Xterra North American Championship
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XTERRA North American Championship
The XTERRA North American Championship is a three-day off-road sports weekend held May 21–23, 2027 at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The event is organized by XTERRA and includes a stop on the XTERRA World Cup and North American and Youth North American Championship races. The weekend also hosts the USA Triathlon Youth & Junior Cross National Championship.
Races on the schedule include:
- Full Distance Triathlon: SWIM 1.5K, BIKE 30K, RUN 10K
- Sprint Triathlon: SWIM 750M, BIKE 14K, RUN 5K
- Super Sprint Triathlon: SWIM 400M, BIKE 7K, RUN 2K
- Short Track Triathlon: SWIM 400M, BIKE 7.5K, RUN 3K
- 5K Trail Run: RUN 5K
Surrounding the competition is a multi-day festival at the XTERRA Expo and festival areas with live music, food trucks, beer gardens, kids races, and community activities. The event lists an elite prize purse and World Cup qualification slots for select races. Multi-sport athletes are required to hold a USA Triathlon license; a one-event Bronze Membership is offered as a single-race option. Volunteer roles include course marshals, timing support, and aid station duties; volunteers receive an event t-shirt, food, and may be eligible for a free race entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
