Quebec

A course built for bike specialists, the final North American World Cup stop mixed plenty of tech with a Full Distance course designed to carry speed through every section.

Set in Empire 47, one of the largest mountain bike centres in eastern North America, the venue offered over 75 kilometres of purpose-built trails for the race directors to work with. Since the first shovels of dirt were turned in 2013, it has become the epicentre of XTERRA Québec—and in 2025, for the second year running, it marked the final World Cup stop in North America before the pro series headed into the final stretch in Europe.

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A strong men’s field was led by Felix Forissier, coming in on a three-race win streak and looking to edge his way closer to the golden jersey currently held by his older brother. For the women, Alizée Paties chose to rest and recover during this stop after winning every race in the series so far, leaving a battle between Marta Menditto, Emma Ducreux, and Hannah-Lee Young to play out as they looked to close the gap at the top of the leaderboard.

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After the mid-season reset, this was where the World Cup picked up again—to see who still had the power and speed as the series headed into its second half.

Full Distance Results

Times, splits and points from stop 5.

Felix Forissier and Marta Menditto Set the Pace in Quebec

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Absolutely no momentum lost over the mid-season break. World Cup racing returned at full speed on the fast-flowing trails of Empire 47, with Felix Forissier and Marta Menditto each claiming a vital win and 100 series points in Quebec. Felix needed just 2:31:17 to take the men’s title, while Marta sealed the women’s race in 2:59:33. With just two Full Distance and two Short Track races remaining, the pro series now heads into the final straight—through Czech, Germany, and the ultimate showdown in Molveno.

Men's FULL DISTANCE Results (Top 7)

Athlete

Time

Swim

Bike

Run

Prize Money

Points

Total

Rank

Felix Forissier

Times:

2:31:17

Swim:

21:18

Bike:

1:22:52

Run:

46:00

$2,300

Points:

100

Total:

467

Rank:

Michele Bonacina

Times:

2:31:51

Swim:

21:19

Bike:

1:23:03

Run:

46:30

$1,700

Points:

Total:

468

Rank:

Arthur Forissier

Times:

2:32:32

Swim:

22:52

Bike:

1:22:00

Run:

46:48

$1,200

Points:

Total:

498

Rank:

Kieran Mcpherson

Times:

2:33:22

Swim:

22:48

Bike:

1:22:05

Run:

47:24

$800

Points:

Total:

391

Rank:

Benjamin Forbes

Times:

2:34:27

Swim:

22:56

Bike:

1:21:00

Run:

49:12

$650

Points:

Total:

375

Rank:

Nicolas Harvey

Times:

2:38:37

Swim:

21:01

Bike:

1:26:07

Run:

50:18

$450

Points:

Total:

Rank:

Sebastian Neef

Times:

2:39:39

Swim:

22:47

Bike:

1:27:26

Run:

48:09

$400

Points:

Total:

427

Rank:

WOMen's Full Distance Results (Top 7)

Athlete

Time

Swim

Bike

Run

Prize Money

Points

Total

Rank

Marta Menditto

Times:

2:59:33

Swim:

25:58

Bike:

1:36:11

Run:

56:13

$2,300

Points:

100

Total:

470

Rank:

Emma Ducreux

Times:

3:04:22

Swim:

24:50

Bike:

1:37:30

Run:

1:00:55

$1,700

Points:

Total:

327

Rank:

Romy Spoelder

Times:

3:09:36

Swim:

24:50

Bike:

1:43:31

Run:

1:00:03

$1,200

Points:

Total:

294

Rank:

Hannah Lee Young

Times:

3:11:49

Swim:

27:17

Bike:

1:44:33

Run:

58:45

$800

Points:

Total:

379

Rank:

Lorena Erl

Times:

3:16:37

Swim:

27:16

Bike:

1:48:34

Run:

59:33

$650

Points:

Total:

333

Rank:

Katie Button

Times:

3:26:07

Swim:

27:25

Bike:

1:46:20

Run:

1:10:27

$450

Points:

Total:

157

Rank:

Katja Krenn

Times:

3:27:53

Swim:

26:03

Bike:

1:53:05

Run:

1:07:22

$400

Points:

Total:

150

Rank:

FULL DISTANCE - Story of the Race

A lightning-fast start in Lac Delage as Quebec kicks off the second half of the pro series.

Eyes firmly set on reclaiming the golden jersey, Felix Forissier leads the men out of the water in 21:18.

Emma Ducreux and Romy Spoelder set the pace for the women, exiting the water in 24:50.

Hitting the trails of Empire 47, Ben Forbes unleashed the skills he'd been showing in practice all week, laying down a bike split of 1:21:00.

Locking in the second- and third-fastest bike splits of the day, Arthur Forissier and Kieran McPherson worked to close the gap to the front.

Meanwhile, up front, Felix Forissier and Michele Bonacina continued the game of cat and mouse that had started at the gun.

A strong ride from France’s Emma Ducreux kept her in contention through the middle section of the race.

But it was on the bike that Marta Menditto began to take charge, putting down the best split of the day—1:36:11.

Starting her strongest discipline in the lead, Marta Menditto never looked back as she tore through the 11K run in the Laurentian forest.

Pushing Forissier to the very end, Michele Bonacina clocked an impressive 46:30 on the final section.

But it was the 30-second gap that Felix Forissier pulled out on the run that proved decisive in the battle between the Frenchman and the Italian.

Felix Forissier is now unbeaten in four consecutive Full Distance races and within striking distance of taking the series lead.

A first World Cup win for Marta Menditto—and another return to the podium for both Emma Ducreux and Romy Spoelder.

Quebec done and dusted. Next up: the notorious party in Prachatice as the series heads to Czech.

Felix Forissier

FRA

Having stood only on the top two steps of the podium in all his races this season, Forissier is on a tear. After missing the first stop in Australia, the reigning World Cup champ is well on his way to reclaiming the golden jersey.

Arthur Forissier

FRA

The current World Cup leader heads to Quebec to defend his place at the top of the table. The elder Forissier brother races with control and precision, and with the golden jersey on his shoulders, all eyes will be on him to defend it.

Katie Button

CAN

Racing on home soil for her second World Cup appearance this season, Button will have the crowd behind her as she tackles a course that plays to her mountain biking roots. Expect her to feed off the energy and push for a strong result in Quebec.

Sebastian Neef

DEU

The breakout star of the men’s field this season, Neef has been up front with the chase pack since Australia and claimed his first World Cup podium in Oak Mountain. Sitting third overall, the German powerhouse will be eyeing another big result in Quebec.

Kieran Mcpherson

NZL

Fresh off a win at XTERRA Lory, McPherson is race ready and knows how to deliver when it counts. After finishing 5th on this course last year, expect him to push hard at the front for a shot at the podium this time around.

Michele Bonacina

ITA

With a strong start in Australia and steady performances throughout, Bonacina is holding on to second place as the series enters its second half. A few races didn’t go his way early on, but expect the Italian to bounce back strong in Quebec.

Marta Menditto

ITA

A model of consistency, Menditto has already claimed four podiums this season—two of them on the World Cup stage. Currently sitting second in the standings, she’ll be looking to close the gap on her teammate in Quebec.

Emma Ducreux

FRA

Fresh off a silver in Colombia and a well-earned gold in Belgium, Ducreux’s season is trending in the right direction—with plenty of racing still to come. With momentum on her side, she’ll be one to watch as the second half of the series kicks off.

Full Distance Start List

Men Women

Men

Points

Arthur Forissier

FRA

416

Michele Bonacina

ITA

378

Sebastian Neef

DEU

369

Felix Forissier

FRA

367

Kieran Mcpherson

NZL

316

Benjamin Forbes

AUS

306

Federico Spinazze

ITA

286

Scott Anderson

DEU

176

Steve Croucher

USA

Branden Rakita

USA

John Wiygul

USA

Hugo Bourjon

FRA

Antonios Dimitrios Lafis

GRC

Carlos Javier Quinchara Forero

COL

Women

Points

Marta Menditto

ITA

370

Aneta Grabmuller

CZE

306

Hannah Lee Young

AUS

304

Lorena Erl

DEU

264

Emma Ducreux

FRA

237

Romy Spoelder

NLD

212

Katie Button

CAN

Katja Krenn

AUT

Brittany Schroeder

USA

WORLD CUP Series Info

The XTERRA World Cup is the world's premier off-road triathlon pro series, where the sport’s top elites go head-to-head in a condensed circuit of Full Distance and Short Track races. A points-based battle where every turn, climb, and descent matters, each race is a fight for a share of the series prize purse and the pursuit of becoming the next XTERRA World Cup Champion.

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The 2025 World Cup will feature eight stops and 11 races across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. With no joker rule in play, every race counts toward the overall standings. Full Distance races award series points to the top 30 finishers, with the winner claiming 100 points. Short Track races are invitation-only, featuring the top 30 qualifiers, with the winner earning the maximum 75 points.

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The Short Track showdown in Trentino, Italy, will serve as the series finale, where the next XTERRA World Cup Champions will be crowned ahead of the 2025 XTERRA World Championship.

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Felix Forissier and Marta Menditto Set the Pace in Quebec

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