgow Airport is about 13 km (8 miles) from the SEC. You can take a taxi directly to the venue, or the Airport Express 500 bus into the city centre and then a train from Glasgow Central to the Exhibition Centre station.
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 UK in 2027?
Yes. ATHX London takes place on 23-24 January at ExCeL London, ATHX Birmingham on 20-22 August at the NEC Birmingham, and ATHX Liverpool on 9-10 October at the ACC Liverpool.
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 Glasgow
ATHX Glasgow 2027 brings the new season to Scotland over two days of competition. Train the three workouts, check what gear you can bring, and show up ready to compete.
See you in Glasgow!
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