XTERRA Midwest Championship

The XTERRA Midwest Championship is one of five National Championship Series Races leading to the XTERRA USA Championship in Lake Tahoe, NV

// Note: Athletes will be grouped by their age on December 31, 2006 //

• Pros race for a $20,000 pro purse
• Age groupers battle for slots to the World Championship (see chart below)
• Top amateur finishers earn points toward their standings in the Nissan Xterra USA Championship Series

Highlighting the weekend of activities, (August 5-6) are a ton of activities that everyone will enjoy. Kids have their own adventures at Kids Base Camp, where fun and friendly competition rule the day. XTERRA teams up with a local charity for 10-K and 5-K trail runs. Spectators and competitors can also try to reach the top of the Nevada Climbing Wall, 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 (half-distance off-road triathlon) offer competitors their choice of racing formats. Click the EVENTS tab above for more information.

Qualifying Slots - Top finishers at this race  are awarded slots to the XTERRA World Championship in Makena, Maui (October 29) based on the following age group allocations.

Race Course* Wetsuits may be required. Please check the "Athlete Info" tab above for updates.

XTERRA
1.5k swim / 30k mountain bike / 10k trail run

The Milwaukee course is a true urban affair. Our main compound is on Lake Michigan at Veteran's Park near McKinley Beach and Marina. The swim will be clockwise laps at the southernmost point with a moderate run back to Veterans Park.

The bike takes off over a pedestrian bridge spanning Lincoln Memorial Drive onto the fantastic Oak Leaf trail. Milwaukee County has done a fabulous job in turning a defunct railroad bed into a world class trail system that goes alongside the Milwaukee River for miles. The trails travel up to Port Washington Road and back. Sport will do one lap and XTERRA will do a turnaround below Locust Street and do the whole thing again.

The east side of the river offers some very technical, twisty riding, the west side is faster and more open. As previously mentioned we can't publish our final bike routing until we have permission from a few private landowners. But trust us, this is going to be GREAT!

Once back at Veterans Park runners will take off north alongside the lake and do another cross over Lincoln Memorial Drive on a pedestrian overpass and into some steep ravines and gnarly running in the upper part of Veterans Park. This will be a wild, twisty route that you'll be happy to be finished with. The return takes you back across the highway along Lake Michigan and back to the finish.
* Course is subject to change.

Registration Information

XTERRA
Individual           $115
Team                 $230

 
Sorry, no refunds

On-site registration: Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Registration fee includes an event T-shirt, athlete recovery, and awards meal. Please note: A USA Triathlon license is required. Single-day licenses are available for $9 through XTERRA registration.

Deadlines: Online and Mail-in entry deadline is July 31, 2006

Race Venue: Veteran's Park, Milwaukee, WI

Start Time:  8:30 am

Packet pick-up: Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

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 World Championship.

RACE WRAP-UP

Smith, Whitmore Win Ultimate Mud-In-Your-Eye XTERRA

Milwaukee's reputation preceeded itself. Last year's race was wild, to say the least. A bone-chilling swim and temps soaring into the 90s made for truly challenging race day conditions.

As this year's race day approached, athletes sat glued to the Weather Channel. The news was good. Nice weather was predicted for race day.

But as athletes began their race warm-ups a gnarly storm moved into Milwaukee and trashed everyone's picture-prefect day. Thunder and lightening shuttered the skies and downpours muddied the trails. A quick change of race format sent atheltes out on a run-bike-run for a mudfest that made XTERRA history. Below is a list of the surviors who topped their divisions, despite the muddy mess. For more about the Milwaukee Mudfest, check out the:

OFFICIAL RACE REPORT

CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS

AGE GROUP CHAMPIONS

*Top amateurs

Media Information

Members of the media with credentials can be sent the official race report, access to the high-resolution, full-color photo gallery and results. For more information contact:

Trey Garman
Director of Marketing
trey@xterraplanet.com

Visit the Press and Media Center 

In addition to the main event, there are activities for everyone. Events span the weekend with a variety of racing, clinics, and outdoor fun at the XTERRA Expo in Veteran's Park. Bring the family and enjoy all that XTERRA has to offer.

Alterra Mountain Bike Ride 
Tour historic Milwaukee River trails. Ride the river and explore Milwaukee's urban wilderness on the lakefront!

XTERRA Sport Race

The XTERRA Sport race is a half-distance race held on the same course as the championship race. It is a great opportunity for new competitors or those who want a less-intense XTERRA challenge.

XTERRA 10K / 5K Scramble 

Take a break from the road and try an XTERRA Scramble. Our runs are fun, crooked, bumpy, muddy and gutsy - a surefire way to get your heart rate pumping. Two distances (10K and 5K) give runners of all levels their choice of courses.

XTERRA University - Presented by Paul Mitchell

Join in the (FREE) XTERRA University for training and fun with XTERRA's leading professional athletes. The sessions are aimed at improving your swimming, mountain biking, trail running, transition, and other XTERRA racing skills. It is part lecture, part question and answer and is a great way to get expert advice about the race.

Saturday, August 5 @ Veteran's Park
10:30 am Mountain Bike Clinic
11:30 am Trail Run Clinic
1:00   pm The Art of XTERRA
2:30   pm Swim Clinic

KIDS BASE CAMP
The camp is a daylong schedule of events designed to give youngsters the chance to participate like their parents in a positive and fun environment. Camp activities include the Shimano Youth Series bike race, bike mechanics and safety, obstace course, a soccer kick competition and agility drills. Entry is free and all particpants receive fun prizes and awards.

PAUL MITCHELL CUT-A-THON
Racing makes you feel good - Paul Mitchell makes you look good! Make a donation to charity and get a professional cut on the spot. No appointment necessary, just come on down!

Please check this page for important travel and race updates, especially the week before the race.

• WETSUITS
  Bring 'em with you. The final wetsuit policy will be posted on-site at the XTERRA registration tent at Veteran's Park the day before the race.

Bike Rentals
Dave Schlabowske from The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin (414) 271-9685 hooks you up with local bike shops. Each shop offers different services, fees, bikes, etc., so shop around for the deal that fits your needs. Be sure to mention that Dave from the Bike Fed sent you. Give Dave a call if you get in a jam, and he'll try to help you out.

Ben's Cycle and Fitness
Located on the south side of town, Ben's has a limited number of high-end mountain bikes for around $200/day. Ask for Vince.

Lagrange General Store
Rents race-worthy mountain bikes.

Cory the Bike Fixer
Cory's shop is the closest to the race venue and will rent new, high-end bikes from their stock for $150-$200. A credit card run as a deposit against the full value of the bike is required. The shop sells Giant, Fuji, Titus, Intense, Santa Cruz and Ellsworth. Ask for Cory when you call for availability and pricing.

Emery's
Find used, race-worthy, high-end bikes at reasonable prices: $25/day or $50 for three-day weekend). New bikes may be available for rent at a higher rate. Cleaning fee may apply. Ask for Brent.

Bike Federation of Milwaukee
If all else fails, and you end up in Milwaukee without a bike, contact Dave Schlabowske at 414-271-9685.

Official Host Hotel (SOLD OUT)
The Astor Hotel
924 E. Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
(Walking distance from the start) Call to make reservations under the XTERRA rate.

Tel: (414) 271-4220
Fax: (414) 271-6370
Reservations : (800) 558-0200


Hotel Option #2 (SOLD OUT)

The Plaza Hotel (414) 271-4220
(no XTERRA rate)


Shuttle
Airport Connection is the most economical transportation to the host hotel. Call 800-236-5450 for reservations and ask for Amy.  www.mkelimo.com.

The hotel will have a welcome packet available to guests with lots of information of what to do in Milwaukee besides drink beer and brats. Guests are walking distance from the Milwaukee Art Museum www.mam.org which is also on the shoreline of Lake Michigan.

XTERRA Travel
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(NOTE: XTERRA rates at host hotels are only available by calling the property directly and cannot be booked through our travel engine)

Please check this tab during the week leading up to the race for on-site details and information.

XTERRA did not produce event coverage for the web at this race. Please visit our NEWS section and visit the race reports link for more information.

Athlete Photos

Brightroom is the official event photographer for the XTERRA Midwest Championship Race. Photos are usually ready 3-5 business days after the race. 

Midwest Championship

XTERRA Sport

XTERRA Scramble 10K / 5K 

Pro Athlete Photos
Contact:
Trey Garman, director of marketing
trey@xterraplanet.com

Members of the media who want print quality images of pro athletes should contact Trey Garman.
 
Approved members of the media can view and download professional images from XTERRA's official photographer, Rich Cruse.  Please contact Trey for log-in information.

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