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MAY 11 TRIATHLON &TRAIL TH , 12 TH & 13 TH 2018

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11 ED. 6è ED. 2018 TH & 13 TH , 12 TH MOOREA-TAHITI | MAY 11 | MAY XTERRA XTERRA TRIATHLON TRAIL & TRIATHLON MARKETING : 65,000 newsletter: subscribers to the XTERRA weekly of number Average • • Number of media appearances via specialist magazines and websites, newspaper, 250 million over contacts: e-mails and specialist industry 30 million ads: over and radio TV banners, FB, web ads, display of • Number - The red white and The flagred and its - represent Polynesians 20 with 2017 , th Three Three of the world’s top-five triathletescom-

, during the World Championship and on board the Air Air the board on and Championship World the during , ère The aerial shots and the festive atmosphere of the races the of atmosphere festive the and shots aerial The ENTRANTS: competitors 5,000 circuit: Asia Pacific the On • competitors 190,000 competitions: all XTERRA across average On • years 25 and 49 = between age Average • women 70% men, 30% breakdown: Gender • This was the first time that the Nature Triathlon had touched touched down had Triathlon Nature the that time first the was This Tahiti Nui’s aircraft. What a great way to promote Polynesia! promote to way great a What aircraft. Nui’s Tahiti World Championships : atdelegation An theimpressive 29 October on Maui to sail set canoe twin-hulled on the Island of Moorea. The vast majority of entrants praised the event for the praised quality entrants for the of vast event majority The on the Moorea. Island of of its organization andwere enthusedby therolling course thatwas both highlyvar nearly with 400 almost those entries, : nearly numbers 400 being of in the entry most Record demanding disciplines. A unique selectionof topcompetitors : and Australia, Allen of Ben Mexico, of Mendez Mauricio Triathlon: in the Nature peted Great from Slack Jacqui five, number world women’s The Zealand. New of Osborne Sam Champion, Amateur World 2015 XTERRA the Moreover, attendance. in also was Britain, Christophe Betard, as was France’s the holder former course of the GR20 Trail Corsica record, his compatriot Guillaume Naturally, Peretti. all our local champions were in at- Toanui Lintz, Nuumoe Tourneur, Cedric Tete, Frederic Wane, Cedric including tendance, Hotellier. Yohan and Gobrait : backdrop stunning A ied and while challenging, technically the had the organizers taken original of approach Bay. Opunohu of middle the in point departure the to canoe by athletes the transporting : films powerful dynamic, Two broadcast were which films, 2017 the of impact emotional the to added and tone the set 1 Polynésie channel local the on 2 DAYS – 2 ISLANDS – 6 RACES 2 ISLANDS – 6 RACES 2 DAYS – FEEDBACK ON THE 2017 EVENT: THE 2017 ON FEEDBACK ing the FENUA. FIGURES KEY 11 th XTERRA MOOREA-TAHITI ED. TRIATHLON & TRAIL | MAY 11TH, 12TH & 13TH 2018

THE “AIR TAHITI NUI” NATURE TRIATHLON: THE ULTIMATE TEST Friday May 11th, 2018 XTERRA TAHITI : A SPRINGBOARD FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

XTERRA was born in the United States in 1996, combining moun- tain biking, , and trail running. After conquering North America, XTERRA expanded globally in the form of a qualifying circuit for the World Championships, which are held annually on the island of Maui in Hawaii. Among amateurs, by age group (each of five years), each category winner is offered a qualifying slot for the MauiPhoto world : Grégory champion Boissy- Photo : Franck Oddoux ships. This year’s course will be held with the magical backdrop of Opunohu Bay and caldera in Moorea. The race distances are:

THE “EDT ENGIE” TRAIL • Swimming: 1.5 km • Mountain biking: 34 km A FIRST IN POLYNESIA • Running: 10.6 km A CONCEPT FOR EVERYBODY The aim is that all runners should get across the finish line and, to ensure their confidence in achieving Win slots for the 2018 World Championships on Maui (Hawaii) the challenge, we have set options for all competitors to choose their distance: 12 km, 30 km or 55 km This means different race starts will take place, with the times being offset to ensure a joint arrival • 12 slots for women aged from 15 to over 70 years at the public Tahiamanu Beach. • 13 slots for men aged from 15 to over 75 years

Creating this trail will also require great efforts to clear over 25 km of through the extremely For elites (professionals), the prize money is as follows, for men dense vegetation. For this reason, VSOP will be calling on the services of specialists and will finance and women categories : local teams to help them with the work. • 1st : $ 1,200 $ 1,200 The Corsican champion trail runner, Guillaume Peretti, will also be providing his skills to help the • 2nd : $ 900 organizers select the best possible trails. The challenge is underway! • 3rd : $ 700 • 4th : $ 550 • 5th : $ 400

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4 th Oddoux Franck : Photo è 611 ED. ED. 2018 TH & 13 TH , 12 TH MOOREA-TAHITI | MAY 11 | MAY FUN TRI : XTERRA XTERRA TRIATHLON TRAIL & TRIATHLON MAKING ROOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION ! FOR THE NEXT MAKING ROOM The presence of role models like those who have contributed so much over the last five years, five last the over much so contributed have who those like models role of presence The young people and athletes, themultra-high can inspire encourage level only by accompanied one day. footsteps their beto follow will Run Trail the and Triathlon Nature the being challenges, ultimate the past, the in as Now complemented by an additionalevent aimedyoung, for up-and-comingathletes and mature journey. just beginning their who are runners for Triathlon Nature the of start the after shortly held be will TRI” “FUN a 11th, May Friday On years old 12 and up, enabling beginners to running their develop in of the majestic backdrop Opunohu. 2.1km biking 5.5 km + Running 250m + Mountain Swimming Distances: SPORT AND CULTURE! SHOWS AND SPECTACLES : SHOWS AND SPECTACLES

XTERRA MOOREA-TAHITI is an undoubtedly sport extreme but event, alsoit’s MOOREA-TAHITI XTERRA about immersion into with Polynesian culture, live music and dance groups - en and gala dinner. the races livening One of the XTERRA WORLD boss’s, Mr. Tom Kelly or Mr. Dave Nicholas, should Nicholas, Dave Mr. or Kelly Tom Mr. boss’s, WORLD XTERRA the of One be present. To be successful any anniversary need surprises and “big names”. need surprises anniversary any successful be To Photo : Franck Oddoux Franck : Photo 11 th XTERRA MOOREA-TAHITI ED. TRIATHLON & TRAIL | MAY 11TH, 12TH & 13TH 2018

DAY BEFORE THE 1ST RACE : THURSDAY, MAY 10TH

• Meet-up • Introduction to the different challenges • Pasta Party

DAY 1 : FRIDAY MAY 11TH, MOOREA

“AIR TAHITI NUI” NATURE TRIATHLON Qualifying event, with each category winner receiving an entry for the Maui World Championship – Hawaii • Swimming: 1.5 km • Mountain biking: 34 km • Running: 10.6 km

FUN TRI Individual triathlon for younger and less experienced runners with the majestic backdrop of Opunohu. • Swimming: 250m • Mountain biking: 5.5 km • Running: 2.1 km

DAY 2 : SATURDAY MAY 12TH, MOOREA 2018 PROGRAM “EDT ENGIE” Trail Run Free entry to the Maui World Championship – Hawaii for each category winner Running A choice of distances: • 55 km individual event • 30 km individual event • 12 km individual event Arrival at Tahiamanu Beach

DAY 3 : SUNDAY MAY 13TH, MOOREA

• Shows • Prize giving ceremony

Photo : Franck Oddoux • “Ma’a Tahiti” meal

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