XTERRA Ruidoso (World Championship) Ruidoso, NM   Oct 10–11, 2026

The 2026 World Championship begins a bold new era in Ruidoso, New Mexico, as XTERRA celebrates 30 years of off-road adventure with a high-altitude challenge worthy of the occasion. Marking the milestone with a return to its continental roots, the event unfolds beneath the Sierra Blanca range, where dust, pine, and the spirit of the American West set the stage for a multiday celebration of shared experience, culminating in three defining World Championship races across the Elite, Age Group, and Youth divisions.

The Full Distance World Championship begins with a swim in the cool, clear waters of Grindstone Lake, nestled at the edge of the high New Mexico forest. From there, athletes take on a dynamic ride through tight, rocky singletrack with sweeping views of the Sierra Blanca range, before tackling a trail run across rolling terrain on the final push toward the finish line, where the next class of XTERRA World Champions will be crowned.