Schedule of Events
2008 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - SUBJECT TO CHANGE |
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| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 | |
| 9AM-2PM | Registration and Packet Pick-up |
| 9AM-3PM | Bike Practice Course Open* |
| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 | |
| 9AM-2PM | Registration and Packet Pick-up |
| 9AM-3PM | Bike Practice Course Open* |
| 4PM | XTERRA World Championship Press Conference |
| 5PM | XTERRA Pro Meeting |
| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 | |
| 9AM-3PM | Bike Practice Course Open* |
| 9AM-5PM | Registration and Packet Pick-up |
| 9:00AM | XTERRA University - Swim Clinic |
| 11:00AM | XTERRA University - TBD |
| 2:00PM | XTERRA University - MTB Clinic |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 | |
| 6:30-7:30AM | XTERRA Makena Beach Trail Run Packet Pick-up |
| 8:00AM | XTERRA Makena Beach Trail Run 5K/10K Start* |
| 9AM-5PM | Registration and Packet Pick-up |
| 10AM-3PM | Bike Practice Course Open* |
| 10:00AM | XTERRA University - Art of XTERRA |
| 5:00PM | Champions Forum |
| 6:00PM | Mandatory Competitor Briefing |
| 6:30PM | "Night of Champions" Dinner** |
| SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 | |
| 6:30AM | Transition Open for Set-up |
| 7:00AM | Body Marking Open |
| 9:00AM | XTERRA World Championship Start |
| 10AM-2PM | Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon |
| 1:00PM | Cut-off at T2 |
| 1:30PM | Pro Awards (finish area) |
| 2:00PM | Race Finish |
| 7:00PM | Awards Dinner** |
| 9:30PM | Halloween Costume Party |
** Competitor dinner ticket is included in entry fee. Guest tickets available at online registration. Saturday is $50 adult/$25 children 3-12. Sunday is $55 adult/$28 children 3-12. Any tickets remaining from online sales will be available at registration until sold out. Tickets will not be available for sale at the door.
With athletes from 30 countries mixing it up with Americans from all over the U.S. and da kine - Hawaiian-style locals, the atmosphere in Maui is epic, like Marki Gras on mountain bikes with revelers dancing in the sand and sippin' on mai tais. Way beyond just a race, those lucky enough to come to the party are treated to a carnival of activities...
"ONO" DINNERS, the Night of Champions affair on Saturday and the awards celebration dinner on Sunday are simply delicious and complete with highlight videos and slideshows. Both are held oceanfront and under the stars at the magnificent Maui Prince.
XTERRA UNIVERSITY PRESENTED BY PAUL MITCHELL, before the main event athletes can learn from the world's best pros at free clinics focused on the Maui swim, bike and run courses.
CHAMPIONS FORUM, past pro winners get together to share their secrets for success and some really funny stories.
XTERRA MAKENA BEACH 5K/10K TRAIL RUNS PRESENTED BY HAWAIIAN AIRLINES, friends and family can experience the famous world championship XTERRA run course on Saturday. A benefit for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui County. The fastest women in the 10K wins a round trip ticket to the mainland on Hawaiian Airlines.
PAUL MITCHELL, putting the style inlifestyle sports, our long-time sponsor hosts a charity hair cut-a-thon for Challenged Athletes Foundation on Sunday.
THE LEGENDARY XTERRA HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY, after the awards dinner it's time to let the spirits rejoice! Best costume wins airfare from Hawaiian Airlines.
