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At 40 years old, Mayra Santos became the first woman to swim the treacherous 42-kilometer stretch between Porto Santo and Madeira. However, her story doesn’t begin with her groundbreaking swim; it starts far from the ocean, in the hills of Juiz de Fora, Brazil.
The descent into Nevegal is where legends are born, where the echoes of past Downhill UCI World Cups linger in the air, and where writer and rider Paolo Furlan is about to drop in.
Terroir of Trails: Exploring the Summits of Sugarloaf
Dillon Osleger
6
minute read
In the fifth edition of the "Terroir of Trails" series, Dillon Osleger transports us to the storied peaks and valleys set to host the 2024 edition of the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship.
Follow adventure riders Gerhard Czerner and Caroline Nantke as they take on 127 km of riding through the crisp air of the Swiss Alps, tackling challenging ascents to reach the mighty Aletsch Glacier and the iconic Matterhorn on their three-day journey.
Through the eyes of local athletes, race directors, and former World Champions, here’s what lies ahead at the opening events of the 2025 XTERRA World Tour.
Snowdon Bound: Everything Runners Need to Know About the 2025 Trail Run World Series
XTERRA
9
minute read
Nearly 50 trail run adventures through jungle, forest and desert, with every trail leading to the biggest climb of them all as the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship heads to Europe for the very first time.
Building Champions: What to Know About the 2025 XTERRA Youth Tour
XTERRA
7
minute read
With its second season set to raise the bar, the XTERRA Youth Tour introduces regional championships and continues to inspire young athletes to compete, grow, and thrive on the global stage of off-road triathlon.
Everything to Know About the 2025 XTERRA World Tour
XTERRA
8
minute read
New terrains, new regional championships, the end of the Italian era, and a growing path for young athletes—here’s everything to know about the world’s premiere off-road triathlon series.
Rising With the Tide: A Journey of Strength and Discovery
Mantas Stočkus
5
minute read
Mantas Stočkus reflects on how preparing for an XTERRA transformed him, tipping the balance in the ever-present battle between the good dog and the bad dog.
Unstoppable: A Salute to the 2024 XTERRA World Champions
Ari Altun
9
minute read
They conquered the waters of Lake Molveno, battled the unforgiving trails beneath the Dolomites, and defied limits at every turn. These are the stories of those who earned the title of 2024 XTERRA World Champion.
The 2024 World Championship may be over, but the adventure is far from finished. Three of the most idyllic locations on the World Tour still await those eager to end the year with an unforgettable race-cation.
With youth athletes from across the globe set to compete for the first-ever World Championship titles in the Youth A, Youth B, and Junior divisions, here's everything you need to know about the next big step in the evolution of XTERRA off-road triathlon.
Bending the boundaries of artistry to preserve tradition, one family bridges history and modernity, keeping an endangered practice alive amid the soaring pillars of Zhangjiajie.
In the rugged mountains of the Czech Republic, Vasek Vankoura’s life revolves around an unspoken trust—between man and dog, family and nature, rescuer and the lives he saves.
Amidst the radiant brilliance of Hong Kong's city lights and the diminishing glow of Tai Mo Shan's fireflies, lies the story of a scientist, mentor, father, and protector striving to restore the balance between humanity and nature.
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