XTERRA North American Championship

RACES

ACTIVITIES

SCHEDULE

races

Course grading:

Easy

Intermediate

Difficult

SWIM 400M

BIKE 7.5K

RUN 3K

Activities

Some activities may not yet be confirmed, and are subject to change.

Volunteer

2026.5.16-17

Available throughout event.

XTERRA Festival

2026.5.15-17

Available throughout event.

Explore Shelby County

2026.5.14-17

Available throughout event.

sChedule

This schedule is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

Thu 2026.05.14

Time

activity

location

07:00-18:00

Oak Mountain State Park Operating Hours

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

TBD

Elite Athlete Race Briefing

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

Fri 2026.05.15

Time

activity

location

07:00-18:00

Oak Mountain State Park Operating Hours

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

14:00-20:00

XTERRA Festival Open

XTERRA Expo - Oak Mountain State Park (map)

14:00

START - Women's Short Track

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

15:30

START - Men's Short Track

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

16:00-20:00

Registration and Packet Pickup (All Events)

XTERRA Festival Pavilion/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

17:00-17:30

Athlete Briefing - Sprint and Super Sprint Triathlons

XTERRA Main Stage/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

17:45-19:00

XTERRA North American Championship Kickoff Concert

XTERRA Main Stage/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

Sat 2026.05.16

Time

activity

location

07:00-18:00

Oak Mountain State Park Operating Hours

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

07:00-08:00

Late Packet Pickup - 5K Trail Run

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

08:30-12:00

Late Packet Pickup - Sprint and Super Sprint Triathlons

XTERRA Festival Pavilion/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

08:30-15:00

XTERRA Festival Open

XTERRA Expo - Oak Mountain State Park (map)

08:30

START - 5K Trail Run

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

10:00

START - Sprint Distance Triathlon

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

12:00

START - XTERRA Super Sprint Distance Triathlon

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

13:00

Award Ceremony - Super Sprint Triathlon

XTERRA Main Stage/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

12:00-15:00

Registration and Packet Pickup - Full Distance Triathlon

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

13:30

Award Ceremony - Sprint Triathlon

XTERRA Main Stage/Oak Mountain State Park (map)

14:00-15:00

Athlete Briefing - Full Distance

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

Sun 2026.05.17

Time

activity

location

07:00-18:00

Oak Mountain State Park Operating Hours

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

07:00-08:30

Late Packet Pickup - Full Distance Triathlon

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

07:30-08:30

Transition Open, Timing Chips, and Swim Caps

XTERRA Expo - Oak Mountain State Park (map)

09:00-15:00

XTERRA Festival Open

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

09:00

START - XTERRA Full Distance Triathlon

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

11:10

First Full Course Finisher Expected

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

12:15

Elite Awards (Top 10)

Oak Mountain State Park (map)

14:00

XTERRA Full Distance Triathlon Awards

The information below is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

Where can I find out more information about the USAT Youth & Junior Cross National Championship?

You can find more information at USAT's website by visiting https://www.usatriathlon.org/get-racing/national-championships.

More About the XTERRA North American Championship

The XTERRA North American Championship weekend of events includes the exciting XTERRA Short Track off-road triathlon format, plus full-distance and shorter off-road triathlons alongside a fun family 5K.

“We are thrilled to welcome the XTERRA World Cup and North American Championship to Oak Mountain State Park,” said Kendall Williams, Shelby County Manager for tourism and events. “We take great pride in our parks and county, and look forward to showing athletes from all over the world what true Southern hospitality is all about.”

As part of the XTERRA triathlon World Cup, Oak Mountain will serve as one of the stops in the global series of events that will award $340,000 to XTERRA’s fastest professional athletes. Both the full-distance off-road triathlon and the showcase Short Track events award points to elite athletes chasing the series cash and crown. And for amateurs in the XTERRA North American Championship full-distance triathlon, there are 58 qualifying spots into the XTERRA World Championship triathlon to be held October 10, 2026, in Ruidoso, New Mexico

Surrounding the racing action is a family-friendly festival focused on delivering a premium outdoor lifestyle experience for athletes, spectators, destinations, and community members alike featuring live music, beer gardens, food trucks, kids races, and more.

What is the XTERRA Youth Tour?

The XTERRA Youth Tour is designed to nurture the future champions of XTERRA, providing a platform for young talent to build strength and experience on off-road terrains around the world, and the chance to compete against the world’s best at the XTERRA Youth World Championship.

The XTERRA North American Championship Super Sprint and sprint distances are proud to be qualifiers for the XTERRA Youth World Championship, as well as host the North American Youth Championship. The Super Sprint distance will be a Youth A qualifier while the Sprint distance will be the Youth B and Junior qualifier.

Find out more information at https://www.xterraplanet.com/youth-tour.

Where can I find event videos?

2025 XTERRA North American Championship Highlights

Why XTERRA athletes love Oak Mountain State Park

How can people volunteer?

Join us and be part of a fantastic international event weekend with some of the best athletes from all over the world swimming, biking, 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 an event t-shirt, food, and the undying gratitude of the XTERRA family. Sign up for a volunteer shift at by emailing volunteer@xterraplanet.com.

It's a fun weekend on the trails, so we hope to see you there!

What can I do in the area?

DISCOVER ALABAMA

There is so much to discover right around Oak Mountain State Park! Be sure to check out Taco Mac Pelham 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.

No refunds or deferrals will be processed outside of Active Refund.

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.

Where can I find results and recap from past editions?

2025 Full Distance, Sprint, and Elite Results

2024 Full Distance and Sprint Distance Results

2023 Result
2023 Race recap

Who gets the North American Championship awards?

Only Full Distance, Youth A (Super Sprint), Youth B (Sprint), and Junior (Sprint) individual triathletes from within the North American region will be in contention to be crowned as the 2026 XTERRA North American Regional Champion. The country of nationality indicated during the registration process should align with the country that issued the athlete's passport. Nationalities may not be changed mid-season.

Where can I find out more information about the USAT Youth & Junior Cross National Championship?

You can find more information at USAT's website by visiting https://www.usatriathlon.org/get-racing/national-championships.

More About the XTERRA North American Championship

What is the XTERRA Youth Tour?

Find out more information at https://www.xterraplanet.com/youth-tour.

Where can I find event videos?

2025 XTERRA North American Championship Highlights

Why XTERRA athletes love Oak Mountain State Park

How can people volunteer?

Volunteers will get an event t-shirt, food, and the undying gratitude of the XTERRA family. Sign up for a volunteer shift at by emailing volunteer@xterraplanet.com.

It's a fun weekend on the trails, so we hope to see you there!

What can I do in the area?

DISCOVER ALABAMA

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?

No refunds or deferrals will be processed outside of Active Refund.

Is there a bike tech in the area?