XTERRA South Central Championship - Waco

The XTERRA South Central Championship is headed quite literally to the Heart of Texas, as Waco sits smack dab in the middle of the state. The race itself is in Cameron Park, a vast 416-acre municipal playground that is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. In addition to qualifying athletes for the 2010 XTERRA World Championship on Maui, the full distance race is also a qualifier for Team USA and the 2011 ITU World Championship Cross Triathlon.

Support Your Sport

Find out how you can help provide much needed supplies and services for the XTERRA South Central Championship. There are endless of ways to be involved, click here to learn more.

• Pros race for a $10,500 pro purse
• Age groupers battle for slots to the World Championship (see chart below)
• Top amateur finishers earn points toward their standings in the XTERRA America Tour

Highlighting the XTERRA weekend in Waco are a ton of activities that everyone will enjoy. XTERRA is also offering a 5/10km trail run as well as a more challenging 21km Xduro trail run race on Saturday the day before the main event. And Paul Mitchell presents FREE XTERRA University clinics hosted by the sport's top pros. XTERRA Gear will be on-site to provide the best in racing, training and casual apparel. Plus the XTERRA Sport race (half-distance off-road triathlon) offers competitors their choice of racing a shorter distance but equally fun off-road multisport adventure. Click the EVENTS tab above for more information.

Registration Information

Online registration is now closed, but it's not too late to sign up. Registration and packet pickup for the XTERRA South Central Championship and Sport Triathlons will be taking place on Friday, May 21 from 12-6:00pm and from 8am-4pm on Saturday, May 22 at the Redwood Shelter in Cameron Park. There will be no race day registration, but athletes can pickup their packets on Sunday morning from 6:30-7:30am at the race. See you there!

Championship Rates:
$95 for individuals, $140 for teams and $75 military / collegiate individual (Now - 5/23)

Sport Rates:
$65 for individuals, $95 for teams, $45 military (Now - 5/23)

Trail Run Rates:
5km - $25 | 10km - $35 | 21km - $40 (Now - 5/22)

We also offer discounted Military and Student rates with valid ID.

SORRY, NO REFUNDS

Registration fee includes an event T-shirt and post-race refreshments.

Please note: A USA Triathlon license is required. Single-day licenses are available for $10 through XTERRA registration.

Course Description

XTERRA South Central Championship
1.5k swim / 30k mountain bike / 10k trail run

XTERRA Sport
750m swim / 16k mountain bike / 5k trail run

Cameron Park is the ultimate destination when it comes to outdoor adventure in the Heart of Texas. The course will take your breath away as you go up and down power climb after climb, flow in and out of cedar breaks and into dark bamboo forests. "There is nothing else like this anywhere in the country" according to Bike Magazine and they were right.  The trails can be screaming fast as you swoop down the burms on Vortex or they can make you leave your lungs on the side of the trail as you slowly climb Highlander and Erect. This thing has more turns and twists than a rubber band ball, so make sure you pre ride ahead of time and follow the arrows on race day. The course is mostly single track with areas that are wide enough to pass, especially on the River Trail that gives you 2.25 miles of relief as you limp home to the run transition. Rocks, roots, limestone ledges, tight twisty turns, short power climbs, narrow bridges, fast descents, it’s got it all!

The park is bordered by 100 foot limestone bluffs that overlook the Bosque and Brazos Rivers. The swim takes place in what early Spanish settlers called el Rio de los Brazos de Dios - The River of the Arms of God. After completing this one lap mega swim, your arms will be burning in sacrifice to the river gods.

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Check out this rider point-of-view video of the Cameron Park Trails.

Find more info on Cameron Park at www.waco-texas.com.

Qualifying Spots - 2010 XTERRA World Champs in Maui

Top finishers at this race are awarded a total of 35 slots to the XTERRA World Championship in Makena, Maui based on the following age group allocations.

Qualify for 2011 ITU Cross-Tri World Championship in Spain!

The 2010 XTERRA South Central Championship (May 23 in Waco, Texas) will serve as one of four qualifying events for TEAM USA into the 2011 ITU Cross Triathlon (aka off-road triathlon) World Championship race in Extremadura, Spain on April 30, 2011.

Note that this does not replace or have any bearing on qualifying procedures for the 2010 XTERRA World Championship in Maui on Oct. 24, 2010 or future XTERRA World Championships.

The top five age group finishers in the full distance Championship race in each age group (18-19, 20-24, up to 90 years of age), rolling down to 10th place after the age-up rule, will qualify for the ITU race in 2011. You must be an annual member of USA Triathlon before qualifying.

There are four total qualifying events, which also include the XTERRA East Championship (June 20 in Richmond, Virginia), XTERRA Mountain Championship (July 17 in Beaver Creek, Colorado) and the Scott Tinley Adventure off-road tri (October 3, 2010 in San Luis Obispo, California).

Qualification Process - PDF

FAQ - PDF

Photos

Photos courtesy www.austinbike.com

Volunteers

Our dedicated team of volunteers across the US and abroad has been key to bringing the XTERRA experience to more people in more places. As the sport grows the need for volunteers increases. This year we need people to help with pre-race and race-day activities. Please e-mail our volunteer coordinator. Tell us what you're interested in doing and what you're availability is. We'll try to find a place for you at XTERRA. We hope you can join us at this year's XTERRA South Central Championship.

XTERRA Sport Race

Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010

Distance: 750 meter swim / 16k mountain bike / 5k trail run

The XTERRA Sport race is a half-distance race run on the same course and day as the championship race. The race is a great opportunity for new competitors, or for those who want a less-demanding XTERRA experience.

XTERRA Collegiate

Any collegian with a current photo ID can race for their school as an individual and get a break on Championship distance registration fees, and whenever there are three athletes from two or more schools entered they’ll race against each other for school pride in the college team division. There are no age groups in the college division – just male and female. 

XTERRA Waco 5/10/21km Trail Runs

Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010

The XTERRA Trail Runs at Waco's Cameron Park are adventurous and fun. From a casual 5k run/walk to a grueling 21k “Xduro” trek up, down, and around the surrounding hills - XTERRA has a challenge just for you.

The top three competitors in each age group win awards.

XTERRA University

Get ready to XTERRA with the sport's best. XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell, offers competitors a chance to take in last-minute advice and pointers from the best off-road multisport athletes in the sport.

The FREE sessions target improved swimming, biking and trail running techniques plus dealing with the specifics of the Waco course. There will be time for Q & A with the pros during each session. All classes will be held at the race compound at Cameron Park. Hosted by Conrad Stoltz and Shonny Vanlandingham.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
CAMERON PARK
WACO, TX
May 22-23, 2010

FRIDAY, May 21

12pm-6pm Registration and Packet Pickup* for all events at Redwood Shelter, Cameron Park

SATURDAY, May 22

6:30am-7:30am Late XTERRA Trail Run Packet Pickup* at Redwood Shelter, Cameron Park
7:45am XTERRA Trail Run Race Briefing
8:00am XTERRA 21K Trail Run Race Start (race #2 in the XTERRA Texas Series)
8:10am XTERRA 10K Trail Run Race Start
8:15am XTERRA 5K Trail Run Race Start
8:00am-4:00pm Registration and Packet Pickup* for Championship/Sport races
8:00am-4:00pm Expo Open
10:00am XTERRA Trail Run Awards Ceremony, finish line area
11:30am XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell, hosted by Conrad Stoltz and Shonny Vanlandingham
11:00am Bike/Run Courses open for practice after Trail Run finish
1:00pm Kahuna’s Pre-Race Briefing, tent adjacent to transition/finish

SUNDAY, May 23

6:30am Transition and Body Marking open
6:30am-7:30am Late Packet Pickup* (no new registration)
8:30am-1:00pm Expo Open
8:00am XTERRA Waco Sport Start (750m swim, 16K MTB, 5K trail run)
8:30am XTERRA South Central Championship Start (1.5K swim, 24K MTB, 10K trail run)
9:30am-1:30pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation
9:00/9:15am XTERRA Waco Sport male/female winners expected
11:15am/11:30am XTERRA South Central Championship male/female winners expected
12:30pm Bike course cut-off for all athletes
12:30pm XTERRA Championship/Sport Awards Ceremony
7:00pm Post Race Party – Location TBD

* Photo ID required.

Note: No park entry fees will be charged. Look for XTERRA parking signs.

If you are staying at the Hilton it is an easy 5 minute bike ride to the venue.

Host Hotel

Host Hotel is the Hilton Waco.  Room rates are offered at $99 for king bedrooms and $109 for queen/queen bedrooms.  Athletes may make reservations by calling 800-HILTONS (445-8667) and identifying themselves with the group, on-line at www.waco.hilton.com and using the group code SXT to access the group rate.

Hilton Waco
113 South University Parks Drive
Waco, Texas 76701-2241

www.waco.hilton.com

800-HILTONS (445-8667)

Getting There

Waco is located off I-35 between Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin. The Waco Regional Airport is a mere 15-minute drive from almost anywhere in town and serviced by American Eagle, connecting to the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) and Continental Connections for Sky West, connecting to Houston's George R. Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

I-35 to Waco Exit University-Parks. Left turn at light(River should be on your right). Pass the Hilton and Suspension Bridge straight thru the stop sign. Continue on University Parks. You enter the park when the road curves to the left.

Baylor University is close by as are any number of very cool pubs, restaurants and shops.

Choice Hotels - Official Hotel Partner of XTERRA

XTERRA is proud to announce that Choice Hotels International has become the Official Hotel Partner of XTERRA. Choice Hotels has more than 5,700 Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality Inn®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge®, and Rodeway Inn® brand hotels worldwide which will make it easy to travel to your next race.

As the Official Hotel Partner of XTERRA all members and racers receive a 15% discount while staying at participating Choice hotels.*

To make a hotel reservation:

Call the Choice Sports Desk at 877.240.AWAY (2929) or visit www.choicesportstravel.com.
Provide your XTERRA Discount Code / Special Rate ID: 00224890
*Discount subject to availability

And, if you’re a Choice Privileges® rewards program member you can enjoy earning points toward free nights, Airline Rewards, gift cards for sports apparel and equipment, and more! It’s easy, fast and free to join. For more details and to become a member, visit www.choiceprivileges.com/signup/XTERRA.