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All about the XTERRA World Tour 2025

El XTERRA World Tour It is synonymous with adventure, mud and spectacular landscapes.

For nearly three decades, this off-road triathlon series has brought together mountain bikers and road triathletes with one goal: to push the limits in a format that combines open water swimming, bike mountain and trail running.

Now, the season 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in its history, with new venues, expanded regional championships and Italy's farewell as the stage for the World Championship.

Below, we tell you everything you need to know so you don't miss out on any of the upcoming events this year.

What is the XTERRA World Tour?

For those who are starting out in the discipline, the XTERRA World Tour is the answer to a fundamental question: what would happen if we combined the skill of mountain bikers with the endurance of road triathletes?

The result is a circuit that has grown to encompass 52 events in 25 countries, divided into 4 different regions. Each is an off-road festival, with swimming, MTB and trail running races offering qualifying places for the prestigious XTERRA World Championship.

This world championship is a dream come true for those who enjoy the sport. Only a select few, divided into age categories ranging from 20 to 80+, manage to qualify for an event that tests even the most versatile athlete.

The key concept that defines XTERRA is its community: people willing to get dirty in the mud, to avoid roots and rocks on the bike and to put on the slippers trail without fear of scratches or falls.

Each edition becomes a great sporting celebration, where you can share the route with elite triathletes, veterans of a thousand battles and beginners eager to improve themselves.

How the ranking system works

The XTERRA World Tour season is organized around several qualifying events, regional championships and the grand final:

  1. Qualifying Races
    All Full Distance events on the tour offer the opportunity to secure a place in the World Championship. Depending on the race, there are 28 or 58 slots for each of the 13 age groups.
  2. Regional Championships
    These are also qualifying events, although with an additional incentive: to be proclaimed regional champion and wear the victory jersey. Triathletes from a country within the region can compete for the title; however, anyone can participate and try to get their slot for the World Championship.
  3. World Championship
    The highlight of the season is the XTERRA World Championship, a closed competition for 800-1.000 participants who obtained their place in the qualifying rounds. As well as being the ultimate goal for many, it is an event that brings together world stars and closes the season with a spectacle worth seeing.
  4. World Performance Index (WPI)
    For those who are not just racing for the rankings, but also want to measure themselves against other athletes in their age group on a global level, there is the WPI. This index takes into account factors such as weather, terrain characteristics and the quality of the peloton to rank each athlete globally.

Big news for the 2025 season

The year 2025 promises drastic changes, expansion of venues and some farewells.

Seven New Events

The upcoming season will feature 7 brand new races that bring the XTERRA spirit to a variety of terrains. Among the most striking:

    • XTERRA Borneo Sarawak (Malaysia): dense jungles, meandering rivers and local traditions.
    • XTERRA Croatia Mali Lošinj (Croatia): coastal route along the Adriatic, with rocky climbs and sea views.
    • XTERRA Austria: returns after 14 years, adding an incomparable alpine touch.
    • XTERRA Ruidoso (USA): New Mexico presents itself with its desert landscapes, its history and its cowboy touch.
    • XTERRA Santander (Colombia): in the heart of Chicamocha Canyon, a test of height and pure adrenaline in South America.
    • XTERRA Peru: beach environment in Lima, uniting sea and desert.
    • XTERRA Cabo (Mexico): the closing of the season with a mix of desert routes and turquoise sea.

First South American Championship

2025 marks a milestone with the arrival of the South American Championship, which will be held in XTERRA Colombia (Paipa, Boyacá). With altitude as a great challenge, this test will test competitors from the region and anyone seeking glory on one of the highest circuits in the world.

Change of Venue for the Asia-Pacific Championship

After several editions in Taiwan, the headquarters moves to Dunsborough (Australia), a coastal community with natural spaces that seem tailor-made for off-roading. The event will include the APAC Trail Run Championship the following day, for those who want to make the most of the trip.

European Championship in Germany

Zittau will be the new stage for crowning the European champions, leaving behind the hills of Prachatice. XTERRA O-SEE Challenge celebrates its 25th anniversary and expects a very high level of competitiveness, in addition to the famous post-race party.

North American Championship returns to Oak Mountain

In May, Oak Mountain (Alabama, USA) will once again host this event with its already famous “Blood Rock” bike section. It is one of the most iconic stages of the calendar, competing in popularity with the legendary Maui and Beaver Creek.

World Cup Series

The XTERRA Pro Series will also return in a compact circuit format with 8 select events. This format is designed to add extra excitement to the elite competition and allow the public to follow a unified ranking.

Qualifying events 2025 World Championship

DATES EVENTS LOCATIONS COUNTRY WC SLOTS
Feb 22-23 XTERRA South Africa Elgin Valley, Grabouw, Western Cape South Africa 28
Márta 8 Xterra Wellington Festival Wellington New Zealand 28
Mar 27-30 XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship Dunsborough Australia 58
April 5 Xterra Rotorua Festival Rotorua New Zealand 28
Apr 5-6 XTERRA Puerto Rico Cabo Rojo, PR Puerto Rico 28
Apr 12-13 XTERRA Malta Majjistral Nature Reserve Malta 28
Apr 25-27 XTERRA Greece Vouliagmeni Vouliagmeni Greece 58
April 26 XTERRA ATX Austin, Texas United States 28
May 2-4 XTERRA Weston Park Staffordshire United Kingdom 58
May 3-4 XTERRA New Jersey New Jersey United States 28
May 3-4 XTERRA Borneo Sarawak Borneo Sarawak Malaysia 28
May 10-11 XTERRA Croatia Mali Losinj Mali Losinj Croatia 28
May 16-18 XTERRA North American Championship Pelham, AL United States 58
May 17-18 XTERRA Japan Nenouekogen Prefectural Natural Park Nenoue Highlands, GIFU Japan 28
May 24-25 XTERRA South American Championship Paipa, Boyaca Colombia 58
May 31 – June 1 XTERRA Portugal Golegã Portugal 28
Jun 6-7 XTERRA Brazil Ilhabela – São Paulo- SP – Brazil Brazil 58
Jun 7-8 XTERRA Cameron Park Waco, TX United States 28
Meitheamh 7 XTERRA Belgium Namur Belgium 28
Jun 13-15 XTERRA Nouvelle Aquitaine Beaumont du Lac France 28
Meitheamh 21 XTERRA Lory Fort Collins, Colorado United States 28
Meitheamh 21 XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana South Bend, Indiana United States 28
Jun 21-22 XTERRA Switzerland Brévine Valley Switzerland 28
Jun 27-28 XTERRA Slovakia Banska Stiavnica Slovakia 28
Jul 5-6 XTERRA Victoria Victoria Canada 28
Jul 5-6 XTERRA France Xonrupt, Vosges France 58
Jul 11-13 XTERRA Quebec Manor of Lac Delage Canada 58
Jul 12-13 XTERRA Magnolia Hill Magnolia Hill Ranch United States 28
July 13 XTERRA EX2 Rocky Gap State Park United States 28
Jul 18-19 XTERRA Austria Bad Aussee Austria 28
Jul 19-20 XTERRA Conquer the Crater Greater Sudbury, Ontario Canada 28
Jul 26-27 XTERRA Lake Scanno Scanno Italy 28

Qualifying events 2025 or 2026 World Championship

DATES EVENTS LOCATIONS COUNTRY WC SLOTS
Aug 2 XTERRA Portland Gaston, Oregon United States 28
Aug 8-10 XTERRA Czech Republic Prachatice Czech Republic 58
Aug 9 XTERRA Ardennes Gileppe Lake Belgium 28
Aug 15-17 XTERRA Noisy Ruidoso, NM United States 58
Aug 15-17 XTERRA European Championship Zittau Germany 58
Aug 16-17 XTERRA Santander House Colombia 28
Aug 22-24 XTERRA Costa Rica The Catalinas, Guanacaste Costa Rica 28
Aug 23-24 XTERRA Japan Marunuma Nikko National Park – Marunuma Japan 58
Aug 23-24 XTERRA Bromont Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park / Lake Bromont beach Canada 28
Aug 29-31 Xterra Sumava added Czech Republic 28

Italy's farewell and the future of the competition

El XTERRA World Championship 2025 will be held for the last time in Molveno (Italy).

This town was the first to host the event outside of Maui (Hawaii), marking a historic milestone for the off-road community. For four editions, Molveno has offered one of the most spectacular routes between lakes and mountains in the heart of the Dolomites.

Youth in power: the rise of the Youth World Tour

2024 was the year in which the Youth World Tour, focused on athletes aged 14 to 19.

As well as giving them the chance to compete on top-level circuits, the lockdown in Italy allowed the young finalists to meet elite stars and age-group players.

The success has been so great that important announcements are expected for 2025, with more venues and a calendar that motivates new generations to grow in the off-road scene.

If you are looking for a different challenge, with spectacular scenery and an incredible atmosphere, XTERRA is your gateway to the off-road triathlon par excellence.

More information in https://www.xterraplanet.com 

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