St Gallen, Switzerland | 10 April 2027
ATHX St Gallen 2027 takes place on 10 April at Olma Messen St. Gallen, in the centre of the city in eastern Switzerland. It is part of the 2027 season, with new workouts and updated movement standards compared with 2026, and the only ATHX event in Switzerland.
Key event details
Venue:
Olma Messen St. Gallen, Splügenstrasse 12, St. Gallen, Switzerland, 9008
Date:
10 April 2027. Heats run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you pick yours when you enter.
How to get there
- By train: travel to St. Gallen Hauptbahnhof or to St. Gallen-St. Fiden station. SBB trains connect St. Gallen with Zurich in about 70 minutes and with other major Swiss cities.
- From St. Gallen-St. Fiden: the venue says it is about a 5-minute walk, following the signs.
- From Hauptbahnhof: ATHX says the venue is a 15-minute walk or a short bus ride away. According to Olma Messen, bus 3 (towards Heiligkreuz) goes to the Olma Messen or Langgass stop, bus 4 (towards Wittenbach Bahnhof) goes to the Olma Messen stop, and bus 6 (towards Heiligkreuz) goes to the Olma Messen or Rosenheimstrasse stop.
- By car: leave the A1 motorway at exit 82, St. Gallen-St. Fiden, and follow the "Olma Messen St. Gallen" signs. Parking is limited during major events, so public transport is advised. For event parking, Olma Messen lists the St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle car park (Splügenstrasse 12) when coming from the east, and the Olma Messen car park (Sonnenstrasse 39) or outdoor area F6 (Jägerstrasse) when coming from the west. These options may not be available for every event.
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 St Gallen offers three competition levels, ATHX Lite, ATHX and ATHX Pro, in Individual and Pairs format (male, female and mixed).
- Individual entry: CHF 135
- Pairs entry: CHF 250
Get ready for St Gallen 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.
St Gallen: more than just fitness
- Abbey of St Gallen: the historic abbey district and its cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the old town.
- Abbey Library: the famous library inside the abbey complex, one of the oldest in the world.
- Lake Constance: the large lake on the border with Germany and Austria, a short trip from the city for a relaxed recovery day.
Frequently asked questions
Where does ATHX St Gallen 2027 take place?
At Olma Messen St. Gallen, Splügenstrasse 12, 9008 St. Gallen, Switzerland. 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?
The venue does not publish a route or travel time from any airport. The nearest options mentioned by Olma Messen are Zurich Airport and St. Gallen-Altenrhein airfield. From Zurich, SBB trains reach St. Gallen in about 70 minutes, so plan your journey to St. Gallen Hauptbahnhof or St. Gallen-St. Fiden with the SBB 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 Switzerland or nearby in 2027?
ATHX St Gallen is the only ATHX event in Switzerland in 2027. Nearby events include ATHX Stuttgart on 17 April at Messe Stuttgart, ATHX Vienna on 24 April at Marx Halle, and ATHX Milan on 6-7 March at Fiera Milano.
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 Switzerland
ATHX St Gallen 2027 brings the new season to eastern Switzerland 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 St Gallen!
