Oak Mountain

Full Distance Results

Times, splits and points from the first American race of the series.

Felix Forissier and Alizée Paties Take Full Distance Honours in Oak Mountain

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A massive downpour in Oak Mountain led to a delayed start and an added layer of challenge on the trails in Alabama. But when the skies cleared and the racing began, it was the French duo of Felix Forissier and Alizée Paties who took round one. Forissier just managed to hold off a charging Sullivan Middaugh to finish in 2:29:13, while Paties needed just 2:48:49 to keep her 2025 unbeaten streak intact.

Men's FULL DISTANCE Results (Top 10)

Athlete

Time

Swim

Bike

Run

Prize Money

Points

Total

Rank

Felix Forissier

Times:

2:29:13

Swim:

20:25

Bike:

1:30:01

Run:

37:05:00

$3,000

Points:

100

Total:

300

Rank:

Sullivan Middaugh

Times:

2:29:43

Swim:

20:31

Bike:

1:29:57

Run:

37:40:00

$2,300

Points:

Total:

Rank:

Sebastian Neef

Times:

2:31:34

Swim:

20:50

Bike:

1:29:45

Run:

39:26:00

$1,700

Points:

Total:

326

Rank:

Kieran Mcpherson

Times:

2:32:06

Swim:

20:50

Bike:

1:29:42

Run:

39:58:00

$1,400

Points:

Total:

260

Rank:

Michele Bonacina

Times:

2:32:53

Swim:

20:22

Bike:

1:30:10

Run:

40:49:00

$1,100

Points:

Total:

331

Rank:

Arthur Forissier

Times:

2:33:29

Swim:

22:08

Bike:

1:30:27

Run:

39:20:00

$900

Points:

Total:

365

Rank:

Sebastien Carabin

Times:

2:35:16

Swim:

26:36

Bike:

1:28:09

Run:

38:40:00

$750

Points:

Total:

170

Rank:

Porter Middaugh

Times:

2:37:58

Swim:

20:35

Bike:

1:36:33

Run:

39:06:00

$600

Points:

Total:

Rank:

Marin Gautier

Times:

2:41:16

Swim:

26:37

Bike:

1:34:26

Run:

38:39:00

$450

Points:

Total:

Rank:

Benjamin Forbes

Times:

2:42:38

Swim:

22:36

Bike:

1:30:12

Run:

47:39:00

$300

Points:

Total:

273

Rank:

WOMen's Full Distance Results (Top 10)

Athlete

Time

Swim

Bike

Run

Prize Money

Points

Total

Rank

Alizee Paties

Times:

2:48:49

Swim:

22:50

Bike:

1:39:06

Run:

44:54:00

$3,000

Points:

100

Total:

475

Rank:

Aneta Grabmuller

Times:

2:53:06

Swim:

21:29

Bike:

1:43:13

Run:

46:47:00

$2,300

Points:

Total:

306

Rank:

Romy Spoelder

Times:

2:53:24

Swim:

22:20

Bike:

1:43:39

Run:

45:33:00

$1,700

Points:

Total:

151

Rank:

Emma Ducreux

Times:

2:56:45

Swim:

22:22

Bike:

1:43:24

Run:

49:09:00

$1,400

Points:

Total:

181

Rank:

Suzie Snyder

Times:

3:00:11

Swim:

23:36

Bike:

1:45:05

Run:

49:15:00

$1,100

Points:

Total:

Rank:

Hannah Lee Young

Times:

3:08:16

Swim:

26:13

Bike:

1:53:30

Run:

46:32:00

$900

Points:

Total:

261

Rank:

Katie Button

Times:

3:14:17

Swim:

24:17

Bike:

1:52:12

Run:

55:15:00

$750

Points:

Total:

Rank:

Katja Krenn

Times:

3:24:41

Swim:

24:08

Bike:

2:01:34

Run:

56:57:00

$600

Points:

Total:

Rank:

Lorena Erl

Times:

3:26:56

Swim:

26:05

Bike:

2:02:42

Run:

55:50:00

$450

Points:

Total:

213

Rank:

Brittany Schroeder

Times:

3:29:28

Swim:

24:38

Bike:

2:08:35

Run:

52:55:00

$300

Points:

Total:

Rank:

FULL DISTANCE - Story of the Race

A passing storm left Oak Mountain soaked and slick, setting the stage for a gritty race with a strong field of local and international pros.

Knowing there was plenty of work ahead on the muddy trails, the swim specialists wasted no time. Aneta Grabmüller clocked the fastest split in 21:29 to earn an early lead.

Michele Bonacina led the men out of the water with a 20:22 swim, but only three seconds ahead of the man to beat this season—Félix Forissier.

Onto the bike, the true test began. Slick trails and red clay turned technical sections into a challenge few could ride clean, giving the bike specialists a chance to gain ground.

An early crash forced Félix Forissier to fight from behind, while North American Champion Sullivan Middaugh began reeling in the leaders on familiar terrain.

Alizée Paties was untouchable on the bike, ripping through the soaked singletrack to post the fastest split of the day at 1:39:06.

Having led for long stretches on the bike, the men’s race came down to a two-man battle: World Cup Champion Félix Forissier versus North American Champion Sullivan Middaugh.

Behind the front pair, Sebastian Neef, Michele Bonacina, and a charging Kieran McPherson went to war for the final step on the podium.

With the second-fastest run of the day, Dutch athlete Romy Spoelder powered her way to a career-best World Cup finish and a spot on the podium.

A strong run from Aneta Grabmüller sealed a steady performance from start to finish, earning her the silver medal in Oak Mountain.

Félix Forissier proved unstoppable once again, outpacing Middaugh in the final stretch to notch his third Full Distance victory of the season.

Crossing the line second overall but first from the region, Sullivan Middaugh extended his reign as North American Champion for a second straight year.

The first woman across the line from the region, Suzie Snyder added her first North American title to her six USA Championship wins.

Yet no streak shines brighter than that of Alizée Paties—five wins from five races in 2025, a perfect score, and an iron grip on the series lead.

Mud, sweat, and elation marked the end of round one in Oak Mountain—with one race down and the fast-format Short Track still to come.

SHORT TRACK Results

Times, splits and points from the second Short Track race of the series.

Middaugh and Paties Win Oak Mountain Short Track

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More slick conditions for the pros to contend with in the fast format, and another screamer of a battle between Middaugh and Forissier to back up their iconic Short Track clash in Molveno. Middaugh is quickly becoming the name to beat on the condensed course, seemingly getting faster through every section of the race. He leaves Oak Mountain having extended his reign as the North American Champion—and now with a Short Track win to match. Meanwhile, Paties extends her unbeaten streak to six—the longest in the short history of the pro series. Catch the full replay of the Oak Mountain Short Track livestream here.

Men's SHORT TRACk Results (Top 5)

Athlete

Time

Swim

Bike

Run

Prize Money

Points

Total

Rank

Sullivan Middaugh

Times:

35:20

Swim:

05:34

Bike:

18:31

Run:

09:48

$900

Points:

Total:

165

Rank:

Felix Forissier

Times:

35:37

Swim:

05:26

Bike:

18:46

Run:

10:09

$700

Points:

Total:

367

Rank:

Federico Spinazze

Times:

35:47

Swim:

05:36

Bike:

18:27

Run:

10:12

$500

Points:

Total:

286

Rank:

Kieran Mcpherson

Times:

35:54

Swim:

05:42

Bike:

18:29

Run:

10:20

$250

Points:

Total:

316

Rank:

Arthur Forissier

Times:

36:07

Swim:

05:54

Bike:

18:50

Run:

10:03

$150

Points:

Total:

416

Rank:

WOMen's SHORT TRACK Results (Top 5)

Athlete

Time

Swim

Bike

Run

Prize Money

Points

Total

Rank

Alizee Paties

Times:

40:33

Swim:

06:06

Bike:

21:34

Run:

11:25

$900

Points:

Total:

550

Rank:

Marta Menditto

Times:

41:42

Swim:

06:27

Bike:

21:40

Run:

12:01

$700

Points:

Total:

370

Rank:

Romy Spoelder

Times:

42:50

Swim:

06:05

Bike:

22:51

Run:

12:20

$500

Points:

Total:

212

Rank:

Emma Ducreux

Times:

43:39

Swim:

06:03

Bike:

22:50

Run:

13:07

$250

Points:

Total:

237

Rank:

Lorena Erl

Times:

45:08

Swim:

06:29

Bike:

24:11

Run:

12:48

$150

Points:

Total:

264

Rank:

SHORT TRACK - Story of the Race

Wildcard entry Lucas Wright wasted no time proving he belonged, leading the men out of the water with the fastest swim of the day to open the Short Track race.

In the women’s race, it was Emma Ducreux setting the early pace—completing the 400m swim in just 6:03 to lead the field into transition.

With Lucas Wright up front, the chase was on—a train of contenders forming to challenge for the lead.

In the women’s race, the team in orange took control on the bike once again—Marta Menditto logging the second-fastest split behind teammate Alizée Paties’s 21:34.

In the men’s field, no one rode the slick course faster than Federico Spinazzè—needing just 18:27 on the bike on his way to a third-place finish.

Onto the run, Alizée Paties locked in and never looked back—stretching her lead with every step as she hunted down a second win for the weekend.

A hard-earned second-place finish for Marta Menditto put her back on the second rung of the series leaderboard heading into the mid-season break.

Another Middaugh–Forissier showdown, another epic finish. This time, Middaugh took it—solidifying his reputation as the man to beat in Short Track.

But the name to beat across all formats in the women’s division remains Alizée Paties—six races, six wins, and a perfect record heading into the second half of the season.

Athletes To Watch

Top contenders, local favorites and the full start list.

Steve Croucher

USA

With strong ties to the region and a growing presence on the World Cup circuit, Croucher returns to Oak Mountain looking to make his mark on a course that rewards both patience and precision—two things he’s been quietly building.

Sullivan Middaugh

USA

The reigning North American Champion returns to World Cup racing after taking the tape in one of the most thrilling Short Track finishes of all time. With raw talent and a rising trajectory, Middaugh continues to show world-class potential.

Benjamin Forbes

AUS

Back on a course that favours strong riders, the reigning APAC Champion returns to familiar ground after a quieter outing in Weston Park. When the terrain turns tough, Forbes tends to rise.

Brittany Schroeder

USA

One of the top American women on the rise, Schroeder has proven she can hold her own in deep fields. A former collegiate swimmer with a strong technical game, she’s a name to watch on her return to World Cup racing.

Aneta Grabmuller

CZE

A podium threat in any format, Grabmüller’s lightning-fast swim and Short Track speed make her one to watch on the trails of Oak Mountain. With a background in duathlon and a steady rise through the ranks, she’s earned her place among the frontrunners.

Alizee Paties

FRA

Three for three so far this season, Paties enters Oak Mountain undefeated and showing no signs of slowing down. Strong across all three disciplines, she’s been nearly flawless through the first half of the series.

Porter Middaugh

USA

The youngest of the Middaugh dynasty steps onto the World Cup stage for the first time. With championship pedigree in his veins, Porter makes his elite debut to show just how deep the family’s off-road roots run.

Katie Button

CAN

Steady, experienced, and always composed under pressure, Button brings regional and World Championship pedigree to her first World Cup race of the season. A physiotherapist by trade, she brings the same methodical focus to every race.

Felix Forissier

FRA

Unbeaten in the World Cup this season and coming off back-to-back wins in Greece and Weston Park, Forissier arrives in Alabama as the man to beat across both race formats—armed with speed, stamina, and surgical race sense.

Suzie Snyder

USA

A veteran both in XTERRA and on this course, the multi-time USA Champion returns to Oak Mountain with the kind of experience that only years of racing—and winning—on this terrain can bring. She knows what it takes to perform here.

Full Distance & SHORT TRACK Start List

Men Women

Men

Points

Arthur Forissier

FRA

302