XTERRA
Since its inception, XTERRA has championed the outdoor enthusiast in their pursuit of relentless adventure, connecting an ever-growing global community of swimmers, runners, riders and all who yearn to get out and explore with a brand that is indelibly and unwaveringly committed to sustainable adventure.
The Roots of XTERRA
1996
The Story Begins
A chance idea becomes a reality and the sport of cross-tri is born, with Jimmy Riccitello and Michellie Jones winning the first-ever event in Wailea, Maui.
1997
America Wants More
Momentum starts to build behind this ‘new triathlon’, with two events added in California and one in Louisiana, and Maui now the official home of the XTERRA World Champs.
2000
The World Wants In
With the word of off-road triathlon quickly making its way across the ocean, XTERRA goes global with events in England, Japan, and Canada.
2004
The Explosion of Cross-Tri
Eight years after the first race, there are now 45 XTERRA events in the US, 33 more around the globe, and a fully-fledged European Tour.
2008
Trail Runners Join the Party
United by a love for adventure, trail runners join the community and XTERRA hosts its first-ever Trail Run World Champs at Kualoa Ranch, Oahu, Hawaii.
2014
Asia-Pacific Steps Up
With cross-tri beginning to take hold in countries such as New Zealand, Tahiti, Japan, and Korea, the Asia-Pacific Tour is launched to connect the region’s growing number of athletes.
2016
Pan-America Unites
Races continue to stack up all the way from Canada down to Brazil, leading to the official debut of the Pan-American Tour.
2022
A Global Trail Run Series
An explosion in the trail run community leads to the launch of the Trail Run World Series, connecting runners around the world in a single, inclusive series.
2022
A New Era Begins
After 25 World Championship races in Maui, a new era of rotating the location of cross-tri’s pinnacle event begins with the first of 4 World Championships in Trentino, Italy.
2023
The Bar Is Raised
Pushing the sport of cross-tri to its highest level yet, the inaugural XTERRA World Cup sees the fastest and strongest in the sport go head to head in a condensed pro series.
2024
A Path for Future Stars
Creating a path for young cross-tri talent, the Youth World Tour is launched with nearly 40 events worldwide and the first-ever Youth World Championship in Molveno, Italy.
Today
A Brand for Trail Enthusiasts
Nearly 3 decades on, XTERRA continues to champion the outdoor enthusiast, in every corner of the globe, in their never ending pursuit of relentless adventure.
Adventure
The yearning that lies at the very core of the XTERRA DNA.
We rise each day to go beyond the city limits and into the unknown. We find the flow of nature and inspire others to do the same. Nature is our zen garden. We live to explore but tread only with an unwavering respect for the delicacy of our natural environment.
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Discovery
The ceaseless desire to discover more - about ourselves and the world we live in.
We strive to take the path less travelled, each step forward a step towards a greater understanding of the cultures and communities that have shaped the places where we play. Curious and respectful, we seek to explore new horizons, uncover hidden stories, and deepen our connection with the natural world.
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Community
A diverse community with shared respect and understanding for the environments we explore.
The power of the XTERRA community is second to none, with every voice an equal. Extending to all corners of the globe, we are united by a shared passion and respect, transcending geography, ethnicity, and race, striving to empower and protect the natural world we yearn to explore.
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XTERRA has and always will champion those who dare to be brave. Challenge is what drives us forward - on trails and mountains, in rivers and oceans, every challenge is an opportunity to grow, become stronger, and prove only to ourselves what we are truly capable of.
Off-Road Triathlon
XTERRA World Tour
The world’s premier off-road triathlon series, with qualifying races spanning APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, culminating in the qualification-only XTERRA World Championship.
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Off-road triathlon’s pro series. A condensed global circuit designed to push the limit of what is possible in the sport of off-road triathlon.
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A path for young talent to explore the world of cross-tri racing, with the opportunity to compete at an international level at the XTERRA Youth World Championship.
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XTERRA Trail Run World Series
An inclusive trail run series, driven by community and adventure, featuring the most spectacular and iconic trails in countries across the globe.
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The pinnacle event of the Trail Run World Series, designed to celebrate the sport of trail running, and the vibrant, global community that drives it forward.
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