XTERRA Utah

Ogden & Snowbasin Resort | September 21-22, 2013

XTERRA Utah Off-Road Triathlon

2013 ONLINE REGISTRATION

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 9:20AM Start at Port Ramp Marina, Ogden / Snowbasin, UT.

Includes event t-shirt and post-race refreshments. USAT license required, single-day license can be purchased for $12 at registration. Military personnel and students must provide valid ID at packet pick-up to receive discounted rate.

SORRY NO REFUNDS

Note: You must be present to receive your award. Awards will not be mailed after the event.

We offer XTERRA Utah in two distances. The long distance race is 1500m swim / 28km mountain bike / 10km trail run. The short distance is a 750m swim / 19K mountain bike / 5K trail run race held in conjunction with the USA Championship event. Athletes can compete in the XTERRA Utah race as a team or individual. This race is ideal for local residents looking for the XTERRA experience or for those who have not qualified to race in the Championship race.

RSVP ON FACEBOOK

Our Facebook event page is a good way to connect with other racers, get event updates and let people know that you signed up for XTERRA Utah. Invite your friends! RSVP on facebook, and start inviting all of your friends!

CLAIM YOUR IN TRAINING BADGE

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RACE DAY NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS

TRANSITION AREAS

Transition areas will be open at 6:30am.
ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO SET UP TWO TRANSITIONS (at least 2 hours) AND GET TO THE RACE START.
Race start and T1 (Swim to Bike) are at Port Marina, Pineview Reservoir.
Race finish and T2 (Bike to Run) are at Snowbasin.
ALTHOUGH THERE IS PLENTY OF PARKING AT PORT MARINA, THERE WILL BE INTERMITTENT ROAD CLOSURES AT THE PINEVIEW SPILLWAY as bikers cross the road into Wheeler Canyon.
TO AVOID DELAYS OR MISSING YOUR START, WE RECOMMEND YOU PARK YOUR CAR AT THE SNOWBASIN FINISH AND TAKE THE FREE SHUTTLE TO THE RACE START.

TRANSITION BAGS

Transition bags will be provided at packet pickup/registration for use at T1. Write your race number BIG on both sides of the bag.
After your swim leg, put your wetsuit and swim gear in your bag and close it up. We will deliver it to T2. If your gear is not placed in your bag and your bag is not tightly closed, we are not responsible for getting your gear back to you.
You or a representative, must present your race number to pickup your transition bag at T2.

SUGGESTED SET-UP

Drive to T1 and set-up your swim/bike transition. Your bike will be secure at T1. Swim cap, timing chip distribution and body marking are at T1.
Drive your car to Snowbasin, park and set-up T2 (bike/run transition).
Take the shuttle back to the start. The first shuttle leaves Snowbasin at 6:30am. The last shuttle for XTERRA USA Championship and XTERRA Utah athletes leaves Snowbasin at 8:20am. You may also have someone drive you, as there is parking at the marina.

ROAD CLOSURES AT PINEVIEW SPILLWAY

There will be intermittent road closures at Pineview Spillway 9:25-11am.
We recommend Pineview - Snowbasin traffic during there hours turn right from the marina and take the alternate route through Huntsville (166 and 158) - Continue on 158 to Eden, follow 166 past Huntsville. Turn left on 167 and right on 226.

XTERRA UTAH COURSE

CLICK MAP FOR LARGER VERSION

Long Course (Full): 1500m swim / 28K mountain bike / 10K trail run
Short Course (Sprint): 750m swim / 19K mountain bike / 5K trail run
* Subject to change

Bird's Eye View of the Mountain Bike

Bird's Eye View of the 10km Trail Run

Note: Google Earth browser plug-in required to view. You will be alerted and given an installation link if your browser does not have the plug-in installed.

PRE-RIDING / PRACTICE PARKING
There is no parking at Port Ramp Marina during the week.Please park at the Wheeler Canyon trailhead or at Snowbasin and coast down to the bottom of Wheeler Canyon trailhead to begin riding.

XTERRA UTAH LONG COURSE: Starts at 9:20 a.m. and is identical to USA Championship course.
XTERRA UTAH SHORT COURSE: Starts at 9:40 a.m. Same course as past years. The swim is half-distance, one 750-meter loop. The bike is 19K with roughly 2,300-feet of climbing (it turns back to Snowbasin Resort at end of Wheeler Creek trail instead of heading up Sardine Peak trail). The run is 5K, and cuts off midway through Green Pond trail.

BIKE SHIPPING

We've partnered with High Country Shipping to ship your bikes to Ogden, UT. Receive your quote and sign up online.

http://www.highcountryshipping.com/bike_events/xterra_usa_championship.html

RENT A WETSUIT

You can rent the fastest and most flexible triathlon wetsuit on the market. XTERRA Wetsuits is offering full or sleeveless wetsuit rentals with zero deposit and free ground shipping. Extended rental periods are available.

Check them out at http://www.xterrawetsuits.com/store/index.php/products/wetsuit-rentals.

WETSUIT POLICY

XTERRA follows the Swimming Conduct rules for Wetsuit Use established by the International Triathlon Union (ITU) at all XTERRA 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!

ATHLETE 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.

Find Your Photos from Brightroom

BIKE SUPPORT

Biker's Edge has supported XTERRA in Ogden since 2004. The shop is located 15 minutes south of Ogden on I-15

Biker's Edge
232 N. Main Street
Kaysville, UT 84037
Phone: (801) 544-5300
http://www.bebikes.com/

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FOR BIKE DELIVERY AND ASSEMBLY CONTACT SKYLINE CYCLE

Skyline Cycle
834 Washington Blvd
Ogden, Ut 84404
Website: www.skylinecyclery.com
Email: info@skylinecyclery.com
Details and Pricing

Receive and store-$20.00
Receive, store, assemble and tune-$95.00
Pick up at Skyline Cycle
We will be accepting bikes no later than 3 days before the event for building and tuning.
We will provide a 10% discount on all items to those participating in XTERRA

TO RECEIVE, ASSEMBLE AND OR TUNE A BIKE PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE BY EMAILING info@skylinecyclery.com WITH NAME, HOME ADDRESS, & PHONE NUMBER.

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.