Preview of the 2025 XTERRA World Championship in Molveno
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El XTERRA World Championship reaches its 29th edition and will be the last in Molveno, under the mountains of the Brenta Dolomites.
After 25 years in Maui and four in Italy, the off-road triathlon closes a special chapter in a place that is already synonymous with nature, community, and competition.
More from 1.000 triathletes 54 countries will be on the starting line between September 25 and 28, with a program that includes Short Track, World Full Distance Championships and World Junior Championships.
The event not only seeks to crown the best on the planet, but also to celebrate the union of generations: from Sheri Shrock (USA, 71 years old), who calls Molveno his “second home”, until Apolline Ramboux (Belgium, 15 years old), current youth champion.
Global participation and youth boom
The 2025 XTERRA World Tour featured more than 50 qualifying events in 25 countries.
France, Italy, and the United States lead the way, but newcomers such as Croatia, Israel, Panama, and Sweden are also joining the ranks.
Furthermore, the youthful growth is evident: more than 300 athletes under the age of 19 will compete, 50% more than last year, confirming that the future of cross-country triathlon is in full swing.
The elite's favorites
On a professional level, the focus is on Arthur Serrières y Solemn Billouin, both French and with three consecutive world titles, are going for a fourth crown, something never seen before.
But the competition is tough: names like Felix forissier, Loanne Duvoisin, Jens Emil Sloth Nielsen, Martha Menditto o Aneta Grabmuller They arrive hungry to dethrone the champions.
Thursday's Short Track will also decide the XTERRA World Cup, with €100.000 in prize money for the best in the series.
On Saturday, it will be the turn of the Full Distance World Championships, while on Sunday, the youngest athletes will star in the Junior World Championships.
The route: lake, mountain and alpine trails
The World Championships will feature a 1,5-km swim in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Molveno, two 16-km bike laps with 1.100 meters of elevation gain in the Paganella Bike Park, and a final 10-km trail with challenging forest sections and steep hills that will decide the race. All in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On Sunday, the youngsters will round off the festivities. From the Juveniles A, who will face a super sprint (400m swim, 8km bike, and 2,7km run), to the Juniors with a full sprint. There, you'll see names like Lasse Paul Rother (Germany), Daisy Gildea (United Kingdom), Hayden Vimpani (Australia) o Antony Clayton (South Africa), which represent the present and future of cross triathlon.
How to follow it live
Fans will be able to follow all the action live through the official channel of XTERRA YouTube, with broadcasts starting on Thursday, September 25 with the Short Track World Cup final (14:00 p.m. women, 15:00 p.m. men).
Saturday 27th will be the main event with the World Full Distance Championship, which will begin at 10:00 with the elite start.
The event will close on Sunday 28th World Youth Championship, with races starting at 10:30. There will also be replays and behind-the-scenes content throughout the week on the social media channels of XTERRA Europe.
