HOW TO QUALIFY

AGE GROUPERS

1. Win your division in a 2023 XTERRA World Championship Qualifying Event (see schedule).

2. Finish in a qualifying spot at one of the 2022 XTERRA World Championship Qualifying Gold Events in Taiwan (Asia-Pacific Championship), Oak Mountain (USA), Lake Garda, Belgium (European Championship), France, Lake Scanno, Czech Republic, the USA Championship in Colorado, and Germany as follows

3. Receive a ROLL-DOWN spot from a 2023 XTERRA World Championship Qualifying Event.
   - Initial qualifiers have two weeks to confirm and pay for their slot after their race. If they don’t take their slot, it will roll down to the next person in their division, who will also have two weeks to confirm and pay. This process repeats down to the top 3 eligible athletes in each division at Silver races, and the top 5 in each division at Gold races. Slots may roll further at the discretion of XTERRA officials to account for slot winners who previously qualified and are already registered.

4. The reigning 2022 XTERRA World Champions automatically qualify so they can defend their title in Trentino.  The 2023 Champs will be invited to the 2024 World Championship.

5. Legacy slots will be awarded to XTERRA athletes who have raced more than 15 events over the last five seasons, or, raced in 15 or more past XTERRA World Championship races. If you meet either requirement, email entries@xterraplanet.com to request a legacy slot.

6. Physically challenged athletes are required to compete in at least one XTERRA World Championship Qualifying Series race and then request an entry by emailing entries@xterraplanet.com.

7. Athletes may apply for one of the following exemptions (not guaranteed, on a case-by-case basis):

• Geographic Exemption: If you live more than 500 miles away from a qualifying event.

• Media/Influencers: Accredited journalists and influencers with a letter of assignment and/or verified reach, and proven athletic ability.

• Discretionary: The XTERRA World Championship committee will consider unique appeals on a case-by-case basis. To make a case for a qualifying spot, email entries@xterraplanet.com with a detailed explanation in English or French.

NOTES

• The Italian Triathlon Federation does not allow athletes under 18 to compete. Only athletes 18 or older by December 31, 2023, are eligible to race at XTERRA Worlds.

• If you’re an athlete who qualified at a 2022 event for 2023 Worlds and have not yet received a registration link and code, email entries@xterraplanet.com.

• Athletes who qualify for events taking place between August 1st, 2023 and August 31st, 2023, can accept and pay for a slot into the 2023 OR 2024 XTERRA World Championship (not both).  Events taking place after September 1st award slots only to the 2024 XTERRA World Championship.

PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED ATHLETES

• Physically Challenged athletes must race one XTERRA World Championship Qualifying Series race and then request an entry by emailing entries@xterraplanet.com.

ELITE / PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES

• Elite athletes must race one XTERRA World Championship Qualifying Series race and then request an entry by emailing elite@xterraplanet.com.

• Elites who finished in the top 10 at the 2022 XTERRA World Championship receive complimentary entry into the 2023 Worlds. The top 10 in 2023 will receive complimentary entry to 2024.

• Elites who win a 2023 XTERRA World Championship Qualifying Series event offering at least $7,500 in prize money will earn 50% off entry into XTERRA Worlds.

• Geographic and injury exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

RECOMMENDATIONS 

• We recommend athletes do not book travel until registration is confirmed.
  

XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AGE GROUP AUTOMATIC QUALIFIER

All age group World Champions are offered the opportunity to defend their title at the following XTERRA World Championship.

WETSUITS / SPEED SUITS / SKIN SUITS

Wetsuits will be allowed for Elite and age groupers. XTERRA follows World Triathlon rules regarding wetsuits and speed suits.

Speed suits or skin suits are permitted according to regulations. Click here to see a list of acceptable suits.

AID STATIONS

Competitors are encouraged to be responsible for their own hydration during the race (ie. bring your own bike bottles and hydration packs).

Water, energy bars, gels & isotonic drink will be available on the course. 

RULES

We will be following the World Triathlon Competition Rules for the 2023 XTERRA World Championship. Please reference this link for full regulations.

To race in Italy it is necessary to have a Triathlon license. 

OPTION 1: You must have a valid annual license from a triathlon federation (the federation must be a part of World Triathlon to be accepted). Show it at the Race Office on-site during the race weekend.

OPTION 2: If you don’t have a valid annual license from your Triathlon Federation, you can buy a daily license issued by FITRI (Italian Triathlon Federation) on-site. 

In order to receive your FITRI one-day-license you need to: 

• Bring a medical certificate for the practice of triathlon. In order to meet all legal requirements, the medical certificate must be issued by an authorized Italian center for sports medicine, NOT OLDER THAN 1 year on the race day and with the compulsory mention: "for triathlon". 

• Present an ID or passport  

• Pay 20 € for Age-Group athletes (cash only)*

According to Italian law and regulations, an Italian medical certificate is compulsory to obtain a sports license in Italy. These obligations apply to every organizer of any kind of competition and all sports.

To meet these needs, we, therefore, recommend, to register with your national triathlon federation and bring your membership card with you to the Race Office.

There will be a doctor available to issue the medical certification for non-federation license holders in Molveno.

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE (by appointment only):
Where: Molveno, ground floor Centro Congressi/Piscine di Molveno 
When: 21 September | 07:30-12:30
Who: Dr. Girolamo Mirante
Cost: €70 per VISIT

To book an appointment, please use the details below:
Mimmo Trudu
mimmo@xterra-italy.it

Athletes must book an appointment beforehand, and athletes MUST respect their time booked. NO EXCEPTIONS FOR ANYONE

SUMMARY: You will need to show your valid triathlon license to race. If you do not have a valid annual triathlon license, you will need to (at your expense) obtain a medical certificate specific to triathlon from an authorized Italian medical provider to be able to purchase a FITRI Day License. 

WELCOME AND AWARDS DINNER

One ticket for the Welcome Dinner and one ticket to the Awards Dinner is included in your registration fee.

However, extra tickets for family or friends need to be purchased during your registration process, or at a later time by logging back into the registration portal.

• Adults: €60.00

• Children (5-12): €30.00

*Please note that additional tickets are limited, so purchase early in order to avoid disappointment.

PRESS GUIDE

The Press Guide for the XTERRA World Championship race can be found here.