Beyond Race Day

Be Part of Championship Week

You don't have to cross a finish line to be part of XTERRA. Throughout championship week, Ruidoso invites everyone to share in the experience through community gatherings, outdoor activities, wellness experiences, live entertainment, and opportunities to connect with the people and places that make this mountain village special.

Looking for official race information? Visit the XTERRA World Championship event page for race schedules, registration, athlete information, course details, and the latest event updates. Then come back here to discover community activities, local experiences, and ways to make the most of your time in Ruidoso.

Getting around during championship week: Parking restrictions and scheduled shuttle service will affect several key locations, including Wingfield Park and Grindstone Lake. Review current XTERRA parking closures, shuttle routes, and transportation information before heading between race venues and community activities.

___LZSettings_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-yWWBKvxyABVKhKSUQIpdaPwaQgQil0a8NoERMClliLy0ejZgU9K669YMAAyvA4MLhCJbObC6USzA9dS7SpArf5YQWaiXAfKBRZIh6AswlgIDQe-Ux2PlSPx4tP8Ap1LKYHI6OqdEgqHs6xg0lAlBanJNCAlJAYIcKMJg5wTAsxqrCAsh7KgyybjIIDQqhYEJOqThQZMegAKTwQQmwYeB2G4TBTyEQhBDUGACgLCRoCYRBGAuDhBDQY8IDUbR9j2AijygOhzFkZBnF4U8VDQnsTEgCxNIUdx0nwXs6zFLwQEifJYkYPoSkEURIByQpmD6RJlE8apLYcK6WmgbpBlPJIbSyQ5WHiXWkkgC5ql7OkD40tsqgEPYfIIAAIlAxwYMFygEDinpqEOYCUiRfqTuAqhVmK0hZgQCwMD+WgQAe-JHieSUGiMCRJNImogC0XoGgA4ocjS0vSSDMHUDA1YkaCxAQMDdb1bXwEcnnheI57KIWeZtL6E6ItNC0MIFmA+AQ-LkGAVBaA0P6pBkI4QGOS3+i26z3okOoRAdRW1hASCCqg10JjmZLpM+DAAEKHCgT1IF9P3VMwANoFoIrnsUWJinoXiiscLAQ6gUMoBtTyoHAqhg6j6MQDV6x6F69FjijE2AwTZJTChK4AI6ED9gqQuQ1zVGG4ikAgYStKQyj5giQMQDE8TBJyRbkMoCNwjiwaCkg9iClGuVvhuNIgDlfCoMMssQMGb5RAwAByYDxk8Kva9UbBwr9fIOjoJP2xwgoRHaAD6ljuy45ju1k3ve+YhgnCc+h0icPs+IYgeGE48FAA
XTERRA Morning Yoga at Blue Lotus Day Spa & Yoga
Oct 7
XTERRA Morning Yoga at Blue Lotus Day Spa & Yoga

Start your day with free morning yoga at Blue Lotus Day Spa & Yoga during XTERRA World Championship week. Daily classes from October 7–10 welcome athletes, visitors, and local residents for a relaxing mountain wellness experience. Advance registration is required.

Read more →
XTERRA Community Hike – Moon Mountain Trail (5K)
Oct 7
XTERRA Community Hike – Moon Mountain Trail (5K)

Explore Moon Mountain Trail during this free guided XTERRA Community Hike on Wednesday, October 7. Led by local Happy Hiker guides, the approximately 5K hike offers visitors and residents an opportunity to experience Ruidoso’s mountain scenery, wildlife, and forest landscapes during XTERRA World Championship week.

Read more →
XTERRA Evening Yoga at Downshift Riverside
Oct 7
XTERRA Evening Yoga at Downshift Riverside

Relax and recharge with free evening yoga at Downshift Riverside during XTERRA World Championship week. Evening classes October 7–9 welcome athletes, visitors, and local residents for a peaceful way to end the day. Advance registration is required.

Read more →
XTERRA Ruidoso Shop Hop
Oct 8
XTERRA Ruidoso Shop Hop

Registered XTERRA World Championship athletes can enjoy exclusive discounts at participating Ruidoso businesses during race week. Claim your digital Shop Hop Pass, then present it at participating businesses to receive special offers at local restaurants, breweries, wineries, boutiques, outdoor outfitters, galleries, wellness businesses, and specialty shops throughout Ruidoso.

Read more →
XTERRA Welcome Ceremony & Community Celebration at Wingfield Park
Oct 8
XTERRA Welcome Ceremony & Community Celebration at Wingfield Park

Welcome athletes from around the world at Wingfield Park on October 8. The XTERRA Welcome Ceremony and Phil Hamilton Band concert are free and open to the public, with no ticket or purchase required. Join the community as Ruidoso kicks off four days of World Championship racing and celebration.

Read more →
XTERRA Sunrise Community Hike – Grindstone Mesa Loop (6K)
Oct 9
XTERRA Sunrise Community Hike – Grindstone Mesa Loop (6K)

Watch the sun rise over the mountains during this free guided XTERRA Community Hike on Friday, October 9. Explore the Grindstone Mesa Loop with local Happy Hiker guides while discovering the scenery, wildlife, and outdoor beauty that make Ruidoso a premier mountain destination.

Read more →
XTERRA World Championship Awards Ceremonies & After Party at Ruidoso Convention Center
Oct 10
XTERRA World Championship Awards Ceremonies & After Party at Ruidoso Convention Center

Celebrate the 2026 XTERRA World Championship with two evenings of awards and festivities at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Full-distance awards and the XTERRA After Party take place Saturday, October 10. Sunday’s Youth Awards and Closing Ceremony welcome the community; a dinner ticket is required and may be purchased at the XTERRA Expo.

Read more →