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2015 Xterra Usa Championship Press Guide 2015 Xterra Nationals Sponsors 2015 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP PRESS GUIDE 2015 XTERRA NATIONALS SPONSORS The 2015 XTERRA Nationals weekend is presented by the Utah Sports Commission, Paul Mitchell, and XTERRA Travel. Sponsors include Outrigger Resorts, the GOAL Foundation, Gatorade Endurance, PowerBar, ENVE, Utah Media Group, the U.S. Forest Service, XTERRA Wetsuits, Snowbasin Resort, Muscle Milk, XTERRA Fitness, LifeProof, Optic Nerve Sunglasses, Greenlayer, Salming, and XTERRA Boards. XTERRA NATIONALS RETURNS TO UTAH, SEPTEMBER 18-20 In 1996 mountain biking and triathlon met in a duel of the fittest on the island of Maui. The race consisted of an open- ocean swim, a mountain bike race, and a trail run. It represented a bold new racing format that attracted outdoor enthusiasts, adventure seekers, mountain bikers and triathletes. The mountain bikers brought their laid-back style and bold self-assurance. The triathletes brought their hard-core training and avid dedication. They soon discovered a common spirit and attitude that pulled them together.The relationship would become an internationally- recognized brand called XTERRA. Since that day, XTERRA has grown into the world’s leading off-road triathlon with more than 300 races in 25 countries, including 70 in the XTERRA America Tour alone. A typical XTERRA is comprised of the following: 1.5 kilometer (0.93-mile) swim in an ocean, lake, or river 30 kilometer (18.6-mile) mountain bike on off-road trails 10 kilometer (6.2-mile) trail run on a variety of surfaces 2015 marks the 20th consecutive year of XTERRA racing, and it’s 12th year in Utah. XTERRA Nationals is the last race in the America Tour for both our nationwide off-road triathlon and trail running series, offering up $80,000 in prize money for pros and 50 TABLE OF CONTENTS qualifying spots into the XTERRA World Championship triathlon for amateurs, as well as the chance to win a Weekend overview, Schedule & Event Descriptions . .4-7 national championship title. This guide will breakdown the Ogden/Snowbasin : XTERRA Kind of Towns . .8-9 who, what, when, where and why of the XTERRA USA XTERRA Course overview and Map . .10-11 Championship - and introduce you to some of the pros XTERRA Pro Preview and Start List . .12-15 that will race in the world’s premier off-road triathlon and 2015 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Standings . .15 trail running events at Snowbasin Resort on Sept. 18-20. XTERRA Pro Biographies (Men) . .16-22 XTERRA Pro Biographies (Women) . .23-27 About the U.S Pro Series . .28 2015 Pro Prize Money Breakdown . .29 Final 2014 Pro Series Results and All-time top 5 . .30-31 How the XTERRA America Tour Works for amateurs . .32-33 XTERRA Age Group Regional Champions . .34-35 2015 XTERRA World Championship qualifiers . .36 2015 XTERRA America Tour Schedule . .37 XTERRA USA Championship Past from 2001-2014 . .38-56 XTERRA Trail Run Nationals Guide Preview . .57-59 XTERRA Trail Run Nationals Course . .60-61 Past XTERRA Trail Run National Race Recaps . .62-68 About XTERRA and TEAM Unlimited . .69-70 For more information contact :Trey Garman 808.216.8606 // [email protected] 3 XTERRA = REAL. AUTHENTIC. RACING. There is no barbed wire. No fire pits. No zombies. No All three triathlons will be held Saturday, September 19 and Gimmicks. on Sunday it’s the trail runners tur]]n on the mountain. For 20 years now XTERRA has hosted authentic endurance The XTERRA Trail Run Nationals half-marathon features sports challenges – off-road triathlons and trail runs - for scenic views, technical trails, and big climbs. The half- those who believe the obstacles provided by Mother Nature marathon, plus the 5K and 10K trail runs are open to every- are awesome enough. one, and it’s important to note that you don’t have to be fast to join in the fun. For some, it’s just about finishing and that’s okay as XTERRA is all about perpetuating the healthy, active, outdoors lifestyle. In addition to the races XTERRA will host an expo in down- town Ogden on Friday with free kids races, vendor booths, a Paul Mitchell hair cut-a-thon for charity, and evening din- ner parties. Then on Saturday from 8am to 10pm the streets shut down for a massive, community wide block party as Ogden hosts its 14th annual Harvest Moon Celebration with a wealth of family-friendly activities including live music, a farmer’s market, kid’s activities, arm wrestling, pumpkin decorating, and fantastic fare from Historic 25th Street’s incredible restaurants. A fitting representation of this “XTERRA Tribe,” more than one-thousand of America's top outdoor athletes, are here in There is great entertainment to be found at Snowbasin Utah to race against the best-of-the-best for the title of Resort as well highlighted by the spontaneous, ecstatic, and XTERRA National Champion sometimes tear-jerking displays of emotion at the finish line for the races. The main event, the USA Championship triathlon, starts with a one-mile swim in Pineview Reservoir (4,900-feet ele- While it is an epic spot for winter sports (think 3,000 skiable vation), follows with an 18-mile mountain bike leg that acres and 3,000 vertical feet) Snowbasin is also ideal in the climbs more than 3,000-feet to the top of Sardine Peak summer time and when the fall colors turn the mountain (7,300-feet elevation), and culminates with a 7-mile trail run landscape into a kaleidoscope of colors, it’s simply featuring another 600-feet of climbing on trails around spectacular. Snowbasin Resort in the Wasatch Range. For more info and links to registration visit Pros will race for $80,000 in prize money, dozens of www.xterrautah.com or call toll-free to 877-751-8880. cameramen will position themselves around Wheeler Canyon and the Wasatch Range to capture all the action for a nationally syndicated one-hour TV show, and amateurs who qualified will have a go at winning a national title. To qualify for the main event athletes had to finish in the top 15 of their division at one of the 60 XTERRA Point Series races held across the country since March. Those who didn’t qualify can race the same distance in the XTERRA Utah long course event, and there is also a half- distance sprint race open to everyone along with relay-team options. 4 XTERRA NATIONALS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Opening Festivities in downtown Ogden @ Ogden’s Amphitheater Park (corner 25th/Grant) 10-6pm Expo and XTERRA Kids Zone Challenge Stations Open 12-6pm Registration and Packet Pick-up (All events) 12-5pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, benefit for the Challenged Athlete Foundation 3:00pm XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for USA Championship triathletes – also available at 6pm) 4pm XTERRA Kids Bike Race (free) 5pm XTERRA Kids Sprint (free) 5:00-6pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – hosted by Josiah Middaugh & Emma Garrard 6:00pm XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for USA Championship triathletes, also available at 3pm) 6:30-9pm “Night of Champions” Dinner, Grand Lobby, Union Station - Introduction of XTERRA Regional Champion triathletes, ENVE “Performers of the Year” & Mr/Ms XTERRA 2015. Admission: complimentary for USA Championship competitors, $25 for guests/public. Note that tickets are limited – first come, first served. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 6:30am Shuttle operating to/from Snowbasin to Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir 6:30am Body marking, T1 open for set-up, late packet pickup at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir (no registration) 6:30am T2 open for Set-up at Snowbasin 8:20am Last shuttle from Snowbasin to Port Ramp Marina 9:00am XTERRA USA Championship Start at Port Ramp Marina (1.5k swim, 28k mtb, 10k trail run) 9:20am XTERRA Utah Start – Long Course at Port Ramp Marina (1.5k swim, 28k mtb, 10k trail run) 9:40am XTERRA Utah Start – Sprint Course at Port Ramp Marina (750m swim, 19k mtb, 5k trail run) 10am-2pm Expo area open at Snowbasin – exhibits, live music, food service 10am-3pm Registration and packet pickup for XTERRA Trail Runs – Nationals, 10K and 5K 10:30-2:30pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon - benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 11am XTERRA Sprint winner expected at Snowbasin 11:15/11:45am XTERRA USA Championship Male/Female Winner Expected 12:00pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Trail Running 1:50pm XTERRA Cut-off at T2 2pm XTERRA USA Championship/XTERRA Utah Awards Ceremony at Snowbasin After Party at Harvest Moon celebration in downtown Ogden on 25th Street 6:00pm ENVE After Party Kick-off Noon-10:00pm Harvest Moon celebration on 25th Street - kids activities, farmer’s market, food, and live bands 7:15pm XTERRA USA Championship highlight video showing and introduction of Champions – Main Stage SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 7:00-8:00am Late Registration and Packet Pick-up 9:00am XTERRA Trail Running National Championship Half Marathon Start 9:05am XTERRA 5k and 10k Trail Run starts 9:00am-2:00pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-Thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 10:06/10:19am Men’s and Women’s National Championship male/female winners expected 11:00am XTERRA Kids Sprint (free) 11:00am/11:45am XTERRA 5km and 10km awards ceremony / XTERRA National Championship race awards ceremony 2:00pm XTERRA Expo closes 6:00pm/7:00pm XTERRA After Party in Ogden/Video Highlights 5 XTERRA YOUR WAY - CHANCES TO JOIN IN THE FUN FREE XTERRA KIDS RACES – FRI, 4 & 5pm in Ogden, SUNDAY at 11am at Snowbasin Free running and bike races for kids 12 and under with courses suited for all ages and skill levels.
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