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Elite Triathlete Information

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Since 1996, XTERRA has continued to pioneer the sport of off-road triathlon, now featuring nearly 30 prize-paying events worldwide for Elite athletes competing at the forefront of the sport. The Elite category was established for those seeking to race at the highest level, offering an early starting wave at most events, a direct pathway to the XTERRA World Championship, and the opportunity to compete for prize purses.

However, to maintain fairness and ensure a high level of competition, only athletes who meet the specified criteria and are officially registered as XTERRA Elite Athletes are eligible to compete in the Elite category at XTERRA events.

SCHEDULE

Registered XTERRA Elite athletes are eligible to compete in the Elite category and race for the prize purse at all XTERRA events listed below. The Elite prize purse is distributed equally between male and female athletes, with a full breakdown of the purse allocation available on the Full Distance Triathlon race page for each event.

Dates
Event
Location
Prize Purse
Mar 27-30
XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship
XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship
Dunsborough
,
Australia
US$25,000 + $5,000 (ST)
Apr 5-6
XTERRA Puerto Rico
XTERRA Puerto Rico
Cabo Rojo, PR
,
Puerto Rico
$7,500
Apr 25-27
XTERRA Greece Vouliagmeni
XTERRA Greece Vouliagmeni
Vouliagmeni
,
Greece
€15,000
May 2-4
XTERRA Weston Park
XTERRA Weston Park
Staffordshire
,
United Kingdom
€15,000
May 16-18
XTERRA North American Championship
XTERRA North American Championship
Pelham, AL
,
United States
$25,000 + $5,000 (ST)
May 24-25
XTERRA South American Championship
XTERRA South American Championship
Paipa, Boyacá
,
Colombia
$15,000
May 31 - Jun 1
XTERRA Portugal
XTERRA Portugal
Golegã
,
Portugal
€7,500
Jun 7
XTERRA Belgium
XTERRA Belgium
Namur
,
Belgium
€7,500
Jun 13-15
XTERRA Nouvelle Aquitaine
XTERRA Nouvelle Aquitaine
Beaumont-du-Lac
,
France
€7,500
Jun 21-22
XTERRA Switzerland
XTERRA Switzerland
Vallée de la Brévine
,
Switzerland
€7,500
Jul 5-6
XTERRA Victoria
XTERRA Victoria
Victoria
,
Canada
CAD$3,000
Jul 5-6
XTERRA France
XTERRA France
Xonrupt, Vosges
,
France
15,000
Jul 11-13
XTERRA Quebec
XTERRA Quebec
Manoir du Lac Delage
,
Canada
$15,000
Aug 8-10
XTERRA Czech Republic
XTERRA Czech Republic
Prachatice
,
Czech Republic
€15,000 + €5,000 (ST)
Aug 15-17
XTERRA Ruidoso
XTERRA Ruidoso
Ruidoso, NM
,
United States
$15,000
Aug 15-17
XTERRA European Championship
XTERRA European Championship
Zittau
,
Germany
€25,000
Aug 22-24
XTERRA Costa Rica
XTERRA Costa Rica
Las Catalinas, Guanacaste
,
Costa Rica
$7,500
Sep 25-28
XTERRA World Championship
XTERRA World Championship
Trentino
,
Italy
€100,000 + €5,000 (ST)
Nov 22-23
XTERRA Cabo
XTERRA Cabo
Los Cabos
,
Mexico
$7,500

ELITE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

To become officially registered as an XTERRA Elite athlete, applicants must:

  1. Meet the specified criteria to compete in the Elite category.
  2. Hold a valid Triathlon Federation License.
  3. Provide a valid ADEL International Athlete Anti-Doping Certification.
  4. Sign and return the Elite Athlete Contract Agreement.

All applications for XTERRA Elite status, as well as any questions regarding Elite racing, must be directed to elite@xterraplanet.com.

XTERRA World Cup

INTRODUCTION

Debuting in 2023, the XTERRA World Cup is the premier pro series of off-road triathlon. Designed to see XTERRA’s top talent go head-to-head in a condensed circuit of racing that spans the globe, the World Cup is exclusive to Elite athletes and showcases the very best of XTERRA racing to fans and spectators worldwide.

2025 WORLD CUP SCHEDULE

  1. XTERRA Australia Short Track (AUS) - March 27th, 2025
  2. XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship (AUS) - March 29th, 2025 
  3. XTERRA Greece (GRC) - April 26th, 2025
  4. XTERRA Weston Park (GBR) - May 3rd, 2025  
  5. XTERRA North American Championship (USA) - May 17th, 2025 
  6. XTERRA Oak Mountain Short Track (USA) - May 18th, 2025
  7. XTERRA Quebec (CAN) -12th July, 2025 
  8. XTERRA Czech Full Distance (CZE) - August 9th, 2025
  9. XTERRA Czech Short Track (CZE) - August 10th, 2025 
  10. XTERRA European Championship (DEU) - August 16th, 2025
  11. XTERRA Trentino Short Track (ITA) - September 25th, 2025

2025 WORLD CUP REGISTRATION DEADLINES

To participate in the World Cup, Elite athletes must submit their provisional 2025 World Cup race schedule by February 1, 2025, and ensure they meet the registration deadlines for their chosen races.

 

  • Stop #1: Dunsborough, Australia – Registration deadline: February 27, 2025
  • Stop #2: Vouliagmeni, Greece – Registration deadline: April 5, 2025
  • Stop #3: Weston Park, UK – Registration deadline: April 5, 2025
  • Stop #4: Oak Mountain, USA – Registration deadline: May 5, 2025
  • Stop #5: Quebec, Canada – Registration deadline: May 25, 2025
  • Stop #6: Prachatice, Czech Republic – Registration deadline: July 19, 2025
  • Stop #7: Zittau, Germany – Registration deadline: July 19, 2025

Note: Athletes who fail to register before the stated deadline will forfeit any eligible entry or accommodation benefits without exception.

2025 XTERRA WORLD CUP ELITE ENTRY INCENTIVES

To help incentivise top athletes to participate in the World Cup, the following athletes will be eligible to receive free entry to the specified races:

  • The top 10 athletes in the 2024 XTERRA World Cup final standings will receive free entry to XTERRA Australia.
  • The top 10 athletes in the XTERRA World Cup standings after the two races in Australia will receive free entry to XTERRA Greece and XTERRA Weston Park.
  • The top 10 athletes in the XTERRA World Cup standings after XTERRA Greece will receive free entry to XTERRA Oak Mountain.
  • The top 10 athletes in the XTERRA World Cup standings after XTERRA Oak Mountain will receive free entry to XTERRA Quebec.
  • The top 10 athletes in the XTERRA World Cup standings after XTERRA Quebec will receive free entry to XTERRA Czech and XTERRA O-SEE Challenge.

To further incentivize traveling athletes, the top 5 ranked Elite male and female athletes coming from outside the host region will be eligible for complimentary entry to XTERRA World Cup events, provided they hold a top 50 WPI ranking.

Note: If the maximum number of complimentary entries has not been filled by World Cup-ranked athletes, additional complimentary entries may be allocated based on WPI rankings.

Reminder: Athletes who fail to register before the stated deadline of the event will forfeit any eligible entry or accommodation benefits.

2025 XTERRA WORLD CUP ELITE TRAVEL INCENTIVES

Incentives will be offered to top-performing athletes in the form of free accommodation at specified races.

The top 5 ranked male and female athletes in the XTERRA World Cup standings are eligible for three nights of complimentary accommodation, provided by the race organizer, as follows:

  • The top 5 athletes in the 2024 XTERRA World Cup final standings will receive free accommodation for XTERRA Australia.
  • The top 5 athletes in the XTERRA World Cup after the two races in Australia will receive free accommodation for XTERRA Greece and XTERRA Weston Park.
  • The top 5 athletes in the XTERRA World Cup after XTERRA Weston Park will receive free accommodation for XTERRA Oak Mountain.
  • The top 5 athletes in the XTERRA World Cup after XTERRA Oak Mountain will receive free accommodation for XTERRA Quebec.
  • The top 5 athletes in the XTERRA World Cup after XTERRA Quebec will receive free accommodation for XTERRA Czech and the XTERRA European Championship (O-SEE Challenge).

Roll Downs: If an athlete in the top 5 is not racing at a specified event, their spot will roll down to the next highest-ranked Elite athlete (must hold a top 10 WPI World Ranking) who has confirmed their attendance. If the maximum number of complimentary accommodations is not reached through World Cup-ranked athletes, additional spots may be allocated based on WPI rankings.

Note: XTERRA World Cup race organizers may, at their discretion, offer a cash alternative equivalent to the cost of the provided accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Reminder: Athletes who fail to register before the stated deadline of the event will forfeit any eligible entry or accommodation benefits.

2025 XTERRA WORLD CUP PRIZE PURSE - INDIVIDUAL EVENTS

An individual prize purse will be awarded at each World Cup Full Distance and Short Track race, with an additional €100,000 series bonus distributed to eligible top-performing athletes at the conclusion of the series.

Prize purses and series bonuses are both split evenly between the male and female categories, with all prize purses and bonuses paid in Euros, except for events in Australia and Oak Mountain, USA and Quebec, Canada which are paid in US dollars.

Continental Championships
$25,000 Purse
XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship
XTERRA European Championship
XTERRA North American Championship
1st
$3,000
2nd
$2,300
3rd
$1,700
4th
$1,400
5th
$1,100
6th
$900
7th
$750
8th
$600
9th
$450
10th
$300
Gold Full-Distance Triathlon
$15,000 Purse
XTERRA Greece
XTERRA Québec
XTERRA Czech
1st
$2,300
2nd
$1,700
3rd
$1,200
4th
$800
5th
$650
6th
$450
7th
$400
XTERRA Short Track
$5,000 Purse
XTERRA Australia Short Track
XTERRA Oak Mountain Short Track
XTERRA Czech Short Track
XTERRA Trentino Short Track
1st
$900
2nd
$700
3rd
$500
4th
$250
5th
$150

2025 XTERRA WORLD CUP BONUS PRIZE PURSE

To be eligible for the World Cup bonus prize purse, athletes must start at least two of the three continental championships. This rule ensures that the XTERRA World Cup remains truly global, rewarding athletes committed to competing outside their home region.

An exception may be granted by the XTERRA Elite Committee if an athlete has submitted their race schedule by the agreed deadlines, traveled to an event, and recorded a DNS (Did Not Start) due to an injury sustained prior to the race.

Note: This rule applies only to eligibility for the prize money bonus and does not impact scoring or ranking calculations.

XTERRA World Cup Bonus
€100,000 Purse
Awarded to top 10 eligible athletes with the highest XTERRA World Cup score at the end of the season.
1st
€15,000
2nd
€12,000
3rd
€8,500
4th
€5,000
5th
€3,100
6th
€1,750
7th
€1,350
8th
€1,200
9th
€1,100
10th
€1,000

WORLD CUP SCORING SYSTEM

The XTERRA World Cup is a points-based series that awards points to the top 30 finishers in each Full Distance and Short Track race. Rankings are updated after every race, allowing athletes to move up or down the standings throughout the season. Series points are weighted based on race format, and the XTERRA World Cup Champion title is awarded to the male and female athletes with the highest total scores across all World Cup races.

All races count: For 2025, the ‘no joker’ rule will stand, meaning that all races count towards an athlete’s overall tally, and those opting to miss a race will need to make up the deficit through a high-scoring performance.

Full Distance Races
Top Score: 100
XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship
XTERRA Greece
XTERRA Weston Park
XTERRA North American Championship
XTERRA Québec
XTERRA Czech
XTERRA European Championship (O-SEE Challenge)
1st
100
2nd
90
3rd
82
4th
75
5th
69
6th
63
7th
58
8th
53
9th
49
10th
45
11th
41
12th
37
13th
34
14th
31
15th
28
16th
25
17th
23
18th
21
19th
19
20th
17
21st
15
22nd
13
23rd
12
24th
11
25th
10
26th
9
27th
8
28th
7
29th
6
30th
5
XTERRA Short Track
Top Score: 75
XTERRA Australia Short Track
XTERRA Oak Mountain Short Track
XTERRA Czech Short Track
XTERRA Trentino Short Track
1st
75
2nd
67
3rd
61
4th
56
5th
51
6th
47
7th
43
8th
39
9th
36
10th
33
11th
30
12th
27
13th
25
14th
23
15th
21
16th
19
17th
17
18th
15
19th
13
20th
11
21st
10
22nd
9
23rd
8
24th
7
25th
6
26th
5
27th
4
28th
3
29th
2
30th
1

WORLD CUP RULES & REGULATIONS

Competition Rules
XTERRA World Cup events will follow World Triathlon Competition Rules where possible. However, events may implement modified rules based on the Local Triathlon Federation. Any modifications will be communicated during the mandatory Athlete Briefing.

  • World Triathlon Competition Rules can be found here.

License Requirements
Athletes must hold a valid membership or race license with a recognized Triathlon Federation.

  • A list of recognized triathlon federations can be found here.

Mandatory Race Briefing
Athletes are required to attend the mandatory Race Briefing at each World Cup event.

XTERRA World Cup FAQs

1
How do I join the World Cup and register for events?
Email your schedule of events to elite@xterraplanet.com for further information.
2
Do I have to race in all 11 events?
No, elites can race as many or as few events as they choose. However, points from all races will count toward your total score. No Jokers.
3
What does it take to be eligible for the World Cup Bonus?
Athletes must start at least two of the three continental championships. This rule ensures the XTERRA World Cup remains truly global and rewards athletes committed to competing outside their home region.
4
What if I have a mechanical and don’t finish a continental championship, does it still count?
Yes. To qualify for the bonus, athletes only need to start two of the three continental championships (Australia, Alabama, and Germany). Finishing the races is not required.
5
How do I get ranked?
All elites who place in the top 30 at any of the 11 World Cup events will be included in the rankings.
6
How do I earn free entry or accommodations?
Entry and travel incentives can be found above, on this page.
7
How does the World Performance Index World Ranking Work?
The WPI World Ranking is calculated using the average of your best two event scores from the previous 24 months. Learn more here.

XTERRA WORLD TOUR & WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY

To be eligible to compete at the XTERRA World Championship, Elite athletes must:

  1. Race at least one XTERRA World Championship Qualifying Series event.
  2. Request an entry by emailing elite@xterraplanet.com.

However, the following top-performing athletes from 2024 will receive automatic entry to the event:

  • Elites who finished in the top 10 at the 2024 XTERRA World Championship receive complimentary entry into the 2025 World Championship.
  • The top 10 men and women in the 2024 XTERRA World Cup final standings will earn free entry into the 2025 World Championship.
  • Elites who win a 2025 XTERRA World Championship Qualifying Series event offering at least $7,500 in prize money will receive 50% off entry into the 2025 XTERRA World Championship.
  • All other athletes must pay the full entry fee.

Exemptions: Geographic and injury exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with requests reviewed by the XTERRA Elite Committee. The Committee’s decisions are final.

Note: Race Number Allocation and Starting Procedures will use rankings from the 2024 XTERRA World Championship, followed by WPI rankings.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FREE ACCOMMODATION

Only the reigning XTERRA World Champions will receive three nights’ free accommodation or the financial equivalent. All other athletes are encouraged to book early to secure the best deals.

COMPED ENTRIES FOR NON-WORLD CUP RACES

At XTERRA World Tour events offering at least $7,500 USD or EUR in prize money, the top 10 ranked men and women in the WPI Rankings will receive free entry. Accommodation provision is not required and remains at the discretion of individual race organizers.

For WPI rankings, the following dates will apply:

  • For events held before June 30, the top 10 rankings as of January 31 will be used.
  • For events held after June 30 (Lake Scanno, Germany, Costa Rica, Tahiti), the top 10 rankings in place after the XTERRA North American Championship on May 19 will apply.

XTERRA WORLD PERFORMANCE INDEX AND RANKINGS

The XTERRA World Performance Index (WPI) is a formula-driven system that enables athletes to compare their performances against competitors worldwide. XTERRA World Rankings are determined by averaging an athlete’s best two event scores over the previous 24 months.

For more information, visit the XTERRA World Performance Index page.

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