Hyrox Travel Insurance: Do You Need Specialist Cover?
Hyrox Travel Insurance from Yellow Jersey. If your trip is mainly for a competitive Hyrox event or training holiday, standard travel insurance often won’t cover you. Most policies only include sports if they’re incidental to your travel, leaving you unprotected for injuries, medical emergencies, lost kit, or trip cancellations due to event changes.
Yellow Jersey’s specialist Hyrox travel insurance fills the gap. Our tailored policies cover high-intensity functional workouts, medical treatment abroad, lost or damaged kit, and cancellations linked to your event. That means you can compete, train, and travel with confidence, knowing you’re protected.
Whether it’s your first Hyrox event or you’re a seasoned competitor, our insurance gives you peace of mind so you can focus on performing at your best.
Ask yourself two questions about your current travel insurance –
Have I checked if it covers me for an amateur competitive event?
e.g. Hyrox Geneva
Have I checked if it covers me if the primary purpose of travel is Hyrox?
e.g. a Hyrox training holiday
Our Hyrox Travel Insurance covers emergency medical expenses, repatriation, and trip cancellation, among many other specific features you can't get from a generic travel insurer.
Why Yellow Jersey Hyrox Travel Insurance is Different from Standard Policies
Hyrox events are physically demanding competitions, and many trips are primarily for racing or training. Standard travel insurance often won’t cover you in these cases, because most policies only include sports if they’re incidental to your trip. That means injuries, cancellations, or lost kit and gadgets may not be protected when your main reason for travel is a competitive event or training holiday.
Yellow Jersey’s specialist Hyrox travel insurance fills the gap. It covers race entry fees, travel, accommodation, and event cancellations or postponements. It also protects against injuries, medical emergencies abroad, hospitalisation, and emergency evacuation. Competitors’ kit and gadgets, including watches, heart-rate monitors, and other fitness equipment, are also covered if lost or damaged.
Travel disruption, such as delayed flights, missed connections, or extra accommodation costs, is included, along with personal liability for accidents during high-intensity workouts. With 24/7 emergency support and repatriation, Yellow Jersey Hyrox travel insurance gives you the confidence and peace of mind to focus fully on competing and training.
Annual or Short Term
A Travel lots, pay less
Committing to an annual policy can often work out better value than buying cover for each trip, while still keeping you protected for every weekend adventure or week-long holiday abroad.
Plus, our policies can cover multiple sports, so you could be set for your Hyrox competition in the summer and still have cover ready for your winter skiing trip; no last-minute insurance scramble required.
B No commitment
Not travelling all the time, or not ready to sign up for a full year? No worries. Our short-term, single-trip policies might cost a little more per trip, but they give you all the flexibility you need and the same handy suite of covers as our annual travellers.
Discounts
Heading off with your other half or the whole gang? We think that should be fun, not a headache for your wallet. That’s why couples get a break on the second traveller. One policy covers you both, and let’s be honest, one set of claims is usually enough drama for anyone.
Families get an even sweeter deal. Extra kids are added at a lower rate, so a family of four ends up paying just a little more than two adults. Single parents, don’t worry, the same clever scaling applies. Basically, we won’t charge you double just because there are more of you.
It all makes sense: more people on one policy doesn’t mean double the risk, and it certainly doesn’t mean double the paperwork. So grab your crew, pack your bags, and enjoy the trip. We’ve got the cover sorted at a fair price, no fuss, no nonsense.
Hyrox travel Insurance Cover summary
Travel Insurance benefits |
Limit |
| Emergency Medical Expenses | £10,000,000 |
| Emergency Repatriation | £10,000,000 |
| Trip Cancellation | £2,500 to £10,000 |
| Dental Treatment | £250 |
| Hospital Benefit | £500 |
| Baggage | £2,500 |
| Travel Documents | £500 |
| Delayed Baggage | £250 |
| Personal Money | £500 |
| Departure Delay | £250 |
| Holiday Abandonment | £5,000 |
| Missed Departure | £1,000 |
| Missed Connections | £20,000 |
| Personal Accident | £20,000 |
| Death Benefit | £10,000 |
| Personal Liability | £2,000,000 |
| Car Hire Excess Protection (optional) | £5,000 |
Sports covers | Limit |
| Owned or Hired Sports Equipment | £500 |
| Sports Equipment Upgrade (optional) | £2500 to £5,000 |
| Sports Equipment Emergency Hire | £500 |
| Sports Equipment Repatriation | £250 |
| Sports Activity Interruption | £500 |
| Race/Event Entry Fees | £750 |
| Gadget Cover | £2,000 |
Welcome to our Hyrox Travel insurance FAQ section
We can answer all your questions related to our Hyrox travel insurance. If you can’t find the answer you are looking for after looking through the FAQs, you can call us Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We typically answer the phone in under 30 seconds.
Our policy covers you ONLY for pre-existing medical conditions on our list; we do not provide coverage for other conditions.
Covered pre-existing medical conditions:
- Acne
- ADHD
- Allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) provided that you have not needed hospital treatment for this in the last two years.
- Allergic rhinitis
- Arthritis (the affected person must be able to walk independently at home without using mobility aids)
- Asthma (the diagnosis must have been made when the affected person was under the age of 50, and the asthma be controlled by no more than two inhalers and no other medication)
- Blindness or partial sightedness
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cataracts
- Chickenpox – if wholly resolved
- Common cold or flu
- Cuts and abrasions that are not self-inflicted and require no further treatment
- Cystitis – provided there is no ongoing treatment
- Deafness
- Diabetes (which is controlled by diet or tablets only)
- Diarrhoea and vomiting – if wholly resolved
- Eczema
- Enlarged prostate – benign only
- Essential tremor
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Haemorrhoids
- Hay fever
- Ligament or tendon injury – provided you are not currently being treated
- Macular degeneration
- Menopause
- Migraine – provided there are no ongoing investigations
- Nasal polyps
- PMT
- RSI
- Sinusitis – provided there is no ongoing treatment
- Skin or wound infections that have entirely resolved with no current treatment
- Tinnitus
- Underactive thyroid (Hypothyroidism)
- Urticaria
- Varicose veins in the legs
Alternatively, you can view a directory set up by the Money and Pensions Service. This directory provides easy access to companies that specialise in covering pre-existing medical conditions, enabling customers to find the best value cover.
The directory can be accessed at https://traveldirectory.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en or by calling 0800 138 7777.
Pedal Cover is not connected to the insurers provided by the directory. As we offer a travel insurance product aimed at cyclists, you should ensure that if you use a firm on the directory, they are able to cover your intended cycling activities.
No, sorry! You can view a directory set up by the Money and Pensions Service. This directory provides easy access to companies that specialise in providing cover for pre-existing medical conditions, to enable customers to find the best value cover.
The directory can be accessed at https://traveldirectory.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en or by calling 0800 138 7777.
Yellow Jersey is not connected to the insurers provided by the directory. As we offer a travel insurance product aimed at cyclists, you should ensure that if you use a firm on the directory, they are able to cover your intended cycling activities.
Yes, but the insurance will not provide coverage for any claims directly or indirectly related to the pre-existing medical condition.
Our annual multi-trip scuba diving travel insurance policy has a 120-day trip maximum, but you can take as many trips as you like during the year as long as no individual trip exceeds that length.
Our annual Hyrox insurance can also include winter sports coverage as an optional benefit. For winter sports holidays, you can go for a maximum of 17 days per trip.
Pre-existing medical conditions covered under our Hyrox Travel insurance:
- Acne
- ADHD
- Allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) provided that you have not needed hospital treatment for this in the last two years.
- Allergic rhinitis
- Arthritis (the affected person must be able to walk independently at home without using mobility aids)
- Asthma (the diagnosis must have been made when the affected person was under the age of 50, and the asthma be controlled by no more than two inhalers and no other medication)
- Blindness or partial sightedness
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cataracts
- Chickenpox – if wholly resolved
- Common cold or flu
- Cuts and abrasions that are not self-inflicted and require no further treatment
- Cystitis – provided there is no ongoing treatment
- Deafness
- Diabetes (which is controlled by diet or tablets only)
- Diarrhoea and vomiting – if completely resolved
- Eczema
- Enlarged prostate – benign only
- Essential tremor
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Haemorrhoids
- Hay fever
- Ligament or tendon injury – provided you are not currently being treated
- Macular degeneration
- Menopause
- Migraine – provided there are no ongoing investigations
- Nasal polyps
- PMT
- RSI
- Sinusitis – provided there is no ongoing treatment
- Skin or wound infections that have entirely resolved with no current treatment
- Tinnitus
- Underactive thyroid (Hypothyroidism)
- Urticaria
- Varicose veins in the legs
Hyrox travel insurance is specialist cover designed for athletes travelling primarily to compete in or train for Hyrox events. It protects against injuries, medical emergencies, lost kit and gadgets, trip cancellations, and event postponements.
Standard policies often exclude competitive or high-intensity sports if they are the main purpose of your trip. This means injuries, event cancellations, or lost training equipment may not be covered when travelling for Hyrox.
Yellow Jersey’s specialist policies cover medical treatment abroad, hospitalisation, emergency repatriation, lost or damaged kit and gadgets, trip cancellation, travel disruption, and personal liability for accidents during workouts.
Yes. Specialist Hyrox travel insurance includes coverage for fitness gadgets and kit, ensuring replacements if they are lost, stolen, or damaged while travelling to or participating in an event.
Absolutely. Yellow Jersey’s Hyrox travel insurance provides worldwide coverage, including 24/7 emergency support and repatriation, ensuring you are protected no matter where your event takes place.
Yes. Specialist Hyrox travel insurance covers medical emergencies, hospitalisation, and emergency evacuation abroad, giving peace of mind when competing internationally.
Travel disruption coverage is included. This protects against additional costs due to delayed flights, missed connections, or unexpected accommodation requirements.
Yes. High-intensity functional workouts carry the risk of accidental injury to others. Specialist policies include personal liability coverage to protect you in case of accidents involving other participants.
Look for a specialist provider that explicitly covers competitive Hyrox events, including injuries, cancellations, travel disruption, personal liability, and protection for kit and gadgets. Yellow Jersey offers tailored policies designed specifically for athletes travelling for Hyrox competitions or training holidays.
