World’s Best Races
- By Courtney Baird
- Published Jun 7, 2012
- Updated Jun 11, 2012 at 10:23 AM UTC

Best off-road fun
The Xterra East Championship
Richmond, Va., June 10
The Xterra East Championship is famous for its awesome single-track, technical swim and location right within the heart of a big city—a rare occurrence in the Xterra series. Indeed, Richmond boasts 1,500 acres of parkland as well as a revitalized downtown area and hipster scene. Xterraplanet.com/races
Photos: Xterra East Championship
Xterra Southeast Championship
Pelham, Ala., May 19
A favorite of reigning Xterra world champion Lesley Paterson, the Xterra Southeast Championship offers racers woodland single-track and a welcoming town filled with people who love to party, which is what Xterra is all about. Xterraplanet.com/races
Photos: ITU World Cross Championships
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