COMPETITOR INFORMATION

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Aloha and Welcome!

Aloha and a warm welcome to athletes and supporters visiting Maui for the 2016 XTERRA World

Championship. Congratulations on qualifying to race at this year’s XTERRA World Champs.

From its humble beginnings with 123 athletes on the beach at Wailea, Maui in 1996, the sport

now boasts a global footprint. There are athletes from 46 countries and 39 U.S. states who have

earned the right to race for the title of World Champion. Maui’s race course is one of the

toughest in the world and will test your skills and endurance on Hawaii’s legendary beaches and

trails.

We wish you great racing, much fun, and a wonderful stay on Maui and in the Hawaiian Islands!

Thank you for joining us.

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Table of contents Page #

About the World Championship/TV & live coverage/special partner offers…………………………..4

Travel information…………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

Event address/parking/anti-doping and leave no trace policy/volunteers..………………………….6

Event Schedule………………………………………………………………………………………….............7-8

Packet pickup/expo hours……………………………………………………………………………………….8

Race number pack contents/timing chip pickup…………………………………………………………...9

Practice course hours/rules……………………………………………………………………………………..10

Course maps/race day aid stations……………………………………………………………………....11-12

Race day important times/tattoo instructions………………………………………………………………13

What to bring on race day/sunscreen advisory/bag storage/hotel check-out…………….……….14

Mandatory race briefing/lost & found/swim waves/transition area ….……………………….……....15

Toilets/results/cancellation of entry & race …………………………………………………………...…….16

Technical information…….………………………………………………………………………….………16-19

Medical/Race photos……………………………........……………………………………………………….19

Sunrise ceremony/Muscle Milk U25 transition clinic/XTERRA University/ Night of Champions dinner………...20

Awards presentations and dinner/ Swim prime/U25 awards/Outrigger Double...……....…………..21

Prize money………………………………………………………………………………………………………..22

Halloween costume after party/ XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs ……………………………..…………….23

Event partners/ Special thanks/departure information-bicycles ……...……………………………24-26

About TEAM Unlimited…………………………………………………………………...…...………………….27

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The following Race Information has everything you will need to know to prepare for the race and

have a great race day. Our team is available to answer any additional queries you have so

please do not hesitate to contact us.

About the XTERRA World Championship

The XTERRA World Championship is the grand finale of the XTERRA World Tour, a global series of

off-road triathlons spanning twenty-eight countries and qualifying athletes to race on Maui.

In addition to the main event, we offer all a chance to “Live More” with XTERRA Kapalua Trail

Runs and Keiki K, XTERRA University “how to” sessions with the elites, two star-studded dinners,

and much more. It’s a celebration not to be missed.

Visit the event website here.

Television coverage

XTERRA’s award-winning television crew will be on hand to catch all the action of the main

event. They will produce a 60-minute feature show that will be seen in the U.S.A. on affiliate

stations across the country and FOX Sports Network. It can also be seen on ESPN International in

Australia and New Zealand, the Caribbean and South America and will be distributed in Europe.

Check the XTERRA website for air dates and times beginning in January, 2017.

Join the discussion around XTERRA World Championship

Follow the race online at XTERRAMaui.com, on Twitter @xterraoffroad and on

Facebook.com/XTERRAPlanet starting at 9am Hawaii time(3pm EST, 9pm Paris, 6am Sydney and

4pm Brazil).

#xterramaui is the official hashtag for all things XTERRA Worlds.

JTL Timing will have live, unofficial race times for all competitors throughout the event. Click here for the link to live results. Special offers from our partners Visit our Virtual Race Bag here and get special offers from XTERRA’s partners.

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Getting there

Race headquarters is at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. Your destination airport is OGG (Kahului),

which is served by major airlines with direct flights from Honolulu, the U.S. mainland, and Canada.

Commuter flights are also available into Kapalua-West Maui Airport (JHM) from Honolulu via

Mokulele Air.

Ground transportation Rental Cars National and Enterprise are the official rental car companies of XTERRA and offer great rates. All major car rental companies offer rentals at Kahului Airport.

Shuttle Bus from Kahului Airport

An alternate to renting a car is Speedi Shuttle. Book in advance of your arrival and departure.

The Kapalua Resort Shuttle

The Kapalua Resort Shuttle provides complimentary transportation to and from the Kapalua

West Maui Airport and between any two points within Kapalua Resort. Simply call the shuttle

service center at 808-665-9110 and a shuttle will be dispatched as soon as possible. Information

is here.

Driving to Kapalua

Kapalua is about an hour’s drive from Maui’s main airport in Kahului.

From the airport, follow the signs to Lahaina/Kaanapali. You will be on Highway 380 (Dairy Road)

through the town of Kahului and turn left on Highway 30, which takes you to West Maui. Drive 25 miles

past Maui’s famed Pali cliffs, scenic beaches, the old whaling town of Lahaina, and the resort areas

of Kaanapali, Kahana, and Napili before entering Kapalua, on Office Road.

Where to stay

Outrigger Resorts – offers comfortable condominiums (apartments) in West Maui – including

Kapalua Villas, right at the race venue and nearby in Napili, Kaanapali and Lahaina. Call +1-808-

665-9137 for room availability.

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua – offers deluxe hotel rooms and suites with easy access to event

activities and all the amenities of world-class resort. Call +1-808-669-6200 for room availability.

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Event address

The XTERRA Village is in the Salon Ballrooms at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, One Ritz-Carlton Drive,

Lahaina, HI 96761 and telephone 808-669-6200. Here you’ll find athlete packet pickup, event

registration, bike technical support, clinics, and expo booths. The hotel grounds are home to the

race start and finish and transition. The start line for the triathlon is at DT Fleming Beach,

adjacent to the resort.

The Ritz-Carlton is a hotel – not a bike path. Riding bikes on hotel grounds is not allowed.

Do not lean your bike on hotel walls – bike racks will be provided at the front and back entry

to the XTERRA Village. Thank you for your understanding.

Parking

On race day - Saturday and Sunday –

Please park in the XTERRA Event lot. Follow

the XTERRA parking signs on Hanoapiilani

Highway past the entrance to Kapalua

Resort (Office Road) and turn left into the

parking lot.

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua has limited parking

and it is used primarily by hotel guests. If you

park in the lot, validate your parking ticket at

the XTERRA Village, Dinner check-in, or at the bell desk in front of the hotel.

For our dinner functions, parking is in the lot at The Ritz-Carlton, as well as public lots and streets in

the area. Please be courteous to our host community by not blocking driveways and not

parking in marked No Parking Zones.

Anti-doping policy

XTERRA adheres to the WADA anti-doping policies and procedures at Maui in order to ensure a

clean, healthy and fair sporting event for all athletes.

Leave no trace

The XTERRA World Championship team asks that you respect the environment and the trails. Please

leave no trace of rubbish on the race course, or in the Race Village and finish area before, during or

after the race

Volunteers wanted

We’re looking for volunteers for Saturday and Sunday races! Contact Annie to find out more.

EVENT

PARKING

Office Road

Ritz

Parking

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Event schedule

All events are at the host hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, October 19:

9am-2pm Registration and Packet Pick-up TRIATHLON ONLY, XTERRA Athlete Village Open

10am-2pm Upper Bike Course Open – Registered athletes only

12-2pm Registration and Packet Pick-up TRAIL RUNS and TRI, XTERRA Athlete Village Open

Thursday, October 20:

9am Under 25 Muscle Milk Transition Clinic, hosted by Mauricio Mendez (meet at

transition area. Bring your bike and bike/run gear)

9am-2pm Registration and Packet Pick-up, XTERRA Athlete Village Open

9am-2pm Upper Bike Course Open – Registered athletes only

4pm XTERRA Elites Annual Meeting, Amphitheater

Friday, October 21:

5:45am “Hiuwai and E ala E” - Sunrise Hawaiian “Cleansing & Rejuvenation” Ceremony -

open to all athletes, friends and family who wish to participate (wear swim gear,

meet at the Burger Shack Lawn at D T Fleming Beach.) Please be on time – we

start promptly at 5:45.

9am XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Swim Clinic - with Branden Rakita

and Suzie Snyder. Meet at the Burger Shack Lawn at DT Fleming Beach (bring

your swim stuff to practice afterwards)

9am-2pm Upper Bike Course Open – Registered athletes only

9am-5pm Registration and Packet Pick-up, Triathlon Timing Chip pickup, XTERRA Athlete

Village Open

1pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – “Tinley Talks” – with XTERRA Hall of

Famer and triathlon legend, Scott Tinley.

2pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – MTB Clinic - with Josiah Middaugh

and Flora Duffy

3pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Run Clinic - With Mauricio Mendez

and Lizzie Orchard

6:30pm “Night of Champions” Dinner, Aloha Garden Ballroom - free to World

Championship competitors with official wristband. Tickets for guests available

online and at the XTERRA Village until sold out.

Saturday, October 22:

7-8am Registration for NEW Trail Run Entries, XTERRA Village Open

7-8:30am XTERRA Kapalua Trail Run Packet Pickup (pre-registered athletes only)

9am Leilani’s XTERRA 3.5K Trail Run Start .

9:10am Hula Grill XTERRA 5K Trail Run Start

9am-12pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation

9:30am Duke’s Beach House XTERRA 10K Trail Run Start

9am-4pm Registration and Packet Pick-up, Triathlon Timing Chip pickup. XTERRA Athlete

Village

10:30am Trail Run Awards Ceremonies

11am Kimo’s XTERRA Kapalua Keiki K Run (free for kids 10 and under)

11am Run and Lower Bowl Bike Course Open. Full Bike Course Closed.

11am XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – “Art of XTERRA” – with Ruben

Ruzafa, Lesley Paterson, and Braden Currie. Aloha Garden Ballroom

12pm Mandatory Triathlon Competitor Briefing – Aloha Garden Ballroom

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Sunday, October 23:

7am Transition Open for set-up

7am Body Marking, Swim Cap and Timing Chip Pickup Open near finish line

8:30am Transition Closed

9am XTERRA World Championship Start (see swim wave information)

10am-3pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation

1:30pm Elite Awards (finish area)

2pm Cut-off at T2

3pm Transition closed – all gear removed

7pm Awards Dinner, Aloha Garden Ballroom - free to World Championship competitors

with official wristband. Tickets for guests available online and at the XTERRA

Village until sold out.

9:30pm-2am Halloween Costume After Party – XTERRA Village. Free to XTERRA competitors,

friends and family with official wrist band. Picture ID required, Note: 21 and under

welcome, but prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages.

11pm Preliminary parade and judging of costumes to determine finalists.

12am Costume Contest Grand Finale

Monday, October 24:

9am-12pm Lost & Found, Board Room

Packet pickup/expo hours

Location: XTERRA Village, Salon Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.

Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 20 9am – 2pm

Friday, October 21 9am – 5pm

Saturday, October 22 9am – 4pm

Note: You will not be allowed to ride the Upper Bike Course without your race number. Guests

may also ride, but must purchase a $15 USA Triathlon one-day membership at registration and

display the practice course number on their bike.

What to bring to Triathlete Packet Pickup:

Photo ID

USA Triathlon membership card, if applicable

US$15 or credit card if you have not purchased a USA Triathlon one-day license

online. USA Triathlon membership is mandatory for all athletes.

Services available at the XTERRA Village Expo

Packet Pickup

Registration (new entries for 2.5k/5K/10K Trail Runs and Keiki K)

Information

Dinner ticket sales (if available, a sell-out is likely)

Vendor Booths – XTERRA Gear logo shop, Optic Nerve, PowerBar, Compex, Cycle City,

Kapalua Zipline.

Bike tech – West Maui Cycles and Krank Cycles

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XTERRA University Clinics (except Swim – which will meet on the Burger Shack Lawn)

Parking ticket validation (also at the bell desk at the front of the hotel)

Race number packet contents and instructions

Bike plate* – please attach this to your handle bars using the cable ties provided

Runner bib* – please attach this in the FRONT of your body using the safety pins provided

OR your race belt

Race number/division tattoos – please apply the night before the race to the UPPER

FRONT of both arms, back of your left leg, and back of your hand, per the instructions.

Dinner tickets for Night of Champions and Awards Dinners, including those purchased online.

*cutting/alteration of bike plate/run bib is not allowed.

After you pick up your race number packet, visit the event t-shirt pickup counter and collect your

official race shirt and Muscle Milk bag of partner goodies.

Timing Chip Pickup

You are responsible for picking up your timing chip. Timing chips will be available in the XTERRA

Village during the following days/times:

Friday, October 21 - 9am-5pm

Saturday, October 22 - 9am-4pm

Sunday, October 23 - 7am in the finish area.

Instructions:

Strap the chip to your left ankle. Return your chip to our team after you cross the finish line to

ensure you receive an official time. Chips not returned will incur a $50 replacement fee.

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Practice course hours

Swim:

DT Fleming Beach is open to the public and can be swum at any time. Please check in with the

lifeguards before swimming for current conditions.

Run:

Open sunrise to sunset daily, except Saturday 9am-11am during the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs.

Trails are open to the public - respect the rights of other users and follow the red arrows.

Bike:

The first 3.5 miles and last 5.5 miles (known as the Lower Bowl) are open daily from sunrise to sunset

except Saturday, 9-11am. Be respectful of other users walking dogs, playing Frisbee, jogging, etc and

follow the blue arrows.

Access to the UPPER BIKE COURSE (Mile 3.5 to Mile 14) is limited to REGISTERED ATHLETES and GUESTS

displaying official bike plate only:

Wednesday, 10am-2pm

Thursday, 9am-2pm

Friday, 9am-2pm

Saturday, CLOSED

YOU MUST BE SIGNED OUT AND OFF THE COURSE BY 3PM.

Upper Bike Course Rules:

1. Official bike plate must be displayed. Pickup your packet first.

2. Guests are allowed and must register and pay US$15 for a one-day license at the XTERRA

Village.

3. Sign in and out at the Official Check Point (Mile 3.5/14)

4. Do NOT exit the bike course at any location other than the Official Check Point.

5. The course is private land. Mountain bikers on course outside of official hours are subject to

arrest and disqualification from the race.

Important note for all athletes:

The blue arrows are for the bike course only. The red arrows are for the run course only.

Practice course aid stations

Bring your own hydration when using the practice course. There will be fill/refill water stations:

At the tunnels

Mile 12 on the bike.

These aid stations are NOT available on race day.

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Course maps (preliminary. Adjustments may be made)

Swim course – 1.5K /1mile with short beach run between each “V”.

Course – 32K / 20 Miles Bike and 10.5K / 6.5 Miles Run

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Run course – 10.5K / 6.5 miles

Aid Stations

Transition - One aid station will be located at transition entry from the swim and transition exit to

the run. You are welcome to use this aid station before the race starts.

Bike – Two aid stations will serve water and Gatorade Endurance at Mile 6 and Mile 13

Run – Four water stations will serve water, Gatorade Endurance and PowerBar gel. Aid stations

are at Mile 1, Mile 2, Mile 3.5, and Mile 5.

Finish – Athlete Recovery will offer water, Gatorade Endurance and a variety of post-race

recovery foods. Muscle Milk will offer ice cold protein recovery beverage in their star tent.

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Race Day Important times 7am - Transition open

7am - Swim cap/timing chip distribution/body marking (if needed) – outside of transition

8am - Individual race blessing by Kupuna Clifford Naeole – DT Fleming Beach

8:30am – Transition closed.

8:45am – Pre-swimming ends. Race blessing

8:50am – Race briefing

8:55am - National anthem

9:00am - XTERRA World Championship Elite men start

9:01am - XTERRA World Championship Elite women start

9:04am – AGE GROUP MEN Under 39 start

9:07am – AGE GROUP MEN 40-49 start

9:10am – AGE GROUP MEN 50+, Challenged and Organizers start

9:13am – AGE GROUP WOMEN, Challenged and Organizers start

1:30pm - Pro Awards at the finish stage

2pm - Cut-off at T1. You will not be allowed to continue on the run course. An XTERRA

official will notify you if you have not met the cut-off

3:30pm – Transition closed and all equipment removed

Tattoo instructions – night before the race

RACE #s and AGE GROUP TATTOOS are REQUIRED FOR ALL

ATHLETES.

MARK YOURSELF THE NIGHT BEFORE THE RACE. Apply to

CLEAN, DRY skin with NO lotion or sunscreen on it.

TATTOO PLACEMENT:

RACE #S: Place on the FRONT of both arms, over bicep

muscle. Do not place the side of the arm.

ONE AGE DIVISION: Place on the BACK of your LEFT LEG, on

the calf muscle.

SMALL RACE #: Place on the back of your hand.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. TEAR - Tear your division and hand tattoos off the bottom of the sheet.

Tear your race number tattoos in half down the center.

2. STICK - Follow the diagram above for location of tattoos.

Remove the protective top sheet. Place the ink side to CLEAN and DRY skin,

making sure it is right side up.

Hold a very wet, folded paper towel over the paper backer of the tattoo for 30

seconds. Make sure it gets wet all the way through.

4. PEEL- Peel the paper backer off skin, leaving race number on your skin.

5. REPEAT and place your division and hand tattoos.

TO REMOVE: Soak the tattoos in baby oil, rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover for

30 seconds, then wipe away. If you make a mistake during application,

within 3 minutes you can lift off the tattoo using a few pieces of transparent tape.

If you forget to put on your tattoos, visit the body marking station on the lawn between transition

and DT Fleming Beach on race morning. Apply sunscreen* on race morning.

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Here is a list of things to bring on Race Day:

Timing chip and strap (if you picked up prior to race morning) Bike with your race # attached to the handlebars

Helmet

Approved speed suit (optional – see list of approved suits)

Goggles

Race clothing including swimwear, bike shorts, top

Race belt or pins for race bib on the run leg

Water bottles

Spare tube/Co2 canister in case of a flat

Chain tool is a good idea Running shoes

Sunglasses

Hat/Visor (optional for the run)

Sunscreen*

Towel (optional)

Wear your race number and division tattoos.

Note: If you did not pick up your timing chip on Friday or Saturday, you must pick up your chip

on Sunday morning between transition and D T Fleming Beach, near the swim cap station.

*Sunscreen information

Help protect Hawaii’s reefs. Last year, Hawaii’s corals were devastated by a massive coral

bleaching event, which resulted in the loss of 50% of our corals. Scientists at the 2016

International Coral reef Symposium and the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress agreed on

the negative impacts of oxybenzone and other sunscreen chemicals on corals, and

recommended use be eliminated in areas with coral reefs.

We ask that you do not use sunscreen that contains oxybenzone (benzophenone-3; BP-3).

It has been shown to increase the rate of coral bleaching, and to cause deformities in coral

larvae, making them unable to swim, settle, or form new colonies.

Sunscreen chemicals wash off users when they enter the ocean, particularly if it is applied just

before getting in. Read the label on sunscreen to make sure that is does not include

oxybenzone. Preferred options include zinc oxide and titanium oxide.

Baggage Storage – is not available. Leave valuables at home.

Hotel check-out

If you are a guest of The Ritz-Carlton and are leaving the hotel on Sunday, you must check out

before the race and the hotel will store your luggage. A hospitality room will be provided where

you can shower and change. Ask the front desk for a key.

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Mandatory race briefing

Date: Saturday, October 22

Time: 12pm

Location: Aloha Garden Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.

All XTERRA World Championship participants must attend this briefing that follows XTERRA

University’s “Art of XTERRA”. Race staff will run through the ins and outs of the World

Championship race course. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have.

A short race briefing will be held at 8:50am at the race start.

Lost and found

On race day, lost and found items will be brought to the transition area. Check with the

transition managers. If you have lost keys or a wallet, they will be held at the announcer tent at

the finish line. On Monday, October 24, unclaimed items will be available at the Boardroom

from 9am-12pm.

Swim waves

There will be five wave starts:

9:00 Elite men – blue swim cap

9:01 Elite women – pink swim cap

9:04 Age-group men 39 and under – white swim cap

9:07 Age-group men 40-49 – green swim cap

9:10 Age group men 50+, challenged men and organisers – red swim cap

9:13 Age group women, challenged women and organizers – orange swim cap

Pick up your swim cap on race morning at the swim cap distribution station between transition

and the beach.

Transition area

The transitions area will feature separate racks for elites and will be marked for age groups by

race number series. XTERRA officials will help direct you to your rack. Please be mindful of others

and ensure you allow six bikes per rack.

Access to transition area

Athletes only are allowed inside transition. Supporters need to wait outside. You will be assigned a

specific rack marked by race number range. Please leave valuables at home or with your

supporters. Do not leave them in transition.

For security of your equipment you will need to show your race number when accessing the

transition area. You will be required to show your race number and bike number when entering or

exiting with your bike.

Transition will be cleared and NO ACCESS will be granted to the TRANSITION at or after 8:30am.

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Remove bike/gear from transition:

Announcements will be made when it is possible to pick up your bike/gear from transition. You

must show your race number to the officials at the entry to transition. Bikes must be collected

from the transition by 3:30pm.

Toilet facilities Portable toilets will be located on the lawn behind The Burger Shack.

Results

Provisional results will be published live here, and full results will be posted to xterramaui.com on

race evening. Personalized race result cards are distributed in the finish area.

Cancellations or transfer of entry/Race cancellation or amendment

Sorry, refunds or transfer of entries are not available.

The XTERRA World Championship event will be held rain or shine, and only be postponed in

extreme circumstances. If weather conditions may potentially cause any postponement or

cancellation of the event, Race Organisers will communicate in the days prior to the event via

email, and on the website to race participants.

If a decision is to be made on the day of the event, participants may call the event day hotline

number (+1-877-751-8880) and announcements will be made at the Race Village. Please note

the event will be staged unless extreme weather conditions occur on the day of, or leading up to

the event. i.e. not just a bit of rain, or a small swell!!

However please note the Race Organisers reserve the right to cancel the race, an entire leg, or

amend the course at any time due to safety concerns or unforeseen circumstances. This may

include adverse water conditions, rain or heat issues. Any decision to amend the race format, or

cancellation of the event, will only be made where essential and avoided where possible,

therefore please respect this decision should this occur.

Technical information

Race Officials are present to ensure that the event is conducted safely and that no athlete gains

an advantage by not observing the rules.

Athletes who wish to take a break and get their breath during the swim leg may hang onto a

surfboard, marker buoy or other inanimate object provided that no forward headway is

made.

Athletes requiring assistance during the swim leg should raise their hand and a board rider will

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immediately attend to assist. Any athlete brought to shore by the water rescue team will NOT

be allowed to continue the event.

Athletes who quit the race during/after the swim must report their race number to a Race

Official.

Athletes must put their helmet on and secure it BEFORE removing their bike from the rack.

No athlete will be permitted to leave the transition area with a helmet that is not properly

secured to their head i.e. the strap is loose.

Athletes must have one foot on the ground after the mount line (not on) before mounting

their bike or a time penalty will apply.

Athletes must have one foot on the ground before (not on) the dismount line or a time

penalty will apply.

Athletes must rack their bike before removing or loosening their helmets or a time penalty will

apply.

1. Swim: 1a Wetsuits are not allowed based on typical water temperature around 80 degrees (26.6

Celsius) measured the day prior to the event and confirmed the day of the event. Approved

speed suits are allowed. Check the list here. Unapproved suits will not be permitted.

1b Buoys: any athlete confirmed cutting a buoy will be issued a 2-minute penalty.

1c General Swim: no fins or swimming aids are allowed.

1d Swim Caps: official race swim caps must be worn by all competitors for water safety.

2. Bike: 2a Only mountain bikes are legal for competition. Cyclo-cross bikes are not allowed. Fat bikes

are allowed. No drop handlebars are allowed. No aero bars are allowed. All bikes must have 26”,

27.5” or 29” wheels. Bar extensions or grips off the handlebars may not exceed 5”.

2b Racers shall complete the entire event on the same bicycle upon which the event was

begun. You must bring your bike to transition to be allowed to continue.

2c Passing: lapped riders must yield to overtaking riders. Riders should voice the command

"track” or ”on your left," when overtaking another. It is the responsibility of the faster rider to

overtake safely. Slower riders must yield to the passing rider on the first command. In the event

two riders are racing for position, the leading rider does not have to yield his position to the

challenging rider. However, a rider may not interfere with or impede another rider's progress.

2d Drafting: Drafting is allowed. 2e General Bike: Bike numbers must be mounted on the handlebars facing forward. Cutting

of numbers or altering with sponsor stickers is not allowed. Helmets must be worn at all times. No

riding of bikes is allowed in the transition areas.

3. Run:

3a Numbers: Numbers must be worn on the front of the body. Cutting numbers or altering

with sponsor stickers is not allowed. There will be a warning for not having your number on the

front of your body, second infraction will be a 2-minute penalty. A 2-minute penalty will be

assessed for losing your run number.

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4. Event General Rules:

4a Ignorance of the rules will not be considered as an excuse.

4b It is the racer's responsibility to maintain adequate hydration. The race organiser will

provide hydration stations on the run and the bike. There will be two aid stations on the bike and

four on the run – see table in next section.

4c Cutting the course: short-cutting and/or cutting trail switchbacks on course is not

permitted and may result in disqualification. A rider is required to stay on the designated trail that

is marked and or specified as the racecourse. It is the rider's responsibility to know the designated

racecourse. Lack of tape or barrier on the course will not be constituted as an excuse for cutting

course. 4d Assistance: Limited assistance is allowed from another athlete competing in the same

event, or official race staff (officials, race crew, and volunteers). No assistance is allowed from

spectators, friends, or family.

Assistance is limited to tools, tubes or any item that would be used to repair a faulty part or

damaged bicycle or water, food, or first aid. Changing bikes is not allowed.

As example: A competing athlete is allowed to give another athlete a chain tool or link or a

complete chain. A competing athlete can give another athlete a tire patch, tube or complete

wheel. But an athlete cannot exchange bikes with another competitor so that the competitor

with the broken bike can simply continue without fixing the break. 4e Conduct: Foul riding or running, unsportsmanlike behaviour or the use of profane or

abusive language is grounds for warning, relegation, disqualification or fine. 4f Protests: Protests of any nature must be submitted within one hour of the finish time of the

person lodging the protest. Protests must be submitted in writing and signed by the accuser.

Saying somebody cut the course is not good enough – it must be written and described as

accurately as possible. All protests will be investigated. Because of the nature of XTERRA, it is not always possible to see

infractions. XTERRA courses are out of sight and marshalled only where necessary. In every case

there will need to be verification of the infraction. Officials will not be drawn into a “hear-say”

argument.

5. Miscellaneous: No type of sound device is allowed during competition. Examples: no headsets,

tape players, CD players, MP3 players or 2-way radios may be worn.

6. Penalties: Penalties will be determined by the severity of the infraction. The minimum penalty is

2-minutes. The maximum penalty is disqualification and/or a loss of prize money.

7. Cut-Off Times: Cut-off times are enforced as stated. Where there are wave starts, the time will

be measured from the last start of the race. In some cases the head official may alter the cut-off

time.

8. Professional Athletes: Licensed, professional athletes may enter and compete in any World Tour

or National Championship race and win prize money. Any person wanting to enter as an

elite/professional must furnish proof that they have been accepted as professional by a

recognized multi-sport governing body.

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Examples of this are:

ITU, ETU, USA Triathlon UCI, USA Cycling (road, cyclocross, track or mountain bike)

Any national governing body for triathlon, or any national governing body for cycling.

The athlete must present a current card marked clearly and legibly. Without proof of being

licensed as a professional, no athlete may compete in the pro category.

Also permitted to compete as elite/professional are non-licensed Olympic athletes from cycling,

swimming, running or skiing. If a non-licensed athlete feels they are qualified, they must make

application to pros@xterraplanet.com for permission.

Monetary fines may be levied against elite athletes and shall be paid before the distribution of

prize monies or deducted from prize money earned.

Partial listing of fines/penalties for elites:

Top 5 men/women no show for finish line awards at 1:30pm on race day $500

Top 10 men/women no show for Sunday awards dinner $200

Swim start not behind start line DQ

Riding full bike course outside open hours DQ

The annual XTERRA Elites Meeting is Thursday, October 20 at 4pm in the Amphitheater.

9. ITEMS NOT COVERED and relationship with USA Triathlon

The XTERRA World Championship is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The published rules and

regulations of USA Triathlon are to be considered law except with regard to the specific rules and

regulations stated above. In the case of the need for a ruling not covered in XTERRA regulations

or USA Triathlon regulations states the decision of the Managing Director will be final.

Medical

XTERRA’s medical team of Maui-based physicians and nurses will be headquartered at the finish

area and out on course throughout the race. If you feel unwell at any time during the event

please alert the closest marshal who will arrange for medical personnel to meet you.

Race photos

New this year you can pre-order your photos, and for just $25 get high-res digital downloads of

all your images plus a 5x7 print of your favorite shot.

Get it here: http://www.endurophoto.com/xterra

After the race you will receive an email with a link to the gallery to download photos and/or

select a photo for printing. Please note, while Enduro photos works to capture images of every

person they cannot guarantee photos of every participant and pre-orders are non-refundable.

Photos will also be available for purchase after the race, however, prices are higher for a la

carte purchases.

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Sunrise Hawaiian cleansing and rejuvenation ceremony

Date: Friday, October 21

Time: 5:45am

Location: The Burger Shack at the entrance to DT Fleming Beach.

Hawaiian cultural practioner, Clifford Naeole, will lead a special pre-race sunrise cleansing and

rejuvenation ceremony, “Hiuwai and E ala E”.

This is your chance to make a fresh start and experience the Hawaii’s rich, ancient culture. All

XTERRA athletes, friends and family are welcome. Wear your swim suit. It is not necessary that

you fully immerse yourself in the ocean. You may stand at the water’s edge. Towels will be

provided. Don’t be late – we start promptly.

Muscle Milk Under 25 Transition Clinic

Thursday, October 20:

9am Under 25 Transition Clinic, hosted by young elite, Mauricio Mendez. Meet in the transition

area and learn skills to improve your transition speed. Bring your bike and bike/run gear.

XTERRA University clinics, presented by Paul Mitchell

XTERRA University clinics are free and conducted by XTERRA elite athletes. Learn from the best.

Pros will provide tips on ocean swimming, mountain biking and trail running with special

emphasis on what you can expect from this course. You are welcome to ask any and all

questions.

Friday, October 21:

9am Ocean Swimming – Burger Shack Lawn at DT Fleming Beach. Hosted by Branden Rakita

and Suzie Snyder. Bring your swim gear to practice post-clinic

1pm Tinley Talks Triathlon – XTERRA Village. Hosted by XTERRA Hall of Famer and triathlon

legend Scott Tinley

2pm Mountain Bike – XTERRA Village. Hosted by Josiah Middaugh and Flora Duffy

3pm Trail Run – XTERRA Village. Hosted by Mauricio Mendez and Lizzie Orchard

Saturday, October 22

11am “Art of XTERRA” – Aloha Garden Ballroom. Hosted by Braden Currie, Lesley Paterson and

Ruben Ruzafa. Everything in one session.

“Night of Champions” dinner

Date: Friday, October 21

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Aloha Garden Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua

Cost: Free to all competitors wearing GREEN/YELLOW WRISTBAND. No exceptions. Limited

guest tickets will be sold at registration. Cost: Adults $72 / Children 4-12 $35. No

tickets sold at the door.

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This is YOUR night! We will celebrate your accomplishment in making it to the start line on Maui.

We will introduce this year’s XTERRA Warrior and XTERRA Hall of Fame inductee. It’s a night not to

be missed.

Awards presentations

Elite awards will be held for the top 5 men and women on the finish area stage at 1:30pm on

race day.

Awards dinner: All award presentations will be made at the Awards Dinner. Date: October 23

Time: 7pm

Location: Aloha Garden Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.

Tickets: Free to competitors wearing ORANGE/YELLOW WRISTBAND. No exceptions.

Limited guest tickets will be sold at registration. Cost: Adults $72 / Children 4-12

$35. No tickets sold at the door. Friends and family unable to buy dinner tickets

are permitted to watch the ceremonies (no dinner included). Please check in at

the reception desk for entry at or after 7:30pm only.

The following will be announced during the dinner awards presentation:

Award Gender Places

XTERRA World Championship

pro category Male and female 1st to 10th

Outrigger Resorts Double

pro and age group category Male and female First place

XTERRA Wetsuits Swim Prime Male and female First age-group

Muscle Milk Under 25 Awards Male and female First to third Under 25 age-group

XTERRA World Championship Age

Groups and Organizer’s Challenge Male and female First to third

Challenged Athletes Male and female All

XTERRA Wetsuits swim prime – XTERRA Vortex full wetsuit to the fastest male and female age

group swimmers.

Muscle Milk under 25 award – Muscle Milk recognizes the future of XTERRA with special awards to

the top three men and women under 25.

Outrigger Resorts Double – fastest combined 2016 XTERRA World Championship and Ironman

World Championship times. First place pro man and woman will win US$2,500 in cash and

first place age group man and woman will win a 4-night stay at an Outrigger Maui Resort. All

Double participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt at Athlete Registration. NOTIFY

ATHLETE REGISTRATION IF YOU ARE DOING THE DOUBLE and NOT listed below.

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2016 Outrigger Resorts Double Participants

Name IM Time Division Hometown

Sebastian Kienle 8:10:02 Elite M Muehlacker, Germany

Ben Hoffman 8:13:00 Elite M Boulder, CO, USA

Michi Weiss 8:49:54 Elite M Gumpoldskirchen, Austria

Pablo Ureta 9:37:49 M35-39 Cordoba, Argentina

Olivier Lyoen 9:43:46 M35-39 Pertuis, France

Filipe Aragao 9:50:35 M30-34 Brasilia, Brazil

Andrew Sellars 9:58:10 M45-49 Vernon, B.C., Canada

Arnaud Bouvier 10:12:45 M50-54 Digne les Bains, France

Virginia Sellars 11:34:44 F40-44 Vernon, B.C., Canada

Karsten Olsen 11:52:00 M60-64 Fredericia, Denmark

Mark Alderman 11:57:37 M50-54 Rutland, VT, USA

Janie White 12:04:27 F55-59 Paradise Valley, AZ, USA

Megan Arthur 12:42:24 F40-44 Hamilton, New Zealand

Mitchell Wendorff 13:29:15 M30-34 Wailuku, HI, USA

Scott Perrine 13:58:41 M45-49 Gilbert, AZ, USA

Marcy Fleming 15:29:44 F55-59 Kailua, HI, USA

2016 XTERRA World Championship Age Group Champion automatic 2017 qualification – All age

group 2016 World Champions are offered the opportunity to defend their title at the XTERRA

World Championship October 29, 2017. Signup to race by December 1.

2016 XTERRA World Champion Bike Jersey – XTERRA World Champions in all divisions are eligible

to purchase an official 2016 World Champion bike jersey. You will be handed information at the

Awards Dinner. Email us for more information. Orders must be placed by November 4.

Prize money

Prize money will be paid in US dollars and allocated to elite racers only:

Pl Men Pl Women

1 $20,000 1 $20,000

2 $12,000 2 $12,000

3 $7,000 3 $7,000

4 $4,000 4 $4,000

5 $2,500 5 $2,500

6 $1,500 6 $1,500

7 $1,100 7 $1,100

8 $800 8 $800

9 $600 9 $600

10 $500 10 $500

$50,000

$50,000

If you are racing as an elite, you must be approved by race organizers by email prior to registration.

Prize money will be distributed at the Awards Dinner.

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Halloween costume after party

Time: Immediately following the Awards Dinner (9:30pm or so)

Location: XTERRA Athlete Village

Parking: If you park in the Ritz lot, VALIDATE YOUR PARKING TICKET at check-in or at the bell

desk in front of the hotel prior to departure.

All competitors (including under 21) are welcome at the After Party. PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR

ALL. Wear your orange/yellow wristband for entry.

This is a private party open to competitors and their friends and family only. If your guests did not

attend the Awards Dinner, they must show a photo ID and you must accompany them to the

party check-in and show your wrist band.

This is the most famous after party in triathlon, and you’ll be amazed at the costumes. Dance

the night away and catch the best costumes on stage at midnight. Those wishing to be

considered for the Grand Prize of a COMPEX MUSCLE STIMULATOR, will parade in front of the

judges at 11pm in the back of the room. At midnight, finalists will be presented to the audience

for live voting of best in show.

XTERRA Kapalua 2.5K/5K/10K Trail Runs and Keiki K

Date: Saturday, October 22

Times: 9am – 3.5K

9:10 am - 5K

9:30am – 10K

11am – Keiki K

Location: Race start is on the road at the top of transition.

This is a chance for everyone to experience the XTERRA World Championship race course.

Enter at online until Monday, October 17 at 5pm, or at Athlete Registration in the XTERRA Village

beginning Wednesday, October 19 at 12pm.

Duke’s 10K - $45 online/$50 at XTERRA Village ($40/$45 for students/military)

Hula Grill 5K - $35 online/$40 at XTERRA Village ($30/$35 for students/military)

Leilani’s 3.5K – Walkers welcome. $20 online/$25 at XTERRA Village and free for kids 8-12 ($15/$20

for students/military

Keiki K – free for kids 8 and under

3.5K, 5K and 10K runners receive a cool race t-shirt (sorry no t-shirts for children), and there are

awards for the top three in each division and special prizes from T S Restaurants:

Duke’s 10K, Hula Grill 5K and Leilani’s 3.5K – 1st place overall male and female and 1st place Maui

resident male and female (if not the overall winners) in each race earn $100 T S Restaurant gift

certificates

Kimo’s Keiki K – all children receive a medal and a cool gift from Leilani’s.

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Event partners

The XTERRA World Championship would not be possible without the generous support of event

partners. Special partner offers just for you are waiting in your Virtual Race Bag! Check it out here.

Mahalo to our partners for their support:

Paul Mitchell

In an effort to plant 750,000 trees by the end of 2017, Paul Mitchell has

planted 30,000 trees with its partner Reforest’Action on behalf of XTERRA

athletes this season. Paul Mitchell is inviting all XTERRA athletes, families, and

friends to plant an additional free tree by using the code TEATREE16 at

http://xterra.co/PMreforest.

Maui Visitors Bureau

Maui is the birthplace of XTERRA and has supported XTERRA since its

inception. The island is the perfect venue, renowned for its outdoor

lifestyle, beauty and aloha spirit. The natural beauty of its beaches and

parks, combined with its restaurants, nightlife, inspiring arts and cultural

scene and array of vibrant events, combine to make Maui the world’s

most popular island.

Outrigger Resorts

Welcome to a world away at Outrigger Resorts.

Experience authentic local culture and heartfelt hospitality in some

of the most spectacular locations throughout the world:

Thailand, Fiji, the Maldives, Mauritius, Guam and Hawaii.

Find out. Find Outrigger. Outrigger.com

XTERRA TV on Amazon

Stream your favourite XTERRA TV programs, including past

episodes of the XTERRA World Championship, 24/7 with a

subscription to the XTERRA channel on Amazon Video.

Gatorade Endurance Formula

Gatorade Endurance Formula is proud to be the official hydration

sponsor of XTERRA, with Endurance Formula available at aid stations

along on course. As part of a five-electrolyte blend, Endurance Formula

contains nearly 2x the sodium and 3x the potassium of traditional

Gatorade to help replace critical electrolytes lost in sweat.

Muscle Milk

Many challenges lie ahead. And with each challenge comes the

opportunity to grow. Drink Muscle Milk shakes and get the protein you

need to help you recover. MUSCLE MILK. Stronger Everyday.

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The Hawaiian Islands

Proud supporter of the XTERRA World Championship.

Discover all that the Hawaiian Islands has to offer.

PowerBar

Official energy bar and gel of XTERRA.

“Welcome to the new us!”

Optic Nerve

Sunglasses and goggles for skiing, snowboarding, biking, running and

all outdoor sports. Pro quality lenses and frames for everyday

champions. Protect your eyes. Risk everything else.

Compex

Muscle stim is for more than just recovery!

Learn how you can get stronger and faster with Compex.

XTERRA Wetsuits

XTERRA Wetsuits is the official wetsuit and speed suit of the XTERRA World

Championship. XTERRA Wetsuits are the fastest, most buoyant wetsuits on

the planet. They promise you will actually enjoy your swim leg in their suits!

Kona Brewing

Official beer of the XTERRA World Championship. Paradise in a bottle!

XTERRA Boards

Official stand up paddleboard of XTERRA. Leading manufacturer of inflatable

stand up paddle boards,

XTERRA Fitness

Your adventure starts at home with XTERRA fitness equipment including

ellipticals, treadmills and stationary bikes.

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

Headquarter hotel of the XTERRA World Championship.

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T S Restaurants of Maui – Dukes Beach House/Hula Grill/Kimo’s/Leilani’s on the Beach

T S Restaurants of Maui offer fresh island cuisine in spectacular settings. They are a must while

you are visiting Maui. They also offer a chance for everyone to test XTERRA’s famed run course

with 2.5K/5K/10K Trail Runs and Keiki K on Saturday, October 22.

Cycle City – Maui’s leading motorcycle dealer for new and used bikes from top

brands including Harley-Davidson®, Kawasaki, Triumph and more. Discover Maui

in a new and exciting way – rent a Harley-Davidson® from Cycle City!

Greenlayer - Official Apparel of XTERRA. The core of Greenlayer is the creation of a

brand that transcends the common expectations of performance gear. We bring to

life race inspired performance apparel for the athlete. Our mission has been to

continually increase the environmentally responsible products in our collections with

each season. We strive to shift the thought process of consumers into understanding

that environmentally conscious products do not mean a sacrifice in performance,

style, and comfort.

Special thanks

Maui Land & Pineapple – their land is the XTERRA race course

Kapalua Resort Association – hosting XTERRA athletes throughout the resort

XTERRA Medical Team

XTERRA volunteers including these community organizations: Lahainaluna High School

Softball Team, Maui High School Voyaging Club, Kula Kaiapuni O Kekaulike - Papa

Alakaʻi, Na Leo Kakoʻo o Maui, Napili Canoe Club, Seabury Hall Sophomore/Junior/Senior

Class Members, and Maui’s Youth with a Mission.

Departure information - bicycles

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has provided information on how to best pack

your bike to help speed your airport departure screening. All bike boxes will be inspected, so

please check out their suggestions here.

English version

Spanish version

Japanese version

Italian version

French version

Ship your bike

Located adjacent to the XTERRA Village, the Akamai Business Center offers special rates on bike

shipment. Visit them Mon-Friday 8am-5pm or Saturday-Sunday 9am-2pm. Call 808-214-1922 or

email.

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About TEAM Unlimited

TEAM Unlimited is a Hawaii-based television events and marketing company, founded in

1988. It owns and produces XTERRA and in 2016 offered more than 300 XTERRA off-road

triathlon, trail running, and multisport races in 30 countries worldwide. In addition, TEAM TV

has produced more than 400 adventure television shows resulting in numerous awards for

production excellence. Visit their website here.

We like feedback – your comments are welcome and help us improve. Please complete the

post-race survey that will be emailed the week after the race and help our destination partners

understand your economic impact on the state. Or, write us with your comments and

suggestions.

Contact us: TEAM Unlimited

720 Iwilei Road, Suite 290

Honolulu, HI 96817

+1-808-521-4322

Press Contact: Trey Garman: +1-808-216-8606 or trey@xterraplanet.com

Athlete Information: Raena Cassidy: +1-877-751-8880 or info@xterraplanet.com