Xterra North American Championship
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XTERRA North American Championship
The XTERRA North American Championship is a three day off road triathlon and trail running festival held May 15 to 17, 2026 at Oak Mountain State Park, 1000 Terrace Drive, Pelham, Alabama, United States. The event is organized by XTERRA and includes World Cup competition alongside regional and youth championships.
Racing formats on the schedule cover full distance and shorter off road triathlons, a short track showcase, and a family 5K trail run. The weekend includes the North American Championship for full distance athletes, the Youth North American Championship for ages 14 to 19, and the Youth and Junior Cross National Championship.
Key event details:
- Full Distance Triathlon: SWIM 1.5K, BIKE 33K, RUN 10K
- Sprint Triathlon: SWIM 750M, BIKE 14K, RUN 4.5K
- Short Track Triathlon: SWIM 400M, BIKE 7.5K, RUN 3K
- Super Sprint Triathlon: SWIM 400M, BIKE 8K, RUN 2K
- 5K Trail Run
The event offers an elite prize purse of $30,000 and is a stop on the XTERRA World Cup circuit that contributes to the global series prize pool. Amateurs in the full distance race can earn qualifying spots for the XTERRA World Championship. The weekend also features a festival atmosphere with live music, food vendors, beer gardens, bike tech services, and volunteer opportunities. USA Triathlon membership or a one event Bronze membership is required for multi sport competitors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
