XTERRA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Two days, two national championship events, one spectacular destination. Put it all together and you can see how Snowbasin Resort and Ogden, Utah, are being transformed into XTERRA Title Town USA on the weekend of September 19-20, 2015. The XTERRA USA Championship off-road triathlon and the XTERRA Trail Run National Championship are being held on back-to-back days, and in the same destination, for the fifth year-in-a-row. The two events will bring more than 1,000 of the nation’s very best amateur and professional triathletes and trail runners to Snowbasin Resort to battle for the title of XTERRA National Champion.

XTERRA National Championships of Triathlon and Trail Running September 18-20, 2015

Ogden, Utah Event Schedule

Friday, September 18 Opening Festivities in downtown Ogden @ Ogden’s Amphitheater Park (corner 25th/Grant) 10:00am-6:00pm Expo and XTERRA Kids Zone Challenge Stations Open 10:00am-6:00pm Registration and Packet Pick-up (All events - XTERRA Utah/XTERRA USA Championship/

XTERRA Trail Run Nationals, 10K and 5K) 12:00-5:00pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, benefit for the Challenged Athlete Foundation 3:00pm XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for USA Championship triathletes – also available at 6pm) 4:00pm XTERRA Kids Bike Race (free) 5:00-6:00pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Art of XTERRA hosted by Emma Garrard and Josiah

Middaugh. 5:00pm XTERRA Kids Sprint (free) 6:00pm XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for USA Championship triathletes, also available at 3pm) 6:30-9:00pm “Night of Champions” Dinner, Grand Lobby, Union Station - Introduction of XTERRA Regional Champions ,

presentation of “ENVE Performer of the Year” and Mr/Ms XTERRA 2015. Admission: complimentary for USA Championship competitors, $25 for guests/public. Note that tickets are limited – first come, first served.

Saturday, September 19 XTERRA TRIATHLON at Snowbasin Resort 6:30am Shuttle operating from Snowbasin to Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir 6:30am Late packet pickup at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir (no registration) 6:30am T1 open for set-up at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir 6:30am T2 open for Set-up at Snowbasin 6:30am Body marking at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir 8:20am Last shuttle from Snowbasin to Port Ramp Marina 9:00am XTERRA USA Championship Start at Port Ramp Marina (1.5k swim, 29k mtb, 10k trail run) 9:20am XTERRA Utah Start – Long Course at Port Ramp Marina (1.5k swim, 29k mtb, 10k trail run) 9:40am XTERRA Utah Start – Sprint Course at Port Ramp Marina (750m swim, 19k mtb, 5k trail run) 10:00am-2:00pm Expo area open at Snowbasin – exhibits, food service 10:00am-3:00pm Registration and packet pickup for XTERRA Trail Runs – Nationals, 10K and 5K 10:30am-2:30pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon - benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 11:00am XTERRA Utah Sprint winner expected at Snowbasin 11:30am Athlete Post-Race meal served in Earl’s Lodge 11:15/11:45am XTERRA USA Championship Male/Female Winner Expected

Saturday, September 19 12:00pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Trail Running 1:50pm XTERRA Cut-off at T2 2:00pm XTERRA USA Championship/XTERRA Utah Awards Ceremony

After Party at Harvest Moon Festival in downtown Ogden 10am-9:30pm Harvest Moon Festival on 25th Street - kids activities, farmer’s market, food and beverage booths, live bands 6:00pm ENVE XTERRA After Party and Athlete Lounge – XTERRA/VIP Area next to Rooster’s on 25th Street. Athletes,

friends, family welcome! 7:00pm XTERRA USA Championship introduction of Champions and highlight video – Main Stage 7:45pm “The Brocks” live on stage Sunday, September 20 XTERRA TRAIL RUNNING at Snowbasin Resort 7:00-8:00am Late Registration 7:00-8:30am Late packet pick up 8:00am XTERRA Expo open 9:00am Paul Mitchell XTERRA Trail Running National Championship Half Marathon Start 9:05am Paul Mitchell XTERRA 5km and 10km Trail Run starts 9:00am-2:00pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-Thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 9:20am/9:40am 5km/10km winners expected 10:06/10:19am Men’s and Women’s National Championship male/female winners expected 11:00am XTERRA Kids Sprint (free) 11:00am XTERRA 5km and 10km awards ceremony 11:45am XTERRA National Championship race awards ceremony 12:00-5:00pm “Blues, Brews and BBQ” on the patio at Earl’s Lodge featuring James and the Devil and One Ton Pig 2:00pm XTERRA Expo closes After Party in downtown Ogden 6:00pm XTERRA After Party, (Location TBD) 7:00pm Video Highlights BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! Load up the car for the trip and bring your family and friends! The Race Village is a great place to hang out and watch the race. In between all of the race action, there will be music, commentary and exhibition tents. The expo is open Friday, 10am-6pm, Saturday from 10 am–2 pm and Sunday 8 am-2 pm. Held in conjunction with Ogden’s Harvest Moon Festival OUTRIGGER HOSPITALITY AREA

Our official hospitality partner welcomes you, your family and friends to relax in their Hospitality Area. You'll find complimentary coffee in the mornings and iced water throughout the day. Enjoy! Enter to win a 2-night stay on Maui at the luxurious Outrigger Kapalua Villas. There will be 2 drawings – Friday and Saturday at the expo close.

PAUL MITCHELL GREEN TAKEOVER “YOU JUST PLANTED A TREE!" with your race entry in the XTERRA USA Championship. Paul Mitchell Tea Tree and its partner Reforestaction, has planted a tree in Peru for YOU. This activity supports rainforest conservation, soil protection, and better health and nutrition for local communities. Join the Green Takeover and plant another tree free. Click here and use the code XTERRAME.

WHERE TO STAY Courtyard Marriott (formerly the Summit) 247 24th Street Ogden Utah 84401 USA XTERRA rate of $99 available 09/17/15 to 09/21/15 Book by 08/27/15 Book Your Room Now Comfort Suites Ogden 2250 S 1200 W Ogden UT 84401 USA XTERRA rate is $89 single or double - includes full hot buffet breakfast. Rate available 9/16/15-9/20/15 until sold out. Ph: 801-621-2545 ask for the XTERRA Group Rate. Book Your Room Now OFFICIAL HOST VALLEY PROPERTY - LAKESIDE RESORT PROPERTIES The official host valley property for the XTERRA USA Championship is Lakeside Resort Properties in Huntsville. They are located on the shores of Pineview Reservoir and are the closest lodging to the venue, Snowbasin. Amenities include private hot tubs, wi-fi, fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryer and much more. Lakeside Resort Properties 6486 E. Highway 39 Huntsville, UT 84317 www.lakesideresortproperties.com *One 2BR condo with a 2 night minimum is currently available on a first come first serve basis. OFFICIAL HOST STREET – HISTORIC 25TH STREET, OGDEN ... IT'S ALL HERE Join the community for 25th Street’s annual Harvest Moon Festival. It’s all day Saturday with family friendly activities, live music and food and drink booths. RENTAL CAR DISCOUNT FOR XTERRA ATHLETES We’ve partnered with the following rental car agencies to offer XTERRA athletes special discounts off car rentals. Click for Enterprise Click for National

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM Salt Lake City to Ogden: The drive to Ogden is 45 min north from Salt Lake City on 1-15. Friday’s Expo is at the Ogden Amphitheater on the corner of Washington & 25th St. in Ogden. Take the 24th street exit off the freeway and turn right onto 24th. Turn right at Grant. The expo is on the corner of 25th St and Grant. TO Snowbasin: FROM SLC: Take I-15N. Take exit #324 onto US-89N, merge onto I-84E. Exit #92 Mountain Green. Head east on Old Highway, turn left on State Road 167 heading north (just east of the Sinclair Station). Turn left on State Road 226, head west 3 miles to Snowbasin. From Ogden. Take Hwy 39 through the Canyon and past Pineview Dam. Turn right on Hwy 167 and head up the mountain. You'll find the entry to Snowbasin Resort on your right. ELITE RACE UPDATES Follow the pro race on Twitter @XTERRAOffroad Twitter feeds. #xterraUtah and look to Facebook for photos, stories and videos. PACKET PICKUP/RACE REGISTRATION Friday, 10am – 6pm in downtown Ogden at Ogden’s Amphitheater Park (corner 25th/Grant). We’ll have late packet pickup on Saturday from 6:30-8:40am at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir. Your timing chip will be in your race packet. Don’t forget to bring it on race morning. BRING YOUR PHOTO ID and USAT CARD WITH YOU. THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL FOR ANY COMPETITOR. We don’t want to send you home or to your hotel to get them – but we will have to if you don’t have it with you. If you have lost your card, click here to print a temporary one. If you purchased a One Day USAT License, we will have you listed as paid when you check in. If you have friends or family that want to join in the XTERRA Trail Runs 5K, 10K or XTERRA Trail Run National Championship 21K on Sunday, they can sign-up on Friday or Saturday or race morning on Sunday from 7-8 am. The 21K starts at 9am, 5K and 10K start at 9:05am. USA TRIATHLON This Championship is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and all participants must either be current license holders or purchase a 1 day license at registration ($12). RACE PACKET Triathlon participant race packets will include: • Ankle timing chip-please strap* this to your left ankle before the race. You will need to make sure you hand your timing

tag back to your team at the end of the day to ensure you receive an official time-any chips not returned will incur a $70 replacement fee.

• Bike plate – please attach this to your handle bars using the twist ties provided. • Runner bib – please attach this in a clear visible place on your front using the safety pins provided OR your race belt.

DO NOT REMOVE THE TAG AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR RUN BIB-IT IS USED FOR TIMING. • PowerBar • Paul Mitchell Tee Tree sample *FYI-swim caps and timing straps will be distributed at body marking on race morning.

WHAT TO BRING Here is a list of things to bring with you on race day. XTERRA Triathlon and XTERRA Utah (Long and Short Course) Tri participants should pack:

• ID • Timing chip • Transition bag • USA Triathlon membership card (if member) • Bike • Helmet • Wetsuit (ruling will be made on race morning) • Goggles • Race clothing including swimwear, bike shorts, top • Race belt for race bib on the run leg (safety pins will be included in your race packs should you not have a race

belt.) • Water bottles • Spare tube (Co2 canister in case of a flat) • Running shoes • Sunglasses • Positive attitude

OTHER EVENTS XTERRA UTAH We offer XTERRA Utah in two distances. The long distance race is 1500m swim / 29km mountain bike / 10km trail run. The short distance is a 750m swim / 19K mountain bike / 5K trail run race held in conjunction with the USA Championship event. Athletes can compete in the XTERRA Utah race as a team or individual. This race is ideal for local residents looking for the XTERRA experience or for those who have not qualified to race in the Championship race. PAUL MITCHELL XTERRA TRAIL RUN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND 5K/10K TRAIL RUNS Runners of all ages and skill levels can participate in the Paul Mitchell 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 2015 Paul Mitchell XTERRA Trail Run World Championship at Kualoa Ranch, Oahu, Hawaii on December 6, 2015. 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. XTERRA UNIVERSITY Get ready to XTERRA with the sport’s best-Friday at 5pm in the XTERRA Village. XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell is hosted by XTERRA pros Josiah Middaugh and Emma Garrard and offers competitors a chance to take in last-minute advice and pointers from some of the best off-road multisport athletes in the sport. The FREE sessions target improved swimming, biking and trail running techniques plus dealing with the specifics of the Ogden/Snowbasin courses. There will be time for Q&A with the pros during each session.

MANDATORY TRIATHLON RACE BRIEFING – 3 PM AND 6 PM ON FRIDAY Race Director, Dave Nicholas will run through the ins and outs of the XTERRA Triathlon and XTERRA Utah Long and Short courses. XTERRA KIDS BIKE RACE AND SPRINT Youngsters 10 and under can join in the FREE kids bike race on Friday at 4pm and the sprint at 5pm in downtown Ogden. Another sprint will take place on Sunday at 11am at Snowbasin. It’s just a short fun bike or run around the finish area where everyone is a winner. Parents, please pre-register your child prior to the event at the XTERRA Kid’s Zone. PAUL MITCHELL CUT-A-THON Racing makes you feel good – Paul Mitchell makes you look good! A $15 donation to the Challenged Athletes Foundation will get you a professional cut on the spot. No appointment necessary, just come on down Friday, 12-5 pm, Saturday– 10:30am-2:30pm and Sunday from 9am-2pm. OTHER SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

• Friday, September 18 at 6:30 pm “Night of Champions” at Union Station. Complimentary for USA Championship triathletes, Adult guests-$25. Kids-$15. XTERRA Utah athletes welcome. Tickets available at registration and at the door, pending availability. Yellow wristband required for complimentary entry. Complimentary beer courtesy of Wasatch Distributing.

• Saturday, September 19, 6pm - ENVE XTERRA AFTER PARTY at the Harvest Moon Festival - Parking lot next to Roosters on 25th Street. All XTERRA athletes, friends and family are welcome. Show your body marking or race # for entry. There's free light appetizers and $1 beer or wine, and water. Dinner is available for sale at booths in the street. At 7pm, we'll head down the street to the main stage, to introduce our National Champions in all age divisions, and watch race the highlight slideshow and video. At 7:45pm, "The Brocks" will rock the night away.

BIKE SHOPS / BIKE RENTALS The following shops are available for bike rentals, bike shipping and all your wrenching needs.

• The Bike Shoppe • Skyline Cycle • City Cycle • Biker's Edge

WATER TEMP/WETSUITS The official water temperature will be determined on RACE MORNING and posted to the bulletin board. As a sanctioned USAT event, XTERRA will follow USAT wetsuit rules in Ogden. USAT SWIMMING CONDUCT Swimming Conduct 4.1 Permissible Strokes. Swimmers may use any stroke to propel themselves through the water and may tread water or float. 4.2 Bottom Contact and Resting. A participant may stand on the bottom or rest by holding an inanimate object such as a buoy, boat, rope or floating object. Excluding the bottom, a participant shall not use any inanimate object to gain forward progress. A violation of this section shall result in a variable time penalty, unless the Head Referee in his/her sole discretion determines that (i) the violation was substantial and resulted in an unfair time advantage, or (ii) the violation constituted endangerment under Section 3.4(1).

4.3 Emergencies. A swimmer experiencing difficulty and in need of assistance shall raise an arm overhead, and pump it up and down, and call or seek assistance. A swimmer, who has received official assistance, whether voluntary or involuntary, must retire and withdraw from the remainder of the race unless such assistance did not aid the swimmer in making forward progress. No swimmer shall return to the race if the official rendering assistance requests that the participant withdraw from the race or receive medical assistance. 4.4 Wet suits. Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit. The wetsuit policy for elite athletes shall be determined by the USAT Athletes Advisory Council. The AAC has set the wetsuit maximum temperature for elite athletes at 68 degrees for swim distances less than 3000 meters and 71.6 degrees for distances of 3000 meters or greater. Any swimmer wearing a wetsuit with a thickness measured in any part greater than 5 millimeters shall be disqualified. 4.5 Notice of Wet Suit Policy. The wet suit policy for any particular race shall be included on all race literature that is intended for distribution to potential participants. The wet suit policy shall conform to Section 4.4, unless a change is granted in compliance with Section 1.4. The wet suit policy on such literature shall include the following information, if applicable; a. Any changes from Section 4.4; b. Any specific restrictions on equipment; c. Any disparity between the wet suit policy for age group athletes and the policy for elite athletes. 4.6 Measuring Water Temperature. It is recommended, but not required that the water temperature for a race be finally determined by a measurement made within 2 hours of the race start. A water temperature measurement should also be taken prior to any pre-race meetings in order to forecast to the athletes as early as possible the likely water temperature on race day and the likelihood of whether wet suits will be allowed on race day. 4.7 Official Equipment. If provided by race management, a swimmer shall wear the proper official swim cap corresponding to his wave. The penalty for an infraction of this rule is a variable time penalty. For safety reasons if no official cap is provided, all swimmers should wear their own brightly colored swim cap. 4.8 Goggles. Swimmers may wear, but shall not be required to wear, swim goggles or face masks. 4.9 Illegal Equipment. Any swimmer wearing any artificial propulsion device, including but not limited to fins, gloves, paddles, or floating devices of any kind shall be disqualified. Download full USAT competition rules Note: Water temperatures can fluctuate day to day. Water temperature will be taken on race morning and a determination as to wetsuit use will be made at that time. BRING YOUR WETSUIT!! RENT A WETSUIT You can rent the fastest and most flexible triathlon wetsuit on the market. XTERRA Wetsuits is offering full or sleeveless wetsuit rentals. Extended rental periods are available. Click here to check them out. AID STATIONS One bike aid station for all divisions (Mile 4). Four run aid stations for full course. (Miles 1, 3, 4 and 5) Bike aid station will have water and Gatorade in bike bottles. All run aid stations will have water and Gatorade in cups. PowerGel will also be available at each run aid station. PRE-RIDING / PRACTICE PARKING There is no parking at Port Ramp Marina during the week. Please park at the Wheeler Canyon trailhead or at Snowbasin and coast down to the bottom of Wheeler Canyon trailhead to begin riding.

SATURDAY RACE START TIMES 9:00am XTERRA USA Championship Start at Port Ramp Marina 9:20am XTERRA Utah Long Course Start at Port Ramp Marina 9:40am XTERRA Utah Short Course Start at Port Ramp Marina TRANSITION SETUP/BODY-MARKING/SWIM CAP/TIMING CHIP STRAP Race day bodymarking, timing chip strap and official swim cap distribution will take place at the swim start at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir. Save yourself some time and get body marked on Friday at the expo! PARKING AT T-1: GOATHEAD THORNS ARE PLENTIFUL DUE TO ALL THE RAIN. Do not ride or walk your bike through the parking lot field. Best to CARRY your bike and avoid a flat. TRANSITION AREAS • Transition areas will be open at 6:30am. • ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO SET UP TWO TRANSITIONS (at least 2 hours) AND GET TO THE RACE START. • Race start and T1 (Swim to Bike) are at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir. • Race finish and T2 (Bike to Run) are at Snowbasin. • ALTHOUGH THERE IS PLENTY OF PARKING AT PORT RAMP MARINA, THERE WILL BE INTERMITTENT ROAD

CLOSURES AT THE PINEVIEW SPILLWAY as bikers cross the road into Wheeler Canyon. • TO AVOID DELAYS OR MISSING YOUR START, WE RECOMMEND ATHLETES PARK THEIR CAR AT THE

SNOWBASIN FINISH AND TAKE THE FREE SHUTTLE TO THE RACE START. NOTE: THERE IS NO SHUTTLE RETURN TO SNOWBASIN.

TRANSITION BAGS • Transition bags will be provided at packet pickup/registration for use at T1. Write your race number BIG on both sides

of the bag. • After your swim leg, put your wetsuit and swim gear in your bag and close it up. We will deliver it to T2. If your stuff is

not placed in your bag and your bag is not tightly closed, we are not responsible for getting your gear back to you.

• You or a representative, must present your race number to pick up your transition bag at T2.

SUGGESTED SET-UP: • Drive to T1 and set-up your swim/bike transition. Your bike will be secure at T1. Swim cap, timing chip strap distribution

and body marking are at T1. • Then drive your car to Snowbasin, park and set-up T2 (bike/run transition). • Take the shuttle back to the start. The first shuttle leaves Snowbasin at 6:30am. The last shuttle for XTERRA

Championship & XTERRA Utah athletes leaves Snowbasin at 8:20am. You may also have someone drive you, as there is parking at the Marina.

ROAD CLOSURES AT PINEVIEW SPILLWAY • There will be intermittent road closures at Pineview Spillway 9:25 -11am. • We recommend Pineview-Snowbasin traffic during these hours turn right from the Marina and take the alternate route

through Huntsville (166 and 158)- Continue on 158 to Eden. follow 166 past Huntsville. Turn left on 167 and right on 226.

PRE-RACE BRIEFING A short pre-race briefing will be held at 8:45 am at the Port Ramp Marina before the championship race start and 9am prior to the Long and Short course race start.

BIKE COURSE CUT-OFF TIMES All competitors need to arrive at the bike-to-run transition by 1:50pm to be allowed to continue on the run course. TEAM ATHLETES Team members must wait for their teammate at their numbered rack within the transition to hand over the timing chip at this position. Remember you are responsible to make sure you are in the transition area at the right time to meet your team members. QUICK STATS • Swim course distance: 1,500-meters (0.93 miles) Combines two 750-meter laps (no run in-between) • Elevation at Port Ramp Marina for swim start: 4,900-feet • Water temperature: TBA, expected to be in the 65-degree range • Mountain bike course distance: 28-kilometers (17.7 miles) • Total climbing on bike: 3,400-feet • Elevation at highest point: 7,300-feet (where Sardine Peak Trail meets the ridgeline) • Elevation at T2/Snowbasin Resort Lodge: 6,400-feet • Trail Run course distance: 10-kilometers (6.2 miles) • Total climbing on run: 700-feet • Total climbing on course: 4,100-feet • COURSE DESCRIPTION-COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON LOCAL CONDITIONS RACE WEEK. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SWIM COURSE – 1500 meter or 1 mile XTERRA (Sprint: 750 meters or .5 miles): No swim fins, hand paddles or any swimming aids are allowed. See registration bulletin board for updated wetsuit ruling, expect no wetsuits. Athletes must wear sponsor’s swim cap provided at body marking. The swim is an out and back course. TRANSITION: You may not mount your bicycle before the exit of the transition area and you must dismount your bike before entering into transition. Riding your bicycle in transition will result in a 2 minute penalty. ATHLETES OR REPRESENTATIVE MUST RETURN TIMING CHIP AND SHOW RACE NUMBER AT TRANSITION TO PICK UP BIKES AND GEAR AFTER RACE. BIKE COURSE – 29K XTERRA (Sprint Course—19K-12.1 miles) All competitors must start the run by 1:50 pm. Course marshals will enforce 1:50 pm cut-off times. Limited outside assistance is allowed from another athlete competing in the same event or a race official. No outside assistance is allowed from any person not competing in the event. These include but are not limited to spectators, friends, family, volunteers, photographers, or police. 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. Exchanging bikes is not allowed. The only permitted bicycles are mountain bikes. Bicycle must have 26”, 27.5" or 29” wheels and straight handlebars. Cyclo-cross bikes and bicycles with drop handlebars are prohibited. Bar extensions or grips off the handlebars may not exceed 5”. Drafting is allowed. Competitors must display the front number plate at all times. No advertising stickers, writing or alterations of the number plate are allowed. Approved helmets must be worn at all times while on the bike.

(Competitor note: The first 1.5 miles is on Highway 158, a major road. Ride on the shoulder inside the delineators that will be placed to separate racers from traffic. The Utah Department of Transportation has said we cannot ride in the traffic lanes. Stay inside the delineators. We will assess a minimum of a two-minute penalty to riders caught outside of the lane delineators, and should the police handling traffic stop you, your race is done. RUN COURSE, 10K or 6 miles (Sprint Course: 5K or 3 miles): Competitors must display their run number on the front of their body. No advertising stickers, writing or alterations of the number are allowed. Number holders are permitted. Competitors may not use inline skates or other devices, human or otherwise powered, to assist them in running. Headphones, headsets, earbuds, walkmans, iPods, mp3 players or any personal audio device are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. Bike or run. Variable time penalty for infraction). GENERAL RULES

• Do Not Litter the Course: XTERRA prides itself on leaving the trails better than we found them. Do your part and “leave no trace.” Take your trash with you or leave it at an aid station.

• Cutting the Course: Short-cutting and/or cutting trail switchbacks on course is not permitted and may result in disqualification. All athletes are required to stay on the designated trail that is marked as the race course. It is the athlete’s responsibility to know the designated race course. Lack of tape or barriers on the course will not constitute an excuse for cutting the course.

• 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 is in the woods, out of sight and marshaled 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.

• No headphones of any kind are permitted while competing. Notice: What is published here are partial rules and items specific to this event. Full rules and regulations are available at registration. It is the responsibility of the athlete to know the rules of XTERRA.

• A $300 monetary fine may be levied against pro athletes (1st-5th place) who no show for onsite awards ceremony at Snowbasin. Fines will be deducted from prize winnings.

COURSE MARKINGS The course will be clearly marked using a mixture of core flute signs and arrows as well as bright tape tied to trees to re-assure you that you are going the right way. The blue arrows are for the bike courses only. The red arrows are for all run courses. Please watch out for course signage along with our course marshals who will be pointing you in the right direction.

MCKAY-DEE SPORTS MEDICINE Official Medical Provider of XTERRA USA Championship McKay-Dee Sports Medicine is committed to providing comprehensive sports medicine services that enhance the safety and well being of participants involved in professional, semi-professional, high school sports and community based athletic and recreational events. www.mckay-dee.org MEDICAL We have qualified medical personnel at the Race Village and roaming on the course. If you feel unwell at any stage of the race, please alert the closest course marshal who will arrange for our medical staff to meet you. ATHLETE PHOTOS Rick Kent and his team of photographers from Enduro Photo are the official athlete photographer of the 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. AWARDS CEREMONY The XTERRA USA Championship/XTERRA Utah Awards Ceremony will start at 2:00 pm on Saturday at Snowbasin The following will be announced during the ceremonies: Event Male/Female Places XTERRA Championship pro category Male and Female First to Fifth XTERRA Championship Age Groupers Male and Female First to third in each age group XTERRA Relay Teams Male, Female, Coed First to third XTERRA Sprint Tri Age Groups Male and Female First to third, in each age group Sorry – we do not mail awards. PRO PRIZE MONEY This is the final race in the U.S. Pro Series which awards $60,000 in bonus prize money. SPECIAL AWARDS MUSCLE MILK UNDER 25 AWARDS Muscle Milk honors the future of XTERRA with a special prize for the top three men and women under 25. Each will receive a logo-ed XTERRA Muscle Milk back pack packed with swag that every athlete can use. XTERRA WETSUITS SWIM PRIME The fastest age group male and female swimmer timed from start to T1 entrance receive a XTERRA Vortex Full wetsuit.

2015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SLOTS AGE GROUP MALE FEMALE 15-19 1 1 20-24 2 2 25-29 2 2 30-34 3 2 35-39 3 2 40-44 3 2 45-49 3 2 50-54 3 2 55-59 2 2 60-64 2 2 65-69 2 2 70-74 1 1 75+ 1 Challenged Athlete Apply Directly toInfo@xterraplanet.com EVENT PARTNERS, SPECIAL OFFERS AND GIVEAWAYS The 2015 XTERRA Mountain Championship is presented by Paul Mitchell, Utah Sports Commission and XTERRA Travel. Sponsors include ENVE, Goal Foundation, Snowbasin Resort, Muscle Milk, XTERRA Wetsuits, PowerBar, Gatorade Endurance, XTERRA Fitness, LifeProof, XTERRA Boards, Salming, Outrigger Hotels, Optic Nerve Sunglasses, Utah Media Group and Greenlayer. The XTERRA National Championships wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our event sponsors. Please click here to enjoy special offers in your virtual race bag. CANCELLATIONS The XTERRA National Championships/XTERRA Sprint do not offer any refunds for event entries. LEAVE NO TRACE The XTERRA team asks that you respect the Race Village, race course and venue and leave no trace of trash before, during or after the race. VOLUNTEERS Our dedicated team of volunteers across the US and abroad has been key to bringing the XTERRA experience to more people in more places. As the sport grows the need for volunteers increases. This year we need people to help with pre-race and race-day activities. Please e-mail our volunteer coordinator. Tell us what your interested in doing and what your availability is. We'll try to find a place for you at XTERRA. We hope you can join us! QUESTIONS Still have a question? Call toll-free at 877-751-8880, Schedule of events and more details online at http://www.xterraplanet.com/utah/ Safe travels, see y’all real soon.

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

QUALIFYING SLOTS

START BIKE RUN SHORT

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