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1. Miami Beach Fitness Festival Powered by HYROX: Taking place on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the two-day fitness race gives athletes from around the world an opportunity to compete on the sands of Miami Beach and serves as an official qualifier to the HYROX World Championships. For its inaugural edition, registration for the fitness competition will be open to everyone with limited spots available. 

1. Miami Beach Fitness Festival Experience: Throughout the four-day festival, attendees will have the opportunity to spectate the HYROX World Series of Fitness Racing, experience the Health & Wellness Village, enjoy some of Miami’s most delicious food vendors, mingle with athletes and visit interactive exhibitors, all on the sands of Miami Beach!

1. Miami Beach Fitness Festival Concert Series: As part of the Fitness Festival’s overall weekend experience, the Miami Beach Music Festival Concert Series will bring various world-class artists to the sands of Miami Beach to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The series of special music events will occur from Thursday, March 23 to Sunday, March 26 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Miami Beach Fitness Festival Powered by HYROX is proud to be part of Miami Beach Live!, the City of Miami Beach’s month-long series of health, wellness, fitness and entertainment events for all to enjoy. HYROX has joined forces with Miami fitness event founders Frankie Ruiz, founder of the Miami Marathon and Steve Suarez, founder of WODapalooza, to collaborate alongside leading hospitality and entertainment provider Breakwater Hospitality Group on Miami’s largest fitness festival.

“Miami Beach Fitness Festival powered by HYROX is taking an important step toward elevating the fitness community in South Florida by bringing an approachable, open-for-all fitness festival to the beachfront this March,” said Frankie Ruiz, Festival Director. “The City of Miami Beach has cultivated a tremendous fitness community and elevated its approach to the health and wellness scene by providing the public access to these types of events. The city has quickly  become a widely recognized global destination for fitness and we are thrilled to amplify that message through this signature event.” 

HYROX is the world’s most accessible race designed for everyone and is one of the fastest growing training methodologies with a growing network of over 600 affiliated gyms worldwide. The organization has experienced remarkable growth since its inception, from one race with 650 participants in 2017 to 45 races in 11 countries and an estimated 90,000 participants in 2023. Races begin with a one-kilometer run followed by one functional movement and repeats eight times for a total of 8 kilometers and 8 functional movements. The race can be run as an individual, in doubles or as a relay team of four to provide an accessible entry point for any fitness level. The movements in HYROX contain no heavy or complex movements, designed so everyone can complete them. 

“We are thrilled to partner with the Miami Beach Fitness Festival to bring our world class fitness racing concept to one of America’s destination cities that is steeped in sporting and athletic history,” said Christian Toetzke, founder of HYROX. “We were impressed immediately by the ambition and vision of the event and the competency of the team behind it. We’ve hosted races in some of the most iconic cities on the planet and I believe that this unique celebration of fitness and all the values we hold dear will be one of our most memorable events ever.”

For more information about the Miami Beach Fitness Festival Powered by HYROX and to purchase tickets, please visit https://mbfitnessfest.com and follow @mbfitnessfest. 

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About Miami Beach Fitness Festival Powered by HYROX:

Miami Beach Fitness Festival Powered by HYROX is a multi-disciplined destination fitness festival on the sands of Miami Beach powered by global fitness race HYROX, attracting participants from around the world. Each day will feature a world-class musical component as part of the Miami Beach Fitness Festival Concert Series. In addition to the main fitness race event, the roster of supporting events hosted in partnership with notable brands will bring awareness to health and fitness, while enhancing the outdoor experience of Miami Beach from March 23 - 26, 2023.

For more information about the Miami Beach Fitness Festival Powered by HYROX and to purchase tickets, please visit https://mbfitnessfest.com and follow @mbfitnessfest. 

About Breakwater Hospitality Group: 

Breakwater Hospitality Group is a multi-concept food and beverage organization based in Miami. Founded in 2018 by Emi Guerra and Alex Mantecon, Breakwater Hospitality Group's concentration on quality beverages and cuisine transcends dining into memorable spaces with unforgettable locations and community social hubs. Currently, Breakwater Hospitality Group operates The Wharf Miami, The Wharf Fort Lauderdale, Rivertail, The Piefather, Carousel Club, JohnMartin’s, and in 2022 will open Pier 5. For more information, visit www.breakwaterhg.com. 

About HYROX:

HYROX was founded in 2017 by Christian Toetzke and Moritz Furste, bridging the gap between traditional long-distance endurance events and functional fitness and attracts competitive athletes and enthusiasts from all sporting backgrounds. HYROX is one of the fastest growing fitness modalities on the planet, participation in 2022 increased over 100% and in 2023 will have a forecast 90,000 participants globally. In 2022 the google search term HYROX increased by 127% and it was named in over 50 global Health and Fitness trends articles from independent media. Aligned with significant international brand partners, including Virus, Erdinger, and Redbull, HYROX is now continuing its rapid global expansion plans with over 40 races planned for 2023 in 11 different countries. For more information, visit https://hyrox.com. 

About Miami Beach Live!: 

Miami Beach Live! is back for 2023 with a month full of fun, sun, fitness and sweat. The City of Miami Beach is proud to partner with various organizations to provide diverse health and wellness, fitness and entertainment events that the whole family can enjoy. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a lifetime, there is something for you in Miami Beach. Visit www.miamibeachlive.com for details.