XTERRA Ventures to North Dakota at Pipestem Creek

XTERRA Pipestem Creek

Date:  June 26, 2010
Location:  Jamestown, ND
Venue:  Pipestem Dam and Lake Project
Course Distances:  Swim 1000m, Bike 13 miles, Run 5 miles
Website:  www.pipestemxterra.com
Phone:  701-306-7595
Email:  contact@pipestemxterra.com

XTERRA Pipestem Creek Presented by Buffalo City Grille is the first XTERRA event on North Dakota soil.  The challenging race course will leave you wondering why they say ND is flat!!  Held just a few miles north of Jamestown on US Hwy 281, participants will have access to all of the local amenities including the title sponsor restaurant where last chance registration, packet pickup and athlete social are scheduled for Friday night 5-9pm.  The "BCG" as it is known around here is a first class dining experience mingled with local culture.

Don't forget to do your intervals when preparing for the bike leg.  Taking place on the Gladstone Inn Bike Course, it features just over 2000 feet of climbing over 13 miles.  You'll find yourself entering the "Red Zone" over and over again.  You'll be glad you booked that extra night at the official hotel of the race so you can soak your tired body in the pool and hot tub.

Non-swimmers can even take part in this event.  The relay race allows teams of 2-4 people the option to use canoes or kayaks for the swim.  But beware of the 100 meter portage that evens the playing field!! 

After the big kids get done racing, there is a free kids duathlon for those 13 and under featuring a half mile run, 2.5 mile bike, and a 1 mile run. 

The race will be chip timed with instant results available.  Stick around after the race for free burgers and brats cooked up by the world's greatest grill man, race director Steven Aesoph's dad and all participants are entered in a raffle for several great prizes!!

A detailed race weekend schedule, course map and a link to registration can be found at www.pipestemxterra.com.