Dublin, Ireland | 12-13 June 2027
ATHX Dublin 2027 takes place on 12 and 13 June at the RDS, in Ballsbridge, a week after ATHX Glasgow. 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:
RDS Dublin, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland, D04 AK83
Date:
12-13 June 2027. Heats run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you pick yours when you enter.
How to get there
- Airport: Dublin Airport is about 10 km north of the city centre. Aircoach route 702 stops on Merrion Road, in front of the main entrance of the RDS. A taxi to the city centre costs about €25.
- By DART: Lansdowne Road and Sandymount stations are a short walk from the RDS, about 5 minutes according to the RDS access guide.
- By bus: Dublin Bus routes 4, 7, 7a and 27X, and Go-Ahead Ireland routes 18 and S2, serve the RDS. Routes 4, 7 and 7a run directly from the city centre.
- By Luas: there is no direct Luas route to the RDS. The closest stop is Ranelagh, reached by the S2 bus from Merrion Road.
- On foot: the RDS is about a 20-minute walk from the city centre.
- By car: the RDS recommends public transport where possible. On-site parking is subject to availability and is not guaranteed during events, so check with the RDS before you travel.
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 Dublin 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 Dublin 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.
Dublin: more than just fitness
- Trinity College and the Book of Kells: Ireland's oldest university, in the heart of the city centre.
- St Stephen's Green: the Victorian city-centre park, ideal for a relaxed recovery walk.
- Guinness Storehouse: the brewery's visitor experience at St James's Gate, one of Dublin's best-known attractions.
Frequently asked questions
Where does ATHX Dublin 2027 take place?
At the RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83. Check the information the organisation sends to registered athletes to confirm the exact hall and entrance within the venue.
How do I get from the airport to the venue?
Dublin Airport is about 10 km north of the city centre. Aircoach route 702 stops on Merrion Road, in front of the main entrance of the RDS. You can also take a taxi.
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 Ireland and the UK in 2027?
ATHX Dublin is the only Irish event on the 2027 calendar. In the UK, ATHX Glasgow takes place on 5-6 June at the Scottish Event Campus, a week earlier, and ATHX Birmingham on 20-22 August at the NEC Birmingham.
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.
Conclusion: see you in Dublin
ATHX Dublin 2027 brings the new season to Ireland over two days of competition. Train the three workouts, check what gear you can bring, and show up ready to compete.
See you in Dublin!
