XTERRA Czech Republic 2025 European Cross Triathlon Championship
The Czech Republic is once again at the center of attention in European cross triathlon.
Prachatice, a small municipality in the south of the country that is only 50 km from the border with Austria and Germany, will be the setting for the 2025 European Cross Triathlon and Duathlon Championship.
This place, home to the oldest XTERRA race on the global circuit (its beginnings date back to 2002), promises a charming environment thanks to its Renaissance historic center and its proximity to Šumava National Park.
The town's mayor , Jan Bauer , was enthusiastic about the appointment:
“For our town, XTERRA is one of the most important events of the year. We hope that all triathletes will enjoy their stay in our town to the fullest.”
Calendar: Duathlon on Thursday 7th and Triathlon on Saturday 9th August
The main event will be divided into two major events:
- Duathlon (August 7):
- 8 km running race divided into two laps.
- 22 km of cycling along a unique route that combines man-made trails and old forest paths.
- Final 4 km of running (one lap).
- Triathlon (August 9):
- 1,5 km swim in two laps in the clean waters of the Kristanovicky Lake.
- 33 km of cycling on a point-to-point route crossing the Šumava National Park.
- 10 km running race (two laps) with the finish line at the historic Renaissance square of Prachatice.
In addition, there will be categories for Youth B, Juniors, U23, Elite and Age Groups , with adapted distances ranging from 750m swimming, 14km cycling and 5km running.
A doubly relevant event
This European Championship will not only crown the European Triathlon champions in the duathlon and cross triathlon disciplines, but will also count towards the XTERRA World Cup , attracting top-level international athletes.
In this way, Prachatice will bring together the elite of cross-country athletes ready to fight for two crowns in a single weekend.
All the info is on the official website : https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-czech-republic
