XTERRA North American Championship

RACES

ACTIVITIES

SCHEDULE

races

Course grading:

Easy

Intermediate

Difficult

SWIM 400M

BIKE 8K

RUN 2K

Activities

Some activities may not yet be confirmed, and are subject to change.

Volunteer

2026.5.16-17

Available throughout event.

Good People Brewing Post-Race Concert Featuring The Stepdads

2026.5.16

14:30-16:30

Available throughout event.

Short Track Live Broadcast

2026.5.17

Available throughout event.

XTERRA Festival

2026.5.15-17

Available throughout event.

Explore Shelby County

2026.5.14-17

Available throughout event.

sChedule

This schedule is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

Thu 2026.05.14

Time

activity

location

07:00-18:00

Oak Mountain State Park Operating Hours

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

18:00-20:00

Athlete Welcome Party

Taco Mac / Cahaba Cycles Pelham (map)

Fri 2026.05.15

Time

activity

location

07:00-18:00

Oak Mountain State Park Operating Hours

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

09:00

Athlete Coffee Meet-Up

XTERRA Expo - Oak Mountain State Park (map)

10:00

Group MTB Ride (Free and open to all)

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

13:30-15:30

Elite Athlete Profile Pictures

Oak Mountain State Park Main Office (map)

14:00-20:00

XTERRA Festival Open

XTERRA Expo - Oak Mountain State Park (map)

14:00-20:00

Registration and Packet Pickup (All Events)

XTERRA Festival Pavilion/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

16:15

Elite Athlete Meeting

Finish Line Recovery Dome/Oak Mountain State Park

16:30-17:00

Interpretive Center "Scales & Tails"

XTERRA Waterfront Stage/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

17:00-17:30

Alabama Wildlife Center Raptor Show

XTERRA Waterfront Stage/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

17:15

Athlete Briefing

XTERRA Main Stage/Oak Mountain State Park

18:00

START - XTERRA Super Sprint Triathlon

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

18:15

START - XTERRA Kids Triathlon

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

19:00

Award Ceremony - Youth A Division

XTERRA Main Stage/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

Sat 2026.05.16

Time

activity

location

06:00-07:30

Late Packet Pickup

XTERRA Festival Pavilion/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

06:00

Coffee and Breakfast Food Truck Open

XTERRA Expo - Oak Mountain State Park (map)

06:30-08:00

Transition Area Set-up, Body Marking, Swim Cap and Timing Chip Distribution

XTERRA Transition Zone - Oak Mountain State Park (map)

07:00-18:00

Oak Mountain State Park Operating Hours

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

07:45

USA National Anthem - World Cup

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

08:00-16:30

XTERRA Festival Open

XTERRA Expo - Oak Mountain State Park (map)

08:00

START - XTERRA Sprint Course Triathlon

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

08:30

START - XTERRA North American Championship Triathlon

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

09:30

First Sprint Finisher Expected

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

10:00-10:30

Interpretive Center "Scales & Tails"

XTERRA Waterfront Stage/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

10:40

First Full Course Finisher Expected

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

11:30

Award Ceremony - Sprint Distance Triathlon

XTERRA Main Stage/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

12:15

Award Ceremony - Elite (Top 10)

XTERRA Main Stage/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

12:30-12:50

XTERRATalk: Homewood Middle School Art Program

XTERRA Waterfront Stage/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

13:00

Cutoff at T2

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

13:30

Awards Ceremony - Full Distance Triathlon

XTERRA Main Stage/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

14:30-16:30

Good People Brewing Post-Race Concert: The Stepdads

XTERRA Main Stage/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

19:00

XTERRA After Party

Taco Mac / Cahaba Cycles Pelham (map)

19:30

XTERRA North American Championship Highlight Video

Taco Mac / Cahaba Cycles Pelham (map)

Sun 2026.05.17

Time

activity

location

07:00-18:00

Oak Mountain State Park Operating Hours

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

08:00-12:00

XTERRA Festival Open

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

08:00

Coffee and Breakfast Food Truck Open

XTERRA Expo - Oak Mountain State Park (map)

09:00

USA National Anthem - World Cup

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

09:10

START - XTERRA Women's Short Track Race

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

09:45

XTERRA Oak Mountain Short Track - Women's Champagne Ceremony

XTERRA Stage/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

10:10

START - XTERRA Men's Short Track Race

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

10:45

XTERRA Oak Mountain Short Track - Men's Champagne Ceremony

The information below is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

More About the XTERRA North American Championship

The XTERRA North American Championship weekend of events includes live coverage of the exciting new XTERRA Short Track off-road triathlon format, plus full-distance and shorter off-road triathlons alongside a fun kids' triathlon.

“We are thrilled to welcome the XTERRA World Cup and North American Championship to Oak Mountain State Park,” said Kendall Williams, Shelby County Manager for tourism and events. “We take great pride in our parks and county, and look forward to showing athletes from all over the world what true Southern hospitality is all about.”

As part of the XTERRA triathlon World Cup, Oak Mountain will serve as the fourth stop in the global series of events that will award $340,000 to XTERRA’s fastest professional athletes. Both the full-distance off-road triathlon and the showcase Short Track events award points to elite athletes chasing the series cash and crown. And for amateurs in the XTERRA North American Championship full-distance triathlon, there are 58 qualifying spots into the XTERRA World Championship triathlon to be held September 27, 2025, in Trentino, Italy.

Surrounding the racing action is a family-friendly festival focused on delivering a premium outdoor lifestyle experience for athletes, spectators, destinations, and community members alike featuring live music, beer gardens, food trucks, kids races, and more.

What is the XTERRA Youth Tour?

The XTERRA Youth Tour is designed to nurture the future champions of XTERRA, providing a platform for young talent to build strength and experience on off-road terrains around the world, and the chance to compete against the world’s best at the XTERRA Youth World Championship.

The XTERRA North American Championship Super Sprint and sprint distances are proud to be qualifiers for the XTERRA Youth World Championship, as well as host the North American Youth Championship. The Super Sprint distance will be a Youth A qualifier while the Sprint distance will be the Youth B and Junior qualifier.

Find out more information at https://www.xterraplanet.com/youth-tour.

Where can I find event videos?

2024 XTERRA Oak Mountain Highlights

Why XTERRA athletes love Oak Mountain State Park

XTERRA Oak Mountain Festival Weekend Preview

How can people volunteer?

Join us and be part of a fantastic international event weekend with some of the best athletes from all over the world swimming, biking, and running right in Pelham, Alabama. We are looking for groups or individuals to serve as course marshals and sweeps, help with timing, and hand out recovery at aid stations.

Volunteers will get an event t-shirt, food, and the undying gratitude of the XTERRA family. Sign up for a volunteer shift at https://vmodcui.active.com/volunteer/jobs?eventGroupId=2908332

It's a fun day on the trails, so we hope to see you there!

What will be at the XTERRA Festival?

Good People Brewing Post-Race Concert Featuring The Stepdads

Stick around for the Good People Brewing Post-Race Concert featuring The Stepdads, a local string band that blurs the lines between bluegrass, heirloom country, and upbeat blues music. This is a free concert open to the community of Shelby County, so bring your friends and family along for the fun!

"Upcycled Athlete" Homewood Middle School Art Project

The “Upcycled Athlete” is a collaborative, community-driven art installation that will debut at the XTERRA North American Championship at Oak Mountain State Park. This large-scale sculpture, crafted from upcycled and repurposed materials, will symbolize endurance, resilience, and sustainability—values central to both XTERRA and its athletes. By partnering with local businesses, environmental organizations, and Homewood Middle School students, this project will generate excitement leading up to the event while fostering a deeper connection between XTERRA, the Birmingham community, and future generations of athletes and environmental stewards. Beyond its artistic and environmental impact, the installation is expected to increase both competitor registration and festival attendance by creating additional layers of engagement, media buzz, and educational programming.

Interpretive Center "Scales and Tails" Show

The Oak Mountain Interpretive Center will share an educational program highlighting the native species with “scales & tails” that can be found in Oak Mountain State Park. The Interpretive Center is Oak Mountain State Park's hub for educational programs, Park Naturalist headquarters, and interactive exhibit hall

Alabama Wildlife Center Raptor Show

The Alabama Wildlife Center will share an educational program highlighting the native bird species that can be found at Oak Mountain State Park. The mission for AWC’s Education Programs is focused on building a connection between the people and the wild birds of Alabama. The Wildlife Center aims to help educate the public on Alabama’s native wild birds and AWC’s role in wildlife conservation.

XTERRA Talk "Upcycled Athlete" by Homewood Middle School

Homewood Middle School teacher Ryan Murrell will have a 15-20 minute opportunity to take the stage at Oak Mountain State Park to talk about the “Upcycled Athlete” project that the art program at Homewood Middle School has been creating with donated triathlon gear the past two months.

What can I do in the area?

DISCOVER ALABAMA

There is so much to discover right around Oak Mountain State Park! Be sure to check out Taco Mac Pelham and The Beer Hog to sample some amazing local craft brews. Don’t miss out on The Margarita Grill…an XTERRA crew favorite!

Want to ride or run some wicked, but fairly untapped trails? Cahaba River Park is for you! Timing should be perfect at the beginning of May to sneak a glimpse of the iconic Cahaba lilies in bloom. These aquatic flowering plants only grown in Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina…and only bloom for one month out of the year...MAY!

Visit DiscoverShelby.com to find other events, Places to Go, Things to Do, and more while you are in town. Enjoy!

What are the refund, cancellation and referral policies?

Active Refund is available for purchase during registration, and will provide 100% refund of your entry fee if you cancel for any reason up to 48 hours prior to the event.
To submit a refund application, visit refund.active.com. Have your Reference ID handy from your ACTIVE Refund Purchase Information email. Full information can be found HERE.

No refunds or deferrals will be processed outside of Active Refund.

Refer a friend and save up to 25%!
Share your unique referral code (located on the bottom of your event confirmation) with your friends - and if they use it when they register for the event, you save!
You will receive 5% credit for each person that signs up using your code - to a maximum of 5 people:
1 referral = 5% refund
2 referrals = 10% refund
3 referrals = 15% refund
4 referrals = 20% refund
5 referrals = 25% refund

Please allow 7-10 days after the event has ended to receive the referral fees.

Is there a bike tech in the area?

Cahaba Cyles

271 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124

cahabacycles.com

Get Directions

Phone: (205) 987-4043

Store Hours: M-F 10-6, Sat 9-6, Sun 1-5

Cahaba Cycles is located right outside the park.

Who should I thank for Oak Mountain's amazing trail system?

BUMP, the local trails advocacy group, stands for BIRMINGHAM URBAN MOUNTAIN PEDALERS and their motto is “Build, Maintain, Ride and Preserve” ... the trails in the Birmingham and surrounding area. Their members, riders like you, help keep trails in great shape and open to mountain bikers. They’ve maintained and built sustainable trails at Oak Mountain since 1994. Respect the trails, thank BUMP.

Who should I contact with sponsorship questions?

All sponsorship inquiries can be directed to sponsorship@xterraplanet.com.

Where can I find results and recap from past editions?

2024 Full Distance and Sprint Distance Results

2023 Result
2023 Race recap

Who gets the North American Championship awards?

Only full distance individual triathletes from within the North American region will be in contention to be crowned as the 2025 XTERRA North American Regional Champion. The country of nationality indicated during the registration process should align with the country that issued the athlete's passport.

More About the XTERRA North American Championship

What is the XTERRA Youth Tour?

Find out more information at https://www.xterraplanet.com/youth-tour.

Where can I find event videos?

2024 XTERRA Oak Mountain Highlights

Why XTERRA athletes love Oak Mountain State Park

XTERRA Oak Mountain Festival Weekend Preview

How can people volunteer?

Volunteers will get an event t-shirt, food, and the undying gratitude of the XTERRA family. Sign up for a volunteer shift at https://vmodcui.active.com/volunteer/jobs?eventGroupId=2908332

It's a fun day on the trails, so we hope to see you there!

What will be at the XTERRA Festival?

Good People Brewing Post-Race Concert Featuring The Stepdads

Stick around for the Good People Brewing Post-Race Concert featuring The Stepdads, a local string band that blurs the lines between bluegrass, heirloom country, and upbeat blues music. This is a free concert open to the community of Shelby County, so bring your friends and family along for the fun!

"Upcycled Athlete" Homewood Middle School Art Project

The “Upcycled Athlete” is a collaborative, community-driven art installation that will debut at the XTERRA North American Championship at Oak Mountain State Park. This large-scale sculpture, crafted from upcycled and repurposed materials, will symbolize endurance, resilience, and sustainability—values central to both XTERRA and its athletes. By partnering with local businesses, environmental organizations, and Homewood Middle School students, this project will generate excitement leading up to the event while fostering a deeper connection between XTERRA, the Birmingham community, and future generations of athletes and environmental stewards. Beyond its artistic and environmental impact, the installation is expected to increase both competitor registration and festival attendance by creating additional layers of engagement, media buzz, and educational programming.

Interpretive Center "Scales and Tails" Show

The Oak Mountain Interpretive Center will share an educational program highlighting the native species with “scales & tails” that can be found in Oak Mountain State Park. The Interpretive Center is Oak Mountain State Park's hub for educational programs, Park Naturalist headquarters, and interactive exhibit hall

Alabama Wildlife Center Raptor Show

The Alabama Wildlife Center will share an educational program highlighting the native bird species that can be found at Oak Mountain State Park. The mission for AWC’s Education Programs is focused on building a connection between the people and the wild birds of Alabama. The Wildlife Center aims to help educate the public on Alabama’s native wild birds and AWC’s role in wildlife conservation.

XTERRA Talk "Upcycled Athlete" by Homewood Middle School

Homewood Middle School teacher Ryan Murrell will have a 15-20 minute opportunity to take the stage at Oak Mountain State Park to talk about the “Upcycled Athlete” project that the art program at Homewood Middle School has been creating with donated triathlon gear the past two months.

What can I do in the area?

DISCOVER ALABAMA

Visit DiscoverShelby.com to find other events, Places to Go, Things to Do, and more while you are in town. Enjoy!

What are the refund, cancellation and referral policies?

No refunds or deferrals will be processed outside of Active Refund.

Please allow 7-10 days after the event has ended to receive the referral fees.

Is there a bike tech in the area?