Quebec

A course built for bike specialists, the final North American World Cup stop mixes 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, this venue offers over 75 kilometres of purpose-built trails for the race directors to work with. Since the first shovels of dirt were turned in 2013, this has become the epicentre of XTERRA Québec—and now, for the second year running, a World Cup stop that will see the best of the best take on some of the fastest-flowing trails of the series. In a sport designed to pit mountain bikers against triathletes, this is a course that puts bike power and skill front and centre.

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Felix Forissier comes in three for three in Full Distance racing, while Alizée Paties has swept six wins from six starts across both formats. But with a lineup of strong bikers and lightning-quick runners, the French duo will need to be near perfect to keep their streaks alive. Last year’s race saw one of the most epic bike packs of the season remain unbroken through the fast-running singletrack—setting up a highlight reel footrace to the finish.

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After the mid-season reset, this is where the World Cup picks up again—to see who still has the power and speed as the series heads into its second half.

Jens Emil Sloth Nielsen tests the course at XTERRA Québec 2024.

Pure focus at the start for series leader Solenne Billouin.

So often untouchable in the water—Michele ‘Squalo’ Bonacina.

The battle that defined the season—Forissier vs. Serrières.

Jules Dumas keeping in touch with a rapid front pack.

Marta Menditto and Solenne Billouin locked in a fierce battle.

The start of one of the most epic footraces of the 2024 series.

Run specialist Arthur Serrières hits full stride to seal the win.

Another dominant performance as the World Champ looks to become unbeatable.

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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