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ATHLETE GUIDE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK - PELHAM, ALABAMA Thursday, May 16 8:00 am Free guided pre-ride of mountain bike course with Casey Fannin. Meet at transition Friday, May 17: 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, presented by Paul Mitchell - with Lesley Paterson and Josiah Middaugh Saturday, May 18: 6:30am Transition open for set-up and body marking 6:30-8:00am Late Packet Pickup for Xticer, Sprint and Full Course races Photo I.D. and USAT Membership card required for triathlon registration 8:00am Xticer Start (200m swim, 9.4K MTB, 1.9K trail run) 8:10am XTERRA Sprint Start (750m swim, 17.1K MTB, 4.4K trail run) 8:20am XTERRA Oak Mountain Full Course Start (1.5K swim, 34K MTB, 10K trail run) 8:45am Xticer finishers expected (receive medals at the finish line) 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 Sprint and Full Course Awards Ceremony 12:30pm Cutoff at T2 1:30pm Cutoff for 2nd lap of the Full Course run 6:00pm After Party at Margarita Grill Sunday, May 19: 6:30-7:30am XTERRA Trail Runs/Walk Packet Pickup and Late Registration 8:00am-1:00pm XTERRA Expo Open 8:00am XTERRA Oak Mountain 5K Trail Run/Walk Start 8:10am XTERRA Oak Mountain 10K Trail Run Start 8:20am XTERRA Oak Mountain 21K Trail Run Start (points awarded in the XTERRA Alabama Trail Run Series) 9:00am-12:00pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athlete Foundation 10:20 am Second lap cut‐off for 21K. 10:30am XTERRA 5K/10K Trail Run Awards Ceremony 11:00am XTERRA 21K Trail Run Awards Ceremony **Race distances are approximate, and subject to change slightly due to race week re-configuring WELCOME TO TRAIL HEAVEN AT OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK Oak Mountain State Park is home to some of the best trails on earth, trails so good they’ve been recognized as America’s best by Runner’s World Magazine and many others. Credit goes to BUMP, the local trails advocacy group, who have spent more than 100,000 hours on the design and construction of new trails over the past 20+ years and to this day are hard at work to build, preserve, maintain, and ride the sweet single track in the park. This will be XTERRA’s 14th year in Shelby County, Alabama. The main event, the XTERRA Oak Mountain off-road triathlon, combines a 1.5K swim, 34K mountain bike and 10K trail run. For amateurs, there are 51 spots into the XTERRA World Championship in Maui up-for-grabs, and for elites, $15,000 USD in prize money and points towards the XTERRA Pan Am Pro Series. XTERRA will also offer a shorter distance Sprint race with a 750-meter for the swim, 17K mountain bike and 5K trail run, and an even shorter distance Xticer race which mixes a fun 200-meter swim with a 9.4K mountain bike and 2K trail run. Athletes can also create a two or three-person relay team to conquer the Sprint or Full distance races. And on Sunday, runners can revel in our 5, 10, and 21K trail runs. Plus, Paul Mitchell stylists will be on-site giving professional haircuts in exchange for a $15 (or more) donation to the Challenged Athletes Foundation with 100% of the proceeds benefit CAF. 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 the race action there will be music, commentary, and exhibition tents. The expo is open Saturday from 9am–1pm and Sunday 8am-1pm. Plus, with over 50 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails set in this picturesque 9,940-acre park, there is something for all outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate and enjoy. The park's day-use picnic facilities include large picnic pavilions and picnic tables with grills, two fishing lakes, a recreational lake with pedal boat and canoe rentals, a sandy beach swimming area, a large open playing field, and ample shoreline for bank fisherman. There is also an 18-hole golf course with pro shop & driving range, demonstration farm, and rental horseback riding facilities. And, the park offers cabins and camping facilities. Park Address: 200 Terrace Dr. // Pelham, AL 35124 // 205-620-2520 NEED A PLACE TO STAY? The XTERRA athlete rate at the Comfort Suites in Pelham (2235 Pelham Parkway) is $99/night, but there are only a few rooms left for the weekend. Call direct at 205-982-1999 to reserve a room and if sold-out, there are a myriad of other hotel options as Shelby County has more than 2,000 guest rooms available from a variety of affordable accommodations. Find more places to stay at discovershelby.com. HOW TO GET THERE 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. DAY USE FEES AT OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK Age 12-61: $5 Children 4 to 11 years of age: $2 Senior Citizens 62 years of age and older: $2 Children 3 and under are free Please bring exact change to speed-along entry on race day, and keep in mind that proceeds are providing financial support for Oak Mountain State Park. Thank you. RACE HEADQUARTERS On Terrace Drive, just past the Park Headquarters. Look for big white tents and XTERRA signage. EVENT PARTNERS, SPECIAL OFFERS AND GIVEAWAYS XTERRA Oak Mountain is presented by Paul Mitchell. Sponsors include Shelby County, Gatorade Endurance, Suunto, and OOFOS. The event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our event sponsors. Enjoy special offers in your virtual race bag. Link: https://engage.active.com/xterra-oak-mountain-off-road-triathlon-and-trail-runs/pelham-2019 FREE 2.5OZ TEA TREE SPECIAL SHAMPOO After you've conquered the course, it'll be time to relax and rejuvenate your senses by discovering the magic of Tea Tree. To experience the tingle and invigorate your scalp, use the exclusive TTXTERRA code to receive a free travel-size Tea Tree Special Shampoo when you make any online purchase from John Paul Mitchell Systems. Website: www.paulmitchell.com Code: TTXTERRA Offer expires 5/28/2019 Tea Tree, in partnership with Reforest'Action, has made a commitment to plant 750,000 trees by the end of 2019 with the goal to: - Sequester over 100,000 tons of C02 over 30 years - Support rainforest conservation and reforestation projects in Peru, Haiti and California - Benefit local communities through better health and nutrition, as well as additional revenue -Protect soil from depletion and erosion caused by deforestation - Educate children on the importance of trees and the environment XTERRA APPAREL Enjoy 20% off dry fit tees, tanks, running shorts, hats, race belts, and more at the XTERRA retail tent at XTERRA Friday through Sunday, May 17th-19th. No code required. And don't miss out on our limited-edition Oak Mountain Race Jerseys done in partnership with our Italian friends Giordana. Sizes are limited and will sell out fast. *One discount per transaction. Discounts cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount offered. Never worry about charging again. Get 120 hours of battery with Suunto 9 and save 15% When you have your mind set on a certain goal or adventure, you want to make sure your watch can also go the distance. With up to 120 hours of continuous exercise tracking Suunto 9 is built to last – just like you! Use promo code XTERRAVIP for 15% off your order. Link: https://www.suunto.com/en-us/Product-search/See-all-Sports-Watches/?sports=6990,6999,7004,6988 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. 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 Oak Mountain.