XTERRA Belgium

STEP 1/ From Charleroi airport to Charleroi Centre station :

- 30 min on foot

- Shuttle bus available from QUAI N°9 (opposite airport exit)

Shuttle every 30 min

train + bus ticket: 12.50 via SNCB (https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr/tickets-and-railcards/airports/charleroi-airport) - Taxi available (cab europe: https://www.taxis-europe.be , cab carolo https://www.taxiscarolo.be)

STEP 2/ From Charleroi station to Namur

Direct train to Namur (timetable via SNCB website: (https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr)

STEP 3/ From Namur station to the Citadel

- 30 min walk - Bus service available (timetable via TEC website: https://www.letec.be)

From Quai C: 1, 2, 3, 9, 80,, => Stop at Pont de France (a bridge at the foot of the citadel)

From D place de la station: 4 ==> Stop at Pont de France (a bridge at the foot of the citadel)

STEP 1 : From Brussels Airport station to Namur station

By train from Brussels Airport station to Namur station (https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr)

STEP 2 : From Namur station to the Citadel

- 30 min walk - Bus service available (timetable via TEC website: https://www.letec.be)

From Quai C: 1, 2, 3, 9, 80,, => Stop at Pont de France (a bridge at the foot of the citadel)

From D place de la station: 4 ==> Stop at Pont de France (a bridge at the foot of the citadel)

You will find all the information concerning the possibilities of motor-home parking via the link below: https://www.namur.be/fr/ma-ville/mobilite/mobilite/stationnement/motorhome/stationnement-mobilhome?searchterm=camping+car

Anyone can participate as long as they are of the minimum age and have an international triathlon license. If you do not have a license, you will need to subscribe to a daily license at the time of registration. There is a different minimum legal age for each race.

Athletes will be required to follow the International Triathlon Rules: https://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/World-Triathlon_Competition-Rules_2023_20230208.pdf

Wearing a suit is mandatory if the water temperature is below 16 ° C
Wearing a suit is not compulsory if the water temperature is between 16 ° C and 23 ° C
Over 23 ° C, the wearing of the suit is prohibited.

A temperature reading will be taken on the morning of the event by the referees.
We cannot predict the temperature in advance.
The final decision will be communicated on the day of the race.

You can rent a wetsuit from our partner directly on NJUKO when you register.

• The suit will be available on race day at the Infinitri stand in the exhibitors' village.

• The single rental price is 45€.

• A deposit of €100 and the loan of your identity card will be required when you collect your wetsuit. The deposit and your ID card will be returned to you when the suit is returned.

• Sizes are different for men and women.

• Intermediate sizes are available to ensure that the suit fits you perfectly.

• In the event of cancellation, reimbursement of wetsuit hire is subject to the conditions set out in the cancellation pack. If you have not subscribed to the cancellation pack, you will not receive any refund.

• Wetsuits can be booked while stocks last (limited stock).

Mountain bikes only are allowed.

TRIATHLON FULL:

Swim = 50min max

Swim + Mtb = 4h max

Swim + Mtb + Run = 5h30 max

DUATHLON FULL:

Run 1 = 30min max

Run 1 + Mtb = 3h57 max

Run 1 + Mtb + Run 2 = 5h27 max

TRIATHLON DISCOVERY:

Swim = 20min max

Swim + Mtb = 2h15 max 

Swim + Mtb + Run = 3h max

DUATHLON DISCOVERY:

Run 1 = 30min max

Run 1 + Mtb = 2h28 max

Run 1 + Mtb + Run 2 = 3h13 max

XTERRA ROOKIE, YOUTH A, MY FIRST, KIDS & MINI-KIDS: NO TIME LIMIT.

Any change request will be accepted until June 5, 2026

In the event of a distance downgrade, the difference in registration price cannot be refunded if you have not taken the cancellation pack

In the event of an increase in distance, the difference in amount must be paid.

Yes, you can do it yourself via the "my data" tab on the registration form until June 5 2026. You enter your reference number and you can change all the data. You will be charged an administrative fee of 15 euros.

If you have subscribed to the cancellation pack, please send an email to [email protected] so that this procedure can be carried out by the organization without extra administrative costs.

1 - Go to the Esplanade de la Citadelle (XTERRA village) and pick up your race number pack at the race secretariat.

2 - Go to the transition park located on the Esplanade to drop off your running gear. No bags are allowed in the bike park.

A locker will be available on the Esplanade to deposit bags.

3 - Get off at the bike park located at the Engineering Barracks where the race start will be given.

To get off, athletes use their bikes and take their swimming and cycling equipment with them using the plastic bag they receive in their race number pack.

On this bag, they will have stuck a sticker with their bib number. This sticker is also provided by the organization.

4 - They install their bike case (bike/shoes/helmet/etc.) in the bike park at their own place (numbered place).

5 - They go to the swim start to take the start.

6 - Once the swim is over, in the transition park, place the swimming equipment in the bag provided by the organization and get equipped for the bike part.

7 - The bag with the athletes' equipment is then brought back by our volunteers in the transition park of the Esplanade. Athletes can then pick up their bags as soon as the race is over.

Yes, you can buy meal tickets on site.

5 athletes from team sports will have the opportunity to be followed and trained by our sports coach and professional triathlete: Victor Alexandre. The goal ? Finish your first triathlon.

Register here.

Visit XTERRA Results App to find results from all editions since 2018

You can find 2025 photos taken by the Sportograf team here: https://www.sportograf.com/fr/event/14219

The XTERRA Trail Run World Championship is an annual, invite-only event in which participants must qualify by winning age group slots at qualifying events.

Learn more about the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship here

Learn more about qualification Rules here

Join the team of fire volunteers!

Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/J7MMUC8vL3xygFDb9

What does it mean to be a volunteer at XTERRA Belgium?

• Joining a professional organization team

• Participate in an international sporting event

• Live an extraordinary sporting and human adventure 

• Meet incredible people 

• Work to make this event a quality one 

• Support and encourage athletes who take on extraordinary challenges 

• Add a line to your resume in terms of volunteering

• Laugh, cry, scream, sing 

In short, being a volunteer at XTERRA Belgium means creating memorable memories, exchanging and sharing, having various missions such as welcoming participants, managing registrations, being in charge of swimming safety, taking care of athletes' refreshments, managing course signs, running a bar, ensuring the good organization of a bike park, etc. Tasks that will be assigned to you according to your preferences, of course!  

You haven't joined this fire team yet? Fill out this form quickly, we will get back to you soon! If you are responsible for a club, a youth movement, a group motivated to join us, do not hesitate to contact directly the volunteer responsible: Perrine ([email protected]).

Thank you very much for your time and help, we are so lucky and grateful to have people like you!