Valencia, Spain | 20 February 2027
ATHX Valencia 2027 takes place on 20 February at Feria Valencia, a week after ATHX Paris. It is part of the 2027 season, with new workouts and updated movement standards compared with 2026, and it is the first ATHX event of the season in Spain.
Key event details
Venue:
Feria Valencia, Avenida de les Fires s/n, Valencia, Spain, 46035
Date:
20 February 2027. Heats run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you pick yours when you enter.
How to get there
- Airport: Valencia Airport (Manises) is 7.4 km from the venue, about 11 minutes by car. Metro lines 3 and 5 connect the airport with the city.
- By car or taxi: ATHX recommends travelling by car or taxi, since the venue is not easily walkable from the city centre. Feria Valencia has parking for 7,000 vehicles, 4,000 indoor and 3,000 outdoor, and the covered car park connects directly to the pavilions.
- By metro: Metrovalencia line 1 (Llíria to Villanueva de Castellón) stops at Carolines-Fira, 600 m from the venue.
- By bus: EMT line 62 (Benimamet to Estació Nord) serves the venue, with buses every 10 to 15 minutes. ATHX also recommends checking EMT Valencia services for other routes.
- By train: València Nord station is 7.4 km from the venue, about 15 minutes, and Joaquín Sorolla station is 8.5 km away, about 17 minutes. Both have taxi stops.
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 Valencia 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 Valencia 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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Valencia: more than just fitness
- City of Arts and Sciences: the futuristic complex of museums and architecture that is one of Valencia's best-known sights.
- Malvarrosa Beach: the city beach, ideal for a relaxed recovery walk by the sea.
- Central Market: the historic market in the old town, a great stop for local food after competing.
Frequently asked questions
Where does ATHX Valencia 2027 take place?
At Feria Valencia, Avenida de les Fires s/n, 46035 Valencia, 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?
Valencia Airport is 7.4 km from Feria Valencia, about 11 minutes by car. By public transport, metro lines 3 and 5 connect the airport with the city, and metro line 1 stops at Carolines-Fira, 600 m from the venue. Plan your exact route with Metrovalencia's journey planner.
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 Madrid takes place on 8-9 May at IFEMA Madrid, 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 Valencia
ATHX Valencia 2027 brings the new season to Feria Valencia 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 Valencia!
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