2025 XTERRA Czech Preview: A World Cup Classic Goes Live and Loud

August 6, 2025

August 6, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2025 XTERRA World Cup charges into Prachatice for Stop 6 of 8, where the world’s top off-road triathletes are set to throw down in a high-stakes doubleheader. From August 6-10, the Czech Republic hosts one of the biggest weeks of the year, with World Cup points up for grabs in both the Full Distance and Short Track triathlons, 58 World Championship qualifying slots available for age groupers, a €26,000 Elite prize purse on the line, and a livestream of Sunday’s Short Track race.

This iconic venue has been part of the XTERRA World Cup since its inception in 2023, and for the first time, it also serves as the official 2025 Europe Triathlon Cross Triathlon and Duathlon Championship. The Full Distance and Short Track events are the main attractions, but they’re surrounded by Sprint and Super Sprint races that serve as XTERRA Youth Tour qualifiers for next month’s Youth World Championship in Trentino, Italy. Youth A (14–15) athletes will take on the Super Sprint, while Youth B (16–17) and Junior (18–19) athletes race the Sprint.

This is the oldest event on the XTERRA World Tour and an athlete favorite with its gala dinner, food stalls, yoga sessions, and packed music festival adding to the energy that fills the historic town square. With kids’ events like the Junior Duathlon and Kids Triathlon, the week in Prachatice offers something for every generation and reflects the kind of passion that keeps families and communities at the heart of it all.

The trails are ready and the Great Square in Prachatice is waiting for all the live action, including Sunday’s Short Track worldwide broadcast, and all the stories that will be captured on Instagram at @xterraeurope.

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