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EX2
Rocky Gap State Park
Overview
About
WHAT: XTERRA EX2
WHEN: July 14, 2019
WHERE: Rocky Gap State Park, Flintstone, MD 21530 (map it)
Escape the summer city heat and head for the mountains! Join us at Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, MD for the 16th Annual XTERRA EX2 Off-Road Triathlon and Duathlon.
You are going to love this race venue! With its picture perfect beauty, fantastic amenities, large clear mountain lake, and challenging trail network, Rocky Gap State Park offers a stellar venue for this nationally recognized points series race. Rocky Gap has tons to do and is just a 2.5 hour drive from the Washington and Baltimore metro areas. You can make it a family weekend, with camping, a Jack Nicklaus golf course, awesome beaches, plenty of trails, and fishing – everyone will love it! Or you can make it a fun weekend getaway – there is a fancy lodge/casino on site and plenty of bed and breakfasts located right in Cumberland.
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. Once completing the mountain bike course, racers transition to a 5 mile run that has rooty trails, smooth open flats, and one big climb. All in all, this course is super fun and has challenged thousands of newbies and seasoned vets over the years!
Races
XTERRA NATIONAL POINT SERIES RACE
Distance .75 Miles Swim | 13 Mile Mountain Bike | 5 Mile Trail Run
The point series race starts with a two lap swim loop,with a short beach run between laps. Followed by some sweet singletrack on the two-loop mountain bike leg. The race finishes with a ridiculously awesome 5 mile trail run. There is a relay option for this race.
XTERRA DUATHLON
Distance: 3 Mile Trail Run | 13 Mile Mountain Bike | 5 Mile Trail Run
Swap the swim for an awesome 3 mile run to start the duathlon. Followed by some sweet singletrack on the two-loop mountain bike leg. The race finishes with an epicly beautiful 5 mile trail run. There is a relay option for this race.
Contact
For XTERRA EX2 race questions please contact Andy Bacon: info [at] ex2adventures.com or 703-338-3965.
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Note: Please do not contact xterraplanet.com for questions about this specific race. Use the email and/or number provided here.
FAQ
Q: Can I pre-run/ride the course?
A: Yes, and we'll have the course marked Saturday July 13th by 2pm.
Q: How many aid stations are on the course?
A: Four on each lap of the bike course and three on the run course.
Volunteers
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/
Race Info
Schedule of Events
Saturday, July 13th
| 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Check-in and course open for pre-riding |
Sunday, July 14th
| 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 3 aid stations on the run course.
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.
Travel
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/
Results
Past Results
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Wetsuit Information
In the 15 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. XTERRA wetsuits has a rental program BUT 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.
