2026 North American Championship

Venue

How to Get There/Parking

Park Address:

200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 // 205-620-2520

Race headquarters is on Terrace Drive, just past Park Headquarters. Look for big tents and follow the XTERRA signage.

‍Oak Mountain State Park is located 15 miles south of Birmingham off Exit 246 on Interstate 65. Coming from the North: On I-65, take Cahaba Valley Road (AL-119) exit (246). Turn right to go South on AL-119 and immediately turn left on to State Park Road. Go approximately 1.5 miles and turn left at the 4-way stop sign into the park. Once you get through the ranger station parking booth go straight and turn right on Terrace Drive. Continue on Terrace Drive until you see Double Oak Lake, then look for XTERRA parking signs. Coming from the South: On I-65, take Cahaba Valley Road (AL-119) exit (246). Turn left to go South on AL-119 and immediately turn left on to State Park Road. Go approximately 1.5 miles and turn left at the 4-way stop sign into the park. Once you get through the ranger station parking booth go straight and turn right on Terrace Drive. Continue on Terrace Drive until you see Double Oak Lake, then look for XTERRA parking signs.

Park Fees - Registered participants will receive a digital participant pass for free Oak Mountain State Park entry valid from Friday, May 15th to Sunday, May 17th. Please have the digital pass saved to your phone and be prepared to promptly show the gate attendant the pass. Please do not share with non-registered attendees. Download the digital athlete park pass here.

Additional guests will be required to pay the park entrance fee.

DAY USE FEES AT OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

$5 per Adult (age 12+)
$2 per Child (age 4 to 11)
$2 per Senior (age 62+)
Free for ages 3 & under
All Active Military, Retired Military, and Veterans are Free

Park entry accepts cash, credit card, and ApplePay. Please keep in mind that proceeds are providing financial support for Oak Mountain State Park and are much appreciated. Thank you!

Race Venue Map

Where to Stay

Athletes can find a wide range of places to stay in Shelby County, Alabama by visiting https://discovershelby.com/stay/.

Venue and Vendor Information

The XTERRA Expo Village is a great place to hang out and watch the races, play games, listen to music, check out the exhibitors, and have fun with the coolest crowd in endurance sports. And, the park's day-use picnic facilities include large pavilions and tables with grills, fishing lakes, a recreational lake with pedal boat and canoe rentals, a sandy beach swimming area, an 18-hole golf course, and even rental horseback riding facilities!

List of Vendors

Discover Shelby County

As one of Alabama's fastest growing counties, Shelby County is a brilliant patchwork of history, culture, business, attractions, arts, and community - making it one of the nation's most dynamic counties.

BUMP

The mission of BUMP is to BUILD, MAINTAIN, PRESERVE, and RIDE mountain bike trails in the Birmingham and surrounding areas.

The Farm Physical Therapy

Expert pain relief, chiropractic care, and injury rehabilitation tailored for you in Birmingham.

Dr. Beau Beard and The Farm will be offering complimentary soft tissue therapy, stretching, and minor injury care to all athletes for the entire weekend. Make sure to stop by their booth in the XTERRA Expo.

Cahaba Cycles‍

Bike Tech Schedule: Friday 2-8pm, Saturday 6am-9am, Sunday 8am-10:30am.

Oak Mountain State Park

Oak Mountain State Park’s mission is to preserve natural areas; to develop, furnish, operate and maintain recreational facilities, and to extend the public’s knowledge of the state’s natural environment.

Finish Line Events

We specialize in family-friendly running and hiking events, triathlons, and festivals.

America’s Village

The American Village in Montevallo, Alabama, is a 183-acre educational campus and historical attraction designed to teach 18th-century American history and civics. Founded in 1995, it features costumed interpreters and replicas of 50th-century American buildings

Kudzu Hill

Kudzu Hill creates handcrafted soaps, soy wax candles, and beard and body care products. Items are made with natural, safe ingredients for a sense of luxury and well-being.