Xterra North American Championship
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XTERRA North American Championship : Overview
The XTERRA North American Championship is scheduled for May 15–17, 2026 in Pelham, Alabama at Oak Mountain State Park. The three-day event includes a stop on the XTERRA World Cup, the North American Championship, the Youth North American Championship (ages 14–19), and the 2026 Youth & Junior Cross National Championship. The event will be accompanied by a festival with live music, food trucks, beer gardens, and kids races. Event details are not yet confirmed.
The elite prize purse is listed as $30,000. The event is part of the XTERRA World Cup series, which will award $340,000 across its professional events. The full-distance North American Championship offers 58 qualifying spots to the XTERRA World Championship on October 10, 2026 in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
All multi-sport athletes are required to hold a USA Triathlon license. A one-event Bronze Membership can be purchased during registration to provide single-event sanctioning and participant accident medical coverage.
Races and distances
- Short Track Triathlon: Swim 400 m, Bike 7.5K, Run 3K
- Sprint Triathlon: Swim 750 m, Bike 14K, Run 4.5K
- Super Sprint Triathlon: Swim 400 m, Bike 8K, Run 2K
- 5K Trail Run: Run 5K
- Full Distance Triathlon (North American Championship): Swim 1.5K, Bike 33K, Run 10K
Additional details
Volunteer roles include course marshals, sweepers, timing support, and aid-station assistance; volunteers are listed as receiving an event t-shirt and food. Accommodation options and local resources are provided for attendees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
