TOP 10 REASONS TO RUN AT THE RANCH
The XTERRA Trail Running World Championship returns to Kualoa Ranch on December 6 with one of the most scenic half-marathon trail races on the planet. The course itself is pure nature – secluded singletrack trails and dirt roads framed by a pair of dramatic knife-edged mountain ridges that drop into the ocean. See the pictures and highlight video from last year for visual proof.
In addition to the main event which dishes out $10,000 in prize money and attracts big name runners like Max King (pictured) and Heather Fuhr, there are also 5km and 10km fun runs, a 5km walk that explores the movie sets in the valley, and free kids races.
Having the rare opportunity to run in one of Hawaii's most pristine landscapes should be reason enough to jump into this event, but for runners looking for even more incentive, here's a Top 10 list:
10. Run where the dinosaurs ran in the original Jurassic Park, and actually step in their footprints!
9. Play in the country and expose your kids to the healthy, active, outdoors lifestyle.
8. Run in a pack with people from around the world.
7. Help a worthy cause - the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Hawaii Chapter.
6. Bring a marathoner. They can cheer you on the trail, and you can cheer them on a week later at the Honolulu Marathon.
5. XTERRA will be giving out some really cool swag thanks to our prize patrons and sponsors.
CHECK OUT THE TOP 4 REASONS TO RUN AT THE RANCH
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WIN FREE ENTRY INTO XTERRA TRAIL RUN WORLDS
The XTERRA Trail Running World Championship and Hawaii Sport Magazine are teaming up to start the season of giving early.
Post a photo of you supporting one of the fantastic XTERRA sponsors to the XTERRA Facebook Fan Page. Sponsors include XTERRA.TV, Paul Mitchell, Hawaiian Airlines, Active Hawaii, Outrigger Hotels, Gatorade, XTERRA Gear, GU, Zorrel, Kualoa Ranch, Runner's World, XTERRA Footwear, and Tiki's Grill and Bar.
Title your photo "sponsor snapshot" and we will award one lucky winner every Wednesday with a free entry to the 2009 XTERRA Trail Running World Championship on Sunday, December 6th (5km, 10km or 21km).
XTERRA reserves the right to use all submitted photos, so be creative!
Photo: Nils Nilsen / XTERRA
50% OFF XTERRA FOOTWEAR!
Here’s your chance to try a pair of the new XTERRA Footwear. On Wednesday, November 25th through Sunday, December 6th only, all shoes will be 50% off, as in half price! Eat all you want this Thanksgiving, we are here to help you run it off. Available only at www.XTERRAfootwear.com.
INDEPENDENT SALES REPS WANTED
XTERRA Footwear is looking for independent sales reps in multiple territories. Our ideal candidate has an existing account base with great retailer relationships in their territory, and lives and breathes the XTERRA lifestyle. If you or someone you know might be interested please send a resume and cover letter to sales@XTERRAfootwear.com.
THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROT
Several hundred SoCal runners will be earning the right to feast guilt-free on Thanksgiving dinner by virtue of sweating off at least a portion of the to-be-consumed calories at the annual XTERRA Topanga Turkey Trot in the cliffs and canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains at Trippet Ranch on November 26.
The host venue at Topanga State Park features a 36-mile trail system with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean all within the Los Angeles city limits and is considered the world’s largest wild land within the boundaries of a major city.
The event offers 5km, 10km and 15km trail races, but just the 15km race will award points in the XTERRA SoCal Trail Running Series standings. This is the second of six races in the 2009/2010 SoCal Series that honors regional champions and free entry into XTERRA Trail Run Nationals to Series' champs in each age division.
For more information about the XTERRA Trail Run Series visit www.xterratrailrun.com.
RACE RECAPS
WALKER, VAN VLERKEN WIN XTERRA MAKENA BEACH TRAIL RUN
Nick Walker of Victoria, British Columbia, and Yvonne van Vlerken (pictured) of Schwarzach, Austria, finished first among a record-breaking field of more than 500 runners at the XTERRA Makena Beach 10K Trail Runs October 24th on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Walker had a time of 43:53. Kit Stokes of Bristol, England was second in 45:30. Van Vlerken finished in 46:42 --- 2:07 in front of the runner-up, Cindy Anderson of Kailua, Oahu. For their efforts, Walker and van Vlerken were handsomely rewarded with free roundtrip flights between Hawaii and the mainland courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines.
A highlight video featuring the XTERRA Makena Beach 10km trail run in Maui has been loaded to XTERRA.TV, a free 24/7 web TV network showcasing hours of off-road triathlon, trail running, and adventure activities from around the world.
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RIDDLE, EIDSON MAKE MARK AT XTERRA MONTE SANO TRAIL RUN
Rachel Eidson and David Riddle finished first at the inaugural XTERRA Monte Sano Trail Run on Sunday, October 25th in Huntsville, Alabama. In the men's 15km race, locals filled the podium with Riddle, 29, claiming the top spot in 1:01:11. Birmingham’s Eidson, 25, broke the women’s tape in 1:27:48.
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BECRAFT, GOSS WIN FIRST XTERRA SOUTH CAROLINA RACE FOR 2010
The 2010 XTERRA South Carolina Trail Run Series kicked off on Saturday, November 7th at Greenville’s Paris Mountain State Park. The 11km event crowned men’s winner Jeremy Becraft, 33 of Columbia, with the fastest time of the day in 47:54. The women’s title went to 21-year old Lauren Goss of Mount Pleasant in 55:38.
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MOONEY, HORSAGER WIN BATTLE AT BIG CREEK
In a sold-out field of 350 runners, Tara Mooney and Josh Horsager came out on top of the XTERRA Battle at Big Creek Trail Run on November 8th in Roswell, Georgia. The day’s fastest time in the main 15km event belonged to Horsager, 32, crossing the finish line in 1:04:22. Mooney, 2008 XTERRA Georgia Regional Champion from Kennesaw, has won her division in 9 of her last 10 XTERRA races and continued her streak dominating the women’s race in 1:14:40.
Luke Godleski, 27, and Katherine Thornhill, 22 from Athens, won the 7km fun run with their times of 32:17 and 43:18 respectively.
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XTERRA TRAIL RUNNING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (5/10/21km) - Oahu, HI - 12/6/09
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