No prior qualification is necessary to race in the XTERRA Americas Trail Run Championship. There is no elite category for the XTERRA Americas Trail Run Championship. All athletes are eligible to win the Top 3 overall prize money.
Only athletes from within the Americas regions will be in contention to be crowned as the 2026 XTERRA Americas Trail Run Champion. The country of nationality indicated during the registration process should align with the country that issued the athlete's passport. Nationalities may not be changed mid-season.
XTERRA Trail Run World Championship Qualification Information.
https://www.xterraplanet.com/race-rules/trail-run-world-championship-qualification
Slots for the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship will be based on an athlete's age as of December 31.