XTERRA Trail Run National Championship - Ogden, Utah - Sept. 22, 2013

OFF-ROAD HALF-MARATHON WHERE THE BEST MEET THE BEST
SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 - 9AM

The XTERRA Trail Run National Championship will return to the beautiful Snowbasin Resort near Ogden, Utah, in 2013. This year’s event is scheduled for September 22, and it will once again attract some of the best trail runners from across the country.

The XTERRA Trail Run Nationals was staged at Snowbasin Resort for the first time in 2011, and it received rave reviews from the runners. Max King of Bend, Oregon, won his fifth consecutive XTERRA Trail Run National title in 2012, and said of the course at Snowbasin Resort: “I love my hometown of Bend, but this was, I gotta say, a great course. It was a lot more climbing than we get in Bend, so this was tough.”

Runners of all ages and skill levels can participate in the XTERRA Trail Run National Championship, as there is no qualifying process. Last year, close to 500 trail runners from 30 different states gathered at Snowbasin Resort for the event.

There will be three different courses to accommodate the various levels of runners. A 21-kilometer half-marathon course will serve as the national championship course, but there will also be a 10K and a 5K.

Every age-group winner from the 21K course will be awarded a free entry to race at the 2013 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship at Kualoa Ranch, Oahu, Hawaii.

The top five overall males and top five overall females from the 21K course will also receive prize money. Medals and other prizes will also be awarded to the top age-group runners from all three courses.

The XTERRA Trail Run Nationals 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 of the nation’s very best amateur and professional triathletes and trail runners to Northern Utah to battle for the title of XTERRA National Champion.

Registration is now open. For questions or more information, call 877-XTERRA-1.

Note: You must be present to receive your awards at the XTERRA Trail Run Nationals. Awards will not be mailed after the event. Also, as a course rule for safety purposes, headphones are not allowed to be worn by runners.

COURSE MAP

Bird's Eye View of the 10km Trail Run

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The course is a true championship masterpiece.  There is nothing amiss in this perfectly designed thriller, highlighting everything Snowbasin Resort's terrain has to offer.  If you enjoy gut-wrenching climbs leading to breathtaking views, twisted single track dotted with rock gardens, fast flat sections, and of course, flying effortlessly down rewarding descents, you are in for the race of your life! It hosts the perfect symphony of challenging components to favor the all-around runner.  For those curious about the elevation, the low point hits in at 6,133 feet. High point is just shy of 7,300 feet.  Expect 2,200 feet of climbing.

Read Course Description by Rachel Cieslewicz

PRIZE MONEY AND AWARDS

The fastest runners will be racing for $5,000 in prize money – awarded to the top five men and women as follows: $1,000, $600, $400, $300, $200.  XTERRA will also be crowning national champs in age groups starting at 9 & under, then every five years (ex. 10-14, 15-19, etc…) up to 80+.  Champs win a commemorative long-sleeve winners T and all racers get a short sleeve shirt and goody bag filled with cool swag.

Note: You must be present to receive your award. Awards will not be mailed after the event.

Place	Men	Women
1	$1,000	$1,000
2	$600	$600
3	$400	$400
4	$300	$300
5	$200	$200

AID STATIONS

There will be several aid stations on the 21km course each featuring nutrition and hydration from our loyal sponsors PowerBar and Gatorade.

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.

ATHLETE PHOTOS

Rick Kent and his team of photographers from Enduro Photo are the official athlete photographer of the 2013 XTERRA America Tour. Athlete photos will be available shortly after the race.

You can request to be notified when your photos will be ready at www.myxterraphotos.com.

OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER OF XTERRA - CHOICE HOTELS

Choice currently franchises more than 6,100 hotels, representing more than 490,000 rooms, in the United States and more than 30 countries and territories. Ranging from limited service to full service hotels in the economy, mid-scale and upscale segments, Choice-branded properties provide business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality, high-value lodging options throughout the United States and internationally.

XTERRA racers receive a 15% discount while staying at participating Choice hotels.*

To make a hotel reservation:

Call the Choice Sports Desk at 877.240.AWAY (2929) or visit www.choicesportstravel.com.
Provide your XTERRA Discount Code / Special Rate ID: 00224890
*Discount subject to availability

And, if you’re a Choice Privileges® rewards program member you can enjoy earning points toward free nights, Airline Rewards, gift cards for sports apparel and equipment, and more! It’s easy, fast and free to join. For more details and to become a member, visit www.choiceprivileges.com/signup/XTERRA.

RENTAL CAR DISCOUNTS FOR XTERRA ATHLETES

We've partnered with the following rental car companies to offer special rates to XTERRA athletes nation-wide of up to 20% off your car rental. Click on the company logo to book your rental car today.

 

VOLUNTEERS

Join us for an exciting morning of XTERRA racing at the XTERRA Trail Run National Championship in Ogden, UT. Amateur and professional runners will be competing for cash and the XTERRA National Trail Running Championship title. We are looking for people who have a few hours to spare to help with the event. We need volunteers for the following times and events. Volunteer Check-In will be at the XTERRA Expo.  All volunteers will receive an XTERRA crew support t-shirt, drinks, and lunch.

8AM VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN FOR TRAIL RUN EVENTS:

XTERRA Trail Running National Championship (21km trail run)
*  Run volunteers will be needed for up 4 hours

What experience or qualifications are required to be an XTERRA volunteer?

• No experience necessary
• You must be at least 15 years old, or 12, if accompanied by an adult
• You must have a willingness and desire to help others
• You must have a few hours to spare

Please email or call the XTERRA Volunteer Coordinator, Dayton Morinaga at dayton@xterraplanet.com.  Or just show up at the times posted above and we will find you an exciting spot. Hope to see you there!

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