XTERRA's No Ka Oi Virtual Run and Duathlon, celebrates the island of Maui where XTERRA was born and the World Championship is held each year. In 2020, we are unable to gather on Maui on November 8 due to the pandemic, but from November 5-9, we’ll get together virtually and share a little aloha along with great Maui memories.

Entry is FREE and features your choice of RUN - 5k, 10k, or 21k, “5x5” for run relay teams of 2- 5 members as well as DUATHLON - full course and sprint course for individuals and teams.

Athletes may sign up for multiple events.

Here's how to participate:

1.   Enter our XTERRA No Ka Oi for FREE, by signing up here. Runs are for ages 6 and over. Team captains must be aged 18 or older.

Select your race:
Individual RUN - 5k, 10k, or 21k
or
Team RUN - “5x5 Relay” (2-5 people run 5k a combined total of five times and 25k of total distance). Relay team captains and team members may sign up for individual 5K in addition to 5x5. Team captains are responsible for reporting result times for all team members.
or
Full Course DUATHLON – 5k run / 30k bike / 10k run
or
Sprint (Lite) Course DUATHLON – 2k run / 15k bike / 5k run
or
Team DUATHLON (Full or Sprint Course featuring a two or three-person relay – eg. one biker and one runner or one biker and two runners). Relay team captains will invite their team members to register as part of their team. Team captains are responsible for reporting result times for all team members.

2.   Optional: Order the special XTERRA No Ka Oi participant t-shirt, finisher medal or bundle, by adding it to your registration. You can order and pay for your shirt and/or medal up to 24 hours after the race has ended. Delivery will be 12 weeks after the conclusion of the event.

3.   Optional: Add a donation to the XTERRA Foundation for the Surfrider Foundation/Maui Chapter to your registration. Surfrider Foundation, dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network and focus on achieving tangible improvement to the health of our coasts and ocean. XTERRA will match participant donations up to USD$1,000.

4.   You will receive an email with a link to your XTERRA Virtual Race Passport. If you don’t already have an XTERRA VR Passport, upload the digital passport to your Instagram or Facebook story and add the unique XTERRA No Ka Oi sticker by searching “XTERRA” under stickers. Don’t forget to tag @xterraplanet #xterravr on your story for a chance to be featured on our official Instagram. If you already have a Passport, you can search for the event stamp under stickers.

5.   Select your own race course. This is XTERRA, so we encourage you to find some sweet trails, but we also realize that might not be an option for everyone right now - so we allow use of roads, trainers and treadmills. Pick what works best for your situation. Pre-run/ride your course so you know where to start and stop. You may need to add some distance to your route or stop before the end of your trail to match your selected distance.

6.   During November 5-9, run/bike your selected distance(s). Keep track of your time using your choice of app. If you don’t have a tracking app, keep track on a watch. Be sure to stop your time at the exact distance you signed up for. You may choose to run/bike your distance(s) more than once over the 5-day period in pursuit of a faster time.

7.   Take a screenshot of your total time for each leg of the duathlon or your complete 5k, 10k or 21k run on your preferred tracking app or your watch with a map of your course.

8.   5 x 5 Relay Only: It's your choice how your team does the relay. There are a few simple rules:

a) Relay teams may consist of 2-5 people.

b) Each person must run at least one 5k.

c) It doesn't need to be the same course or on the same day or time. Just track each team member’s individual 5k time.

d) A total of five 5ks are required.

e) A team member (or members) can run multiple legs of the relay, but they need to run separate 5ks (can be the same course and doesn't need to be the same day) and record a time for each lap of the relay they are running.

9.   Athletes running or riding on the road must obey the rules of the road. Use common sense when deciding when and where to participate:

a) Wear reflective gear if competing at dusk or dawn.

b) Don’t run in high traffic areas.

10.   Post photos of your run on social media using @xterraplanet #xterravr

11.    Results for individual RUN: Report your results at any time from November 5-9 at 11:59pm (Hawaii time). Upload results here. Enter your registration number (from your confirmation email) and record your time. Upload one file in support of your result. Team captains and team members who also signed up for the individual 5K must load their best 5K time in the 5x5 to the individual 5K results with accompanying image. Runners can use the same 5K time in both the individual 5K and the 5x5 relay.

12. Results for 5x5 team RUN: Team captains upload the total 25K running time for their team members here and upload one file combining the five result files for each 5k leg. Below are links to sites that will merge five images into one:
https://www.photojoiner.net/merge-photos/editor
https://pinetools.com/merge-images
If you are in need of assistance, email your images to xvr [at] xterraplanet.com and we’ll return a single file for you to upload. This service is available for emails received by November 9 at 2:00pm Hawaii time. Team captains are responsible for uploading their results files.

13. Results for Individual and team DUATHLON: Report your results at any time from November 5-9 at 11:59pm (Hawaii time). Individuals and team captains go here, and enter their registration number (from your confirmation email) and record times for each leg. Transition times are NOT scored – input zero (0) for transition time. and upload one file combining the three result files for each leg. Below are links to sites that will merge three images into one:
https://www.photojoiner.net/merge-photos/editor
https://pinetools.com/merge-images
If you are in need of assistance, email your images to xvr [at] xterraplanet.com and we’ll return a single file for you to upload. Upload of results files is the responsibility of the participant. This service is available for emails received by November 9 at 2:00pm Hawaii time. All results must have one file attachment or they will not be scored.

14.   If you wish to submit a faster time, follow the instructions above and be sure to upload your supporting image. Only the latest result will be available for approval and display.

15.   All results must have one file attachment to be scored and have their result displayed.

16.   We're on the honor system. We trust you to measure and input times accurately and honestly. We're all in this together. Play fair.

15.   Check the leaderboard and results here.

17. On November 10, check for your post-race email which contains a link to your official finisher certificate.

18.   If you have questions, email xvr [at] xterraplanet.com

19.   Get ready for your next race! Work on a PR or train up to the next distance with XTERRA’s Trail Run Training Plans available from the menu above. Join in the celebration that kicks off the start of XTERRA’s 25 Years Off-road with XTERRA Wild Forest Virtual Run and Duathlon which will be held December 3-7.

We look forward to seeing you on the trails and wish you a great race!

Aloha!

When are the Runs and Dus?
XTERRA No Ka Oi Runs and Duathlons can be completed over five days – November 5-9, 2020. You can enter at any time during this period. Race on any day or multiple days during the 5-day period. However, each run or bike segment must be completed in its entirety at a single time.

What distances are offered?
XTERRA No Ka Oi offers both Runs and Duathlons.
Runs include– 5k, 10k or 21k for individuals or 5x5 relay teams (5 legs of a 5k course for a total of 25k).
Duathlons include – Full Course (5k run /30k MTB/10k run) or Sprint Course (2k run/15k MTB/5k run) for individuals or 2-3 person teams.
Athletes may sign up and participate in more than one event.

Is there an age limit for the runs?
Yes. Runs - are for ages 6 and older. Parents are encouraged to run with young children and enjoy this challenge together. Parents or guardians must register their child and complete the event waiver for all runners under 18. Team captains must be 18 years or older. Duathletes - Full course athletes must be 15 years of age or older. Sprint (lite) course athletes must be 12 years of age or older. Relay team captains must be 18 or older and teams may contain members 9 years of age or older.

Can I race outside?
Yes. We hope that you can find trails to compete on. If you can’t, roads are acceptable.

Can I race inside?
Yes. Treadmills and trainers are ok.

How often can I race over the five days?
Participants can register for more than one event. Individual runners must complete each race’s entire distance at a single time. Relay team runners may race at any time during the 5-day period. Individual and team duathletes can complete all three legs on a single day, or each leg on separate days. Each leg must be completed at a single time.

Runners are welcome to submit a faster race result (with photo) and replace what they have already uploaded. See “How do I upload a faster result?” below.

How many people can register as “5x5” team?
You can register two to five relay team members. Five 5k legs are required to be completed by each team, for a total of 25k. Each team member must run at least one 5k leg. For teams of less than five, team members may run more than one 5k leg, but each 5k must be run separately – not continuous. It’s up to you to decide how to allocate five 5ks amongst your members. Below are some examples.

• 5 members – each member runs one 5k
• 4 members – three members run one 5k each and one member runs two 5ks
• 3 members – two members run one 5k each and one member runs 3 5ks OR 2 members run 2 5ks and one member runs one 5k
• 2 members – one member runs 4 5ks and one member runs one 5k OR one member runs 3 5ks and one member runs 2 5ks

How do I add a team member to a team’s registration?
After a team captain has created their team, additional members can join the team by selecting the “join team” option during registration. Members will select the team name and provide the team password (if applicable).

I am a 5x5 team captain or team member and wish to also compete in the 5K. How do I do that?
Relay members must register for the individual 5K race and upload their best 5K time from the 5x5 or Duathlon 5K run into 5K results with photo proof. Running one 5K can count towards both the individual 5K and one leg of the 5x5 or one leg of the Duathlon.

I want to order a t-shirt, a medal or a t-shirt and medal bundle, but didn’t do it when I registered. Can I still order one?
Yes. Go to https://myevents.active.com/xterra and add a t-shirt, medal or bundle to your entry. You can add it to your order through the day after XTERRA No Ka Oi ends (November 10 at 11:59pm Hawaii time).

I want to make a donation to Surfrider Foundation/Maui Chapter, but didn’t do it when I registered. Can I still do it?
Yes. Go to https://myevents.active.com/xterra and add a donation to your entry. You can add a donation through the day after XTERRA No Ka Oi ends (November 10 at 11:59pm Hawaii time).

Does XTERRA Foundation match donations to the Surfrider Foundation/Maui Chapter?
Yes. XTERRA Foundation will match total participant donations up to USD$1,000.

Where can I find my digital Passport?
If you do not have a Passport, you will receive an email after you register with a link to your XTERRA Virtual Race Passport. Use your Virtual Race Passport to show off your participation in the race. Upload the digital passport to your Instagram or Facebook story and add the unique XTERRA No Ka Oi participation sticker by searching “XTERRA” under stickers. Don’t forget to tag @xterraplanet #xterravr on your story for a chance to be featured on our official Instagram. Use this same passport to collect more stamps and participate in future XTERRA Virtual Races.

I have an XTERRA VR Passport. Where can I find my stamp for this run?
If you already have a XTERRA Virtual Race Passport, continue to use and collect stamps. Upload the digital passport to your Instagram or Facebook story and add the unique XTERRA No Ka Oi participation sticker by searching “XTERRA” under stickers. Don’t forget to tag @xterraplanet #xterravr on your story for a chance to be featured on our official Instagram.

How do I know how long my selected race course is?
It is best to measure your courses in advance so you know where to stop. Mark the spot with a temporary marker (tape, chalk or other). Use a GPS watch or phone app, or other measuring device. XTERRA leaves no trace – remove all markers after you have completed your race.

How do I upload results?
Upload results beginning November 5 through November 9 at 11:59pm (Hawaii time) here. Results without an image file will not be accepted.

Individual Runners::

1. Enter your registration number (from your confirmation email). Registration numbers are similar to this: R-1234567890.
2. Insert your time.
3. Upload one image file that supports your run time. Show us “total time” from your tracking app complete with a map of your course. A photo of your watch is acceptable proof.

5x5 Teams::

1. Team managers must report results for their teams.
2. Enter your registration number (from your confirmation email). Registration numbers are similar to this: R-1234567890.
3. Insert five 5k times - please wait to upload any results until all team members have finished their leg(s). 
4. Upload one image file that supports your run times. Show us “total time” from your tracking app complete with a map of your course. A photo of your watch is acceptable proof.
5. You will need to combine five images into one. Many online tools are available and here two examples:
   https://www.photojoiner.net/merge-photos/editor
   https://pinetools.com/merge-images

Individual Duathletes and Duathlon Team Captains::

1. Team managers must report results for their teams.
2. Enter your registration number (from your confirmation email). Registration numbers are similar to this: R-1234567890.
3. Insert your time for each leg of the duathlon. Enter zero (0) for transition as transition times are not scored. Please enter zero (0) for transition.
4. Upload one image file that combines results for all three legs. You may need to combine three images into one. Many online tools are available and here two examples:
5. You will need to combine five images into one. Many online tools are available and here two examples:
   https://www.photojoiner.net/merge-photos/editor
   https://pinetools.com/merge-images

How do I upload a faster result?
Participants can submit a replacement result by repeating the above process; only the latest submitted result will be presented for approval.

I’m having trouble combining my team files. Can you help?
If you have trouble creating a single file, email your 5 files to xvr [at] xterraplanet.com no later than 2pm on November 9 (Hawaii time). We’ll combine them and return them to you for upload before the deadline.

Where can I find results, and when will they be available?
Results will be available as they are uploaded and approved here. We will recognize men, women, and team divisions. Results will be published as they are approved. Final results will be published on November 10.

I have a great photo to share. What’s the hashtag?
We’d love to see your photos! Tag us @xterraplanet #xterravr for a chance to be featured on our official XTERRA Instagram account.

When will I get my finisher certificate?
Personalized finisher certificates will be emailed on November 10, 2020.

Do you have Trail Running Training Plans?
XTERRA offers runners 5K, 10K and 21K training plans from the Training Plan tab above.

When will I receive the t-shirt and/or medal I ordered?
Merchandise is produced at the conclusion of the event. Please allow up to 12 weeks for your delivery to arrive. We’ll get it there sooner if at all possible.

My question is not answered here.  Who can I talk to?
Email xvr [at] xterraplanet.com.

5K, 10K & 21K TRAIL RUN TRAINING PLANS

As the old adage goes, the hardest part of any journey is taking that first step.

With the XTERRA Trail Run training plans, we’ll be with you on the first step, and every day along the way.

Our two-months to your first 5K training plan is a great starting point for those just beginning to exercise. The 10-week to 10K plan is the next level-up, and best for those with a solid baseline of fitness, and our 12-weeks to 21K plan is for those up to the challenge of the half-marathon distance.

As with any exercise program, be sure to consult your physician before you start, start slow, monitor your health regularly, and stay within your own personal limits.  And have fun!

Download 5K Training Plan (8 weeks)

Download 10K Training Plan (10 weeks)

Download 21K Training Plan (12 weeks)

UPLOAD YOUR RESULTS:

Submit Results

How to upload results:

Upload results beginning November 5 through November 9 at 11:59pm (Hawaii time).

Individual Runners::

1. Enter your registration number (from your confirmation email). Registration numbers are similar to this: R-1234567890.
2. Insert your time.
3. Upload one image file that supports your run time. Show us “total time” from your tracking app complete with a map of your course. A photo of your watch is acceptable proof.

5x5 Teams::

1. Team managers must report results for their teams.
2. Enter your registration number (from your confirmation email). Registration numbers are similar to this: R-1234567890.
3. Insert five 5k times - please wait to upload any results until all team members have finished their leg(s). 
4. Upload one image file that supports your run times. Show us “total time” from your tracking app complete with a map of your course. A photo of your watch is acceptable proof.
5. You will need to combine five images into one. Many online tools are available and here two examples:
   https://www.photojoiner.net/merge-photos/editor
   https://pinetools.com/merge-images

Individual Duathletes and Duathlon Team Captains::

1. Team managers must report results for their teams.
2. Enter your registration number (from your confirmation email). Registration numbers are similar to this: R-1234567890.
3. Insert your time for each leg of the duathlon. Enter zero (0) for transition as transition times are not scored. Please enter zero (0) for transition.
4. Upload one image file that combines results for all three legs. You may need to combine three images into one. Many online tools are available and here two examples:
5. You will need to combine five images into one. Many online tools are available and here two examples:
   https://www.photojoiner.net/merge-photos/editor
   https://pinetools.com/merge-images

FINAL RESULTS:

Results

Results will be published as they are approved.   Final results will be published on November 10.

Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. The island of Maui boasts an active Surfrider Chapter that works protect the island’s incredible marine resources, surf breaks and coastlines.

photo credit: Jennifer Poppy

On November 21, 2020 9am-12pm, join in the Maui Brewing Company La Perouse Beach Cleanup. MBC will provide lunch for the first 50 volunteers to sign in with them the morning of the cleanup. They will also receive a Surfrider Maui Beach Cleanup t-shirt. Your contribution to their important work is appreciated and helps ensure clean, safe, and accessible oceans for current, and future generations.

Your contribution to their important work is appreciated and helps ensure clean, safe, and accessible oceans for current, and future generations.

Learn more at https://maui.surfrider.org