Triathlon Championships return to Oak Mountain State Park

The XTERRA North American Championships return to Oak Mountain State Park this weekend.

The triathlon will make a three-day stop in Shelby County May 16-18 and feature competitors from all over the world.

A storied event

Now in its 17th year, the Oak Mountain race serves as Stop 4 of the 2025 XTERRA World Cup.

The race started as a small regional competition, but it has grown into a key part of the triathlon circuit. For the second consecutive year, it will crown the North American Champion.

The three-day event is more than just a race. Festival programming throughout the weekend will feature local art installations, live music, wildlife education and performances by local youth bands.

Race Details

On the line:

• $30,000 prize purse for Elite division
• 58 World Championship slots across multiple age groups
• North American Championship title, including an inaugural North American Youth Champion

May 17 (Elite Full Distance):

• 1.5k swim
• 33k cycling route
• 10k run

May 18 (Elite Short Track):

• 400m swim
• 7.5k cycling route
• 3k run

Names to watch:

• Sullivan Middaugh (USA)
• Alizee Paties (FRA)
• Felix Foressier (FRA)
• Steve Croucher (USA)
• Porter Middaugh (USA)
• Katie Button (CAN)
• Suzie Snyder (USA)
• Aneta Grabmuller (CZE)
• Brittany Schroeder (USA)
• Benjamin Forbes (AUS)

Oak Mountain State Park

Oak Mountain is the largest state park in Alabama. With a wide range of activities, it’s also one of the most popular.

Key info:

• Open 7:00AM – 8:00PM daily
• Park Directory: 205-620-2520
• Located at 200 Terrace Drive Pelham, AL 35124

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