RACE XTRI . EARN POINTS . FULFIL DREAMS
Have you been trying for years to get into your dream race but been defeated by the ballots?
We now have an exciting new way to help you get to our balloted events (Norseman, Celtman, Swissman and ICON) and to discover that all of our races, wherever they are, can be truly life-changing.
When our balloted races open for entry then you will be able to use your X-Points balance to enter.
You can earn X-Points via any XTRI event - Full XTRIs, XTRI Solo Point Fives, MyXTRI challenges and the XTRI Xperience camps. More points are available for our smaller races. Points are awarded for finishing, not by placing so it’s fair for everyone.
When our balloted races open for entry then you will be able to use your X-Points balance to enter. There will be 100 slots available for holders of X-points for each race.
Read our FAQ section for more details.
Join the Tribe and be part of our wonderful XTRI family.
WHAT IS THE X-POINTS SYSTEM?
SIGN UP TO TRIBE CORE OR tribe XTREME AND RECEIVE 15 BONUS POINTS
THE BALANCE THAT WAS REQUIRED FOR SWISSMAN 2025
THE BALANCE THAT WAS REQUIRED FOR CELTMAN 2025
THE BALANCE THAT WAS REQUIRED FOR NORSEMAN 2025
These were the number of points required to bypass the 2025 ballots.
We cannot predict the number required for 2026 but this gives a guide.
Sign up today and start collecting X-Points!
WHERE CAN I EARN X-POINTS IN?
30 x-points
MyXTRI™ was established in the summer of 2020 in response to the lack of real-world racing during the pandemic.
We have taken hundreds of athletes on many personal adventures, where the use of outdoor space and adaptability to the local environment have been actively encouraged.
Our competitors have clocked up many thousands of kilometres and millions of vertical metres.
Take your training to the next level with MyXTRI™.
75 X-POINTS (25 for DNF)
Have you ever wanted to try an XTRI® but felt it slightly out of your comfort zone, too difficult to find a support runner, driver, or both?
XTRI SOLO POINT FIVE™ is a shorter but no less extreme option based on our original extreme triathlon format, but without the need for a support crew.
We have carefully designed the courses to test you to your limit, unsupported.
Taste the flavour of XTRI® with the same huge adventure, same friendly crews, cold water, high mountains, and tough, technical trails. We have it all for you.
100 X-POINTS (50 for DNF)
Our original and balloted races offer 100 X-Points for finishers.
This includes
Norseman
Celtman
Swissman
ICON
66.6 x-points
Following ancient drover's roads once used for restlessly driving highland cattle and evading enemies. Roads rich with legends of headless beasts and dark spirits from the bloody days of old.
THIS IS “THE RESTLESS”
XTREME GRAVEL TRIATHLON
150 x-points (50 for DNF)
Our longer established races offer 150 X-Points for finishers.
These include:
Canadaman
Formosa
200 x-points (50 for DNF)
Our smallest or newest (but no less Xtreme) races offer the maximum of 200 X-Points.
These include:
Blacklake, Fodaxman, Janosik, Starvation, Himalayan
Swedeman, Greek Hero
JOIn THE TRIBE
By signing up for a free or paid subscription you'll get access to the points system and a significantly improved way of securing a slot.
Join the tribe and become part of the most exciting triathlon community in the world.
There are 3 options available:
ENTRY, CORE and XTREME
all offering different benefits.
YOU DON’T NEED TO START FROM ZERO WITH OUR
X-POINTS STARTING BALANCE!
Choosing Tribe Xtreme will entitle you to a “starting balance” which we have calculated using the following formula (from November 2019*):
Previous XTRI Race Entry 40 points
Previous Prospect Race Entry 25 points
Previous Solo Point Five Race Entry 20 points
Previous MyXTRI Event 10 points
“Valid” Ballot Extra Chance 3 points (these are extra draw tickets you hold (visible in RaceID)
“Used” Ballot Extra Chance 2 points (these were draw tickets you held in the past)
Previous Ballot Entry 1 point (any previous entry to any ballot)
This will be assigned to your account when you sign up and will be visible on the list of athletes.
If you raced Formosa, Patagonman or Fodaxman in 2022 you will also be rewarded with 50 X-points for each after you have signed up to the Tribe.
*Data is taken from RaceID since November 2019, we do not hold consistent data for all races before this date. You must have “entered” a race after this date. For fairness we cannot allocate points to individuals before November 2019.
** Starting Balance allocation is a semi-automated system and although your points may be visible within a few minutes, it can take up to 48 hours.
SIGN UP to core or extreme AND RECEIVE 15 BONUS POINTS!
*Only Tribe Xtreme activates the starting balance. Tribe Core will give you 15 points.
X-POINTS MEMBERSHIP
SIGN UP TO TRIBE CORE AND RECEIVE 15 BONUS POINTS!
SIGN UP TO TRIBE XTREME AND RECEIVE 15 BONUS POINTS!
PLEASE NOTE:
You should sign up to the Tribe using the same email address you use for RaceID in order to help us track your starting balance and future points.
If you do not yet have a RaceID profile please create one via this link - www.raceid.com/xtri
If you want Tribe news and personal offers please also allow marketing when signing up, you don’t have to but we won’t send you spam, only good stuff, so it’s definitely worthwhile!
Please read the X-POINTS TERMS AND CONDITIONS before sign-up.
*The small charges for Tribe Core and Xtreme are to help run the system and track your points. Your can easily offset the fee using the MyXTRI and shop discounts, or simply choose the free option.
THE PROCESS
When the time comes to use your X-Points we want to make it easy for you. Please follow the journey on the graphic below:
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Choose one (or more) of our fabulous events and become part of the XTRI Tribe. Join us, it’s a fun place to hang out.
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All races offer participation points, from our full distance XTRIs to Solo Point Five (halfs), MyXTRI virtual challenges and our training camps.
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Use your points to bypass the ballot and get to your dream race.
To clarify how our points system works for race entry, here’s a straightforward explanation:
Points System and Application: Athletes accumulate X-Points, and when an oversubscribed race opens for entries, athletes are invited to apply using their X-Points.
Top 100 Selection: The 100 athletes with the highest points balance among those who apply will receive slots in the race. Importantly, this selection is based on who applies, not just who is at the top of the overall points list.
Points Deduction: To ensure fairness, we deduct points from each of these top 100 athletes based on the lowest balance among them (i.e., the balance of the 100th person who qualifies).
Common Misunderstanding: There’s a misconception that only the top 100 people on the full points list automatically receive a slot. However, this is not true—we cannot predict who will apply, so only those who submit an entry are considered.
In summary, it’s about who applies, not just who has the most points overall.
WHERE DO YOU STAND?
X-POSITIONS 2024
The X-Points table may take a moment to load, please be patient.
X-POINTS FAQ
WHAT IS XTRI WORLD TOUR?
XTRI World Tour is the original, official and authentic Home of Extreme Triathlon™. It is a series of extreme triathlons around the world with the annual World Championship held at Norseman each August.
XTRI®, XTRI World Tour® and related logo marks are registered trademarks of XTRI World Tour AS, Norway.What are X-POINTS?
X-Points are participation points from XTRI races and products to allow you to enter our over-subscribed races (and to give cool rewards). You earn them by finishing some of the most life-affirming events out there. We do not allocate based on position, all finishers are given the same points.
What is the purpose of the X-POINTS system?
It is designed to make it fairer to get to one of our balloted races, whilst at the same time bringing new audiences to our smaller (but no less exciting) events.
ARE POINTS ALLOCATED/ RANKED FOR FINISHING POSITION?
No, points are given to any finisher regardless of course (e.g. white or black). DNFs are also give some points, see Q 6.
Do I earn points by finishing any XTRI World Tour race?
Yes, all of our XTRI races offer finishing points. Between 100 and 200 depending on the race. We also offer points for XTRI Solo Point Five, MyXTRI and the Xperience training camp.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T FINISH A RACE?
We understand that getting to a race is half the battle so if you do not manage to finish you will be awarded a lower number of X-Points, you deserve it! For full distances you will earn 50 X-Points and for Solo Point Fives 25 X-Points.
WHICH RACES OFFER SLOTS FOR ATHLETES HOLDING POINTS?
Currently Norseman, Celtman, Swissman and ICON.
How many slots are available for the X-Points system per race?
We have made 100 slots available for each of the 4 races. If less than 100 are applied for the remaining places will go into the normal ballot.
Can I still enter the XTRI World Tour events through regular registrations or ballots?
Yes of course. If you do not have enough (or any) X-Points there will still be a ballot available to enter. Our other races will have open registrations as usual. You can of course enter a points race via the ballot and keep your points for another race.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I ENTER WITH POINTS BUT AM UNSUCCESSFUL, AM I AUTOMATICALLY PUT INTO THE BALLOT?
Yes, if you do not have enough points, you will be balloted with the other applicants.
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY POINTS IF I ENTER THE POINTS SYSTEM AND AM UNSUCCESSFUL?
In this case you will not lose any points from your balance.
IF I WANT TO SAVE MY POINTS FOR A PARTICULAR RACE CAN I STILL ENTER ANOTHER BALLOTED RACE?
Yes you may, simply use the ballot entry option when the races open and if successful you will not lose any points.
WHAT HAPENS IF THERE IS A TIE FOR SLOT NUMBER 100 (EXAMPLE, ATHLETES 100, 101 AND 102 HAVE THE SAME POINTS BALANCE)?
We will then decide whether to accept 99 athletes or 102 (for example), this will be individual to the race and demand.
There are 3 different types of registration for the points. What are the main advantages of each?
You can see the comparison table here - the main advantage of our top tier is a Starting Balance which rewards you for your previous XTRI loyalty.
May I apply to have my X-POINTS tracked for free?
Absolutely, we offer a free option. This will allow you to collect points and have them tracked. We do invite you to consider one of our paid options though as for a very small cost we offer significant benefits.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM NOT A MEMBER OF THE TRIBE AND I TAKE PART IN AN XTRI WORLD TOUR RACE?
After the race all non-members are sent an email from us inviting them to joint The Tribe. You will have approximately 3 weeks to sign up to claim the full points balance. After this your points will reduce to the “historic balance” in our database and if you sign up in the future they will be your Starting Balance.
Is there a maximum number of X-POINTS?
No, there is no maximum to the number you can collect.
When does the X-POINT calculation for each year end?
The X-Points calendar runs all year, but you must have earned points before the designated race entry date to be able to use them.
HOW LONG ARE MY POINTS VALID FOR?
Depending on which Tribe you choose it will be 2 years, 3 years or unlimited.
How does THE X-POINTS system help me go to Norseman, Celtman, Swissman or icon?
When the races open you will be able to apply for a points slot. The 100 athletes who apply with the highest number of points will be offered a place to race. Those who are unsuccessful will be added to the ballot immediately afterwards. Anyone can apply for a points slot but you should use our points listing table to estimate your chances. For example if you are number 45 on the list you will be guaranteed a slot, if you are number 150 it’s worth trying (as not everyone on the list will enter), if you are number 420, it’s unlikely you will be lucky.
How many points will I lose if I am accepted?
Good question! We take the points balance of athlete number 100 on the lucky list. If athlete number 100 has 267 points, then everyone who gets a slot via the points system will lose 267 points from their balance.
can I still use my ballot “extra chances”?
Yes you can, all of your historic tickets (which you can see in your RaceID profile) will still be valid.
Can I still qualify for Norseman?
Yes, you can still qualify for the XTRI World Championship at Norseman by winning or placing second in a full distance XTRI race, both male and female. In this case you will be offered a slot at the following year’s race.
What about the wildcards - they were cool?
As we have now made this new fairer system, we have reduced the number of Wildcards to 1 per race. This will be randomly allocated to any finisher at the closing ceremony.
How will you allocate slots for women?
We will select the top 15 women from the points list (you may filter our list by gender) and then the next 85 will be in order of points, so we will likely have more than 15% women from points.
Is there any other way to earn X-POINTS except by finishing races?
You can earn points from other XTRI products, for example by taking part in our MyXTRI challenges or by attending one of our training camps. You can also get a starting balance by signing up to Tribe Xtreme and there is a sign-up bonus of 15 points (when choosing Tribe Xtreme).
WHY DOES THE STARTING BALANCE ONLY GO BACK TO 2019?
We only have consistent data from that November 2019 so that’s the fairest way to allocate the points. We cannot answer individual questions about points before this date.
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY POINTS IF I CANCEL MY ACCOUNT?
If you cancel your account manually or if your payment method fails twice (you will be reminded), then your points will revert to the startup balance (eg 200 will become 40). And these can be claimed by re-joining Tribe Xtreme. If you have used X-Points to enter a race this amount will always be on your account and taken into consideration when re-joining.
