XTERRA Oak Mountain

Join us and be part of “the greatest race on dirt” - a fantastic international event weekend with some of the best athletes from all over the world swimming, riding, 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 a great-looking event t-shirt, lunch, and the undying gratitude of the XTERRA family.

Email the XTERRA Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@xterraplanet.com to help out or if you have any questions. It's a fun day on the trails, so we hope to see you there!

What is swim-assist?

If swimmers would like to wear an inflatable tethered safety buoy (examples: https://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/open-water-swim-buoy.html) for the swim portion, they will be allowed. Those swimmers will start at the back of the last wave and will not be counted in official results (USAT rules). Nothing larger than 30" in any direction when inflated. No propulsive equipment (ex.: fins, paddles, etc.) is allowed. This exception rule is only valid for the sprint and super-sprint categories. Please sign up as usual for the event, and swim assist will be designated at a later time.

What can I do in the area?

DISCOVER SHELBY

There is so much to discover right around Oak Mountain State Park! Be sure to check out the new Oak Mountain Brewing Company 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.

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.

How can people volunteer?

Volunteers will get a great-looking event t-shirt, lunch, and the undying gratitude of the XTERRA family.

Email the XTERRA Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@xterraplanet.com to help out or if you have any questions. It's a fun day on the trails, so we hope to see you there!

What is swim-assist?

What can I do in the area?