XTERRA Utah
Adventures in Ogden & Snowbasin Resort | September 24-25
XTERRA USA Championship
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*Qualified Athletes Only
Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 9AM - Start at Port Ramp Marina
Registration Fee: $150 - Sorry, no refunds - Includes event tee, refreshments and Night of Champions dinner. All competitors must present a USA Triathlon license, valid photo ID and sign a waiver and release upon packet pick up. USAT single-day licenses are available for $10 through XTERRA registration. Entries must be received by September 21.
The XTERRA USA Championship is the culmination of a series of more than 50 qualifying events across the US that award points to the top athletes in XTERRA's eight regions. The USA Championship is held in conjunction with the Harvest Moon Festival.
Pro athletes race for their share of the $80,000 prize purse. Sixty-thousand for the XTERRA America Tour Championship , and $20,000 goes to the fastest pros at nationals.
In addition to the championship, XTERRA offers races for trail runners, as well as the XTERRA Utah race. Pick up tips from the pros at one of our XTERRA University clinics or enjoy the XTERRA Expo. Kids can get into the fun at the XTERRA Kids Zone.
The XTERRA USA Championship is open to pros and qualified amateur athletes from the US. Here is how to qualify. Non-qualified athletes can race on our championship course, only half the distance, by signing up for XTERRA Utah which is open to everyone.
Top finishers in each age division are awarded a coveted slot to the XTERRA World Championship at the Makena Resort on Maui where 550 of the world's best competitors vie for the world championship title. Also, the fastest age group male and female swimmer timed from start to exit of T1 receive a XTERRA Vortex 3 Full wetsuit.
Pro athletes from the US with a valid pro license can compete for the USA Championship title. International athletes may compete for prize money, but are not eligible for the USA Championship title. Visit the pro racing for more information.
In Association with the Harvest Moon Festival
XTERRA and the annual Harvest Moon Festival on Ogden's Historic 25th Street team up to bring you one great weekend of family events. Whether you volunteer, participate or just spectate, there is truly something for everyone young and old.
QUALIFYING
For details and slot allocations, please visit the "How It Works" section on XTERRAPlanet.com.
Top points scorers from each of XTERRA's eight US regions will be invited to compete at the USA Championship. Competitors earn points by competing in their choice of XTERRA Points Series (XPS) Races and XTERRA America Tour Championship Races.
Roll-down slots may become available if a qualified athlete decides not to race at the USA Championship. The slot will be offered to the next athlete in the rankings until the slot is filled. The roll-down will be managed by XTERRA event communications who will contact athletes individually.
XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE
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1.5k swim / 30k mountain bike / 10k trail run
SWIM
(20-minute drive from the finish area at Snowbasin) The race begins with a 1500-meter swim in Pineview Reservoir Marina, where water temps hover near the "wetsuit-required" range. A final determination will be made on-site and posted at the registration tent. The swim for 2010 will be at the same location as 2009, follow the signs. Also, the fastest age group male and female swimmer timed from start to exit of T1 receive a XTERRA Vortex 3 Full wetsuit.
MOUNTAIN BIKE
Racers leave T1 and head west toward Ogden Canyon for the 30K mountain bike. Mild, steady climbs warm up the legs for more demanding climbs on the first half of the bike leg. Note that most of the first 1.5 miles is on a major road. We are allowed to ride on the shoulder and will use delineators to separate you from traffic. Utah Department of Transportation has said we can not ride in the traffic lanes. Stay inside the delineators. We will have volunteers taking numbers and you will be assessed a minimum of a 2 minute penalty if you are caught riding outside of the lane delineators. Should the police handling traffic stop you, your race is done for the day.
A blend of single track and rocky double track will test your bike skills. Make your move soon, because there's a lot of single track ahead. Turn left near Pineview Dam on to Wheeler Creek Trail heading south. Single track dominates the next ten miles of trail. Course elevation climbs to 7,000 feet during the bike leg and takes just one downhill break at about the halfway point. The descent brings you down 550 feet in elevation over a mile and a half. It's a great time to breathe deep and catch a second wind. The final four miles climb back up to about 6,700 feet to T2.
TRAIL RUN
Get ready for more climbing! If you can take your eyes off the trail ahead (and take your mind off the burning in your legs), you'll be treated to a scenic horizon dominated by towering aspens. Take a deep breath and take it all in. You'll need it for the next section of the run. Halfway through the run is the highest point on the entire course at about 7,500 feet. We'll bring you back down to the race compound and through to the finish at Snowbasin.
Headphones, headsets, earbuds, walkmans, iPods, mp3 players or any personal audio device are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. Bike or run. Variable time penalty for infraction.
Course is subject to change
XTERRA UTAH TRAINING CAMP
Headed to Ogden in September for the XTERRA USA Championship Race? Get prepared specifically for this event with the help of XTERRA Pro and EPC head coach Cody Waite.
A comprehensive 12-week training plan takes care of all your workouts between July 5th and September 25th! Workouts include sport specific strength and speed along with key combo (brick) sessions and peak sessions that will have you racing to your best performance of the season. The plan is geared towards the intermediate to advanced level competitors with a weekly average training load of 14 hours (more or less volume can be adjusted to fit your needs).
Delivered through Training Peaks training software you get the 12-week plan along with a log to record your workouts and track your progress. In addition to following the plan, you also have access to coach Cody via email for any questions you have along the way.
The XTERRA USA Training Plan is on sale now through Training Peaks for $199. A special discount if being offered with a 30% savings bringing the 12-week plan down to only $139! For less than $2 a day you get a proven training plan from an XTERRA specific coach and all your email questions answered as you go.
Your 30% off Tribe Newsletter discount code is EPCxterra
Questions: cody@epcmultisport.com
WETSUIT POLICY
XTERRA follows the Swimming Conduct rules for Wetsuit Use established by the International Triathlon Union (ITU) at all XTERRA Championship races. Wetsuits rules are as follows:
AGE GROUP ATHLETES
Wetsuits are mandatory for Age Group athletes if the water temperature is BELOW 57 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees C)
Wetsuits are permitted for Age Group athletes if the water temperature is AT or BELOW 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees C)
Wetsuits are forbidden for Age Group athletes if the water temperature is ABOVE 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees C)
PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES
Wetsuits are mandatory for Professional athletes if the water temperature is BELOW 57 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees C)
Wetsuits are permitted for Professional athletes if the water temperature is AT or BELOW 68 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees C)
Wetsuits are forbidden for Professional athletes if the water temperature is ABOVE 68 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees C)
Note: Water temperatures can fluctuate day to day. Water temperature will be taken on race morning and a determination as to wetsuit use will be made at that time. BRING YOUR WETSUIT!!
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 your interested in doing and what your availability is. We'll try to find a place for you at XTERRA. We hope you can join us!
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS DINNER
Friday "Night of Champions" Dinner at Union Station - USA Champs competitors complimentary, $20 for guests.
COMPETITOR PHOTOS
We are happy to announce that Brightroom will be the official event photographer for athlete photos. Photos will be ready three to five days after the event. You can visit Brightroom now and sign up for email notification. They will alert you when the photos are ready for online viewing and ordering.
WETSUIT RENTAL
XTERRA Wetsuits, the official wetsuit of XTERRA is offering a wetsuit rental program on their latest models for $49 per race weekend (plus shipping). They will ship you the best wetsuit available in their rental inventory so you can enjoy swimming in the world's fastest and most flexible wetsuit available. To rent a wetsuit, visit their website and complete the online rental form.
BIKE SUPPORT
Biker's Edge has supported XTERRA in Ogden since the first race in 2004.
The shop is located just 15 minutes south of Ogden on I-15, and can handle an athletes' pre-race prep from bike assembly, repair, and maintenance to
the latest products, clothing, and accessories.
Biker's Edge will have a tech onsite on Friday, the 25th, from 12noon - 6pm at the XTERRA Expo in Ogden and also on race morning at Port Ramp Marina.
10% off - Biker's Edge Owner/Manager Zach Chatelain has rolled out the red carpet for XTERRA racers by offering 10% off everything in the store to those registered.
Bike Shipment and Assembly - $70 (includes assembly and boxing for return if needed, shipping costs not included).
Bikes must arrive no later than THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24.
To take advantage of that deal send Zach an email (zach@bebikes.com) telling him where the bike is coming from, date it should arrive, and return address.
Biker's Edge
232 N. Main Street
Kaysville, UT 84037
Phone: (801) 544-5300
http://www.bebikes.com/
MCKAY-DEE SPORTS MEDICINE
Official Medical Provider of XTERRA USA Championship
McKay-Dee Sports Medicine is committed to providing comprehensive sports medicine services that enhance the safety and well being of participants involved in professional, semi-professional, high school sports and community based athletic and recreational events.
Contact
- General Info: info@xterraplanet.com
- Media Contact: Trey Garman
- Toll-Free: 877-751-8880