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E Komo Mai!

Aloha, and welcome to Maui.

Cascading waterfalls, white sand beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and birthplace of the most notorious off-road triathlon on earth … XTERRA!

From a one-off race held on the most remote island chain in the world, XTERRA evolved into an endurance sports lifestyle with worldwide appeal. Over the past 20+ years XTERRA has transcended its status as ‘just a race’ to become a bona fide way of life for thousands of intrepid triathletes across the globe.

A fitting representation of this “XTERRA Tribe” – 800 of the best professional and amateur off-road triathletes from 44 countries will gather at Kapalua Resort, and on Sunday, October 28, they’ll put their mental and physical toughness up against Mother Nature at the 23rd annual XTERRA World Championship.

We wish you great racing, much fun, and a wonderful stay on Maui and in the Hawaiian Islands.

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About the XTERRA World Championship

The following information should contain everything you need to know to prepare for the race and have a great trip. If not, our team is available to answer any additional questions, just email [email protected].

The XTERRA World Championship is the grand finale of the XTERRA World Tour, a global series of off-road triathlons spanning 30 countries that qualify athletes to race on Maui.

In addition to the main event, we offer everyone a chance to participate with the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs and Keiki K, XTERRA University “how to” sessions with the elites, an XTERRA Spectator Village complete with a bouncy castle and face painting station for kids, inter-active games, a DJ, food booths, two star-studded evening functions, and much more. It’s a celebration not to be missed.

Visit the event website http://www.xterramaui.com

Television Coverage

All the action is being filmed for a one-hour TV special that will be broadcast across the U.S., Europe, and on ESPN International starting in mid-January, 2019. For air dates and times visit: http://www.xterraplanet.com/television/broadcast-schedule

Online Coverage

Those not lucky enough to be in the race or on Maui to watch it can follow it online at http://www.facebook.com/XTERRAPlanet and http://www.Twitter.com/xterraoffroad starting at 9am Hawaii time (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9pm Paris, 3am Monday in Shanghai, 6am Mon in Sydney) #xterraadventures and #xterramaui are the official hashtags for all things XTERRA Worlds.

Timing and Updates Links

JTLTiming will post live, unofficial race times and the official results once verified through these links: Official XTERRA Results: http://www.jtltiming.com/multisport Live Results for XTERRA Worlds: https://results.chronotrack.com/event/results/event/event-37998 Live Results for XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs: https://results.chronotrack.com/event/results/event/event-37996 Athlete Updates: https://register.chronotrack.com/event/tracking/eventID/37996

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.

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Getting There

Race headquarters is at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. Your destination airport is OGG (Kahului), which is served by major airlines with direct flights from Honolulu, the U.S. mainland, and Canada. Commuter flights are also available into Kapalua-West Maui Airport (JHM) from Honolulu via Mokulele Airlines.

Ground Transportation

All major car rental companies offer rentals at Kahului Airport. An alternate to renting a car is taking the Speedi Shuttle. Book in advance of your arrival and departure. Link: http://www.speedishuttle.com

Driving to Kapalua

Kapalua is about an hour’s drive from Kahului Airport. Follow the signs to Lahaina/Kaanapali. You will be on Highway 380 (Dairy Road) through the town of Kahului and turn left on Highway 30, which takes you to West Maui. Drive 25 miles past Maui’s famed Pali cliffs, scenic beaches, the old whaling town of Lahaina, and the resort areas of Kaanapali, Kahana, and Napili before entering Kapalua, on Office Road.

Where to Stay

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua – offers deluxe hotel rooms and suites with easy access to event activities and all the amenities of world-class resort. Call +1-808-669-6200 for room availability.

Outrigger Resorts – offers comfortable condominiums (apartments) in West Maui – including Kapalua Villas, right at the race venue and nearby in Napili, Kaanapali and Lahaina. Call +1-808-665-9137 for room availability. For special XTERRA rates, use the promo code XTMAUI.

Event Address

The XTERRA Village is in the Salon Ballrooms at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua: One Ritz-Carlton Drive Lahaina, HI 96761 Phone: 808-669-6200.

Here you’ll find athlete packet pickup, event registration, bike technical support, clinics, and expo booths. The hotel grounds are also home to the race start and finish and transition.

Note: The Ritz-Carlton is a hotel – not a bike path 😊 Riding bikes on hotel grounds is not allowed, and please do not lean your bike on hotel walls. Bike racks will be provided at the front and back entries to the XTERRA Village. Also, when riding your bike on the roads, please ride single file and respect local vehicle traffic inside Kapalua Resort.

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Parking

On race weekend - Saturday and Sunday - please park in the XTERRA Event lot. Follow the XTERRA parking signs on Hanoapiilani Highway past the entrance to Kapalua Resort (Office Road) and turn left into the parking lot.

Race Weekend, October 28 & 29 Parking Map Office Road

On packet pickup days – Wednesday through Friday – you can park at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua parking lot. Note: Outside of official packet pickup hours, this lot is for hotel guests only.

For the Dinner Functions (Friday and Sunday night) - parking is in the lot at The Ritz-Carlton, as well as public lots and streets in the area. Please be courteous to our host community by not blocking driveways and not parking in marked No Parking Zones. Mahalo.

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Anti-Doping Policy

XTERRA adheres to the WADA anti-doping policies and procedures at Maui in order to ensure a clean, healthy and fair sporting event for all athletes.

Leave No Trace

The XTERRA World Championship team asks that you respect the environment and the trails. Please leave no trace of rubbish on the race course, or in the Race Village and finish area before, during or after the race. Trash can be left at aid stations.

Volunteers Wanted

We’re looking for volunteers for Saturday and Sunday races! Email [email protected] to join the team!

Event Schedule

All events are at the The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, October 24 9:00am-2:00pm Registration and Packet Pick-up TRIATHLON ONLY, XTERRA Athlete Village Open 10:00am-2:00pm Upper Bike Course Open* to registered athletes only 12:00-2:00pm Registration and Packet Pick-up TRAIL RUNS and TRI

Thursday, October 25 9:00am-2:00pm Registration and Packet Pick-up 9:00am-2:00pm Upper Bike Course Open* to registered athletes only 4:00pm XTERRA Elite Athlete Annual Meeting, Amphitheater

Friday, October 26 5:45am Hiuwai and E ala E - Sunrise Hawaiian Cleansing & Rejuvenation Ceremony Open to athletes, friends and family. Wear swim gear and meet at D.T. Fleming Beach 9:00am XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Swim Clinic With Sam Osborne and Suzie Snyder at the Beach House fronting D.T. Fleming Beach 9:00am-2:00pm Upper Bike Course Open* to registered athletes only 9:00am-5:00pm Registration, Packet and Timing Chip Pick-up 2:00pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Mountain Bike Clinic With Josiah Middaugh and Brigitta Poor 3:00pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Trail Run Clinic With Mauricio Mendez and Lesley Paterson 6:30pm Aloha Friday Welcome Reception at the Aloha Garden Ballroom

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Event Schedule (continued)

Saturday, October 27 7:00-8:00am Registration open for NEW Trail Run Entries in the XTERRA Expo Village 7:00-8:30am XTERRA Kapalua Trail Run Packet Pickup (pre-registered athletes only) 9:00am-12:00pm XTERRA Spectator Village Open at the finish area – games, bounce house, and face painting for kids, food & drink, music, live race coverage 9:00am-12:00pm Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 9:00am-4:00pm Triathlon Registration, Packet and Timing Chip Pick-up in the XTERRA Expo Village 9:00am Leilani’s XTERRA 3.3K Trail Run Start 9:10am Hula Grill XTERRA 5K Trail Run Start 9:30am Duke’s Beach House XTERRA 10K Trail Run Start 10:30am Trail Run Awards Ceremonies 11:00am Kimo’s XTERRA Keiki K Run (free for kids 10 and under) 11:00am Run and Lower Bowl Bike Course Open. Upper Bike Course Closed. 11:00am XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell “Art of XTERRA” with Ruben Ruzafa, Bradley Weiss, Carina Wasle, and Melanie McQuaid in the Aloha Garden Ballroom 12:00pm Mandatory Triathlon Competitor Briefing – Aloha Garden Ballroom

Sunday, October 28 7:00am Transition Open for set-up 7:00am Body Marking (if needed), Swim Cap, and Timing Chip Pickup near the finish line 8:30am Transition Closed 9:00am XTERRA World Championship Start (see swim wave information) 10:00am-3:00pm XTERRA Spectator Village Open at the finish – games, bounce house, and face painting for kids, food & drink, music, live race coverage 10:00am-3:00pm Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 1:30pm Elite awards for the top 5 Men and Women at the finish area 2:15pm Cut-off at T2 3:00pm Transition closed – all gear removed 6:30pm Awards Dinner and Dance Party at the Aloha Garden Ballroom 10:00pm-2:00am After Party! Halloween costumes welcome but not required. At the XTERRA Expo Village. Free to World Championship competitors, friends, and family with wrist band. Picture ID required. Sorry, 21 and over only

Monday, October 30 9:00am-12:00pm Lost & Found, Board Room

*Note: You will not be allowed to ride the Upper Bike Course without your race number. Guests may also ride but must purchase a $15 USA Triathlon one-day membership at registration and display the practice course number on their bike.

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Spectators Guide

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, is where all the action takes place, from the swim to transition to the spontaneous, ecstatic, and sometimes tear-jerking displays of emotion at the finish line. Spectators will also find an expo area featuring premium performance apparel and accessories for the trail and beyond, great food and drinks, and a full slate of fun activities for the family including kids’ games, a bounce castle, face painter, and more.

SWIM: The swim starts at D.T. Fleming Beach fronting the Ritz, and there are plenty of great vantage points to watch the start from the beach and lawn above. Pros are easy to spot with their identifying swim caps - men in blue and women in pink. A short beach sprint mid-race gives spectators a chance to pick out their friends and family from the field.

T1 and T2: The swim-to-bike and bike-to-run transitions are located just up the beach from the swim start, and spectators may view the change-over from any position around the boundary.

BIKE: Unfortunately, there’s really no place to watch the bike (aside from the first mile out and back) as the course is on private land not open to the public.

RUN: The run course can be accessed by following the red arrows backwards from the finish line, along the beach, and into the forest trails.

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What to Bring to Triathlete Packet Pickup  Photo ID  USA Triathlon membership card, if applicable  U.S. $15 or credit card if you have not purchased a USA Triathlon one-day license online.  USA Triathlon membership is mandatory for all athletes.

Services Available at the XTERRA Village Expo  Packet Pickup  Registration (new entries for 3.3k/5K/10K Trail Runs and Keiki K)  Information  Dinner ticket sales (if available, a sell-out is likely)  Vendor Booths – Official XTERRA Apparel, Suunto, Oofos, Surf Line, Kapalua Zipline, Maui Motorcycle City.  Bike tech – West Maui Cycles and Krank Cycles  XTERRA University Clinics (except Swim – which will meet on the Burger Shack Lawn)

Race Number Packet Contents and Instructions

 Bike plate* – please attach this to your handle bars using the cable ties provided  Runner bib* – please attach this in the FRONT of your body using safety pins provided or your race belt  Race number/division tattoos – please apply the night before the race to the UPPER FRONT of both arms, and back of your left leg, per the instructions.  Dinner tickets for Night of Champions and Awards Dinners, including those purchased online.

*Cutting/alteration of bike plate/run bib is not allowed.

After you pick up your race number packet, visit the event t-shirt pickup counter and collect your official race shirt and bag of partner goodies.

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Timing Chip Pickup

You are responsible for picking up your timing chip. Timing chips will be available in the XTERRA Village during the following days/times:

 Friday, October 26 - 9am-5pm  Saturday, October 27 - 9am-4pm  Sunday, October 28 - 7am in the finish area.

Instructions: Strap the chip to your left ankle. Return your chip to our team after you cross the finish line to ensure you receive an official time. Chips not returned will incur a $50 replacement fee.

Practice Course Hours Swim: DT Fleming Beach is open to the public and can be swum at any time. Please be safe and check in with the lifeguards before swimming for current conditions.

Run: Open sunrise to sunset daily. Exception: closed Saturday 9am-11am during the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs. Trails are open to the public - respect the rights of other users and follow the red arrows.

Bike: The first 3.5 miles and last 5.5 miles (known as the Lower Bowl) are open daily from sunrise to sunset except Saturday, 9-11am. Be respectful of other users walking dogs, playing Frisbee, jogging, etc and follow the blue arrows.

Important: Access to the UPPER BIKE COURSE (Mile 3.5 to Mile 15) is limited to REGISTERED ATHLETES and GUESTS displaying official bike plate only during the following days and times:

Wednesday, 10am-2pm Thursday, 9am-2pm Friday, 9am-2pm Saturday, CLOSED

YOU MUST BE SIGNED OUT AND OFF THE COURSE BY 3PM.

Upper Bike Course Rules 1. Official bike plate must be displayed. Pickup your packet first. 2. Guests are allowed and must register and pay US$15 for a one-day license at the XTERRA Village. 3. Sign in and out at the Official Check Point (Mile 3.5/15) 4. Do NOT exit the bike course at any location other than the Official Check Point. 5. The course is on private land. Mountain bikers on course outside of official hours are subject to arrest and disqualification from the race.

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Important Note for All Athletes

Blue arrows are for the bike course only. Red arrows are for the run course only.

Practice course aid stations Bring your own hydration for use in practice. There will be fill/refill water stations:  At the tunnels  Mile 12 on the bike. These aid stations are NOT available on race day.

Course Maps (Preliminary. adjustments may be made)

Swim Course 1.5K /1-mile with short beach run around flags in-between laps

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Bike Course – 32K / 20 Miles Bike (in Blue)

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Run Course – 10.5K / 6.5 Miles

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Aid Stations

Transition: One aid station will be located at transition entry from the swim and transition exit to the run. You are welcome to use this aid station before the race starts. Bike: Two aid stations will serve water and Gatorade Endurance at Mile 6 and Mile 13 Run: Four water stations will serve water and Gatorade Endurance, at Mile 1, Mile 2, Mile 3.5, and Mile 5. Finish: Athlete Recovery will offer water, Gatorade Endurance, and a variety of post-race recovery foods.

Race Day Important Times / Swim Waves Details

 7am - Transition open  7am - Swim cap/timing chip distribution/body marking (if needed) – outside of transition  8am - Individual race blessing by Kupuna Clifford Naeole – D.T. Fleming Beach  8:30am – Transition closed.  8:45am – Pre-swimming ends. Race blessing  8:50am – Race briefing  8:55am - National anthem and Hawaii Pono’i  9:00am - ELITE men and women start  9:05am - AGE GROUP MEN Under 39 start  9:10am – AGE GROUP MEN 40-49 start  9:15am – AGE GROUP MEN 50+, Physically Challenged Men and Organizers Challenge Men start  9:20am – AGE GROUP WOMEN, Physically Challenged Women and Organizers Challenge Women start  1:30pm – Elite Awards (top 5) at the finish stage  2:15pm - Cut-off at T2. You will not be allowed to continue on the run course if you have not finished the bike course by this time. An XTERRA official will notify you if you have not met the cut-off  3:00pm – Transition closed and all equipment needs to be removed

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Tattoo Instructions – Night Before the Race

RACE #s and AGE GROUP TATTOOS are REQUIRED FOR ALL ATHLETES.

MARK YOURSELF THE NIGHT BEFORE THE RACE. Apply to CLEAN, DRY skin with NO lotion or sunscreen on it.

TATTOO PLACEMENT RACE #S: Place on the FRONT of both arms, over bicep muscle. Do not place on the side of your arm. ONE AGE DIVISION: Place on the BACK of your LEFT LEG, on the calf muscle. SMALL RACE #: Place on the back of your hand.

INSTRUCTIONS 1. TEAR - Tear your division and hand tattoos off the bottom of the sheet. Tear your race number tattoos in half down the center. 2. STICK - Follow the diagram above for location of tattoos. Remove the protective top sheet. Place the ink side to CLEAN and DRY skin, making sure it is right side up. 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 race number on your skin. 5. REPEAT and place your division and hand tattoos.

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 application, within 3 minutes you can lift off the tattoo using a few pieces of transparent tape.

NOTE: If you forget to put on your tattoos, visit the body marking station on the lawn between transition and D.T. Fleming Beach on race morning. Apply sunscreen on race morning.

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Here is a list of things to bring 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 speed suit (optional – see list of approved suits)  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.

Note: If you did not pick up your timing chip on Friday or Saturday, you must pick up your chip on Sunday morning between transition and D.T. Fleming Beach, near the swim cap station.

Sunscreen

Help protect Hawaii’s reefs. Scientists at the 2016 International Coral reef Symposium and the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress agreed on the negative impacts of oxybenzone and other sunscreen chemicals on corals, and recommended use be eliminated in areas with coral reefs.

We ask that you do not use sunscreen that contains oxybenzone (benzophenone-3; BP-3). It has been shown to increase the rate of coral bleaching, and to cause deformities in coral larvae, making them unable to swim, settle, or form new colonies.

Sunscreen chemicals wash off users when they enter the ocean, particularly if it is applied just before getting in. Read the label on sunscreen to make sure that is does not include oxybenzone. Preferred options include zinc oxide and titanium oxide.

Baggage Storage

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

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Hotel Check-Out

If you are a guest of The Ritz-Carlton and are leaving the hotel on Sunday, you must check out before the race and the hotel will store your luggage. A hospitality room will be provided, based on availability, where you can shower and change. Ask the front desk for a key.

Mandatory Race Briefing

Date: Saturday, October 27 Time: 12pm Location: Aloha Garden Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.

All XTERRA World Championship participants must attend this briefing that follows XTERRA University’s “Art of XTERRA”. We advise you to come at 11am and learn from the best of the best first, then stay for the briefing. Race staff will run through the ins and outs of the World Championship race course, and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have. A short race briefing will be held at 8:50am at the race start.

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. Items remaining at the close of the race will be brought to the Awards Dinner and will be available in the back of the room. On Monday, October 30, unclaimed items will be available at the Boardroom from 9am-12pm.

Swim Waves

There will be five wave starts  9:00 Elite men – blue swim cap / Elite women – pink swim cap  9:05 Age-group men 39 and under – white swim cap  9:10 Age-group men 40-49 – red swim cap  9:15 Age group men 50+, physically challenged men and organiser challenge men – green swim cap  9:20 Age group women, physically challenged women & organizer challenge women – orange cap

Pick up your swim cap race morning at the swim cap distribution station between transition & the beach.

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Transition Area

The transitions area will feature separate racks for elites and will be marked for age groups by race number series. XTERRA officials will help direct you to your rack. Please be mindful of others and ensure you allow six bikes per rack.

Access to Transition Area ONLY athletes are allowed inside transition. Supporters need to wait outside. Please leave valuables at home or with your supporters. Do not leave them in transition.

For security of your equipment you will need to show your race number when accessing the transition area.

Transition will be closed and NO ACCESS will be granted to the transition area at or after 8:30am.

Remove Bike/Gear From Transition

Announcements will be made when it is possible to pick up your bike/gear from transition. You must show your race number to the officials at the entry to transition. Bikes must be collected from the transition by 3:00pm.

Toilet Facilities

Portable toilets will be located on the lawn behind The Burger Shack.

Results

Provisional results will be published live at jtltiming.com, and full results will be posted on race evening. Personalized race result cards will also be distributed in the finish area.

Cancellations or Transfer of Entry/Race Cancellation or Amendment

Sorry, refunds or transfer of entries are not available.

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Rain or Shine

The XTERRA World Championship event 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 organisers 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, or a small swell!!

However, please note the race organisers reserve the right to cancel the race, an entire leg, or amend the course at any time due to safety concerns or unforeseen circumstances. This may include adverse water conditions, rain or heat issues. Any decision to amend the race format, or cancellation of the event, will only be made where essential and avoided where possible, therefore please respect this decision should this occur.

Technical Information

Race Officials are present to ensure that the event is conducted safely and that no athlete gains an advantage by not observing the rules.

 Athletes who wish to take a break and get their breath during the swim leg may hang onto a surfboard, marker buoy or other inanimate object provided that no forward headway is made.  Athletes requiring assistance during the swim leg should raise their hand and a board rider will immediately attend to assist. Any athlete brought to shore by the water rescue team will NOT be allowed to continue the event.  Athletes who quit the race during/after the swim must report their race number to a Race Official.  Athletes must put their helmet on and secure it BEFORE removing their bike from the rack.  No athlete will be permitted to leave the transition area with a helmet that is not properly secured to their head i.e. the strap is loose.  Athletes must have one foot on the ground after the mount line (not on) before mounting their bike or a time penalty will apply.  Athletes must have one foot on the ground before (not on) the dismount line or a time penalty will apply.  Athletes must rack their bike before removing or loosening their helmets or a time penalty will apply.

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Technical Information (continued)

1. Swim 1a Wetsuits are not allowed based on typical water temperature around 80 degrees (26.6 Celsius) measured the day prior to the event and confirmed the day of the event. Approved speed suits are allowed. Link: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-triathlon/about/multisport/competitive-rules/approved-skinsuits

1b Buoys: any athlete confirmed cutting a buoy will be issued a 2-minute penalty.

1c General Swim: no fins or swimming aids are allowed.

1d Swim Caps: official race swim caps must be worn by all competitors for water safety.

2. Bike 2a Only mountain bikes are legal for competition. Cyclo-cross bikes are not allowed. Fat bikes are allowed. No drop handlebars are allowed. No aero bars are allowed. All bikes must have 26”, 27.5” or 29” wheels. Bar extensions or grips off the handlebars may not exceed 5”.

2b Racers shall complete the entire event on the same bicycle upon which the event was begun. You must bring your bike to transition to be allowed to continue.

2c Passing: lapped riders must yield to overtaking riders. Riders should voice the command "track” or “on your left" when overtaking another. It is the responsibility of the faster rider to overtake safely. Slower riders must yield to the passing rider on the first command. In the event two riders are racing for position, the leading rider does not have to yield his position to the challenging rider. However, a rider may not interfere with or impede another rider's progress.

2d Drafting is allowed.

2e General Bike: Bike numbers must be mounted on the handlebars facing forward. Cutting of numbers or altering with sponsor stickers is not allowed. Helmets must be worn at all times. No riding of bikes is allowed in the transition areas.

3. Run 3a Numbers: Numbers must be worn on the front of the body. Cutting numbers or altering with sponsor stickers is not allowed. There will be a warning for not having your number on the front of your body, second infraction will be a 2-minute penalty. A 2-minute penalty will be assessed for losing your run number.

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Technical Information (continued)

4. Event General Rules 4a Ignorance of the rules will not be considered as an excuse.

4b It is the racer's responsibility to maintain adequate hydration. The race organiser will provide hydration stations on the run and the bike. There will be two aid stations on the bike and four on the run – see table in next section.

4c Cutting the course: short-cutting and/or cutting trail switchbacks on course is not permitted and may result in disqualification. A rider is required to stay on the designated trail that is marked and or specified as the racecourse. It is the rider's responsibility to know the designated racecourse. Lack of tape or barrier on the course will not be constituted as an excuse for cutting course.

4d Assistance: Limited assistance is allowed from another athlete competing in the same event, or official race staff (officials, race crew, and volunteers). No assistance is allowed from spectators, friends, or family.

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. Changing bikes is not allowed.

As example: A competing athlete is allowed to give another athlete a chain tool or link or a complete chain. A competing athlete can give another athlete a tire patch, tube or complete wheel. But an athlete cannot exchange bikes with another competitor so that the competitor with the broken bike can simply continue without fixing the break.

4e Conduct: Foul riding or running, unsportsmanlike behaviour or the use of profane or abusive language is grounds for warning, relegation, disqualification or fine.

4f Protests: 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 courses are out of sight and marshalled 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.

5. Miscellaneous No type of sound device is allowed during competition. Examples: no headsets, tape players, CD players, MP3 players or 2-way radios may be worn.

6. Penalties Penalties will be determined by the severity of the infraction. The minimum penalty is 2-minutes. The maximum penalty is disqualification and/or a loss of prize money.

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Technical Information (continued)

7. Cut-Off Times Cut-off times are enforced as stated. Where there are wave starts, the time will be measured from the last start of the race. In some cases, the head official may alter the cut-off time.

8. Elite Athletes Licensed, professional athletes may enter and compete in any World Tour or National Championship race and win prize money. Any person wanting to enter as an elite/professional must furnish proof that they have been accepted as professional by a recognized multi-sport governing body.

Examples of this are: ITU, ETU, USA Triathlon UCI, USA Cycling (road, cyclocross, track or mountain bike) Any national governing body for triathlon, or any national governing body for cycling.

The athlete must present a current card marked clearly and legibly. Without proof of being licensed as a professional, no athlete may compete in the elite category.

Also permitted to compete as elite/professional are non-licensed Olympic athletes from cycling, swimming, running or skiing. If a non-licensed athlete feels they are qualified, they must make application to [email protected] for permission.

Monetary fines may be levied against elite athletes and shall be paid before the distribution of prize monies or deducted from prize money earned.

Partial listing of fines/penalties for elites: - Top 5 men/women no show for finish line awards at 1:30pm on race day $500 - Top 10 men/women no show for Sunday awards dinner $200 - Swim start not behind start line DQ - Riding full bike course outside open hours DQ

The annual XTERRA Elites Meeting is Thursday, October 25 at 4pm in the Amphitheater.

9. ITEMS NOT COVERED and relationship with USA Triathlon The XTERRA World Championship is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The published rules and regulations of USA Triathlon are to be considered law except with regard to the specific rules and regulations stated above. In the case of the need for a ruling not covered in XTERRA regulations or USA Triathlon regulations states the decision of the Managing Director will be final.

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Medical

XTERRA’s medical team of Maui-based physicians and nurses will be headquartered at the finish area and out on course throughout the race. If you feel unwell at any time during the event please alert the closest marshal who will arrange for medical personnel to meet you.

Race Photos Free athlete photos will be posted to xterraplanet.com after the race (hopefully by Friday, November 2). Link: https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-world-championship

Sunrise Hawaiian Cleansing and Rejuvenation Ceremony Date: Friday, October 26 Time: 5:45am Location: The Burger Shack at the entrance to D.T. Fleming Beach.

Hawaiian cultural practitioner, Clifford Naeole, will lead a special pre-race sunrise cleansing and rejuvenation ceremony, “Hiuwai and E ala E”

This is your chance to make a fresh start and experience the Hawaii’s rich, ancient culture. All XTERRA athletes, friends and family are welcome. Wear your swim suit. It is not necessary that you fully immerse yourself in the ocean. You may stand at the water’s edge. Towels will be provided. Don’t be late – we start promptly.

XTERRA University Clinics, presented by Paul Mitchell

XTERRA University clinics are free and conducted by XTERRA’s elite athletes. Learn from the best. Pros will provide tips on ocean swimming, mountain biking and trail running with special emphasis on what you can expect from this course. You are welcome to ask any and all questions.

Friday, October 26 9am Ocean Swimming – Burger Shack Lawn at DT Fleming Beach Hosted by Sam Osborne and Suzie Snyder. Bring your swim gear to practice post-clinic 2pm Mountain Bike – XTERRA Village. Hosted by Josiah Middaugh and Brigitta Poor 3pm Trail Run – XTERRA Village. Hosted by Mauricio Mendez and Lesley Paterson

Saturday, October 27 11am “Art of XTERRA” – Aloha Garden Ballroom Hosted by Ruben Ruzafa, Bradley Weiss, Carina Wasle & Melanie McQuaid.

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Aloha Friday E Komo Mai ‘Aina Ahiahi

Date: Friday, October 26 Time: 6:30pm Location: Aloha Garden Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Cost: Free to all competitors wearing RED WRISTBAND. No exceptions. Limited guest tickets will be sold at registration. Cost: Adults $84 / Children 4-12 $42. No tickets sold at the door.

The XTERRA Tribe will be treated to a Hawaiian-style welcome reception featuring live island music and Tahitian dance performances, ‘ono food, and special presentations celebrating the traditions of XTERRA. A living legend will be inducted into the XTERRA Hall of Fame, and a member of our ‘Ohana who has shown exemplary courage in the face of adversity will be honored with the Dave DeSantis XTERRA Warrior Award. There will also be highlight videos to entertain & inspire; and the chance for one-and-all to connect with friends both new and old.

Awards Presentations

Elite awards will be held for the top 5 men and women on the finish area stage at 1:30pm on race day.

Awards dinner and dancing: All award presentations will be made at the Awards Dinner which will be followed with a live band, Shea Full Flavor, to dance along with.

Date: October 28 Time: 6:30pm Location: Aloha Garden Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. Tickets: Free to competitors wearing SILVER WRISTBAND. No exceptions. Limited guest tickets will be sold at registration. Cost: Adults $84 / Children 4-12 $42. Friends and family unable to buy dinner tickets are permitted to watch the ceremonies (no dinner included). Please check in at the reception desk for entry at or after 7:30pm only.

The following will be announced during the dinner awards presentation:

Award Gender Places XTERRA World Championship Male and female 1st to 10th elite category “The Double” – Elite and top male Male and female First place and female age group athletes

XTERRA World Championship Age Male and female First to third Groups and Organizer’s Challenge

Physically Challenged Athletes Male and female All

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After Party (must be 21 years and older)

Time: 10pm-2am, immediately following the Awards Dinner Location: XTERRA Athlete Village Parking: Free in the Ritz lot.

All competitors and their guests (MUST BE 21 AND OVER) are welcome at the After Party. PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR ALL. Wear your SILVER wristband for entry. Costumes are optional.

This is a private party open to competitors and their friends and family only. If your guests did not attend the Awards Dinner, they must show a photo ID and you must accompany them to the party check-in and show your wrist band.

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XTERRA Kapalua 3.3K/5K/10K Trail Runs and Keiki K

Date: Saturday, October 27 Times: 9am – Leilani’s 3.3K 9:10 am – Hula Grill 5K 9:30am – Duke’s Beach House 10K 11am – Kimo’s Keiki K Location: Race start is on the road at the top of transition.

For the eighth straight year T S Restaurants Hula Grill, Duke’s Beach House, Kimo’s and Leilani’s are the title sponsors of the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs. With four distances to choose from there is a run for everyone!

The Kimo’s XTERRA Keiki K is a free fun run for boys and girls 10 and younger.

The Leilani’s XTERRA 3.3K Sprint & Scramble is a test of agility and speed as it goes from the Ritz to the Ravine to the soft sand of D.T. Fleming Beach. Kids 8-12 run for free, but it’s open to everyone.

The Hula Grill XTERRA 5K is an honest three-miles of climbing and descending and for those up to a true challenge, the Duke’s Beach House XTERRA 10K has it all.

The first-place man & woman overall and the top Maui residents (if different) in the 10K, 5K, and 3.3K races win T S Restaurant gift certificates worth $100.

This is a chance for everyone to experience the XTERRA World Championship race course.

Enter online until Monday, October 12 at 5pm, or at Athlete Registration in the XTERRA Village beginning Wednesday, October 22 at 12pm. Link: https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/kapalua-trail-run

Duke’s 10K - $45 online/$50 at XTERRA Village ($40/$45 for students/military) Hula Grill 5K - $35 online/$40 at XTERRA Village ($30/$35 for students/military) Leilani’s 3.3K – Walkers welcome. $20 online/$25 at XTERRA Village and free for kids 8-12 ($15/$20 for students/military) Kimo’s Keiki K – free for kids 10 and under

3.3K, 5K and 10K runners receive a cool race t-shirt (sorry no t-shirts for children), and there are awards for the top three in each division and special prizes from T S Restaurants:

Kimo’s Keiki K – all children receive a medal.

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The Double

The Double Award is given to the elite and amateur man and woman with the fastest combined 2018 XTERRA World Championship and Ironman Hawaii Championship time. Elites are awarded $2,500 and the top amateur man and woman will win a custom racing jersey. Below is a list of this year’s Double Award contenders. All Double participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt at Athlete Registration. NOTIFY ATHLETE REGISTRATION IF YOU ARE DOING THE DOUBLE and NOT listed below.

2018 Double Participants

Division Name Hometown IM Time M40-44 Jose Graca Kailua Kona, Hawaii, HI (Brazil) 8:58:58 M25-29 Nico Seitter Sindelfingen, Germany 9:09:22 M30-34 Jonathan Noon Encinitas, California 9:12:04 M40-44 Stephane Vander Bruggen Thomson, Belgium 9:14:29 M35-39 Pablo Ureta Cordoba, Argentina 9:31:21 M40-44 Martin Bravo Comodoro, Argentina 9:34:03 M45-49 Jason Sandquist Duncan, Canada 9:56:19 M40-44 Ian Gray Seguin, Canada 10:06:40 F30-34 Kate Bramley Lara, Australia 10:18:32 M40-44 Daniel Redelinghuys Calgary, Canada 10:30:41 M50-54 Arnaud Bouvier Digne-les-Bains, France 10:35:31 F30-34 Marisol Franco Acevedo Durango, Mexico 10:44:34 M50-54 Andrew Brierley St. Andrews, United Kingdom 10:51:56 M35-39 Josh King Kailua, Oahu, HI 11:08:53 M60-64 Ned Daily New Hyde Park, New York 11:27:45 M40-44 Jefferson Oishi Lahaina, Maui, HI (Brazil) 11:28:33 M60-64 Tom Monica Thousand Oaks, California 11:33:41 M35-39 Chris Calimano Staten Island, New York 13:16:57 M55-59 Matthew Carr Phoenix, Arizona 14:32:48 M50-54 Gregg Edelstein Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 14:47:53 F55-59 Marilynn Laswell Wailuku, Maui, HI 15:39:40

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The Defending XTERRA World Champs The ultimate goal is to win a world title, and you need look no further for inspiration than this list – with the names and finish times of those who reached the top step in their division last year

Division Name Hometown Time 15-19 Tate Haugan Fort St. John, Canada 2:54:41 20-24 Ondrej Petr Novy Bor, Czech Republic 2:55:31 25-29 Arnaud Taurelle Nancy, France 2:49:53 30-34 Pierrick Page Bressolles, France 2:52:35 35-39 Francisco Gonzalez Santiago, Chile 2:52:59 40-44 Marconi Ribeiro Brasilia, Brazil 3:00:53 45-49 Jose Yuste Abbeville, South Carolina 3:03:44 50-54 Grzegorz Zgliczynski Elblag, Poland 3:12:00 55-59 Gregory Ball (2) Noosa, Australia 3:23:40 60-64 Carlos Cabrita Loule, Portugal 3:33:46 65-69 Juerg Binia Dresden, Germany 4:03:22 70-74 Peter Wood (10) Papeete, Tahiti 5:13:54 75-79 Roger Kern (3) Scotts Valley, California 6:05:47 80+ Jon Adamson Alpharetta, Georgia 6:38:46 PC Ed Fattoumy (11) Honolulu, Hawaii 3:50:01

Division Name Hometown Time 15-19 Loanne Duvoisin Les Geneveys, Switzerland 3:17:32 20-24 Amanda Nadeau Calgary, Canada 3:50:10 25-29 Carolina Nieva Yerba Buena, Argentina 3:37:04 30-34 Verena Eisenbarth La Roche, France 3:36:09 35-39 Kristy Jennings Wanaka, New Zealand 3:39:20 40-44 Tanya Sharp Auckland, New Zealand 3:28:31 45-49 Mimi Stockton (5) Stevensville, Michigan 3:38:09 50-54 Catherine Gance (2) Cergy, France 3:50:53 55-59 Celine Hepworth Montmorency, Australia 3:59:30 60-64 Martha Buttner (2) Boulder, Colorado 4:11:21 65-69 Lynne Pattle Auckland, New Zealand 4:30:25 (#) denotes number of World Championships won

2018 XTERRA World Champions Automatic 2019 Qualification All 2018 age group World Champions are offered the opportunity to defend their title at the XTERRA World Championship on October 27, 2019. Sign-up to race by December 31.

2018 XTERRA World Champion Bike Jersey XTERRA World Champions in all divisions are eligible to purchase an official 2018 World Champion bike jersey. Order information will be emailed. Orders must be placed by November 15.

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The Elite Race

More than 50 of the fastest XTERRA racers in the world will line-up for the $100,000 showdown in Maui this year, including the last four men to win XTERRA Worlds; Bradley Weiss from South Africa (2017), Mauricio Mendez from Mexico (2016) Josiah Middaugh from the U.S. (2015), and Ruben Ruzafa from Spain (2008/2013-2014).

Those are your favorites, and while it’ll be tough to stop any of them, many will try. Francisco Serrano from Mexico won the ITU Cross Tri World Title and was fourth in Maui last year. Sam Osborne from New Zealand has proven he can win against the best. Roger Serrano from Spain, along with Francois Carloni from France give the European contingent plenty to cheer for. Others not to be overlooked include the young-gun Sam Long from the U.S., Karsten Madsen from Canada, and Rom Akerson from Costa Rica.

In the women’s elite race, we’ll honor a new champ for the first time in four years as Bermuda’s Flora Duffy sits this year out due to injury. That leaves two-time XTERRA World Champion Lesley Paterson as the women’s favorite. The “Scottish Rocket” won all three U.S. stops on the XTERRA Pan Am Tour this season and says she’s stronger and faster than ever before.

Top contenders include XTERRA European Champion Brigitta Poor from Hungary, who was fourth in Maui last year. Poor won eight races on the World Tour this year. Suzie Snyder from the U.S. is strong, Michelle Flipo from Mexico has shown signs of greatness, and 3x XTERRA World Champion Melanie McQuaid from Canada is back in Maui to prove she still has what it takes. XTERRA Asia-Pacific Tour Champ Penny Slater from Australia, the European Tour Champ Carina Wasle from Austria, the legendary “Swiss Miss” Renata Bucher with her 33 career World Tour wins, and her Aloha Racing teammate from New Zealand, Lizzie Orchard, will also contend.

Star-studded fields for sure, and with the unpredictable nature of XTERRA it really is anybody’s guess who will take the top step on Sunday. Who is your pick?

MEN’S RECORD BOOK (Just for fun) Swim Record: Glenn Wachtel (USA) 18:10 (2000) Bike Record: Michael Weiss (AUT) 1:17:30 (2011) Run Record: Jan Rehula (CZE) 33:14 (2004) Winning Time: Conrad Stoltz (RSA) 2:22:55 (2002)

WOMEN’S RECORD BOOK (Just for fun) Swim Record: Raeleigh Tennant (AUS) 18:31 (2000) Bike Record: Melanie McQuaid (CAN) 1:29:27 (2011) Run Record: Erika Csomor (HUN) 38:18 (2004) Winning Time: Lesley Paterson (GBR) 2:44:12 (2012)

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The Elite Men’s Start List

Bib# - Name NAT 1 - Bradley Weiss RSA 2 - Mauricio Mendez MEX 3 - Ruben Ruzafa ESP 4 - Francisco Serrano MEX 5 - Sam Osborne NZL 6 - Josiah Middaugh USA 7 - Rom Akerson CRC 9 - Branden Rakita USA 10 - Maxi Morales ARG 11 - Alex Roberts NZL 12 - Maxim Chane FRA 14 - Victor Arenas COL 15 - Rodney Bell AUS PAST MEN’S CHAMPIONS (Runner-up) 16 - Rodrigo Braga BRA 2017: Bradley Weiss (RSA), 2:32:09 (Mauricio Mendez) 17 - Francois Carloni FRA 2016: Mauricio Mendez (MEX), 2:49:38 (Ruben Ruzafa) 18 - Lewis Elliot USA 2015: Josiah Middaugh (USA), 2:35:32 (Ruben Ruzafa) 19 - Samuel Jud SUI 2014: Ruben Ruzafa (ESP), 2:29:56 (Josiah Middaugh) 20 - Lukas Kocar CZE 2013: Ruben Ruzafa (ESP), 2:34:34 (Asa Shaw) 21 - Geert Lauryssen BEL 2012: Javier Gomez (ESP), 2:26:54 (Josiah Middaugh) 22 - Cedric Lassonde FRA 2011: Michael Weiss (AUT), 2:27:00 (Dan Hugo) 23 - Sam Long USA 2010: Conrad Stoltz (RSA), 2:31:07 (Franky Batelier) 24 - Karsten Madsen CAN 2009: Eneko Llanos (ESP), 2:37:22 (Nico Lebrun) 25 - Brent McMahon CAN 2008: Ruben Ruzafa (ESP), 2:37:36 (Michi Weiss) 26 - Jens Emil Nielsen DEN 2007: Conrad Stoltz (RSA), 2:40:54 (Olivier Marceau) 27 - Pierrick Page FRA 2006: Hamish Carter (NZL), 2:42:36 (Olivier Marceau) 28 - Anthony Pannier FRA 2005: Nicolas Lebrun (FRA), 2:38:19 (Eneko Llanos) 29 - Ryan Petry USA 2004: Eneko Llanos (ESP), 2:28:44 (Olivier Marceau) 30 - Humberto Rivera USA 2003: Eneko Llanos (ESP), 2:32:56 (Nicolas Lebrun) 31 - Will Ross USA 2002: Conrad Stoltz (RSA), 2:22:55 (Eneko Llanos) 33 - Roger Serrano, ESP 2001: Conrad Stoltz (RSA), 2:28:48 (Kerry Classen) 34 - Olly Shaw NZL 2000: Michael Tobin (USA), 2:30:53 (Mike Vine) 35 - Brian Smith USA 1999: Ned Overend (USA), 2:32:50 (Michael Tobin) 36 - Jake Stollery AUS 1998: Ned Overend (USA), 2:24:46 (Wes Hobson) 37 - Andrés Zuñiga CRC 1997: Mike Pigg (USA), 2:28:48 (Ned Overend) 1996: Jimmy Riccitello (USA), 2:27:42 (Mike Pigg)

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The Elite Women

Bib# - Name NAT PAST WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS (Runner-up) 51 - Brigitta Poór HUN 2017: Flora Duffy (BER), 2:47:47 (Barbara Riveros) 52 - Lesley Paterson GBR 2016: Flora Duffy (BER), 3:14:59 (Lesley Paterson) 53 - Suzie Snyder USA 2015: Flora Duffy (BER), 2:54:17 (Lesley Paterson) 54 - Lizzie Orchard NZL 2014: Flora Duffy (BER), 2:47:59 (Barbara Riveros) 55 - Carina Wasle AUT 2013: Nicky Samuels (NZL), 2:57:48 (Lesley Paterson) 56 - Penny Slater AUS 2012: Lesley Paterson (GBR), 2:44:12 (Barbara Riveros) 57 - Julie Baker USA 2011: Lesley Paterson (GBR), 2:45:59 (Bubu Lorblanchet) 58 - Allison Baca USA 2010: Shonny Vanlandingham (USA), 2:58:20 (Julie Dibens) 59 - Katie Button CAN 2009: Julie Dibens (GBR), 2:56:42 (Lesley Paterson) 60 - Michelle Flipo MEX 2008: Julie Dibens (GBR), 3:03:57 (Danelle Kabush) 61 - Leela Hancox AUS 2007: Julie Dibens (GBR), 3:01:24 (Melanie McQuaid) 62 - Kristy Jennings NZL 2006: Melanie McQuaid (CAN), 3:07:53 (Danelle Kabush) 63 - Melanie McQuaid CAN 2005: Melanie McQuaid (CAN), 3:07:16 (Sybille Matter) 64 - Angela Niklaus SUI 2004: Jamie Whitmore (USA), 3:01:35 (Melanie McQuaid) 65 - Heather Zimchek-Dunn USA 2003: Melanie McQuaid (CAN), 2:57:08 (Jamie Whitmore) 66 - Renata Bucher SUI 2002: Candy Angle (USA), 2:57:33 (Jamie Whitmore) 2001: Anke Erlank (RSA), 3:00:59 (Cherie Touchette) 2000: Kerstin Weule (USA), 3:07:04 (Melanie McQuaid) 1999: Shari Kain (USA), 3:04:19 (Kerstin Weule) 1998: Sue Latshaw (USA), 2:58:49 (Uli Blank) 1997: Cameron Randolph (USA), 3:04:25 (Lesley Tomlinson) 1996: Michellie Jones (AUS), 3:04:53 (Shari Kain) Elite Prize Money

$100,000 in elite prize money will be paid in US dollars and allocated to elite racers only

Pl Men Pl Women 1 $20,000 1 $20,000 2 $12,000 2 $12,000 3 $7,000 3 $7,000 4 $4,000 4 $4,000 5 $2,500 5 $2,500 6 $1,500 6 $1,500 7 $1,100 7 $1,100 8 $800 8 $800 9 $600 9 $600 10 $500 10 $500 $50,000 $50,000 Prize money will be distributed at the Awards Dinner.

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The Off-Road to Maui

XTERRA has races at sea level and altitude, with swims in lakes, rivers, and oceans – in big cities and small towns – from one end of the earth to the other. While each race offers up its own unique set of challenges, there is one constant … the people. XTERRA is One Tribe, and an adventurous “Live More” spirit unites our community. You’ll find that friendly, helpful, encouraging type of camaraderie everywhere you go.

2018 XTERRA World Tour Championship Races

Date Race - Elite Winners 2/24 XTERRA South Africa - Brad Weiss/Carina Wasle 3/18 XTERRA Chile - Mauricio Mendez/Allison Baca 3/24 XTERRA Argentina - Kieran McPherson/Fabiola Corona 3/25 XTERRA Costa Rica - Rom Akerson/Kelli Montgomery 4/7 XTERRA New Zealand - Sam Osborne/Jacqui Allen 4/15 XTERRA Malta - Roger Serrano/Brigitta Poor 4/22 XTERRA Asia-Pacific Champs (PHI) - Brad Weiss/Carina Wasle 4/22 XTERRA Cyprus - Roger Serrano/Brigitta Poor 4/29 XTERRA Greece - Arthur Forissier/Nicole Walters 5/5 XTERRA Uruguay - Karsten Madsen/Carito Nieva 5/11 XTERRA Tahiti - Mauricio Mendez/Jacqui Allen 5/12 XTERRA Brazil - Kieran McPherson/Sabrina Gobbo 5/19 XTERRA Oak Mountain (USA) - Josiah Middaugh/Lesley Paterson 5/27 XTERRA Garda (ITA) - Arthur Serrieres/Helena Karaskova 6/2 XTERRA Portugal - Ruben Ruzafa/Brigitta Poor 6/3 XTERRA Dominican Republic - Josiah Middaugh/Fabiola Corona 6/9 XTERRA Belgium - Francois Carloni/Morgane Riou 6/17 XTERRA Albay - Sam Osborne/Penny Slater 6/23 XTERRA Switzerland - Arthur Forissier/Brigitta Poor 7/1 XTERRA France - Ruben Ruzafa/Brigitta Poor 7/8 XTERRA Victoria - Kieran McPherson/Julie Baker 7/15 XTERRA Czech - Ruben Ruzafa/Helena Karaskova 7/21 XTERRA Beaver Creek (USA) - Mauricio Mendez/Lesley Paterson 7/22 XTERRA Abruzzo - Roger Serrano/Eva Garcia Gonzalez 8/4 XTERRA Mexico - Josiah Middaugh/Fabiola Corona 8/5 XTERRA Romania - Arthur Serrieres/Brigitta Poor 8/12 XTERRA Poland - Bradley Weiss/Brigitta Poor 8/18 XTERRA Quebec - Josiah Middaugh/Fabiola Corona 8/18 XTERRA European Champs (GER) - Bradley Weiss/Brigitta Poor 8/26 XTERRA Finland - Xavier Dafflon/Carina Wasle 9/1 XTERRA Norway - Roger Serrano/Carina Wasle 9/9 XTERRA Denmark - Roger Serrano/Michelle Flipo 9/15 XTERRA Pan Am Champs (USA) - Josiah Middaugh/Lesley Paterson 9/30 XTERRA Taiwan – Lewis Ryan/Nicole Walters

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Event Partners

The XTERRA World Championship would not be possible without the generous support of event partners. Special partner offers just for you are waiting in your Virtual Race Bag! Link: http://goveb.co/eb/21cd5c

Paul Mitchell

Learn how you can help Tea Tree and Reforest'Action make a difference in the areas that need it the most. Use code TEATREE18 to plant a FREE tree today!

Link: https://www.paulmitchell.com/company/reforestaction

Maui Visitors Bureau

Maui is the birthplace of XTERRA and has supported XTERRA since its inception. The island is the perfect venue, renowned for its outdoor lifestyle, beauty and aloha spirit. The natural beauty of its beaches and parks, combined with its restaurants, nightlife, inspiring arts, culture & array of vibrant events, make Maui the world’s most popular island. Link: https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/maui

Oofos Great Descent

Look for the Oofos banners on the run course -they signal the "great descent" – which is where the majority of fatigue and post-race sorenesss in your legs, hips and back actually come from. Here is an article on how to tackle the great descent. Link: https://www.xterraplanet.com/2018/07/oofos-great-descents-using-downhill-your-advantage

Suunto

Take advantage of a free Suunto GPS watch rental at the Suunto tent. Track your speed, distance, elevation, heart rate and more. https://www.suunto.com

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Gatorade Endurance Formula

Gatorade Endurance Formula is proud to be the official hydration sponsor of XTERRA, with Endurance Formula available at aid stations along on course. As part of a five-electrolyte blend, Endurance Formula contains nearly 2x the sodium and 3x the potassium of traditional Gatorade to help replace critical electrolytes lost in sweat. Link: https://www.gatorade.com

The Hawaiian Islands

Proud supporter of the XTERRA World Championship. Discover all that the Hawaiian Islands has to offer. Link: https://www.gohawaii.com

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

Headquarter hotel of the XTERRA World Championship. Link: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/kapalua-maui

T S Restaurants of Maui

T S Restaurants of Maui – Duke’s Beach House, Hula Grill, Kimo’s and Leilani’s On the Beach - offer fresh island cuisine in spectacular settings. They are a must while you are visiting Maui. Link: http://www.tsrestaurants.com

Maui Motorcycle Company

Maui’s leading motorcycle dealer for new and used bikes from top brands including Harley-Davidson®, Kawasaki, Triumph and more. Discover Maui in a new and exciting way – rent a Harley-Davidson® from Cycle City! Link: https://www.mauimotorcycleco.com

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Special Thanks

 Maui Land & Pineapple – their land is the XTERRA race course  Kapalua Resort Association – hosting XTERRA athletes throughout the resort  XTERRA Medical Team  XTERRA volunteers including these community organizations: Lahainaluna PAAC (Pacific Asian Affairs Council), Punana Leo O Lahaina, Maui High School Voyaging Society, Kula Kaia O Kekaulike, Napili Canoe Club, Na Leo Kako'oo Maui, Maui Youth with a Mission and Harvest Kumulani Chapel.

Departure Information – Bicycles

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has provided information on how to best pack your bike to help speed your airport departure screening. All bike boxes will be inspected, so please check out their suggestions here: https://www.xterraplanet.com/sites/default/files/2018-10/TSA-XTERRAMaui.pdf

About XTERRA

XTERRA is a sports lifestyle brand that produces authentic race experiences and apparel for the outdoor enthusiast. In 2018, XTERRA hosted more than 300 off-road triathlon and trail running events in 30+ countries. XTERRA also offers premium, performance apparel and accessories for the trail and beyond. Learn more at https://www.xterraplanet.com

Feedback

We like feedback – your comments are welcome and help us improve. Please complete the post-race survey that will be emailed the week after the race and help our destination partners understand your economic impact on the state. Or, email [email protected] with your comments and suggestions.

Contact us by mail: TEAM Unlimited 720 Iwilei Road, Suite 290 Honolulu, HI 96817 By Phone: +1-808-521-4322

Athlete Information: Raena Cassidy: +1-877-751-8880 or [email protected] Press Contact: Trey Garman: +1-808-216-8606 or [email protected]

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