WHAT:  XTERRA Trail Running National Championship & Utah Trail Runs

WHEN:  September 26, 2021

WHERE:  Snowbasin Resort (map it)

WHO:  Open to all athletes

2021 TRAIL RUN GUIDE

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The XTERRA Trail Running National Championship & Utah Trail Runs will return to the beautiful Snowbasin Resort near Ogden, Utah, in 2021. The XTERRA Trail Run Nationals & Utah Trail Run event was staged at Snowbasin Resort for the first time in 2011, and it received rave reviews from the runners.

There will be three different courses to accommodate the various levels of runners. A 21-kilometer half-marathon course, a 10K, and a 5.8K.

Every age-group winner from the 21K course will be awarded a free entry to race at the 2021 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship in Hawaii.

There is a $5,000 prize purse for the 21K Championship awarded to the top five men and top five women overall. Medals and other prizes will be awarded to the top age-group runners from all three courses.

The XTERRA Trail Run Nationals & Utah Trail Runs will be held one day after the XTERRA USA Championship off-road triathlon to create the ultimate XTERRA racing weekend. The two events will bring more than 1,000 triathletes and trail runners to explore the beauty of Northern Utah. 

XTERRA TRAIL RUN NATIONALS

This 21K course offers a $5,000 prize purse and requires no qualification. All are welcome to compete. 

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XTERRA UTAH 5.8/10/21KM TRAIL RUNS

XTERRA has a race with the perfect distance for the entire family. In addition to the 21km course, there will be 10km and 5.8km trail races.

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NEW 5X5 TEAM RELAY

New for 2021 is a 5x5 team relay. One team member completes one 5km lap and hands off to a different team member for the 2nd 5km lap, and so on. Five total laps must be completed with a hand-off between team members on each lap.  The same team member may not run consecutive laps. Teams are comprised of 3-5 people.

How it works:

• Distance:  Five laps of 5km (25km total)
• Cut-off:  4 hours to complete 5 laps.
• Team Village:  Teams are welcome to setup a 10x10 shade tent in the XTERRA 5x5 Team Village area - your HQ for resting between laps, cheering, and celebrating after the race is over.
• Awards:  Top 3 in each division.
• Divisions:  Coed, All Male, All Female, Military, Corporate, Student, Family.
• Minimum age:  6 years – young runners may be accompanied on course.

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VOLUNTEERS

The XTERRA National Championship weekend wouldn't be possible without our amazing volunteers, and we would love to have you on our team. All volunteers are eligible for a free trail run code, any distance, for yourself or a friend. 

VOLUNTEERS CAN RACE FOR FREE! 

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XTERRA UNIVERSITY

Get ready to XTERRA with the sport’s best. XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell, offers competitors a chance to take in last-minute advice and pointers from the best off-road athletes in the sport.

The Art of XTERRA will take place at the XTERRA race expo at Snowbasin on Friday from 4-5pm*. This event is free to all.

*Please check the schedule for up-to-date information.

PAUL MITCHELL CUT-A-THON

The best Paul Mitchell stylists in Utah will be onsite giving professional hair cuts in exchange for a $15 (or more) donation to the Challenged Athletes Foundation.  100% of the proceeds benefit CAF.

TRAINING PLANS

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 and 42K plans for those up to the challenge of a half-marathon or marathon distance.

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Refunds (not including Active fees) will be given if the event must be cancelled due to COVID-related travel restrictions.

NEW! Active Refund is available for purchase during registration, and will provide 100% refund* of your entry fee if you cancel for any reason up to 48 hours prior to the event.
To submit a refund application, visit refund.active.com.  Have your Reference ID handy from your ACTIVE Refund Purchase Information email. Full information can be found HERE. 
*USA Triathlon Licenses, Active Refund and Active registration fees are not refundable.  

Refer a friend and save up to 25%!
Share your unique referral code (located on the bottom of your event confirmation) with your friends - and if they use it when they register for the event, you save!
You will receive 5% credit for each person that signs up using your code - to a maximum of 5 people:
1 referral = 5% refund
2 referrals = 10% refund
3 referrals = 15% refund
4 referrals = 20% refund
5 referrals = 25% refund

Please allow 7-10 days after the event has ended to receive the referral fees. 

Your health and safety is our top priority. As such, XTERRA Utah received COVID-19 Safety Certification from USA Triathlon, demonstrating our commitment to implementing the best practices outlined in the Safe Return to Multisport initiative and abiding by USA Triathlon’s Return to Racing Recommendations.

It is the athlete’s responsibility to stay safe leading up to the event and to follow the guidelines in place at the event. Please review the reference documents at the bottom of this section for helpful guidelines and safety tips.

Here is a list of safety measures in place at our event:

• We will adhere to all current covid-related rules and restrictions set by local authorities, including but not limited to Snowbasin Resort, the National Forest Service, Weber/Morgan County Health Department, and the State of Utah.
• Athletes, staff, volunteers, and family members MUST stay home if they are feeling ill.

The CDC recommends:

• Vaccination.
• If you are not fully vaccinated and aged 2 or older, wear a mask in indoor public places
• In areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, fully vaccinated should wear a mask in crowded outdoor settings and for activities with close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated
• If you are fully vaccinated, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.

MASKS

• Masks are not mandated in Utah, however, we ask all participants, family, friends and other spectators to WEAR A MASK INDOORS and OUTDOORS where crowds are expected, including at packet pickup, shuttle bus, start and finish lines, recovery/meal service, and awards
• Masks are REQUIRED on the swim shuttle buses.  No mask. No ride. No exceptions.
• We are REQUIRING all public-facing event staff, volunteers, and vendors to wear a mask ​
• Participants are asked to wear a mask until they start their race and then again after they cross the finish line.  You do not need to wear a mask while racing.  

SANITIZATION PROTOCOLS

• Signage on-site encouraging regular hand washing and sanitizing
• Hand washing and sanitizing stations readily available and ample trash receptacles placed around event venue
• Regular cleaning of high touch point areas
• Discourage use of other people’s equipment, phones, tools, etc.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING

• 6 feet of physical distance is recommended to mitigate person-to-person contact
• Ample signage placed in key venue areas and race announcements encouraging physical distancing ​

REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP

• Physical distance to mitigate person-to-person contact
• Athlete Bag drop storage will not be offered​.  We will provide T1 transition bag pickup at Snowbasin.

COURSE OPERATIONS

• Self-application tattoos for body marking
• Wave starts for all triathletes – self-seed, and social distance
• More bike racks with fewer people per rack 
• The swim, bike, and run courses have been reconfigured to be one-lap to mitigate passing 
• Self-seeding of trail run start lines with social distance encouraged
• Socially distanced gathering for Thursday’s Bike Night and kids race starts.

AID STATIONS

• We recommend carrying your own fluids during the race, including hydration belt, hydration backpack, collapsible cups, or hand-held water bottle. We will provide triathletes with a new, empty bike bottle at registration
• Aid stations are self-service
• Place trash in the provided receptacle to reduce disease transmission to other athletes and volunteers.

FINISH LINE and TRIATHLETE LUNCH

• Remove your own timing chip and return it to our chip bucket at the finish line
• Self pick-up of finishers medal from the table in the finish area
• Recovery is self-serve
• Do not congregate in recovery. Take your drinks and pre-packaged food items and move through this area. Remain socially distanced from other athletes and volunteers. ​
• Triathlete lunch served outside on the patio.  Wear a mask and social distance when you picking up.  We encourage you to eat outside.
• Place trash in the provided receptacle to reduce disease transmission to other athletes and volunteers.

RACE CLINICS AND BRIEFING

• XTERRA University triathlon clinic live on Facebook (and social-distanced on-site)
• Race briefing posted to our Facebook page and website.

AWARDING

• Awards for top 5 men and women in the USA Championship elite triathlon and Trail Run National Championship
• Age group awards for top 3 overall men and women in all races
• All in-person awards will be socially distanced. Wear a mask and you may take it off for photos.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Please review the following documents:

COVID TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS

RETURN TO RACING ATHLETE CHECKLIST

RETURN TO RACING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ATHLETES