Qualifying spots into the 2024 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship half and full marathon races will be awarded to the top finishing individual runners at each event on the XTERRA Trail Run World Series as follows:
Note: Slots are only valid for the distance in which they were earned. If you earn a slot at a half marathon race, it qualifies you for the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship half-marathon. If you earn a slot at a marathon, it qualifies you for the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship marathon. Downgrading qualifying distances will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of XTERRA officials.
Rolldowns:
Slots that are not taken by qualifying athletes may be rolled down. For Gold level races, up to two slots may roll down, and for Silver level races, up to one slot may roll down per age category.
Special Circumstances:
Athletes who would like to be considered for a slot based on any special circumstances may apply by writing in to trailrun@xterraplanet.com.
Age Group Classification:
Your age-group is determined by your age on December 31, 2024.
Divisions for men and women:
<19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+, and Physically Challenged.
Physically Challenged (PC) Athletes:
- Physically Challenged athletes may choose to compete in the XTERRA Physically Challenged division or in the XTERRA age group divisions. PC athletes must choose whether to race in the PC or age group division at their first race of the season and remain in that category for the remainder of the year.
- There are no PC age group divisions (<19, 20-24, etc.…) or disability categories (PT1, PT2, etc.…)
- All PC athletes who complete at least one qualifying race during the regular season will be invited to compete at the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship half-marathon or full-marathon slot (depending on the distance where they qualified).
Transfer of Slots between Marathon and Half-Marathon Distance
Athletes may not transfer their slot for the half-marathon distance to the full marathon, unless under the following circumstances.
Athletes who qualify for the marathon distance may only transfer to the half-marathon distance under exceptional circumstances and upon special request.
Requests need to be made by writing trailrun@xterraplanet.com.
The XTERRA Pass program provides a route for qualification to the XTERRA TRWC by offering slots to races that are not officially part of the Trail Run World Series.
The XTERRA Pass program provides additional routes for qualification into the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship even if your local race is not part of the official Trail Run World Series. Find the full XTERRA Pass schedule here.
*Please note, XTERRA Pass events will not be awarded points towards an athlete’s series ranking.
Elites can request slots by submitting proof of road or trail performances to trailrun@xterraplanet.com.
Elites men:
Elites Women:
If you have any questions about qualification, please contact us at trailrun@xterraplanet.com.
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