XTRI was born in the Norwegian fjords in 2003 when a visionary named Hårek Stranheim created a point to point race that stripped out the unnecessary baggage and immersed the athletes into the landscape. The Norseman Xtreme Triathlon has continued every year since. With the popularity of this new and raw concept, more friends began to join, first Celtman in Scotland, then Swissman in Switzerland, t
aking the vision to new audiences in diverse and spectacular surroundings. The XTRI World Tour has since matured into a series of tough and wonderful experiences, which combine triathlon with adventure travel; athletes with supporters; landscape with culture and personal challenges with great reward. It is now a journey of amazing extreme triathlons in unique and spectacular places, where the richness of culture is tangible. It's a journey of exceptional people and their exclusive, diverse stories. It's a journey that will be different for every traveler, a journey of cold water swims, high mountain passes and beautiful wilderness trails. A journey where all athletes, supporters and crew will leave with new friends and lasting memories. Our triathlons have exciting and difficult courses with distances based on topographic features, water conditions, terrain and local infrastructure. These distances are close to other full distance races, but not the same. Each course is unique, and each requires different skills, but all are extreme. Field sizes are limited, and a support team is required. Local community involvement is key, as is careful and sustainable use of the natural race courses. We have selected and produced the finest extreme events with official tour races now found in 16 countries. Quite simply, it's a Journey like no other. The terms "XTRI" and derivatives are owned by XTRI World Tour AS, Norway. These terms are not generic descriptions of Extreme, or Xtreme triathlon but are registered and protected trademarks.
