Pace Bend Park
Pace Bend Park
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WHAT: XTERRA ATX
WHEN: April 23-24, 2022
WHERE: Pace Bend Park - 2011 N. Pace Bend Road, Austin, TX 78669 (map it)
Pace Bend Park is located in western Travis County in the Hill Country of central Texas. The entire park is situated on a peninsula jutting into Lake Travis, with steep bluffs on one side offering spectacular views and gentle grassy slopes descending to the water on the other side. The trails at Pace Bend Park include limestone ledges, challenging rock gardens, some steep climbs, technical drop-offs with plenty of smooth trails in between to help you recover before reaching the next obstacle.
Races
XTERRA TRIATHLON
Distance: 1500-meter swim | 18-mile mountain bike | 10K trail run
XTERRA SPRINT TRIATHLON
Distance: 750-meter swim | 9-mile mountain bike | 5K trail run
XTERRA SPRINT DUATHLON
Distance: 5K trail run | 9-mile mountain bike | 5K trail run
XTERRA TRAIL RUN
Distances: 10.5K and 21K
Schedule of Events
Friday, April 22
| ALL DAY | Course open for pre-riding and running |
| 4:30-6:30pm | Packet pickup (triathlon and duathlon) |
Saturday, April 23
| 6:30-8:30am | Onsite registration and packet pickup (triathlon and duathlon) |
| 6:30-8:30am | Transition area open |
| 7:50am | Off-road Triathlon pre-race briefing |
| 8:00am | Off-road Triathlon start |
| 8:50am | Off-road Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon pre-race briefing |
| 9:00am | Off-road Sprint Triathlon and Sprint Duathlon start |
| 12:15pm | Awards and raffle* |
| 12:30pm | Axe throwing contest (register online) |
Sunday, April 24
| 7:00-8:40am | Onsite registration and packet pickup for Trail Run |
| 8:25am | 21K Trail Run pre-race briefing |
| 8:30am | 21K Trail Run start |
| 8:40am | 10.5K Trail Run pre-race briefing |
| 8:45am | 10.5K Trail Run start |
| 10:30am | 10.5K Trail Run Awards |
| 11:15am | 21K Trail Run awards/raffle* |
* Participants must be present. Awards and raffle prizes will not be mailed.
Course Info - XTERRA Triathlon
XTERRA ATX Triathlon
Course Distance: 1500m swim x 18-mile mountain bike x 10K trail run
The race starts with a 1500m swim in the waters of Lake Travis followed by 18 miles of challenging classic Texas Hill Country single track with short climbs, limestone drops, and twisty turns. Finish with a fast 10K run weaving along the shore of the lake.
AID STATIONS:
Transition area: 1 aid station
Bike: 2 aid stations per lap
Run: 2 aid stations
Aid stations will have snacks, water, and Gatorade.
Course Info - XTERRA Sprint Triathlon
XTERRA Sprint Triathlon
Course Distance: 750m swim x 9-mile mountain bike x 5K trail run
The race starts with a 750m swim in the waters of Lake Travis followed by 9 miles of challenging classic Texas Hill Country single track with short climbs, limestone drops, and twisty turns. Finish with a fast 5K run weaving along the shore of the lake.
AID STATIONS:
Transition area: 1 aid station
Bike: 2 aid stations per lap
Run: 1 aid station
Aid stations will have snacks, water, and Gatorade.
Course Info - XTERRA Sprint Duathlon
XTERRA Sprint Duathlon
Course Distance: 5K trail run x 9-mile mountain bike x 5K trail run
The race starts with a fast 5K run weaving along the shore of Lake Travis followed by 9 miles of challenging classic Texas Hill Country single track with short climbs, limestone drops and twisty turns. Finish with a second lap on the 5K loop.
AID STATIONS:
Transition area: 1 aid station
Bike: 2 aid stations per lap
Run: 1 aid station
Aid stations will have snacks, water, and Gatorade.
Results
Timing provided by Pro-Fit Race Timing.
Camping And Lodging
Highlands Lake Camp
Highlands Lake Camp is located inside Pace Bend Park and is located only a few minutes away from the race's start and finish area.
Rates for motel rooms are $60 per night, plus a one-time $20 cleaning fee, regardless of the number of nights stayed. Cabins vary from $85-150, plus the $20 cleaning fee. RV/Campsites are also available at $45 night.
Reserve your lodging choice by calling 512-264-1777 (ask for Josh) or visiting https://hlccc.org/.
Additional Information
More information on camping is available at https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/pace-bend. Hotels are available in Bee Cave, Marble Falls, and Austin.
Volunteer Contact – Dion Papafote, dion [at] racerevolutions.com
Our dedicated team of volunteers is key to bring the racing experience to more people in more places. We need help with pre-race and race-day activities. Please email us at dion [at] racerevolutions.com and let us know what you are interested in doing and what your availability is. All volunteers receive event swag, food, drinks and an opportunity to earn a discount on future events.
Fee Structure
| Event | Early (thru 2/23) | Regular (2/24-4/20) | Onsite |
| Off-Road Triathlon, Individual/Age Based | $120 | $135 | $150 |
| Off-Road Triathlon, 2-Person Relay | $160 | $175 | $190 |
| Off-Road Triathlon, 3-Person Relay | $200 | $215 | $230 |
| Off-Road Sprint Triathlon, Individual | $90 | $105 | $120 |
| Off-Road Duathlon, Individual | $90 | $105 | $120 |
| Off-Road Duathlon, 2-Person Relay | $130 | $145 | $155 |
| 21K Trail Run | $75 | $85 | $95 |
| 10.5K Trail Run | $60 | $70 | $80 |
Event will be held rain or shine, no refunds. Registration insurance is available through Active.com.
Entries include:
- Race day park entrance fee for participant.
- A well-marked course with an aid stations that include water, Gatorade and snacks.
- Chipped timed event.
- Race shirt guaranteed in requested size for participants that register by 4/11. For registrations after 4/11, limited shirts will be available while supplies last.
- Post-race food for participants.
- For participants 21 years and older, post-race beer will be available.
- XTERRA swim cap (triathlon only).
- Finisher cup (trail runs only).
Awards
Off-Road Triathlon Awards
- 1st-3rd place XTERRA age group men/women
- 1st-3rd place overall men/women
Off-Road Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon Awards
- 1st-3rd place overall men/women*
*If field size is greater than 50 for the sprint triathlon or duathlon, age-group awards will be handed out.
Photos
Contact Name: Joel Grimmett
Contact Email: joel [at] racerevolutions.com
Contact Phone: 512-751-8940
Note: Please do not contact xterraplanet.com for questions about this specific race. Use the email and/or number provided here.
