From crater lakes in Canada to alpine climbs in Austria, July brings eight distinct terrains to life as the World Tour and Youth Tour unfold across Europe and the Americas. Here’s what to know about each stop, straight from the athletes and organisers who know the trails best.
Why We Run: Voices of the 2025 Trail Run World Championship – Volume 1
Brittany Vermeer
4
minute read
Two runners. One chasing a new challenge in retirement. The other rediscovering herself across continents. These are the stories of Lynette and Isabela—and the journeys that brought them to the start line in Snowdonia.
Snowdon Bound: Everything Runners Need to Know About the 2025 Trail Run World Series
XTERRA
9
minute read
Nearly 50 trail run adventures through jungle, forest and desert, with every trail leading to the biggest climb of them all as the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship heads to Europe for the very first time.
Building Champions: What to Know About the 2025 XTERRA Youth Tour
XTERRA
7
minute read
With its second season set to raise the bar, the XTERRA Youth Tour introduces regional championships and continues to inspire young athletes to compete, grow, and thrive on the global stage of off-road triathlon.
Three championships and two World Tour debuts headline a month of milestone moments. Here’s everything to know about what’s happening across the world’s premier off-road triathlon series this May.
Before the berms and bridges, there was mud, rain, and five brutal laps. This is the story of how one hand-built XTERRA course helped launch one of Eastern Canada’s biggest trail networks.
2025 Trail Run World Champs: Carving The Legend of Wales
XTERRA
6
Min Read
A new chapter begins for the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship as runners from across the globe arrive in Wales to write their story on the trails of Yr Wyddfa. Here’s everything to know before Eryri welcomes the world.
Why We Run: Voices of the 2025 Trail Run World Championship – Volume 4
Brittany Vermeer
5
Min Read
Four runners. One honoring a loved one. One uplifting a cause. One fueled by community. One embracing the challenge of age. These are the stories of Chris, Sergi, Koki, and Dominic as they prepare to meet the mountain in Snowdonia.
Why We Run: Voices of the 2025 Trail Run World Championship – Volume 3
Brittany Vermeer
5
Min Read
Four runners. One seeking purpose, one led by faith, one drawn to nature, and one running for others. These are the stories of Claudia, Ryan, Tiago, and Sergi as they head to the trails of Snowdonia.
Eddie Ryan on the Mountain Magic Behind XTERRA’s New Championship Home
Brittany Vermeer
5
Min Read
A lifelong champion for mountain communities and the power of sport to spark growth, Eddie Ryan opens up on how and why XTERRA’s biggest stage is coming to the heart of New Mexico.
Why We Run: Voices of the 2025 Trail Run World Championship – Volume 2
Brittany Vermeer
4
Min Read
Two runners. One returning after twelve years of injury. The other pushing forward through setback after setback. These are the stories of Cat and David—and the paths that led them back to the trails, and toward Snowdonia.
XTERRA Alxa: The Trail That’s Turning the Desert Green
XTERRA
4
Min Read
Where roots run deep and dunes still shift, this XTERRA event brings a community back to a place they’ve helped transform—one tree, one step, one race at a time.
From the rainforest trails of Ilhabela to the cobbled climbs of Namur, June spans nine terrains across three continents as the World Tour hits its mid-season stride.
Back to the Roots: John Wiygul on the North American Champs and Oak Mountain’s Legacy
Laura Siddall
5
Min Read
As Oak Mountain returns to host the North American Champs, Tennessee’s John Wiygul offers an inside look at the trails, the vibe, and the legacy of XTERRA’s Southern icon.
From Maui to the Mountains: The Evolution of Off-Road Triathlon’s Greatest Race
Ari Altun
7
Min Read
With the XTERRA World Championship set to ring in three decades of off-road adventures with an all-new location in 2026, here’s how the world’s greatest off-road triathlon has evolved through the wild places that shaped it.
This Is Just the Beginning: Manu Kapitány on XTERRA’s South American Championship Debut
Laura Siddall
5
Min Read
In 2024, the Kapitány family gave the World Tour its highest-altitude event when they introduced XTERRA to the mountains of Colombia. This year, they’ll make history once again as hosts of the first-ever South American Championship.
World Cup Down Under: 6 Takeaways from the Series Opener in Aus
XTERRA
5
Min Read
From breakout performances to bold statements, here’s what to know after the first stop of the XTERRA World Cup in the small coastal town of Dunsborough, Australia.
What to Expect at the Opening World Cup Races in Australia
XTERRA
5
Min Read
An all-new test for XTERRA’s fittest and fastest off-road triathletes. With Australia making its World Cup debut, here’s what to know about the two races that will set the tone for the 2025 season.
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