SCHEDULE OF EVENTS OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, PELHAM ALABAMA MAY 21-22, 2016

Friday, May 20: 2:00-6:00pm Registration and Packet Pickup – all events Photo I.D. and USAT Membership card required for triathlon registration 4:00pm XTERRA University and Race Briefing, presented by Paul Mitchell – hosted by pro athletes- Josiah and Yaro Middaugh. Race briefing conducted by Chris Appleton

Saturday, May 21: 6:30am Transition open for set-up and body marking 6:30-8:00am Late Packet Pickup for Xticer, Sprint and Championship races Photo I.D. and USAT Membership card required for triathlon registration 8:00am Xticer Start (200m swim, 10K MTB, 2K trail run) 8:10am XTERRA Sprint Start (750m swim, 15K MTB, 4.5K trail run) 8:20am XTERRA Oak Mountain Full Course Start (1.5K swim, 30K MTB, 10K trail run) 8:30am Xticer finisher expected 9:00am-1:00pm XTERRA Expo Open/Trail Run Registration and Packet Pickup 9am – 1:00pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 9:15/9:30am XTERRA Sprint male/female winner expected 10:40/10:50am XTERRA Oak Mountain Full Course male/female winner expected 12:00pm XTERRA Xticer, Sprint and Full Course Ceremony 12:30pm Cutoff at T2 1:30pm Cutoff for 2nd lap of the championship run 7:00pm After party – Margarita Grille-234 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham Telephone: 205-982-7281

Sunday, May 22: 6:30-7:30am Paul Mitchell XTERRA Trail Runs/Walk Packet Pickup and Late Registration 8:00am-1:00pm XTERRA Expo Open 8:00am Paul Mitchell XTERRA Oak Mountain 5K Trail Run/Walk Start 8:10am Paul Mitchell XTERRA Oak Mountain 10K Trail Run Start 8:20am Paul Mitchell XTERRA Oak Mountain 20K Trail Run Start (points awarded in the XTERRA Alabama Trail Run Series) 9:00am-12:00pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon benefit for The Challenged Athlete Foundation 10:30am Paul Mitchell XTERRA 5K/10K Trail Run Awards Ceremony 11:00am Paul Mitchell XTERRA 20K Trail Run Awards Ceremony

Park entry fees: $5 Adult/$2 children 4-11 and Seniors 62+

XTERRA OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK The 11th edition of the XTERRA in Shelby County, Alabama will be held May 21 at Oak Mountain State Park. The race will serve as a qualifier for the 2016 XTERRA World Championship, a gold level XTERRA Pan American Tour stop and a 100-point level XTERRA America Tour championship race. The event will feature $15,000 USD in prize money for elite athletes, who will compete over a 1.5km swim, 30km mountain bike and 10km trail run. For amateurs, there will be 51 spots into the XTERRA World Championship to be held October 23 in Maui up-for-grabs. XTERRA will also offer a shorter distance sprint race – 750m for the swim, 15km mountain bike and a 5km trail run. New this year is XTICER- Distance: 200m swim / 10K mountain bike / 2K trail run-perfect introduction to XTERRA. There will be relay team opportunities and 5, 10, and 20-kilometer trail runs. Paul Mitchell stylists will be on-site giving professional hair cuts in exchange for a $15 (or more) donation to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. 100% of the proceeds benefit CAF.

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BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! Load up the car for the trip and bring your family and friends! The Race Village is a great place to hang out and watch the race. In between all of the race action, there will be music, commentary and exhibition tents. The expo is open Saturday from 9 am–1 pm and Sunday 8 am-1 pm.

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TRAVEL BY AIR Closest airport is Birmingham (BMH) or fly into Atlanta (ATL) and drive 2 hours to Pelham.

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RENTAL CAR DISCOUNT FOR XTERRA ATHLETES We’ve partnered with the following rental car agencies to offer XTERRA athletes special discounts off car rentals.

Click for National Click here for Enterprise WHERE TO STAY Comfort Suites 2235 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124

Call 1-205-982-1999 and ask for the XTERRA rate. Athlete rate is $65/night plus tax – includes free breakfast. Rooms available for Friday and Saturday, May 20-21.

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HOW TO GET THERE Driving Directions to Oak Mountain State Park Oak Mountain State Park is located 15 miles south of Birmingham off Exit 246 on Interstate 65. Coming from the North: On I-65, take Cahaba Valley Road (AL-119) exit (246). Turn right to go South on AL-119 and immediately turn left on to State Park Road. Go approximately 1.5 miles and turn left at the 4-way stop sign into the park. Once you get through the ranger station parking booth go straight and turn right on Terrace Drive. Continue on Terrace Drive until you see Double Oak Lake, then look for XTERRA parking signs. Coming from the South: On I-65, take Cahaba Valley Road (AL-119) exit (246). Turn left to go South on AL-119 and immediately turn left on to State Park Road. Go approximately 1.5 miles and turn left at the 4-way stop sign into the park. Once you get through the ranger station parking booth go straight and turn right on Terrace Drive. Continue on Terrace Drive until you see Double Oak Lake, then look for XTERRA parking signs.

NOTE: The closest address you can enter into a mapping program is 200 Terrace Drive – Pelham, AL 35124. This is the address for the Wildlife Center above the event compound, but will get you close and you’ll be able to see the XTERRA signs once on Terrace Drive.

DAY USE FEES AT OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK Everyday: $5 for Adults Children 6 to 11 years of age: $2 Senior Citizens 62 years of age and older: $2 Please bring exact change to speed-along entry, and keep in mind that proceeds are providing financial support for Oak Mountain State Park. Thank you.

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RACE HEADQUARTERS On Terrace Drive, just past the Park Headquarters. Look for big white tents and XTERRA signage.

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EVENT PARTNERS, SPECIAL OFFERS AND GIVEAWAYS The 2016 XTERRA Oak Mountain State Park is presented by Paul Mitchell and XTERRA Travel. Sponsors include Utah Sports Commission, Muscle Milk, PowerBar, Gatorade Endurance, Optic Nerve Sunglasses, XTERRA Wetsuits, XTERRA Fitness, XTERRA Boards, Shelby County, Oak Mountain State Park, Greenlayer, Blue Cross/Blue Shield- Alabama and the Shelby County Reporter. The XTERRA Oak Mountain State Park wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our event sponsors. Please click here to enjoy special offers in your virtual race bag.

OUTRIGGER HOSPITALITY AREA Our official hospitality partner welcomes you, your family and friends to relax in their Hospitality Area. You'll find complimentary coffee in the mornings and iced water throughout the day. Enjoy!

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PAUL MITCHELL GREEN TAKEOVER “YOU JUST PLANTED A TREE!" with your race entry. Paul Mitchell Tea Tree and its partner Reforestaction, has planted a tree in Peru for YOU. This activity supports rainforest conservation, soil protection, and better health and nutrition for local communities. Join the Green Takeover by helping Paul Mitchell plant 500,000 trees by the end of 2016 and plant a tree for free. Click here and use the code XTERRAME.

REGISTRATION You can pick up your packet starting Friday from 2-6pm, then Saturday from 6:30-8:00am. BRING YOUR PHOTO ID and USAT CARD WITH YOU. THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL FOR ANY COMPETITOR. We don’t want to send you home or to your hotel to get them – but we will have to if you don’t have it with you. If you have lost your card, click here to print a temporary one. Registration fee includes an event T-shirt and post-race refreshments. Event t-shirts are guaranteed for all athletes registering by April 30. Walk-ups and registrations after May 1 are not guaranteed a t- shirt. SORRY, NO REFUNDS

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RACE PACKET Triathlon participant race packets will include: Ankle timing chip-please strap this to your left ankle before the race. You will need to make sure you hand your timing tag back to your team at the end of the day to ensure you receive an official time-any chips not returned will incur a $70 replacement fee. Bike plate – please attach this to your handle bars 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. PowerBar Paul Mitchell Tee Tree samples

FYI-swim caps will be distributed at body marking on race morning.

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

XTERRA Triathlon and XTERRA Sprint Tri participants should pack: ID USA Triathlon membership card Bike Helmet Wetsuit (ruling will be made on race morning) Goggles Race clothing including swimwear, bike shorts, top Race belt for race bib on the run leg (safety pins will be included in your race packs should you not have a race belt.) Water bottles Spare tube (Co2 canister in case of a flat) Running shoes Sunglasses

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OTHER EVENTS

XTERRA Oak Mountain 5/10/20km Trail Runs Celebrate the healthy, active, outdoors lifestyle with XTERRA while enjoying the great nature trails at Oak Mountain State Park on Sunday, May 22. Take a stroll in the XTERRA 5km run/walk or lace ’em up for the 10km or 20km distance trail runs.

XTERRA UNIVERSITY Get ready to XTERRA with the sport’s best. XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchel on Friday, at 4 pm, offers competitors a chance to take in last-minute advice and pointers from the best off-road multisport athletes in the sport. The FREE sessions target improved swimming, biking and trail running techniques plus dealing with the specifics of the Pelham course. There will be time for Q & A with the pros during each session. All classes will be held at the race compound at Oak Mountain. Hosted by Josiah and Yaro Middaugh.

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TRIATHLON RACE BRIEFING Held in conjunction with XTERRA University, Race Director, Chris Appleton will run through the ins and outs of the XTERRA Triathlon and Sprint courses. 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.

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 9am-1pm on Saturday and 9am-2pm on Sunday at the finish line area and all proceeds will go to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Minimum donation is $15.00.

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AFTER PARTY Join your fellow competitors and enjoy live music at the Margarita Grill (234 Cahaba Valley Road. 205-982-7281). Food and drinks available for sale.

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BIKE TECH The official bike shop is Cahaba Cycles. They’ll be on-site Friday and Saturday, and their full service shop is located at 2271 Pelham Parkway. Phone: 205-987-4043. Email: [email protected]

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WATER TEMP/WETSUITS Final water temperature reading and determination of wetsuit use will take place on Saturday morning. XTERRA follows the Swimming Conduct rules for Wetsuit and Speedsuit Use established by the USA Triathlon at all Championship Races (Pelham, Beaver Creek Regional Championships), the XTERRA USA / Pan Am Championship (Utah), all XTERRA World Tour events, and the XTERRA World Championship. 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.

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SKINSUITS USA Triathlon-approved skinsuits and speedsuits are allowed for use in any water temperature: http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/rulebook/approved-skinsuits.aspx

POST-RACE RECOVERY Dr. Beau Beard and his team from The FARM (Functional Athletic Rehabilitation and Medicine) will be on-site all day Saturday and Sunday offering soft tissue / myofascial release, stretching and kinesiology taping to all athletes. Check them out at www.chirofarm.com.

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PRE-SWIM AND PRE-RIDING Permitted at any time prior to the race.

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RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS TRANSITION SETUP/BODY-MARKING/SWIM CAP-Transition area will be open at 6:30am. Athlete check-in and body-marking will take place at the XTERRA Village. You will be given an official XTERRA swim cap at body- marking.

ALLOW ENOUGH TIME TO SET UP YOUR TRANSITION, GET BODY- MARKED, PICK UP YOUR SWIM CAP AND BE AT THE START LINE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR RACE START.

CUT OFF TIME IS 12:30 PM @ T2. ATHLETES ARRIVING AFTER 12:30 PM WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CONTINUE.

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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.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course at Oak Mountain State Park in Shelby County, located in the southernmost part of the Appalachian Chain, is praised by competitors as being one of the most fun, fast, scenic and difficult on the XTERRA schedule.

“This place is amazing, and I know I speak for all of us when I say we love it here. It’s a true XTERRA course with a nice swim in a beautiful lake, a technical, fun mountain bike and a tough run,” said Stoltz, “It’s heaven on earth.”

The largest park in the Yellowhammer State, Oak Mountain has 52 miles of trails spread among 9,900 lushly forested acres and includes rolling hills, stream crossings and the technical, pine-studded ridges of Double Oak Mountain. The race starts in Double Oak Lake, a long narrow warm water lake. Sprint racers swim a 750-meter loop while championship competitors double that with two 750-meter laps separated by a short beach shuffle in-between.

From there the long, single-loop 20-mile mountain bike course starts at about 500 feet elevation, twists, turns, and rolls through the forest for seven miles then begins a gradual 700-foot climb to the summit at Johnson Mountain – named after former XTERRA competitor and tireless local trail volunteer Bill Johnson.

The descent is a fast, wild ride highlighted by the notorious “blood rock” section – a series of tricky to maneuver, uneven and jagged rocks followed by more fun sections on the west side of the lake filled with rolling rights and lefts. (Sprint race follows an easier 13K route that rolls up the road before dropping down into some gradual downhill singletrack sure to have you smiling).

“I think this is the best race venue ever,” once said XTERRA Pro Jamie Whitmore. “It mixes East Coast mountain biking with tight turns, roots and rocks with a fast descent and rock garden area that’s totally West Coast. It’s just a blast!”

The 10K championship run course (5k for Sprint) goes around Double Oak Lake on hard-packed, tight, and twisty trails with scenic views at every turn and passes through the main arena at the midway point so spectators can follow the action and cheer for their favorites.

Runner’s World Magazine called the trails one of America’s “Crown Jewels – 25 best trails in the nation,” and the International Mountain Bicycling Association granted them the prestigious EPIC Rides Hall of Fame designation – given only to those rare trails “guaranteed to blow your mind.”

Credit belongs to the Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers (BUMP) and Shelby County for the continued development of world class trails. BUMP has spent more than 100,000 hours in design and construction of new trails over the past 20 years in conjunction with the efforts of County Manager Alex Dudchock and Oak Mountain Superintendents.

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Notes about XTERRA Oak Mountain

– Easy to get to from anywhere. Atlanta, one of the biggest airports on earth is just 2.5 hours away. The Birmingham airport with direct connections is only 30 minutes away.

– Shelby County is home to the venue site, Oak Mountain State Park, the State’s largest park with more than 10,000 acres. There is so much more to see in Shelby County. The County boasts 50 public parks, eight museums, three wineries and 10 golf courses. Learn more at www.discovershelby.com

– There are dozens of good hotels within 15 minutes of the start line.

– There are dozens of restaurants in the area from simple to gourmet. One of the crew favorites is the Margarita Grill on Cahaba Valley Road.

– Birmingham is a historic city with roots back to the US Civil War and was the center of the US civil rights movement of the 1960’s. Museums and historic places abound.

– This area of the United States is known for its Southern Hospitality and friendly people.

– For motor enthusiasts, the Barber Motorsports park and museum is one of the foremost motorcycle and car museums anywhere. – The weather will be fantastic!! Temps between 80 to 85F.

– Over 40 miles of trails from single track to jeep road, rolling hills, fast descents, technical yet fast.

– Lake temperature normally 75F/24C.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION SWIM COURSE - 1.5K XTERRA (Sprint: 750m or .5 miles; Xticer: 200m): 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.

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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

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. There will be a USAT official on-site for the race.

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

BIKE COURSE - 30k XTERRA (Sprint Course—15K, Xticer Course-10K) All competitors must start the run by 12:30 pm. Course marshals will enforce 12:30 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.

RUN COURSE, 10K or 6.2 miles (Sprint Course: 4.5k or 2.79 miles; Xticer Course: 2K): 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. HEAD PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED.

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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.

Notice: What is published here are partial rules and items specific to this event. Full rules and regulations are available at registration. It is the responsibility of the athlete to know the rules of XTERRA.

AID STATIONS Bike: There is one aid station on the bike for the sprint (at top of Johnson’s mountain) and one for the championship (about mile 10 at the North Trail head) that will have both water and Gatorade bike bottles available.

Run: There are two aid stations on each lap of the run – one by the dam (about mile 1.5) and one at mile 2.5, and championship runners will hit each of those twice. Water, Gatorade, and PowerBar Gel at each.

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.

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MEDICAL We have qualified medical personnel at the Race Village and roaming on the course. If you feel unwell at any stage of the race, please alert the closest course marshal who will arrange for our medical staff to meet you.

UPDATES AND RESULTS We’ll post some photos and videos on our facebook page at facebook.com/xterraplanet. - Results from all races will be loaded at jtltiming.com/multisport.htm - Our twitter is @xterraoffroad, hashtag #xterrabama.

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XTERRAPHOTOS.COM Take advantage of a rare opportunity at XTERRA Oak Mountain to get a race shot of yourself captured by XTERRA staff photographer extraordinaire Jesse Peters. For the first-time ever Jesse will make his XTERRA images available for sale to the public, and for as little as $5 for a digital download.

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AWARDS CEREMONY The XTERRA Sprint and XTERRA Oak Mountain State Park awards ceremony will start on Saturday at 12 noon at the Race Village. The following will be announced during the ceremonies:

Event Male/Female Places 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 Sprint Tri Male and Female First to third, in each age group

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PRO PRIZE MONEY Pros race for a $15,000 pro purse

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2016 XTERRA POINT SERIES RULES FOR AGE GROUPERS The XTERRA America Tour is designed to provide age group athletes (amateurs) with a bona-fide championship to compete for within their geographic region. At the end of the regular season the top performers in each of eight regions are honored as Regional Champions, will qualify to race at XTERRA Worlds in Maui and have the opportunity to compete against other athletes their same age at the XTERRA Pan American Championship / USA Championship in Utah in September.

All full course athletes score Gold Points in the Pan Am Tour at XTERRA Oak Mountain. Top 4 races in the Series are scored (best 2 Gold and best 2 Silver) PLUS XTERRA Pan Am Champs race in Utah. If you don’t race in Utah, 0 points are scored a total of 5 races.

Athletes can compete in as many Gold races as they wish, but only best 2 count at Gold level. The balance are scored at Silver level.

Note: The XTERRA Pan American Tour will not replace the XTERRA America Tour for amateur athletes, it will supplement it. The XTERRA Pan American Championship race will also double as the XTERRA USA Championship race and award national titles to the top American finisher in each division. U.S. amateurs still have the opportunity to race for traditional regional championship titles by counting their best four scores in the XTERRA America Tour.

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HOW IT WORKS Click here to review the specifics on racing the XTERRA America Tour. Click here to review the specific on racing the XTERRA Pan American Tour.

QUALIFYING SLOTS

AGE GROUP POINTS AWARDS FOR

CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES/POINT SERIES OCTOBER 23, 2016 PAN AM TOUR GOLD/SILVER POINTS

AGE GROUP MALE FEMALE

15-19 1 1 PLACE POINTS PLACE POINTS

20-24 2 2 1ST 100/75 9TH 49/35

25-29 2 2 2ND 90/67 10TH 45/33 30-34 3 2 3RD 82/61 11TH 41/30 35-39 3 2 TH TH 40-44 3 2 4 75/56 12 37/27 45-49 3 2 5TH 69/51 13TH 34/25 50-54 3 2 6TH 63/47 14TH 31/23 55-59 2 2 7TH 58/43 15TH 28/21 60-64 2 2 65-69 2 2 8TH 53/39 70-74 1 1 75+ 1 1 Challenged Apply directly to Athlete [email protected]

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CANCELLATIONS Sorry - no refunds 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.

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VOLUNTEERS We could still use volunteer help for Saturday and Sunday so if any of you have relatives or friends who could lend a hand it would be greatly appreciated. Contact Annie Cadirao by email [email protected], phone 808-521-4322, or just come on down before the race. Thank you!

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QUESTIONS Still have a question? Call toll-free at 877-983-7721.

More details online at www.xterrapelham.com

Safe travels, see y’all real soon!