Work has begun on the 2011 event. We're on the official XTERRA calendar, sponsorship presentations are ready to go and the race weekend events have been defined.
Friday kicks off the weekend with packet pick up, a gear expo and a clinic to be put on by an XTERRA pro. Saturday will be a huge day of events. The trail run starts the day around 8:30. This won't be your average trail run. The course includes 4 river crossings over the 8k!
The second event is the short course (sho-co) tri. It became apparent after last year we needed to offer an" entry level" type race. The Sho-Co is it. 500 meter swim, 5 mile mtb, and a 3 mile run are all attainable distances for a beginner triathlete. I'm excited to see the group of athletes that competes in that race.
Finally, the XTERRA Pipestem Creek race wraps up Saturday. A time limit will be incorporated to ensure athlete safety. At the 3 hour mark all competitors not through the bike leg will be pulled off the course. It got to be too long of a day for competitors and volunteers alike with some finishers well over 5 hours.
A third event taking place on Sunday is a "fondo"-type mtb race. Totall distance is around 35 miles and incorporates trails, gravel and off trail riding along with a course navigation element. That will be a great time to loosen up your legs after the big race day on Saturday. No times will be taken, just places and cool finisher t's.
I'm jacked about the new event weekend format! I hope to see you there!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
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