July 12, 2020

CANCELLED

Due to health and travel concerns related to COVID-19, XTERRA EX2 has been cancelled. Please join us in 2021! Contact info [at] ex2adventures.com for more information.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, July 11th

4:00pm - 7:00pm Check-in and course open for pre-riding


Sunday, July 12th

7:00am Check-in and TA opens
8:15am Pre-race briefing
8:45am Racers assemble at starting line
9:00am Triathlon wave #1 starts
9:03am Triathlon wave #2 starts
9:06am Duathlon starts
11:00am Post-race food available
1:00pm Awards (top 5 in each category) and sponsor give-a-ways


 

Course Info - XTERRA Triathlon

Distances:  .75 miles swim | 13 miles mountain bike | 5 miles trail run

The triathlon race course starts with a two lap swim in warm clear waters of a mountain lake and the duathlon starts with a three mile semi-technical trail run.

After the first segment, all racers head out to complete two laps of a mountain bike course that includes twisty lakeside single-track, wide fire roads, smooth grassy sections, and a few rock gardens.  There are 4 aid stations on each lap of the bike course.

Once completing the mountain bike course, racers transition to a 5 mile run that has rooty trails, smooth open flats, and one big climb.  There are 4 aid stations on the run course.

XTERRA EX2 Triathlon Course Map

 

Course Info - XTERRA Duathlon

Distances:  3 Mile Run | 5 Mile Mountain Bike | 5 Mile Trail Run

The duathlon race course starts with a 3 mile semi-technical trail run. There are 2 aid stations on the first run leg.

After the first segment, all racers head out to complete two laps of a mountain bike course that includes twisty lakeside single-track, wide fire roads, smooth grassy sections, and a few rock gardens.  There are 4 aid stations on each lap of the bike course.

Once completing the mountain bike course, racers transition to a 5 mile run that has rooty trails, smooth open flats, and one big climb.  There are 3 aid stations on the run course.

XTERRA Duathlon Course Map

FAQ's

Q:  Can I pre-run/ride the course? 
A:  Yes, and we'll have the course marked Saturday July 11th by 2pm.

Q:  How many aid stations are on the course? 
A:  Four on each lap of the bike course and four on the run course.

Results

Past Results - Click Here

Rocky Gap State Park is located in Western Maryland, 6 miles east of Cumberland in Allegany County. The park is approximately 2.5 hours from the Baltimore and Washington regions.

From Baltimore and Washington DC:

Travel to I-70 west.
Travel west on I-70 past Hagerstown.
At Hancock, take I-68 west.
Take exit #50 for Rocky Gap State Park.
Once in the park follow signs for Race Parking. The staging area is near the main bathhouse and snackbar in the ‘day use’ area on the eastern side of the lake.

Camping is available and can be reserved online at https://parkreservations.maryland.gov/

Hotel are rooms are available and can be reserved online at https://www.rockygapcasino.com/

Without the support of enthusiastic and caring volunteers, producing our races would not be possible. Volunteers of all ages and abilities help with check-in, racer transition areas, aid stations, course marshalling, timing, post-race food, and sweeping/demarking the course.  Volunteering is a fun way to experience our races, play in the outdoors, and spend time with friendly people.

All volunteers receive a free race t-shirt, free food, a discount coupon code good for $15 off a future EX2 race or EX2 merchandise, and our sincere thanks.

To sign-up to volunteer, please visit https://www.ex2adventures.com/about-ex2/volunteer/

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

 

 

 

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Wetsuit Information

In the 16 year history of the XTERRA EX2, wetsuits have only been permitted once, when the water temperature was 72 degrees on race morning. Water temperatures are normally between 75-78 degrees on race day in mid-July. We take and post the water temperature on the morning of the race. IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY that wetsuits will be permitted for this race.

Awards

Awards will be presented to the top five male and female, age group finishers, and to the top five relay teams. Awards will be presented after the race at the awards ceremony.

Triathlon Age Groups include:
15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+, Challenged Athlete Division

Triathlon Relay Divisions include:
Co-Ed, Female, Male

Duathlon Age Groups include:
29-Under, 30-39, 40-49, 50+

Duathlon Relay Divisions include:
Open

Relay Information

Each duathlon and triathlon relay team may be comprised of two or three racers. Each athlete on relay teams must complete at least one FULL segment of the race, either the .75 mile swim (Tri)/3 mile run (Du), 13 mile bike, or the 5 mile run. Racers will ‘tag’ each other at the bike rack where their bike is placed. For two person teams, one racer will have to complete two FULL segments and the other racer will only complete one segment.

For XTERRA EX2 race questions please contact Andy Bacon:   info [at] ex2adventures.com or  703-338-3965.

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