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XTERRA Hails a Success at Hagg Lake



(Forest Grove, OR) - Portland locals Richard Bolt, 37, and Mandy Giblin, 33, triumphed over the trails at yesterday's XTERRA Dirt Dash Trail Run at Hagg Lake.

Bolt, crossing the finish line in 43:02, came in almost three minutes ahead of runner-up Mike Tyler of Salem, Oregon. For the women, Giblin won with her time of 53:42, only two minutes ahead of fellow Portland resident Patty Sturdevant.

Despite the 35-degree temperatures, over 100 runners, ranging in age from 16-59, took their places at the starting line of Sunday's race. The weather, alternating between snow, rain, and hail, created hazardous conditions as the dedicated group of athletes crossed the root-lined, hill-climbing terrain.

"That was brutal, but I can't wait to do it again." Another runner was overheard saying "That was filthy, slippery, but so much fun."

The course was challenging by anyone's standards, but spirits were high as the athletes slipped and tumbled their way to the finish line. As Sturdevant crossed the finish line she glanced at her watch and asked, "Was that really only 5 miles? That was some slow-going!"

Sabina Havkins, 53, woke up at 5am and drove down from Seattle, Washington in order to compete. Even wearing an XTERRA jersey, she claimed how much she "loves XTERRA and is really excited about the XTERRA Oregon Series." She had a great time and claims the event was well worth her drive.

XTERRA Dirt Dash Trail Run was the first race in the XTERRA Oregon Trail Run Series with only two more chances for runners to add points to their total series scores. Athletes finishing on top in the series earn free entry to the XTERRA National Trail Running Championship in Bend, OR on September 27.

Next up for Oregon is the XTERRA Havoc at the Hideout Trail Run in North Plains, Oregon on May 17.

Complete results from yesterday's race are attached and more information can be found online at www.xterratrailrun.com. Media interested in photos from this event should contact emily@xterraplanet.com.
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