Rules and Regulations

Qualifying for the PowerSox U.S. National Snowshoe Championship

Competitors must be a member of USSSA prior to competing in the qualifying race. 

More Information on USSSA

Citizen 5K run/walk, Kid's Kilo and relay races require NO qualifying or USSSA membership

XTERRA Winter World Championship

There are 4 disciplines; snow running, snowshoe running, snow cycling, ski mountaineering. 
Distances*:  run 5K, snowshoe 5K, cycle 10K, ski 8K      *distances are approximate
Sanction:  XTERRA Winter World Championship is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and will require membership, either annual or one day.  One day memberships available for $10.

Racing categories will be:
Open/Elite, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ for men and women
To enter as an elite you must submit a request along with a racing history to the race director for approval.  Write Dave Nicholas at  kahunadav@xterraplanet.com               

Running Stage: 
Running shoes are mandatory, spikes are allowed
Wearing a helmet during the run is not allowed

Snow shoe stage:
Legal size:  Snowshoe must be a minimum of 120 square inches of functional surface and can be NO smaller than 7” wide and 20” long.

Mountain Bike Stage:

Ski Mountaineering Stage:

Telemark, Alpine Touring and Nordic ski equipment as well as split snowboards are permitted.
Racers must pass through the checkpoints and/or gates where their numbers will be recorded.  Missing passing through a checkpoint or gate will be cause for disqualification or time penalty

Recommended that each athlete carries a backpack
Snow shoes or ski crampons are not permitted for this stage

Transition Area:
No bike riding is allowed in transition.  There will be a mount and dismount line
No skiing in transition.  Athletes must run/walk to transition exit and then clip into bindings.
It is legal for officials to assist athletes by placing bikes on racks and handing out equipment

OVERALL RULES AND REGULATIONS:
For any and all events at the Jury’s discretion, the following time penalties may be applied:

Snowboard Dash for Cash

There is one open class.  No age groups, just first male, first female

All contestants will wear their race bib and take the Wildcat lift to the top – no charge.

At the top, officials will guide competitors to a start line.  Contestants will take off their snowboards.  At a signal there will be an approx 100 meter dash to the top of Herberts.  From that point contestants will follow race markers and flags over an up and down course requiring them to boot up climbs prior to descents.  The finish will be at the XTERRA Winter compound at the base of City Hill.

Ski Mountaineering Race

There will be two distances; 8K and 12K.  The course will be the same for both distances.  Long distance will do 1.5 laps.  Total climb for short course is 2,300’, total climb for long course is 3,800’.

Starts will be mass starts with a time delay separation between long and short distance competitors of 5 minutes.  Long distance will start first.

Booting (hiking without skis) only allowed where specified.  Should booting be specified a transition area will be marked.  Skis must be firmly attached to backpack during booting
Safety straps are recommended

Telemark, Alpine Touring and Nordic ski equipment as well as split snowboards are permitted
Racers must pass through the checkpoints where their numbers will be recorded.  Missing passing through a checkpoint will be cause for disqualification

Recommended athletes carry:   

Telemark, Alpine Touring and Nordic ski equipment as well as split snowboards are permitted.
Racers must pass through the checkpoints and/or gates where their numbers will be recorded.  Missing passing through a checkpoint or gate will be cause for disqualification or time penalty

Recommended that each athlete carries a backpack
Snow shoes are not permitted.
Ski crampons may be allowed. (See notice board at event for decision)

Snowshoe Races

Legal size:  Snowshoe must be a minimum of 120 square inches of functional surface and can be NO smaller than 7” wide and 20” long.  Larger snowshoes are obviously legal.  For a listing of approved models please go to www.snowshoeracing.com/documents/LegalSizes.pdf

The competitor must cross the finish line with both snowshoes firmly attached to his/her feet.
Should the competitor loose a shoe during the race he/she must step off the track and re-attach the snowshoe in order to finish the race.  Running the course without one or both snowshoes attached to their feet is grounds for a DQ.

No ski-poles or running aids are allowed.
Competitors may wear a helmet

OVERALL RULES AND REGULATIONS:

For any and all events at the Jury’s discretion, the following time penalties may be applied:

Be sure to check at registration for updated rules and regulations for each event
Everything is subject to change based on weather conditions
Everything is subject to change based on participation