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 2024 XTERRA World Championship. Please reference this link for full regulations.

Please note that all athletes are required to have a triathlon license to compete.
For foreign athletes in Italy, you have two options:

• You need to be a member of your country's National Triathlon Federation and have a valid license* issued by that federation. Please have a copy of this ready and present it at the registration tent during race pack collection.
  *Please ensure that your license is current and not expired on race day.

• In case you are not a member, you can apply for a one-day license under the Italian Triathlon Federation. To do so, you must have a medical certificate issued in one of the following ways:

  1. Medical certificate issued from your country based on the Italian Triathlon Form (no other form admitted, please download the form here)

  2. Medical certificate issued in Italy. A doctor will be available on-site only on Friday, September 27th from 08:30-12:30. Please use this link to book your appointment.

  
  The cost of the one-day license depends on the type of race. This license can be purchased at the race office located on-site:
  
  Athletes from 6-17 yrs old ------------------------------------------ €5.00
  Sprint and Full Distance Races (18 yrs. and over) ---------- €20.00

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 from your country using this form or 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.