Announcements & Race Coverage

VOULIAGMENI, GREECE - The 2024 XTERRA World Cup series makes its second stop on April 27, 2024, as the host nation readies itself for the 11th consecutive year in off-road triathlon competition under the XTERRA banner.

The fourth stop on the XTERRA APAC Tour concluded with a closely contested elite women’s race, where Elizabeth “Lizzie” Orchard (NZL) narrowly secured victory, finishing just 27 seconds ahead of Hannah-Lee Young (AUS) alongside Ben Forbes (AUS) in the men’s race, emerging victorious at XTERRA Australia.

Revered as Portugal’s Capital of the Horse, the town of Golegã is set to host XTERRA Portugal for one of the most challenging off-road triathlons in Europe. The Full Distance race will take place on April 21, 2024 in the Jardim Equuspolis, a distinguished garden known for its connection to the region’s esteemed Lusitano horses.

DUNSBOROUGH, AUSTRALIA – Outdoor sports reigns supreme in The Southern Hemisphere as XTERRA Australia hosts the Full Distance Triathlon taking center stage on April 21, 2024.

With the 3rd stop on the XTERRA APAC Tour, the XTERRA Rotorua Festival stands out with its striking landscapes and challenging off-road courses. On April 6th, 2024, the premier event will once again be the Full Distance Triathlon in the scenic locales of Rotorua’s Blue Lake and Whakarewarewa Forest with an NZ$10,000 elite prize purse and 28 slots up for grabs for the XTERRA World Championship taking place in Trentino, Italy this September.

XTERRA Puerto Rico takes the lead as the inaugural event with the first of 24 races spanning 8 countries on the XTERRA Americas Tour schedule. On April 7, 2024, the vacation destination town of Cabo Rojo with a vibrant mountain biking culture will play host to participants of various age groups and notable elite athletes competing for off-road triathlon glory.

Outdoor adventure event brand XTERRA announces the expansion of its global presence with the addition of XTERRA Nepal as the 7th stop on the 2024 APAC Tour. Scheduled for November 15-17, 2024, off-road enthusiasts in open water swimming, mountain biking and trail running will be immersed in unparalleled experiences in the majestic Himalayas.

In its second year, the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Trail Run Championship, a course famous for its technical difficulty, varied landscape, and stunning views took place on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Jens Emil Sloth Nielsen (DNK) and Sandi Menchi Abahan (PHL) earned victories in the 36K Trail Marathon while Ting Wei Zeng (TWN) and Yi Chun Chen (TWN) won the 21K Trail Half Marathon.

Felix Forissier (FRA) and Solenne Billouin (FRA) stood atop the podium, earning 100 points each by winning Stop #1 of the 2024 XTERRA World Cup at the main event of the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship that aired live from Taiwan on March 23.

Taiwan's Kenting National Park, hosts the opener of the 2nd annual XTERRA World Cup, gathering the world's top off-road triathletes—from legends, emerging talents, returning champions and local favorites competing for a shot at the $340,000 total prize purse throughout the 7-stop global pro series conceived by the pioneers of off-road triathlon.

Set against the backdrop of lush tropical landscapes, rugged hills, and inviting ocean waters, XTERRA Taiwan plays host to the 2024 XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The excitement continues with the second annual Asia-Pacific Trail Run Championship on March 24, 2024, further amplifying the weekend with a 36K Trail Marathon and 21K Trail Half Marathon that adds extra heat and hardware to the competition.

Trophies and medals made from White Popinac are each unique. After cutting down the White Popinac, it needs to be processed quickly. After 48 hours of boiling, it is cut, polished, and crafted into different works. Looking at the finisher medals for the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship, one medal takes about three working days to complete.

XTERRA continues to expand its global landscape by adding XTERRA Pirineu as the 9th stop out of 21 dates on the 2024 EMEA Tour. On June 1, 2024, off-road triathletes will be introduced to a Full Distance Race through the famed Catalan Pyrenees.

XTERRA proudly introduces XTERRA Branson Mountain Man to its Americas Tour, set against the legendary landscapes of the Ozarks on September 21, 2024.

On March 2, 2024, XTERRA Oman will take place in Musandam, marking the second stop on the 2024 XTERRA EMEA Tour. This event distinguishes itself with a course that navigates through distinctive landscapes of Oman, featuring mountainous backdrops and turquoise waters.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – The 2024 XTERRA Wellington Festival promises a blend of challenge and vibrant atmosphere in New Zealand's capital on February 24 with the first stop on the XTERRA APAC Tour.

Cancellation of XTERRA Morocco Event

The 2024 XTERRA World Tour kicked off with a splash on February 17, as the 17th edition of XTERRA South Africa unfolded in the Elgin Valley.

On February 17, the 2024 XTERRA World Tour kicks off with the 17th edition of XTERRA South Africa in the heart of the Elgin Valley.

XTERRA is set to unveil the newest addition to its international off-road triathlon series with the launch of XTERRA Slovakia. This premiere event is set to take place in the historically rich township of Banská Štiavnica on July 12-13, 2024.