The 2025 XTERRA Trail Run World Series
The 2025 XTERRA Trail Run World Series Explores New Heights
The 2025 XTERRA Trail Run World Series schedule is up and ready to take runners through nearly 50 races spanning jungles, deserts, forests, and alpine peaks, culminating in the biggest challenge yet: the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship’s first-ever stop in Europe.
A Series Built for Every Runner
Some of the world’s best trails from the high-altitude slopes of Andorra, the volcanic ridges of Tahiti, or the winding coastal paths of Australia, offer runners of all levels an opportunity to explore terrains with a strong community vibe.
With Marathon (35-60K) and Half Marathon (15-34K) distances, the series is accessible to both competitive athletes and all those who run for the love of the trails. Open to all age groups and ability levels, including the Challenged division, it provides a chance for every runner to race against the world’s best or simply challenge themselves on stunning courses.
The Road to the World Championship
Each race in the series serves as a qualifier for the 16th edition of XTERRA Trail Run World Championship, where top finishers in each division earn slots to compete in the ultimate 2025 showdown set for Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Wales. Known for its challenging ascents, technical descents, and sweeping highland views, the terrain is curated and cared for by Mother Nature to present runners with a pure and uncompromising trail experience.
Rankings, Points, and Regional Championships
For those chasing competition beyond the trails, XTERRA’s points and rankings system allows runners to compare their performances globally. Points are awarded at select events based on race distance and competition level, with top-ranked athletes emerging from a season of epic challenges.
For regional championships, no qualification is required so runners of all nationalities can compete, with regional athletes battling for their respective titles. The 2025 Asia-Pacific Championship runs March 27-30 in Dunsborough, Australia, while the European Championship is on November 8 in Montserrat, Spain, marking Montserrat Monastery’s 1,000-year anniversary.
Around the World in 2025
With nearly 50 races around the world, the 2025 XTERRA Trail Run calendar lists plenty of options to complete and explore. Some standout events include:
- 4/12-13: XTERRA Trail des Balcons d’Azur (France) – Red rock ridges and Mediterranean views
- 5/24-25: XTERRA Paipa Trail Run (Colombia) – Andean landscapes and lakeside trails
- 5/31-6/1: XTERRA Deadwood Mickelson Trail Run (USA) – Historic railroad paths through South Dakota’s Black Hills
- 6/13-15: XTERRA Tahiti Trail Run (French Polynesia) – Volcanic ridges and tropical jungle
- 6/27-29: XTERRA Garmin Mountain Festival (Switzerland) – High-altitude alpine adventure
- 9/6: XTERRA Dolomiti di Brenta Trail (Italy) – Dramatic limestone cliffs and alpine meadows
- 10/26: XTERRA Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Trail Run (China) – Towering sandstone pillars in an Avatar-like setting
Connecting Global Trails
With races from January to December, the XTERRA Trail Run World Series allows runners to compete and connect under a unified trail running community looking for a challenge or chasing a World Championship slot.
Event details and registration are available at the XTERRA Trail Run World Series page.
See also
XTERRA Trail Run World Series 2024
