XTERRA Ruidoso
Ruidoso, United States • 8-11 Oct 2026
XTERRA World Championship - Ruidoso, NM (Oct 8 - 11, 2026)
XTERRA stages a multiday off-road event in Ruidoso, New Mexico, across Grindstone Lake Park and Wingfield Park. The program combines off-road triathlon races, a trail run, community activities, and an expo. The event is scheduled over four days and includes a welcome ceremony and an awards ceremony.
The event profile lists more than 1,000 athletes from over 55 countries and an elite prize purse of $100,000. Course grading information is published with easy, intermediate, and difficult classifications. Practice access to bike and run courses is available in the days leading up to race weekend, and on-site services include bike mechanics, an expo, and organized community hikes and yoga sessions.
Volunteer roles include course marshals, timing support, and aid-station assistance; volunteers receive event shirts and food. Multisport athletes are required to hold a USA Triathlon license or a one-event Bronze Membership for race coverage and sanctioning. Event logistics outline parking at Wingfield Park and Grindstone Lake, accessible handicap parking, and a shuttle service on Saturday. Historic water temperature data from the prior year is reported near 63-64°F.
Distances featured during the weekend include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Full Distance Triathlon: SWIM 1.5K, BIKE 27K, RUN 10K
- Sprint Triathlon: SWIM 750m, BIKE 14K, RUN 6K
- Open Sprint Triathlon: SWIM 750m, BIKE 14K, RUN 6K
- Super Sprint Triathlon: SWIM 400m, BIKE 7K, RUN 3K
- Trail Run: 5K