Elite Racing Information

The 2020 XTERRA World Tour schedule features 29 elite-level races in 22 countries, awarding more than $525,000 in prize money. 

The 14-stop XTERRA European Tour awards $187,500, the seven-stop XTERRA North American Tour awards $142,500, the six-stop XTERRA Asia-Pacific Tour awards $92,000, and the stand-alone XTERRA World Championship dishes out $100,000.

The season gets underway February 1 at the inaugural XTERRA Wellington Festival in New Zealand and concludes with the 25th anniversary celebration of XTERRA Worlds in Maui on November 8.

Of note, the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship returns to Kenting, Taiwan on March 28, the XTERRA European Championship moves from the Czech Republic to Zittau, Germany on August 15, and the XTERRA USA Championship is back in Ogden, Utah on September 20. 

Elites racing in the European Tour will count their best eight scores, those competing in the North American Tour count their best four, and on the Asia-Pacific Tour the top three scores count.  In each tour, it’s mandatory for elites to count their score from the tour championship race.

Below you’ll find basic information about competing as an elite in 2020.

Should you have any questions, e-mail pro [at] xterraplanet.com or call our Hawaii office toll-free 1-877-751-8880.

TOUR RULES (PDF)

2020 XTERRA North America Tour Rules for Elites/Professionals

2020 XTERRA European Tour Rules for Elites/Professionals

2020 XTERRA Asia-Pacific Tour Rules for Elites/Professionals

QUALIFYING FOR XTERRA WORLDS – MUST RACE ONE RULE

To compete at the XTERRA World Championship elite athletes are required to race at least one XTERRA event, then request an entry by emailing pro [at] xterraplanet.com.

There are three notable exceptions to the rule, which are granted to athletes actively racing for a spot on their nation’s Olympic team or competing at the Olympics in 2020; 2) sponsor exemptions, and 3) extenuating circumstances due to injury.

  1. Athletes actively racing for a spot on their nation’s Olympic team will be exempt from the “must race one” rule in 2020 with the understanding they will be confined to a strict schedule.
  2. Sponsors exemptions are allowed. The decision as to who receives the sponsor exemptions is made by the managing director in conjunction with each sponsor.
  3. The managing director can use their best judgment on a case-by-case basis in determining severity of injuries that kept an athlete from competing in a qualified race.

Athletes interested in receiving a sponsor exemption or wish to explain non-compliance due to injury should email XTERRA at pro [at] xterraplanet.com.

ELIGIBILITY

Any racer wanting to enter as an elite/professional must furnish proof that they have been accepted as a professional by a recognized multisport governing body. Examples of this are:

  • USA Triathlon
  • USA Cycling (road, cyclocross, track or mountain bike)
  • Any national governing body for triathlon
  • Any national governing body for cycling

The athlete must present a current card marked clearly and legibly. Without proof of being licensed as a professional, athletes may not compete in the elite category. If your country does not issue elite cards, request a letter from the president of your federation granting permission for you to represent your country as a professional in international competition. Write pro [at] xterraplanet.com with questions.

USA TRIATHLON REQUIREMENTS

Athletes wishing to race as an elite off-road triathlete in any USAT sanctioned event must hold an elite license. XTERRA Oak Mountain, XTERRA Beaver Creek, the XTERRA USA Championship, and the XTERRA World Championship are all USAT sanctioned events. Foreign athletes may apply to USA Triathlon for a Foreign Elite License. Every person who races must have a valid USA Triathlon membership or purchase a one-day membership before being allowed to compete. Learn more about USAT Elite Membership.

2020 XTERRA WORLD TOUR ELITE RACE SCHEDULE

Date Race Location QS Elite Purse $USD
1-Feb XTERRA Wellington Festival + Silver Wellington, New Zealand 19 NZD$10,000
28-Mar XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship + GOLD Kenting, Taiwan 51 USD$25,000
4-Apr XTERRA New Zealand + Silver Rotorua, New Zealand 32 NZD$10,000
4-Apr XTERRA Malta * Silver Golden Bay 26 USD$7,500
18-Apr XTERRA Croatia * GOLD Mali Losinj 51 USD$15,000
26-Apr XTERRA Greece * Silver Vouliagmeni 26 USD$7,500
9-May XTERRA Brazil >< Ilhabela 51 USD$7,500
10-May XTERRA Portugal * Silver Golega 26 USD$7,500
23-May XTERRA Oak Mountain # GOLD Pelham, AL, USA 51 USD$15,000
24-May XTERRA Italy - Lake Garda * Silver Toscolano-Maderno, Italy 26 USD$7,500
30-May XTERRA Tahiti + Silver Moorea 26 USD$7,500
13-Jun XTERRA Belgium * Silver Namur 26 USD$7,500
27-Jun XTERRA Switzerland * Silver Vallee de Joux 26 USD$7,500
5-Jul XTERRA France * GOLD Xonrupt 51 USD$15,000
5-Jul XTERRA Victoria # Silver Victoria, BC, Canada 26 USD$7,500
12-Jul XTERRA Quebec # Silver Quebec City, QC, Canada 26 USD$7,500
12-Jul XTERRA Czech * GOLD Prachatice 51 USD$15,000
18-Jul XTERRA Beaver Creek # GOLD Beaver Creek, CO, USA 51 USD$15,000
19-Jul XTERRA Italy - Lake Scanno * GOLD Scanno, Italy 51 USD$15,000
1-Aug XTERRA Mexico # GOLD Tapalpa 51 USD$15,000
9-Aug XTERRA Luxembourg * Silver Rosport 26 USD$7,500
15-Aug XTERRA European Championship * GOLD Zittau, Germany 51 USD$25,000
29-Aug XTERRA Nouvelle-Aquitaine * Silver Espiet, France 26 USD$7,500
30-Aug XTERRA Dominican Republic # Silver Samana 26 USD$7,500
30-Aug XTERRA Kunming + GOLD Kunming, China 51 USD$25,000
19-Sep XTERRA Netherlands * Silver Ameland Island 26 USD$7,500
19-Sep XTERRA USA Championship # GOLD Ogden, UT, USA 51 USD$25,000
20-Sep XTERRA Japan + Silver Marunuma 26 USD$7,500
8-Nov XTERRA World Championship Kapalua, HI, USA   USD$100,000

 

GOLD = Min. $15,000 USD elite prize purse & 100-point scale / Silver = Min. $7,500 elite prize purse & 75-point scale * XTERRA European Tour / # XTERRA North American Tour / + XTERRA Asia-Pacific Tour / >< Independent QS= XTERRA World Championship Qualifying Slots available for amateurs / ^ no prize money or points Note: Races held on and after September 1 qualify athletes for their choice of a 2020 or 2021 XTERRA World Championship slot Tentative as of 11.22.19