Athlete Guide

ATHLETE GUIDE

PAN AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

OGDEN/SNOWBASIN RESORT SEPTEMBER 6-8, 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, September 6 - Opening Festivities in downtown Ogden @ Amphitheater Park (corner of 25th/Grant) 12:00-6:00pm Expo and XTERRA Kids Zone Challenge Stations Open 12:00-6:00pm Registration and Packet Pick-up All events - XTERRA Utah Sprint/Pan Am Championship/ Trail Run Nationals, 10K and 5K 12:00-5:00pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 2:50pm XTERRA Elite Athlete Introductions 3:00pm XTERRA Regional Champions Introduction 4:00pm XTERRA Kids Bike Race (free) 5:00pm XTERRA Kids Sprint (free) 5:00-6:00pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Art of XTERRA with Suzie Snyder and Karsten Madsen 6:00pm XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for Pan American Championship age group triathletes)

Saturday, September 7 - XTERRA TRIATHLON at Snowbasin Resort 6:30am Late packet pickup at Snowbasin (no registration) 6:30am T2 open for Set-up at Snowbasin 6:30am Shuttle operating from Snowbasin to Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir 6:30am T1 open for set-up at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir 6:30am Body marking, timing chip and swim cap distribution at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir 8:20am Last shuttle from Snowbasin to Port Ramp Marina 9:00am XTERRA Pan American Championship Start at Port Ramp Marina (1.5K swim, 29K mtb, 10K run) 9:45am XTERRA Utah Start – Sprint Course at Port Ramp Marina (750-meter swim, 19K mtb, 5K trail run) 10:00am-3:00pm Registration and packet pickup for XTERRA Trail Runs – Nationals, 10K and 5K 10:00am-2:00pm Expo area open at Snowbasin – exhibits, food service 10:30am-2:30pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon – a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 10:30am XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Trail Running. Hosted by Ashley Brasovan and Anthony Costales. 11:20/11:50am XTERRA Pan American Championship Male/Female Winner Expected 11:30am XTERRA Utah Sprint winner expected at Snowbasin 11:30am Athlete Post-Race meal served in Earl’s Lodge 2:20pm XTERRA Cut-off at T2 1:30pm XTERRA Utah Awards Ceremony 2:00pm XTERRA Pan American Championship/XTERRA USA Champs Award Ceremony 6:30pm XTERRA Dinner and After Party @ The Monarch (455 25th St, Ogden). Complimentary entry to XTERRA Pan Am Championship and XTERRA Utah athletes. Friends, family welcome (tickets online, at registration, and at the door if available) 7:30pm XTERRA Pan American Tour introduction of Champions and race highlight video

Sunday, September 8 - XTERRA TRAIL RUNNING at Snowbasin Resort 7:00-8:00am Late Registration 7:00-8:30am Late packet pick up 8:00am XTERRA Expo open 9:00am XTERRA Trail Running National Championship Half Marathon Start 9:05am XTERRA 5K and 10K Trail Run starts 9:00am-2:00pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-Thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 9:20am/9:40am 5K/10K winners expected 10:06/10:19am Men’s and Women’s National Championship male/female winners expected 11:00am XTERRA Kids Sprint (free) 11:00am XTERRA 5K and 10K awards ceremony 11:45am XTERRA National Championship race awards ceremony 12:00-5:30pm “Blues, Brews and BBQ” on the patio at Earl’s Lodge, free concert featuring Great Peacock, King Cardinal, and The Pour 2:00pm XTERRA Expo closes 6:00pm XTERRA After Party @ Slackwater Pizzeria and Pub, 1895 Washington Blvd, Ogden. No host dinner/drinks. 7:00pm Video Highlights

EVENT OVERVIEW The main event, the XTERRA Pan American Championship triathlon, starts with a one-mile swim in Pineview Reservoir (4,900-feet elevation), follows with an 18-mile mountain bike leg that climbs more than 3,000-feet to the top of Sardine Peak (7,300-feet elevation), and culminates with a 6.3-mile trail run featuring another 600-feet of climbing on trails around Snowbasin Resort in the Wasatch Range.

Elites will race for $80,000 in prize money. The fastest racers in each five-year age group will be honored as the XTERRA Pan American Champion, and the fastest American in each of those divisions will be celebrated as XTERRA’s U.S. National Champion. There is also a half-distance sprint race open to everyone along with relay-team options. Both triathlons will be held Saturday, September 7 and on Sunday it’s the trail runners turn on the mountain. The XTERRA Trail Run Nationals half-marathon features scenic views, technical trails, and big climbs. The half-marathon, plus the 5K and 10K trail runs are open to everyone, and it’s important to note that you don’t have to be fast to join in the fun. For some, it’s just about finishing and that’s okay as XTERRA is all about perpetuating the healthy, active, outdoors lifestyle.

In addition to the weekend races XTERRA will host an expo in downtown Ogden on Friday afternoon where we’ll introduce you to the pros and the regional champions. We also have free run and bike races for kids, Suunto demos, bike techs, OOFOS for sale, triathlon clinics, the stylin’ Paul Mitchell hair cut-a-thon for charity, and the XTERRA shop featuring premium, performance apparel and accessories for the trail and beyond.

Of course, XTERRA isn't XTERRA without a party, and the party on Saturday night is at The Monarch, Ogden’s premier event venue, where we will honor our Pan Am Tour Champions, show highlight videos, feast, and celebrate in style.

STILL NEED A PLACE TO STAY? The official lodging host for the XTERRA Pan Am / USA Championship is Mountain Luxury Lodging. They have multiple townhouses, condos, and luxury homes throughout the Eden and Huntsville area. If you want to room closest to Snowbasin Resort, look no further. Amenities include private hot tubs, wi-fi, fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryer and a one car garage that can be used to store bikes and other sporting gear. 10% OFF LODGING with coupon code XTERRA19 online or by phone 801-745-3194 Mountain Luxury Lodging – Closest Lodging to Snowbasin Lakeside Rentals | 6486 E. Highway 39 Huntsville, UT 84317 Edgewater Rentals | 846 S Bonnington Way, Huntsville, UT 84317

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Comfort Suites 2250 S 1200 W Ogden, UT 84401 801-621-2545 XTERRA rate: $116 per night plus tax Cut-off date for reservations: August 20, 2019.

CAMPGROUNDS  Anderson Cove Campgrounds (801) 745-3215  South Fork Campground (They are typically open until Labor Day but may extend the season depending on the weather.) - UT-39, Huntsville, UT 84317 - (801)625-5112  Magpie Campground - 11635 E Highway 39, Huntsville · (801) 625-5306  Preception Camp Ground - 12566 E Highway 39, Huntsville · (801) 745-3464  More Ogden area camping spots - https://utah.com/campgrounds/ogden

HOW TO GET THERE DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM Salt Lake City to Ogden: The drive to Ogden is 45 min north from Salt Lake City on 1-15. Friday’s Expo is at the Ogden Amphitheater on the corner of Washington & 25th St. in Ogden. Take the 24th street exit off the freeway and turn right onto 24th. Turn right at Grant. The expo is on the corner of 25th St and Grant.

TO Snowbasin: FROM SLC: Take I-15N. Take exit #324 onto US-89N, merge onto I-84E. Exit #92 Mountain Green. Head east on Old Highway, turn left on State Road 167 heading north (just east of the Sinclair Station). Turn left on State Road 226, head west 3 miles to Snowbasin. From Ogden. Take Hwy 39 through the Canyon and past Pineview Dam. Turn right on Hwy 167 and head up the mountain. You'll find the entry to Snowbasin Resort on your right.

EVENT PARTNERS, SPECIAL OFFERS AND GIVEAWAYS The 2019 XTERRA Pan Am Championship triathlon and XTERRA Trail Run National Championship are presented by the Utah Sports Commission and Paul Mitchell. Partners include Gatorade Endurance, Suunto, the GOAL Foundation, OOFOS, Maui Visitors Bureau, Hawaii Tourism Authority, and the U.S. Forest Service. The XTERRA Pan Am Championship wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our event sponsors.

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PARTNERS

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At the XTERRA Expo you can take advantage of a free Suunto GPS watch rental at the Suunto tent. Track your speed, distance, elevation, heart rate and more.

Plus, Win a Watch in The Suunto Showdown Visit our tent to enter The Suunto Showdown.

 2 entries per person: guess the winning pro male (and his finishing time) and the winning pro female (and her finishing time)  2 winners: pick the correct winner and have the closest time to their actual finish (under and over are OK), and you'll win a watch  Times must have h:mm:ss and not repeat a time already on the board  Must be present at awards to win  Must enter before the gun goes off Saturday morning

XTERRA APPAREL Shop our selection of men's & women's performance apparel, brought to you by XTERRA, at the Pan Am Championship race Friday through Sunday, Sept 6th - 8th, and enjoy 20% off dry-fit tees, tanks, running shorts, hats, race belts, and more. No code required.

Don't miss out on our limited edition Pan Am Championship Race Jerseys done in partnership with our Italian friends Giordana. Sizes are limited and will sell out fast.

GATORADE ENDURANCE - TRAIN WITH WHAT'S ON COURSE Gatorade Endurance is a portfolio of products created specifically for endurance athletes who are training and racing for prolonged periods of time when fluid and electrolyte losses can be significant. Gatorade Endurance Formula helps deliver critical fluids and nutrients to get you through the XTERRA Snowbasin Mountain. We’ll have Lemon-Lime Endurance Formula on- course at all aid-stations. Learn more at https://www.gatorade.com/endurance/

NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION Introducing the XTERRA……#LIVEMORECHALLENGE

For every registered athlete, in any XTERRA race in the United States, the XTERRA Foundation will donate $1 to the National Forest Foundation to plant one tree on a National Forest.

Learn More: https://www.xterraplanet.com/live-more-challenge

REGISTRATION You can pick up your race packet or register for any tri or trail run race on Friday, 12pm – 6pm in downtown Ogden at Ogden’s Amphitheater Park (corner 25th/Grant). We’ll have late packet pickup on Saturday from 6:30-8:40am at Snowbasin. If you purchased a One Day USAT License, we will have you listed as paid when you check in. SORRY, NO REFUNDS. If you have friends or family that want to join in the XTERRA Trail Runs 5K, 10K or XTERRA Trail Run National Championship 21K on Sunday, they can sign-up on Friday or Saturday or race morning on Sunday from 7-8 am. The 21K starts at 9am, 5K and 10K start at 9:05am.

PACKET PICKUP USAT Membership fees for 2019: · Adult Annual Membership: $50 · Adult One-Day Membership: $15 · Youth (ages 17 and under) Annual Membership: $10

Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person. All relay team members must be present at the same to receive the packet, or you will have to split up the relay packet for each participant.

All athletes are required to show a photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS. Every single participant, including relay participants, must have a photo ID. Youth athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID. Annual members are required to show their membership card every time they compete in a USA Triathlon-sanctioned event.

If an athlete does not bring a photo ID to packet pickup there are two options: a. Go home to get it b. Have someone email/fax them a copy of their photo ID

If an athlete does not bring a USA Triathlon membership card to packet pickup there are a few options: a. Access a temporary card at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/Membership-Services/One-Day-Membership b. Go home to get it c. Purchase a one-day membership which can later be applied to an annual membership renewal by submitting the receipt of purchase to USAT.

Athletes that need to purchase a one-day license must sign the USA Triathlon waiver if it was not included with the event registration process. Annual members do not have to sign a waiver at packet pickup because they signed it when they applied to become an annual member.

RACE PACKET Registration fee includes an event T-shirt, post-race meal. Triathlon participant race packets will include: - Bike plate – please attach this to your handlebars using the twist ties provided. - Runner bib – please attach this in a clear visible place on your front using the safety pins provided or your race belt. - Race Number Tattoos

TRANSITION BAG STATION After you register or pick up your packet remember to make your transition bag. We’ll have a station set-up with big white trash bags and black markers. Write your race number really big on both sides of the bag.

TIMING CHIPS & SWIM CAPS & BODY MARKING  The timer will have a table set up near registration and you will get your chip directly from them, AFTER you’ve picked up your race packet.  Please strap ankle timing chips to your left ankle before the race. Remember to hand your timing chip back after you finish to ensure you receive an official time. Any chips not returned will incur a $70 replacement fee.  Age groupers please go to body marking to stamp your age division on the back of your calf.  Elites and relays do not need age division marking.  Pick up your swim caps on race morning at the body marking station.  RACE # TATTOOS are REQUIRED FOR ALL ATHLETES and are in your race number packet.

TATTOO INSTRUCTIONS MARK YOURSELF THE NIGHT BEFORE THE RACE

1. TEAR Tear your number in half down the center. 2. STICK Remove the protective top sheet. Place on the FRONT of BOTH ARMS. Do not place on the side of your arms. Place the ink side to CLEAN and DRY skin, right side up. 3. Hold a very wet, folded paper towel over the paper backer of the tattoo for 30 seconds. Make sure it gets wet all the way through. 4. PEEL - Peel the paper backer off skin, leaving tattoo on your skin. Race morning 5. SUNSCREEN - Apply the morning of the race. Body marking will stamp TO REMOVE: Soak the tattoos in baby oil, rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover for 30 seconds, then wipe away. If you make a mistake during your age group application, within 3 minutes you can lift off the tattoo using a few pieces of on the back of transparent tape. If you forget to put on your tattoos, visit the body marking your calf. station at the finish line on race morning.

WHAT TO BRING Here is a list of things to bring with you on race day.

 Timing chip and strap (if you picked up prior to race morning)  Bike with your race # attached to the handlebars  Helmet  Approved wetsuit or speedsuit (wetsuit legal call to be made race morning)  Goggles  Race clothing including swimwear, bike shorts, top  Race belt or pins for race bib on the run leg  Water bottles  Spare tube/Co2 canister in case of a flat  Chain tool is a good idea  Running shoes  Sunglasses  Hat/Visor (optional for the run)  Sunscreen  Towel (optional)  Wear your race number and division tattoos.

BAGGAGE STORAGE Baggage storage is NOT available. Please leave your valuables at home.

LOST AND FOUND On race day, lost and found items will be brought to the transition area. Check with the transition managers. If you have lost keys or a wallet, they will be held at the announcer tent at the finish line.

SWIM WAVES There will be wave starts for the championship race. Be at the pre-race briefing and listen for announcements on race morning. Each wave has a designated swim cap color.

RAIN OR SHINE XTERRA Pan Am Championship will be held rain or shine and will only be postponed in extreme circumstances. If weather conditions may potentially cause any postponement or cancellation of the event, race organizers will communicate in the days prior to the event via email, and on the website to race participants. If a decision is to be made on the day of the event, participants may call the event day hotline number (+1-877-751-8880) and announcements will be made at the Race Village. Please note the event will be staged unless extreme weather conditions occur on the day of or leading up to the event. i.e. not just a bit of rain.

OTHER EVENTS

XTERRA UNIVERSITY Get ready to XTERRA with the sport’s best-Friday at 5 pm in the XTERRA Village in Ogden’s Amphitheater Park (corner 25th/Grant). XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell is hosted by XTERRA Pro Athletes – Karsten Madsen and Suzie Snyder offers competitors a chance to take in last-minute advice and pointers from some of the best offroad multisport athletes in the sport. The FREE session targets improved swimming, biking and trail running techniques plus dealing with the specifics of the Snowbasin course. There will be time for Q&A with the pros during each session.

For trail runners, there’s a special session on Saturday at Snowbasin Resort at 10:30 am with Ashley Brasovan-2019 XTERRA Beaver Creek Overall Champion, Hoka One One Professional Trail Runner, 2018 USATR Sub-Ultra Runner of the Year, and Anthony Costales-2018 USATF Trail Marathon Champion, 2018 Moab Trail Marathon Winner & 2017 XTERRA Trail Run Nationals Runner-Up.

TRIATHLON RACE BRIEFING Race Director Chris Appleton will run through the ins and outs of the XTERRA courses on Friday at 6 pm. Attendance is mandatory to XTERRA Pan Am Championship athletes. There will also be a race briefing on race morning so please ensure that you check your race briefing time noted on the event schedule.

XTERRA KIDS SPRINT/BIKE RACE Youngsters 10 and under can join in the FREE kid’s bike race on Friday at 4 pm and a FREE kid’s sprint at 5 pm at Ogden’s Amphitheater Park (corner 25th/Grant). There will also be a FREE kid’s sprint on Sunday at Snowbasin Resort at 11 am. It’s just a short fun race around the finish area where everyone is a winner. Parents, register your child prior to the fun run at XTERRA Kid’s Zone on Friday and XTERRA Registration on Sunday.

XTERRA ELITE ATHLETE AND REGIONAL CHAMPION INTRODUCTION Meet the elites racing in Saturday’s championship race AND the 2019 XTERRA Regional Champions in attendance! An introduction will be held in the XTERRA Village on Friday at roughly 3pm.

PAUL MITCHELL CUT-A-THON Racing makes you feel good – Paul Mitchell makes you look good! Make a donation and get a professional cut on the spot. No appointment necessary, just come on down! Stylists will cut hair from 12-5pm on Friday in Ogden, 10:30am-2:30pm on Saturday

and 9am-2pm on Sunday at Snowbasin. All proceeds will go to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Minimum donation is $15.00.

XTERRA TRAIL RUN NATIONALS (21K) and 5K/10K TRAIL RUNS Will be held Sunday, September 8 at Snowbasin. Late entry is available Friday, 12-6pm in Ogden, and Saturday, 10am-3pm and Sunday 7-8am at Snowbasin. Runners should note that Hwy 39 will be closed from Ogden to Pineview Dam and plan to take Hwy 84 from Ogden to 167.

OTHER SPECIAL FUNCTIONS:

XTERRA DINNER AT THE MONARCH Join the fun at The Monarch (455 25th Street, Ogden) on Saturday at 6:30 pm. XTERRA Pan Am Championship and XTERRA Utah athletes receive complimentary entry with wristband. Friends and family are welcome – admission is $30 per person for adults, children 10 and under are $10. Tickets are available at XTERRA registration. The XTERRA Pan Am Tour Champions will be introduced and a highlight race video will be shown.

“BLUES, BREWS AND BBQ” Enjoy free music, great food and drink on Sunday from 12:00-5:30pm on the grass behind Earl’s Lodge at Snowbasin Resort. Free concert featuring Great Peacock, King Cardinal and The Pour.

XTERRA TRAIL RUN NATIONALS AFTER PARTY Come and join XTERRA trail runners at Slackwater Grill (1895 Washington Blvd, Ogden) at 6 pm on Sunday. Friends and family are welcome for a no-host dinner or cocktails at this private After Party. Race highlight video will be shown and local artist Scott Rodgers will play whatever you’d like to hear!

BIKE SHOPS / BIKE RENTALS The following shops are available for bike rentals, bike shipping and all your wrenching needs.  The Bike Shoppe  Skyline Cycle  City Cycle  Biker's Edge Skyline Cycle will be at the Pineview swim start for last minute needs.

WATER TEMP/WETSUITS Bring your wetsuit. It will most likely be wetsuit legal race for amateurs, however, the official water temperature will be determined on RACE MORNING and announced by the MCs. As a sanctioned USAT event, XTERRA will follow USAT wetsuit rules in Ogden.

USAT SWIMMING CONDUCT Swimming Conduct 4.1 Permissible Strokes. Swimmers may use any stroke to propel themselves through the water and may tread water or float. 4.2 Bottom Contact and Resting. A participant may stand on the bottom or rest by holding an inanimate object such as a buoy, boat, rope or floating object. Excluding the bottom, a participant shall not use any inanimate object to gain forward progress. A violation of this section shall result in a variable time penalty, unless the Head Referee in his/her sole discretion determines that (i) the violation was substantial and resulted in an unfair time advantage, or (ii) the violation constituted endangerment under Section 3.4(1). 4.3 Emergencies. A swimmer experiencing difficulty and in need of assistance shall raise an arm overhead, and pump it up and down, and call or seek assistance. A swimmer, who has received official assistance, whether voluntary or involuntary, must retire and withdraw from the remainder of the race unless such assistance did not aid the swimmer in making forward progress. No swimmer shall return to the race if the official rendering assistance requests that the participant withdraw from the race or receive medical assistance.

4.4 Wet suits. Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit. The wetsuit policy for elite athletes shall be determined by the USAT Athletes Advisory Council. The AAC has set the wetsuit maximum temperature for elite athletes at 68 degrees for swim distances less than 3000 meters and 71.6 degrees for distances of 3000 meters or greater. Any swimmer wearing a wetsuit with a thickness measured in any part greater than 5 millimeters shall be disqualified. 4.5 Notice of Wet Suit Policy. The wet suit policy for any particular race shall be included on all race literature that is intended for distribution to potential participants. The wet suit policy shall conform to Section 4.4, unless a change is granted in compliance with Section 1.4. The wet suit policy on such literature shall include the following information, if applicable; a. Any changes from Section 4.4; b. Any specific restrictions on equipment; c. Any disparity between the wet suit policy for age group athletes and the policy for elite athletes. 4.6 Measuring Water Temperature. It is recommended, but not required that the water temperature for a race be finally determined by a measurement made within 2 hours of the race start. A water temperature measurement should also be taken prior to any pre-race meetings in order to forecast to the athletes as early as possible the likely water temperature on race day and the likelihood of whether wet suits will be allowed on race day. 4.7 Official Equipment. If provided by race management, a swimmer shall wear the proper official swim cap corresponding to his wave. The penalty for an infraction of this rule is a variable time penalty. For safety reasons if no official cap is provided, all swimmers should wear their own brightly colored swim cap. 4.8 Goggles. Swimmers may wear, but shall not be required to wear, swim goggles or face masks. 4.9 Illegal Equipment. Any swimmer wearing any artificial propulsion device, including but not limited to fins, gloves, paddles, or floating devices of any kind shall be disqualified. Download full USAT competition rules

PRE-RIDING / PRACTICE PARKING There is no parking at Port Ramp Marina during the week. Please park at the Wheeler Canyon trailhead or at Snowbasin and coast down to the bottom of Wheeler Canyon trailhead to begin riding.

RACE DAY NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS

SATURDAY RACE START TIMES 9:00am XTERRA Pan American Championship Start at Port Ramp Marina 9:45am XTERRA Utah Start at Port Ramp Marina

TRANSITION AREAS  Transition areas will be open at 6:30am.  ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO SET UP TWO TRANSITIONS (at least 2 hours) AND GET TO THE RACE START. Note: Athletes should carry their bikes from the parking area to T1 to avoid Utah wild thorns called "goat heads" from puncturing tires.  Race start and T1 (Swim to Bike) are at Port Marina, Pineview Reservoir.  Race finish and T2 (Bike to Run) are at Snowbasin.  ALTHOUGH THERE IS PLENTY OF PARKING AT PORT MARINA, THERE WILL BE INTERMITTENT ROAD CLOSURES AT THE PINEVIEW SPILLWAY as bikers cross the road into Wheeler Canyon.  Help the community reduce GOAT HEAD BURRS Those of you who have raced before, understand that goathead burrs can pierce tires and ruin your race before you start...Snowbasin and Weber Pathways have been working tirelessly to eradicate the weed from the area around the Port Ramp Marina area, but they are still there. We ask that you check your bikes and shoes and if you find them - bag and trash them. Don't drop them on the ground so they can continue to be a problem.

TRANSITION BAGS  Transition bags will be provided at packet pickup/registration for use at T1.  After your swim leg, put your wetsuit and swim gear in your bag and close it up. We will deliver it to T2. If your gear is not placed in your bag and your bag is not tightly closed, we are not responsible for getting your gear back to you.  You or a representative, must present your race number to pickup your transition bag at T2.

SUGGESTED SET-UP If you have not yet picked up your packet, you must go to Snowbasin first. There is no packet pickup at the swim start.

If you picked up on Friday:  Drive to T1 and set-up your swim/bike transition. Your bike will be secure at T1. Swim cap, timing chip distribution and body marking are at T1.  Drive your car to Snowbasin, park and set-up T2 (bike/run transition).  Take the shuttle back to the start. The first shuttle leaves Snowbasin at 6:30am. The last shuttle for XTERRA USA Championship and XTERRA Utah Sprint athletes leaves Snowbasin at 8:20am. You may also have someone drive you, as there is parking at the marina. There is no return shuttle for spectators post-race.

ROAD CLOSURES AT PINEVIEW SPILLWAY  There will be intermittent road closures at Pineview Spillway 9:25-11am.  We recommend Pineview - Snowbasin traffic during these hours turn right from the marina and take the alternate route through Huntsville (166 and 158) - Continue on 158 to Eden, follow 166 past Huntsville. Turn left on 167 and right on 226.

TRANSITION SETUP/BODY-MARKING/SWIM CAP/TIMING CHIP+STRAP Body marking tattoos will be in your race number packet. Please put them on prior to the race. If you are wearing a wetsuit, you still need to put the tattoos on. Race day body marking (age group division only), and official swim cap distribution will take place at the swim start at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir. Save yourself some time and get body marked on Friday at the expo! For those who did not pick up their packet on Friday, timing chips are available at Pineview starting at 6:30 am.

PRE-RACE BRIEFING A short pre-race briefing will be held at 8:45 am at the Port Ramp Marina before the championship race start and 9:30am prior to the Long and Short course race start.

AID STATIONS One bike aid station for all divisions (Mile 4). Three run aid stations for full course. (Miles 1, 3, 4.5) Two run aid stations for sprint course. (Miles 1and 2) Bike aid station will have water and Gatorade Endurance in bike bottles. All run aid stations will have water and Gatorade Endurance in cups. We are serving the Gatorade Endurance Formula which contains no artificial flavors or sweeteners.

BIKE COURSE CUT-OFF TIMES All competitors need to arrive at the bike-to-run transition by 2:20pm to be allowed to continue on the run course.

TEAM ATHLETES Team members must wait for their teammate at their numbered rack within the transition to hand over the timing chip at this position. Remember you are responsible to make sure you are in the transition area at the right time to meet your team members.

POST-RACE LUNCH Complimentary lunch for all finishers is available in Earl’s Lodge beginning at 11:30am. Show your race # to be served a free meal. Friends and family may purchase lunch on the patio at Snowbasin. Breakfast and coffee will also be available for sale 9-11am.

QUICK STATS o Championship Swim course distance: 1,500-meters (0.93 miles) One 1500m lap. o Sprint Swim course distance: 750-meters (0.47 miles) o Elevation at Port Ramp Marina for swim start: 4,900-feet o Water temperature: TBA, expected to be in the 65-degree range o Championship Mountain bike course distance: 28-kilometers (17.7 miles) o Sprint Mountain bike course distance: 19.6-kilometers (12.2 miles) o Total climbing on championship bike: 3,400-feet o Total climbing on sprint bike: 2,300-feet o Elevation at highest point: 7,300-feet (where Sardine Peak Trail meets the ridgeline) o Elevation at T2/Snowbasin Resort Lodge: 6,400-feet o Championship Trail Run course distance: 10-kilometers (6.2 miles) o Sprint Trail Run course distance: 5.8km (3.6miles) o Total climbing on run: 700-feet o Total climbing on course: 4,100-feet

TECHNICAL INFORMATION SWIM COURSE – 1.5K XTERRA (Sprint: 750 meters or .5 miles): No swim fins, hand paddles or any swimming aids are allowed. See registration bulletin board for updated wetsuit ruling. Athletes must wear sponsor’s swim cap provided at body marking. The swim is an out and back course.

TRANSITION: You may not mount your bicycle before the exit of the transition area and you must dismount your bike before entering into transition. Riding your bicycle in transition will result in a 2 minute penalty.

ATHLETES OR REPRESENTATIVE MUST SHOW RACE NUMBER AT TRANSITION TO PICK UP BIKES AND GEAR AFTER RACE.

BIKE COURSE –Championship: 28km, Sprint: 19.6km All competitors must start the run by 2:20 pm. Course marshals will enforce 2:20 pm cut-off times.

Limited outside assistance is allowed from another athlete competing in the same event or a race official. No outside assistance is allowed from any person not competing in the event. These include but are not limited to spectators, friends, family, volunteers, photographers, or police.

Assistance is limited to tools, tubes or any item that would be used to repair a faulty part or damaged bicycle or water, food, or first aid. Exchanging bikes is not allowed. The only permitted bicycles are mountain bikes. Bicycle must have 26”, 27.5" or 29” wheels and straight handlebars. Cyclo-cross bikes and bicycles with drop handlebars are prohibited. Bar extensions or grips off the handlebars may not exceed 5”. Drafting is allowed.

Competitors must display the front number plate at all times. No advertising stickers, writing or alterations of the number plate are allowed. Approved helmets must be worn at all times while on the bike.

IMPORTANT: The first 1.5 miles is on Highway 158, a major road. Ride on the shoulder inside the delineators that will be placed to separate racers from traffic. The Utah Department of Transportation has said we cannot ride in the traffic lanes. Stay inside the delineators. We will assess a minimum of a two-minute penalty to riders caught outside of the lane delineators, and should the police handling traffic stop you, your race is done.

RUN COURSE, 10K or 6 miles (Sprint Course: 5K or 3.1 miles): Competitors must display their run number on the front of their body. No advertising stickers, writing or alterations of the number are allowed. Number holders are permitted. Competitors may not use inline skates or other devices, human or otherwise powered, to assist them in running. Headphones, headsets, earbuds, walkmans, iPods, mp3 players or any personal audio device are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. Bike or run. Variable time penalty for infraction).

GENERAL RULES  Do Not Litter the Course: XTERRA prides itself on leaving the trails better than we found them. Do your part and “leave no trace.” Take your trash with you or leave it at an aid station.  Cutting the Course: Short-cutting and/or cutting trail switchbacks on course is not permitted and may result in disqualification. All athletes are required to stay on the designated trail that is marked as the race course. It is the athlete’s responsibility to know the designated race course. Lack of tape or barriers on the course will not constitute an excuse for cutting the course.  Protests of any nature must be submitted within one hour of the finish time of the person lodging the protest. Protests must be submitted in writing and signed by the accuser. Saying somebody cut the course is not good enough - it must be written and described as accurately as possible. All protests will be investigated. Because of the nature of XTERRA, it is not always possible to see infractions. XTERRA is in the woods, out of sight and marshaled only where necessary. In every case there will need to be verification of the infraction. Officials will not be drawn into a “hear-say” argument.  No headphones of any kind are permitted while competing.  A $300 monetary fine may be levied against pro athletes (1st-5th place) who no show for onsite awards ceremony at Snowbasin. Fines will be deducted from prize winnings.

Notice: What is published here are partial rules and items specific to this event. As a USA Triathlon sanctioned event we follow USAT competition rules that can be found at: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/About/Multisport/Competitive-Rules. It is the responsibility of the athlete to know the rules of XTERRA.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Athletes start at Port Ramp Marina with a one loop (1500 meter) swim in Pineview Reservoir, where water temps hover near the "wetsuit-required" range (Competitor note: a final determination on if this will be a wetsuit legal or optional swim will not be made until the water temperature is read on race morning, so be prepared).

Once on the bike racers leave the swim-to-bike transition (T1) and head west towards the Wheeler Canyon trail head for the 28K mountain bike section. (Competitor note: The first 1.5 miles is on Highway 158, a major road. Ride on the shoulder inside the delineators that will be placed to separate racers from traffic. The Utah Department of Transportation has said we cannot ride in the traffic lanes. Stay inside the delineators. We will assess a minimum of a two-minute penalty to riders caught outside of the lane delineators, and should the police handling traffic stop you, your race is done. When pre-riding we encourage you to park and start at Wheeler Canyon trail head to avoid the road).

OK, now to the fun part. It starts with mild, steady climbs on dirt, rock, and root-ridden mountain trails that climb through the magnificent Wheeler slot canyon. The trail pops out at the Art Nord trail head where riders cross old Snowbasin road and climb up the East Fork trail, then drop down into some speedy descents to the Middle Fork trail, go across old Snowbasin road one more time and connect with the Wheeler Creek Trail. Single track dominates this 10-mile stretch and elevation gains from the water at 4,900-feet to about 7,000-feet before a descent on Middle Fork trail shoots you back down.

The Wheeler Creek Trail then meets Sardine Peak trail. Here riders are in for some more climbing that will take them to the ridgeline, rewarding their efforts with spectacular views of Pineview Reservoir to the right, and Snowbasin to the left. More wide-open vistas of Ogden Canyon lay ahead before the downhill onto Maples trail speeds riders through a meadow filled with wildflowers and back to the bike-to-run transition at the Snowbasin lodge area where spectators will have the chance to see their friends and family coming in.

SPRINT course bikers stay on Wheeler Creek trail to the junction of Maples trail. Take a left onto Maples trail and in one mile their running shoes will be waiting for them at T2. The Sprint Bike course is 12.17 miles in length and has an overall elevation gain of approximately 2,300ft. It is not considered a super technical bike course but does have some rocky sections and tight downhill switchbacks.

On to the trail run, the 6-mile trail run is pure singletrack minus a wide section coming out of transition that takes runners to the start of Green Pond trail. The 10K single-loop run zigzags its way through aspen groves and fields of wildflowers. There are a few short, very steep uphill’s and about 700-feet of climbing then descending before the jubilation of finishing in front of loads of spectators and cameramen at Snowbasin Resort. Sprint runners break off at mile 1 and continue on their 5.8km (3.6 mile) run before descending into the finish.

(Competitor Note: Headphones, headsets, earbuds, walkmans, iPods, mp3 players or any personal audio device are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. Bike or run. Variable time penalty for infraction).

COURSE MARKINGS The course will be clearly marked using a mixture of core flute signs and arrows as well as bright tape tied to trees to re-assure you that you are going the right way.

The blue arrows are for the bike courses only. The red arrows are for all run courses.

Please watch out for course signage along with our course marshals who will be pointing you in the right direction.

MCKAY-DEE SPORTS MEDICINE Official Medical Provider of XTERRA Pan American Championship McKay-Dee Sports Medicine is committed to providing comprehensive sports medicine services that enhance the safety and well being of participants involved in professional, semi-professional, high school sports and community based athletic and recreational events. https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/mckay-dee-hospital/

CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE-VIEW EACH ROUTE USING SUUNTO’S MOVESCOUNT APP Full course - http://www.movescount.com/map?route=2151884&lat=29.599999999999994&lon=0&zoom=2.087462841250339&activity=3&style=suunto-offroad Swim - http://www.movescount.com/map?route=2152011&lat=41.26803979743272&lon=-111.81487186473822&zoom=17&activity=3&style=suunto-offroad Bike - http://www.movescount.com/map?route=2151980&lat=29.599999999999994&lon=0&zoom=2.087462841250339&activity=3&style=suunto-offroad Run - http://www.movescount.com/map?route=2151905&lat=29.599999999999994&lon=0&zoom=2.087462841250339&activity=3&style=suunto-offroad

FREE ATHLETE PHOTOS Free athlete photos will be available by the end of next week on xterraplanet.com/panam

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CHAMPIONSHIP FULL COURSE MAP

SWIM COURSE

CHAMPIONSHIP AND SPRINT BIKE COURSE

CHAMPIONSHIP BIKE ELEVATION MAP

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UPDATES AND RESULTS  We’ll post some photos and videos on our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/XTERRAplanet/  Link to triathlon live results–https://results.chronotrack.com/event/results/event/event-46702  Final Results from all races will be loaded at http://www.jtltiming.com/multisport.html  Our twitter is @xterraplanet, hashtag #xterraplanet, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/xterraplanet  Athlete Updates: https://register.chronotrack.com/event/tracking/eventID/46702

Note: Athlete updates are real time messages sent to your Twitter or mobile phone that update you on the athletes you're following while they are participating in the event.

AWARDS CEREMONY The XTERRA Pan Am Champs and XTERRA Utah awards ceremony will start on Saturday at 2 pm at the Race Village. The following will be announced during the ceremonies:

XTERRA Triathlon pro category Male and Female First to Fifth XTERRA Triathlon Age Groupers Male and Female First to third in each age group XTERRA Relay Teams Male, Female, Coed First to third XTERRA Utah Tri Male and Female First to third, in each age group XTERRA Utah Relay Teams Male, Female, Coed First to third

QUALIFYING SLOTS FOR XTERRA WORLDS The top amateur racers in each division (per table below) of the XTERRA Pan Am Championship full-distance race will earn a qualifying spot into the 2019 XTERRA World Championship to be held October 27 in Kapalua, Maui.

Division 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+ Men 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 Women 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 - Slots will roll down among the top 5 in each division until filled.

ANTI-DOPING POLICY XTERRA adheres to the WADA anti-doping policies and procedures to ensure a clean, healthy and fair sporting event for all athletes.

CANCELLATIONS Sorry - no refunds, transfers, or deferrals for event entries.

LEAVE NO TRACE The XTERRA team asks that you respect the Race Village, race course, and venue and leave no trace of trash before, during or after the race.

QUESTIONS Find more details at https://www.xterraplanet.com/panam and if you still have a question, call toll-free to 877-751-8880.

2019 XTERRA AMERICA TOUR RULES FOR AMATEURS The XTERRA America Tour is designed to provide age group athletes with a bona-fide championship to compete for within their geographic region. At the end of the regular season the top performers from each region have a chance to compete against other athletes their same age - but from different regions - at the national championship in Utah on September 14 (which doubles as the XTERRA Pan American Championship).

Here's how the Series works: 1) CHOOSE REGION: There are 8 regions, determined by a competitor's residence at the time of their first race: ATLANTIC (AT) - Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia. MIDWEST (MW) - Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin. MOUNTAIN (MT) - Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming. NORTHEAST (NE) - Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont. NORTHWEST (NW) – Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington. SOUTH CENTRAL (SC) - Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas. SOUTHEAST (SE) - Alabama, Florida, Georgia, N. Carolina, Puerto Rico, S. Carolina, Tennessee, Virgin Islands. WEST (W) - Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, Pacific Territories.

2) DETERMINE YOUR DIVISION/AGE GROUP: How old you are on December 31, 2019 determines your age group. We have divisions for men and women 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (w), 70-74 (m), 75-79 (m), 80+ (m), and Physically Challenged.

3) RACE AND SCORE: Enter as many races as you want and score points by finishing in the top 15 of your age group. There are two 100-pt scale “Gold” races (Oak Mtn/Beaver Creek), the rest are 75-pt scale “Silver” races.

Gold 100-Point Scale Breakdown Silver 75-Point Scale Breakdown Place Points Place Points 1st 100 1st 75 2nd 90 2nd 67 3rd 82 3rd 61 4th 75 4th 56 5th 69 5th 51 6th 63 6th 47 7th 58 7th 43 8th 53 8th 39 9th 49 9th 36 10th 45 10th 33 11th 41 11th 30 12th 37 12th 27 13th 34 13th 25 14th 31 14th 23 15th 28 15th 21

4) TOP THREE SCORES WIN: After the last race of the regular season (XTERRA Hawaii Island on August 25, 2019) add your best three scores of the year together. The athlete with the most points - by gender, by age group, and by region of residence – earns the title of XTERRA Regional Champion, exclusive apparel identifying them as the champ, and a qualifying spot into the XTERRA World Championship race to be held Oct. 27, 2019 in Maui. Roll downs will be permitted in instances where the regional champion has already qualified and registered to race at Worlds. There are no deferrals.

5) MANDATORY: You must race and count at least one XTERRA in your region of residence, and you must race at least two XTERRA events to be eligible for XTERRA Regional Championship honors.

6) TIE BREAKER: If there is a tie in points, the tie-breaker will be the person with the most 1st place finishes in their age group from their three scoring races. If still tied after counting wins, the person finishing highest in the most recent race where both competed. If no head-to-head exists, tie-breaker goes to the person finishing highest in the most recent race.

7) PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED ATHLETES: Physically Challenged athletes may choose to compete in the XTERRA Physically Challenged male/female Open Division or in XTERRA age group divisions. PC athletes must choose whether to race in the PC Open or age group division at their first race of the season and remain in that category for the entire year. There are no PC age group divisions (15-19, 20-24, etc.) or disability categories (PT1, PT2, etc.). All other rules above apply.

8) QUALIFYING FOR XTERRA WORLDS: Maui slots will be awarded to XTERRA Regional Champions at the end of the season. In addition, the XTERRA Oak Mountain, XTERRA Beaver Creek, and XTERRA USA/Pan Am Championship races will award slots to the top finishers in each age group as follows:

Division 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+ Men 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 Women 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1

- Slot will roll down among the top 5 until filled. - The XTERRA USA/Pan Am Championship will qualify racers for their choice of 2019 or 2020 World Championship slot. - PC athletes who race at least one XTERRA during the season will earn a qualifying slot. - - - 2019 XTERRA USA Championship: It is not necessary to qualify, nor be an American, to race at the XTERRA USA Championship, which will double as the XTERRA Pan American Championship on September 14 at Snowbasin Resort in Ogden, Utah. In Utah, the top American finisher in each age group will be honored as the XTERRA USA Champion. The top overall finisher in each age group, regardless of nationality, will be named the XTERRA Pan American Champion.

2019 XTERRA PAN AMERICAN TOUR RULES FOR AMATEURS

Step 1: Identify your Age Group – How old you are on December 31, 2019 determines your age group. We have divisions for men and women 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 (m), 80+ (m), and Physically Challenged.

Step 2: Race and Score – Enter as many races as you want and score points by finishing in the top 15 of your age group. There are five 100-point scale “Gold” races, and five 75-point scale “Silver” races.

Gold races: Brazil, Oak Mountain, Beaver Creek, Mexico, Utah Silver races: Argentina, Chile, Victoria, Quebec, Dominican Republic

Step 3: You must race at least two (2) XTERRA events during the season to be eligible for XTERRA Pan American Tour Champion title. There is no limit to how many races you can count.

Step 4: The athlete with the most points at the end of the season - by gender and age group - earns the title of XTERRA Pan American Tour Champion and a qualifying spot into the 2019 or 2020 XTERRA World Championship race.

Step 5: Tie Breaker - If there is a tie in points, the tie-breaker will be the person with the most wins. If still tied after counting wins, the person finishing highest in the most recent race where both competed. If no head-to-head exists, tie-breaker goes to the person finishing highest in most recent race.

Step 6: Qualifying for XTERRA Worlds in Maui - Maui slots will be awarded to XTERRA Pan America Tour Champions at the end of the season, and at every XTERRA Pan America Tour Gold and Silver Event.

Gold events will award 51 Maui slots as follows: Men - 29 Women - 22 15-19, 1 15-19, 1 20-24, 2 20-24, 2 25-29, 2 25-29, 2 30-34, 3 30-34, 2 35-39, 3 35-39, 2 40-44, 3 40-44, 2 45-49, 3 45-49, 2 50-54, 3 50-54, 2 55-59, 2 55-59, 2 60-64, 2 60-64, 2 65-69, 2 65-69, 2 70-74, 1 70+, 1 75-79, 1 80+, 1 - Slot will roll down among the top 5 until filled.

Note: Races held on and after September 1 qualify athletes for their choice of 2019 or 2020 World Championship slot

Silver events will award 26 Maui slots as follows: - One to the first-place person in each age group noted above. - Slot will roll down among the top 3 if the first-place person declines.

Physically Challenged Athletes:

- Physically Challenged athletes may choose to compete in the XTERRA Physically Challenged male/female division or in XTERRA age group divisions. PC athletes must choose whether to race in the PC or age group division at their first race of the season, and remain in that category for the entire year.

- There are no PC age group divisions (15-19, 20-24, etc…) or disability categories (PT1, PT2, etc…)

- PC athletes who race at least one XTERRA will earn a World Championship slot.

- The male and female PC athlete with the most points at the end of the season earns the title of XTERRA Pan America Champion. PC athletes must race at least two events to be eligible for Tour honors.

Find XTERRA Pan America Tour rules for elites here: https://www.xterraplanet.com/sites/default/files/2018-11/2019XTERRAPanAmTourRules-Elites.pdf