E Komo Mai! Cascading waterfalls, white sand beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and birthplace of the most notorious off-road triathlon on earth XTERRA!

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2 E Komo Mai! Aloha, and welcome to Maui. Cascading waterfalls, white sand beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and birthplace of the most notorious off-road triathlon on earth XTERRA! From a one-off race held on the most remote island chain in the world, XTERRA evolved into an endurance sports lifestyle with worldwide appeal. Over the past 20+ years XTERRA has transcended its status as just a race to become a bona fide way of life for thousands of intrepid triathletes across the globe. A fitting representation of this XTERRA Tribe 800 of the best professional and amateur off-road triathletes from 44 countries will gather at Kapalua Resort, and on Sunday, October 28, they ll put their mental and physical toughness up against Mother Nature at the 23rd annual XTERRA World Championship. We wish you great racing, much fun, and a wonderful stay on Maui and in the Hawaiian Islands. 2

3 About the XTERRA World Championship The following information should contain everything you need to know to prepare for the race and have a great trip. If not, our team is available to answer any additional questions, just info@xterraplanet.com. The XTERRA World Championship is the grand finale of the XTERRA World Tour, a global series of off-road triathlons spanning 30 countries that qualify athletes to race on Maui. In addition to the main event, we offer everyone a chance to participate with the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs and Keiki K, XTERRA University how to sessions with the elites, an XTERRA Spectator Village complete with a bouncy castle and face painting station for kids, inter-active games, a DJ, food booths, two star-studded evening functions, and much more. It s a celebration not to be missed. Visit the event website Television Coverage All the action is being filmed for a one-hour TV special that will be broadcast across the U.S., Europe, and on ESPN International starting in mid-january, For air dates and times visit: Online Coverage Those not lucky enough to be in the race or on Maui to watch it can follow it online at and starting at 9am Hawaii time (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9pm Paris, 3am Monday in Shanghai, 6am Mon in Sydney) #xterraadventures and #xterramaui are the official hashtags for all things XTERRA Worlds. Timing and Updates Links JTLTiming will post live, unofficial race times and the official results once verified through these links: Official XTERRA Results: Live Results for XTERRA Worlds: Live Results for XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs: Athlete Updates: Note: Athlete updates are real time messages sent to your Twitter or mobile phone that update you on the athletes you're following while they are participating in the event. 3

4 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 Airlines. Ground Transportation All major car rental companies offer rentals at Kahului Airport. An alternate to renting a car is taking the Speedi Shuttle. Book in advance of your arrival and departure. Link: Driving to Kapalua Kapalua is about an hour s drive from Kahului 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 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 for room availability. 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 for room availability. For special XTERRA rates, use the promo code XTMAUI. Event Address The XTERRA Village is in the Salon Ballrooms at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua: One Ritz-Carlton Drive Lahaina, HI Phone: Here you ll find athlete packet pickup, event registration, bike technical support, clinics, and expo booths. The hotel grounds are also home to the race start and finish and transition. Note: The Ritz-Carlton is a hotel not a bike path Riding bikes on hotel grounds is not allowed, and please do not lean your bike on hotel walls. Bike racks will be provided at the front and back entries to the XTERRA Village. Also, when riding your bike on the roads, please ride single file and respect local vehicle traffic inside Kapalua Resort. 4

5 Parking On race weekend - 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. Race Weekend, October 28 & 29 Parking Map Office Road On packet pickup days Wednesday through Friday you can park at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua parking lot. Note: Outside of official packet pickup hours, this lot is for hotel guests only. For the Dinner Functions (Friday and Sunday night) - 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. Mahalo. 5

6 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. Trash can be left at aid stations. Volunteers Wanted We re looking for volunteers for Saturday and Sunday races! annie@xterraplanet.com to join the team! Event Schedule All events are at the The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, unless otherwise noted. Wednesday, October 24 9:00am-2:00pm Registration and Packet Pick-up TRIATHLON ONLY, XTERRA Athlete Village Open 10:00am-2:00pm Upper Bike Course Open* to registered athletes only 12:00-2:00pm Registration and Packet Pick-up TRAIL RUNS and TRI Thursday, October 25 9:00am-2:00pm Registration and Packet Pick-up 9:00am-2:00pm Upper Bike Course Open* to registered athletes only 4:00pm XTERRA Elite Athlete Annual Meeting, Amphitheater Friday, October 26 5:45am 9:00am 9:00am-2:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 6:30pm Hiuwai and E ala E - Sunrise Hawaiian Cleansing & Rejuvenation Ceremony Open to athletes, friends and family. Wear swim gear and meet at D.T. Fleming Beach XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell Swim Clinic With Sam Osborne and Suzie Snyder at the Beach House fronting D.T. Fleming Beach Upper Bike Course Open* to registered athletes only Registration, Packet and Timing Chip Pick-up XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell Mountain Bike Clinic With Josiah Middaugh and Brigitta Poor XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell Trail Run Clinic With Mauricio Mendez and Lesley Paterson Aloha Friday Welcome Reception at the Aloha Garden Ballroom 6

7 Event Schedule (continued) Saturday, October 27 7:00-8:00am Registration open for NEW Trail Run Entries in the XTERRA Expo Village 7:00-8:30am XTERRA Kapalua Trail Run Packet Pickup (pre-registered athletes only) 9:00am-12:00pm XTERRA Spectator Village Open at the finish area games, bounce house, and face painting for kids, food & drink, music, live race coverage 9:00am-12:00pm Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 9:00am-4:00pm Triathlon Registration, Packet and Timing Chip Pick-up in the XTERRA Expo Village 9:00am Leilani s XTERRA 3.3K Trail Run Start 9:10am Hula Grill XTERRA 5K Trail Run Start 9:30am Duke s Beach House XTERRA 10K Trail Run Start 10:30am Trail Run Awards Ceremonies 11:00am Kimo s XTERRA Keiki K Run (free for kids 10 and under) 11:00am Run and Lower Bowl Bike Course Open. Upper Bike Course Closed. 11:00am XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell Art of XTERRA with Ruben Ruzafa, Bradley Weiss, Carina Wasle, and Melanie McQuaid in the Aloha Garden Ballroom 12:00pm Mandatory Triathlon Competitor Briefing Aloha Garden Ballroom Sunday, October 28 7:00am Transition Open for set-up 7:00am Body Marking (if needed), Swim Cap, and Timing Chip Pickup near the finish line 8:30am Transition Closed 9:00am XTERRA World Championship Start (see swim wave information) 10:00am-3:00pm XTERRA Spectator Village Open at the finish games, bounce house, and face painting for kids, food & drink, music, live race coverage 10:00am-3:00pm Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 1:30pm Elite awards for the top 5 Men and Women at the finish area 2:15pm Cut-off at T2 3:00pm Transition closed all gear removed 6:30pm Awards Dinner and Dance Party at the Aloha Garden Ballroom 10:00pm-2:00am After Party! Halloween costumes welcome but not required. At the XTERRA Expo Village. Free to World Championship competitors, friends, and family with wrist band. Picture ID required. Sorry, 21 and over only Monday, October 30 9:00am-12:00pm Lost & Found, Board Room *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. 7

8 Spectators Guide The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, is where all the action takes place, from the swim to transition to the spontaneous, ecstatic, and sometimes tear-jerking displays of emotion at the finish line. Spectators will also find an expo area featuring premium performance apparel and accessories for the trail and beyond, great food and drinks, and a full slate of fun activities for the family including kids games, a bounce castle, face painter, and more. SWIM: The swim starts at D.T. Fleming Beach fronting the Ritz, and there are plenty of great vantage points to watch the start from the beach and lawn above. Pros are easy to spot with their identifying swim caps - men in blue and women in pink. A short beach sprint mid-race gives spectators a chance to pick out their friends and family from the field. T1 and T2: The swim-to-bike and bike-to-run transitions are located just up the beach from the swim start, and spectators may view the change-over from any position around the boundary. BIKE: Unfortunately, there s really no place to watch the bike (aside from the first mile out and back) as the course is on private land not open to the public. RUN: The run course can be accessed by following the red arrows backwards from the finish line, along the beach, and into the forest trails. 8

9 What to Bring to Triathlete Packet Pickup Photo ID USA Triathlon membership card, if applicable U.S. $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 3.3k/5K/10K Trail Runs and Keiki K) Information Dinner ticket sales (if available, a sell-out is likely) Vendor Booths Official XTERRA Apparel, Suunto, Oofos, Surf Line, Kapalua Zipline, Maui Motorcycle City. Bike tech West Maui Cycles and Krank Cycles XTERRA University Clinics (except Swim which will meet on the Burger Shack Lawn) 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 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, and back of your left leg, 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 bag of partner goodies. 9

10 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 26-9am-5pm Saturday, October 27-9am-4pm Sunday, October 28-7am 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. Practice Course Hours Swim: DT Fleming Beach is open to the public and can be swum at any time. Please be safe and check in with the lifeguards before swimming for current conditions. Run: Open sunrise to sunset daily. Exception: closed 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. Important: Access to the UPPER BIKE COURSE (Mile 3.5 to Mile 15) is limited to REGISTERED ATHLETES and GUESTS displaying official bike plate only during the following days and times: 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 3.5/15) 4. Do NOT exit the bike course at any location other than the Official Check Point. 5. The course is on private land. Mountain bikers on course outside of official hours are subject to arrest and disqualification from the race. 10

11 Important Note for All Athletes Blue arrows are for the bike course only. Red arrows are for the run course only. Practice course aid stations Bring your own hydration for use in practice. There will be fill/refill water stations: At the tunnels Mile 12 on the bike. These aid stations are NOT available on race day. Course Maps (Preliminary. adjustments may be made) Swim Course 1.5K /1-mile with short beach run around flags in-between laps 11

12 Bike Course 32K / 20 Miles Bike (in Blue) 12

13 Run Course 10.5K / 6.5 Miles 13

14 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 and Gatorade Endurance, 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. Race Day Important Times / Swim Waves Details 7am - Transition open 7am - Swim cap/timing chip distribution/body marking (if needed) outside of transition 8am - Individual race blessing by Kupuna Clifford Naeole D.T. Fleming Beach 8:30am Transition closed. 8:45am Pre-swimming ends. Race blessing 8:50am Race briefing 8:55am - National anthem and Hawaii Pono i 9:00am - ELITE men and women start 9:05am - AGE GROUP MEN Under 39 start 9:10am AGE GROUP MEN start 9:15am AGE GROUP MEN 50+, Physically Challenged Men and Organizers Challenge Men start 9:20am AGE GROUP WOMEN, Physically Challenged Women and Organizers Challenge Women start 1:30pm Elite Awards (top 5) at the finish stage 2:15pm - Cut-off at T2. You will not be allowed to continue on the run course if you have not finished the bike course by this time. An XTERRA official will notify you if you have not met the cut-off 3:00pm Transition closed and all equipment needs to be removed 14

15 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 on the side of your 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. NOTE: If you forget to put on your tattoos, visit the body marking station on the lawn between transition and D.T. Fleming Beach on race morning. Apply sunscreen on race morning. 15

16 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 Help protect Hawaii s reefs. 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 Baggage storage is NOT available. Please leave your valuables at home. 16

17 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, based on availability, where you can shower and change. Ask the front desk for a key. Mandatory Race Briefing Date: Saturday, October 27 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. We advise you to come at 11am and learn from the best of the best first, then stay for the briefing. Race staff will run through the ins and outs of the World Championship race course, and 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. Items remaining at the close of the race will be brought to the Awards Dinner and will be available in the back of the room. On Monday, October 30, 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 / Elite women pink swim cap 9:05 Age-group men 39 and under white swim cap 9:10 Age-group men red swim cap 9:15 Age group men 50+, physically challenged men and organiser challenge men green swim cap 9:20 Age group women, physically challenged women & organizer challenge women orange cap Pick up your swim cap race morning at the swim cap distribution station between transition & the beach. 17

18 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 ONLY athletes are allowed inside transition. Supporters need to wait outside. 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. Transition will be closed and NO ACCESS will be granted to the transition area at or after 8:30am. 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 3:00pm. Toilet Facilities Portable toilets will be located on the lawn behind The Burger Shack. Results Provisional results will be published live at jtltiming.com, and full results will be posted on race evening. Personalized race result cards will also be distributed in the finish area. Cancellations or Transfer of Entry/Race Cancellation or Amendment Sorry, refunds or transfer of entries are not available. 18

19 Rain or Shine The XTERRA World Championship event will be held rain or shine and will 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 , 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 ( ) 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 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. 19

20 Technical Information (continued) 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. Link: 1b 1c 1d Buoys: any athlete confirmed cutting a buoy will be issued a 2-minute penalty. General Swim: no fins or swimming aids are allowed. Swim Caps: official race swim caps must be worn by all competitors for water safety. 2. Bike 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 3. Run 3a 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. 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. 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. Drafting is allowed. 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. 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. 20

21 Technical Information (continued) 4. Event General Rules 4a Ignorance of the rules will not be considered as an excuse. 4b 4c 4d 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. 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. 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 4f Conduct: Foul riding or running, unsportsmanlike behaviour or the use of profane or abusive language is grounds for warning, relegation, disqualification or fine. 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. 21

22 Technical Information (continued) 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. Elite 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. 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 elite 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 pro@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 25 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. 22

23 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 Free athlete photos will be posted to xterraplanet.com after the race (hopefully by Friday, November 2). Link: Sunrise Hawaiian Cleansing and Rejuvenation Ceremony Date: Friday, October 26 Time: 5:45am Location: The Burger Shack at the entrance to D.T. Fleming Beach. Hawaiian cultural practitioner, 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. XTERRA University Clinics, presented by Paul Mitchell XTERRA University clinics are free and conducted by XTERRA s 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 26 9am Ocean Swimming Burger Shack Lawn at DT Fleming Beach Hosted by Sam Osborne and Suzie Snyder. Bring your swim gear to practice post-clinic 2pm Mountain Bike XTERRA Village. Hosted by Josiah Middaugh and Brigitta Poor 3pm Trail Run XTERRA Village. Hosted by Mauricio Mendez and Lesley Paterson Saturday, October 27 11am Art of XTERRA Aloha Garden Ballroom Hosted by Ruben Ruzafa, Bradley Weiss, Carina Wasle & Melanie McQuaid. 23

24 Aloha Friday E Komo Mai Aina Ahiahi Date: Friday, October 26 Time: 6:30pm Location: Aloha Garden Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Cost: Free to all competitors wearing RED WRISTBAND. No exceptions. Limited guest tickets will be sold at registration. Cost: Adults $84 / Children 4-12 $42. No tickets sold at the door. The XTERRA Tribe will be treated to a Hawaiian-style welcome reception featuring live island music and Tahitian dance performances, ono food, and special presentations celebrating the traditions of XTERRA. A living legend will be inducted into the XTERRA Hall of Fame, and a member of our Ohana who has shown exemplary courage in the face of adversity will be honored with the Dave DeSantis XTERRA Warrior Award. There will also be highlight videos to entertain & inspire; and the chance for one-and-all to connect with friends both new and old. 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 and dancing: All award presentations will be made at the Awards Dinner which will be followed with a live band, Shea Full Flavor, to dance along with. Date: October 28 Time: 6:30pm Location: Aloha Garden Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. Tickets: Free to competitors wearing SILVER WRISTBAND. No exceptions. Limited guest tickets will be sold at registration. Cost: Adults $84 / Children 4-12 $42. 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 elite category The Double Elite and top male and female age group athletes XTERRA World Championship Age Groups and Organizer s Challenge Male and female Male and female Male and female 1 st to 10 th First place First to third Physically Challenged Athletes Male and female All 24

25 After Party (must be 21 years and older) Time: Location: Parking: 10pm-2am, immediately following the Awards Dinner XTERRA Athlete Village Free in the Ritz lot. All competitors and their guests (MUST BE 21 AND OVER) are welcome at the After Party. PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR ALL. Wear your SILVER wristband for entry. Costumes are optional. 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. 25

26 XTERRA Kapalua 3.3K/5K/10K Trail Runs and Keiki K Date: Saturday, October 27 Times: 9am Leilani s 3.3K 9:10 am Hula Grill 5K 9:30am Duke s Beach House 10K 11am Kimo s Keiki K Location: Race start is on the road at the top of transition. For the eighth straight year T S Restaurants Hula Grill, Duke s Beach House, Kimo s and Leilani s are the title sponsors of the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs. With four distances to choose from there is a run for everyone! The Kimo s XTERRA Keiki K is a free fun run for boys and girls 10 and younger. The Leilani s XTERRA 3.3K Sprint & Scramble is a test of agility and speed as it goes from the Ritz to the Ravine to the soft sand of D.T. Fleming Beach. Kids 8-12 run for free, but it s open to everyone. The Hula Grill XTERRA 5K is an honest three-miles of climbing and descending and for those up to a true challenge, the Duke s Beach House XTERRA 10K has it all. The first-place man & woman overall and the top Maui residents (if different) in the 10K, 5K, and 3.3K races win T S Restaurant gift certificates worth $100. This is a chance for everyone to experience the XTERRA World Championship race course. Enter online until Monday, October 12 at 5pm, or at Athlete Registration in the XTERRA Village beginning Wednesday, October 22 at 12pm. Link: 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 3.3K Walkers welcome. $20 online/$25 at XTERRA Village and free for kids 8-12 ($15/$20 for students/military) Kimo s Keiki K free for kids 10 and under 3.3K, 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: Kimo s Keiki K all children receive a medal. 26

27 The Double The Double Award is given to the elite and amateur man and woman with the fastest combined 2018 XTERRA World Championship and Ironman Hawaii Championship time. Elites are awarded $2,500 and the top amateur man and woman will win a custom racing jersey. Below is a list of this year s Double Award contenders. 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 Double Participants Division Name Hometown IM Time M40-44 Jose Graca Kailua Kona, Hawaii, HI (Brazil) 8:58:58 M25-29 Nico Seitter Sindelfingen, Germany 9:09:22 M30-34 Jonathan Noon Encinitas, California 9:12:04 M40-44 Stephane Vander Bruggen Thomson, Belgium 9:14:29 M35-39 Pablo Ureta Cordoba, Argentina 9:31:21 M40-44 Martin Bravo Comodoro, Argentina 9:34:03 M45-49 Jason Sandquist Duncan, Canada 9:56:19 M40-44 Ian Gray Seguin, Canada 10:06:40 F30-34 Kate Bramley Lara, Australia 10:18:32 M40-44 Daniel Redelinghuys Calgary, Canada 10:30:41 M50-54 Arnaud Bouvier Digne-les-Bains, France 10:35:31 F30-34 Marisol Franco Acevedo Durango, Mexico 10:44:34 M50-54 Andrew Brierley St. Andrews, United Kingdom 10:51:56 M35-39 Josh King Kailua, Oahu, HI 11:08:53 M60-64 Ned Daily New Hyde Park, New York 11:27:45 M40-44 Jefferson Oishi Lahaina, Maui, HI (Brazil) 11:28:33 M60-64 Tom Monica Thousand Oaks, California 11:33:41 M35-39 Chris Calimano Staten Island, New York 13:16:57 M55-59 Matthew Carr Phoenix, Arizona 14:32:48 M50-54 Gregg Edelstein Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 14:47:53 F55-59 Marilynn Laswell Wailuku, Maui, HI 15:39:40 27

28 The Defending XTERRA World Champs The ultimate goal is to win a world title, and you need look no further for inspiration than this list with the names and finish times of those who reached the top step in their division last year Division Name Hometown Time Tate Haugan Fort St. John, Canada 2:54: Ondrej Petr Novy Bor, Czech Republic 2:55: Arnaud Taurelle Nancy, France 2:49: Pierrick Page Bressolles, France 2:52: Francisco Gonzalez Santiago, Chile 2:52: Marconi Ribeiro Brasilia, Brazil 3:00: Jose Yuste Abbeville, South Carolina 3:03: Grzegorz Zgliczynski Elblag, Poland 3:12: Gregory Ball (2) Noosa, Australia 3:23: Carlos Cabrita Loule, Portugal 3:33: Juerg Binia Dresden, Germany 4:03: Peter Wood (10) Papeete, Tahiti 5:13: Roger Kern (3) Scotts Valley, California 6:05: Jon Adamson Alpharetta, Georgia 6:38:46 PC Ed Fattoumy (11) Honolulu, Hawaii 3:50:01 Division Name Hometown Time Loanne Duvoisin Les Geneveys, Switzerland 3:17: Amanda Nadeau Calgary, Canada 3:50: Carolina Nieva Yerba Buena, Argentina 3:37: Verena Eisenbarth La Roche, France 3:36: Kristy Jennings Wanaka, New Zealand 3:39: Tanya Sharp Auckland, New Zealand 3:28: Mimi Stockton (5) Stevensville, Michigan 3:38: Catherine Gance (2) Cergy, France 3:50: Celine Hepworth Montmorency, Australia 3:59: Martha Buttner (2) Boulder, Colorado 4:11: Lynne Pattle Auckland, New Zealand 4:30:25 (#) denotes number of World Championships won 2018 XTERRA World Champions Automatic 2019 Qualification All 2018 age group World Champions are offered the opportunity to defend their title at the XTERRA World Championship on October 27, Sign-up to race by December XTERRA World Champion Bike Jersey XTERRA World Champions in all divisions are eligible to purchase an official 2018 World Champion bike jersey. Order information will be ed. Orders must be placed by November

29 The Elite Race More than 50 of the fastest XTERRA racers in the world will line-up for the $100,000 showdown in Maui this year, including the last four men to win XTERRA Worlds; Bradley Weiss from South Africa (2017), Mauricio Mendez from Mexico (2016) Josiah Middaugh from the U.S. (2015), and Ruben Ruzafa from Spain (2008/ ). Those are your favorites, and while it ll be tough to stop any of them, many will try. Francisco Serrano from Mexico won the ITU Cross Tri World Title and was fourth in Maui last year. Sam Osborne from New Zealand has proven he can win against the best. Roger Serrano from Spain, along with Francois Carloni from France give the European contingent plenty to cheer for. Others not to be overlooked include the young-gun Sam Long from the U.S., Karsten Madsen from Canada, and Rom Akerson from Costa Rica. In the women s elite race, we ll honor a new champ for the first time in four years as Bermuda s Flora Duffy sits this year out due to injury. That leaves two-time XTERRA World Champion Lesley Paterson as the women s favorite. The Scottish Rocket won all three U.S. stops on the XTERRA Pan Am Tour this season and says she s stronger and faster than ever before. Top contenders include XTERRA European Champion Brigitta Poor from Hungary, who was fourth in Maui last year. Poor won eight races on the World Tour this year. Suzie Snyder from the U.S. is strong, Michelle Flipo from Mexico has shown signs of greatness, and 3x XTERRA World Champion Melanie McQuaid from Canada is back in Maui to prove she still has what it takes. XTERRA Asia-Pacific Tour Champ Penny Slater from Australia, the European Tour Champ Carina Wasle from Austria, the legendary Swiss Miss Renata Bucher with her 33 career World Tour wins, and her Aloha Racing teammate from New Zealand, Lizzie Orchard, will also contend. Star-studded fields for sure, and with the unpredictable nature of XTERRA it really is anybody s guess who will take the top step on Sunday. Who is your pick? MEN S RECORD BOOK (Just for fun) Swim Record: Glenn Wachtel (USA) 18:10 (2000) Bike Record: Michael Weiss (AUT) 1:17:30 (2011) Run Record: Jan Rehula (CZE) 33:14 (2004) Winning Time: Conrad Stoltz (RSA) 2:22:55 (2002) WOMEN S RECORD BOOK (Just for fun) Swim Record: Raeleigh Tennant (AUS) 18:31 (2000) Bike Record: Melanie McQuaid (CAN) 1:29:27 (2011) Run Record: Erika Csomor (HUN) 38:18 (2004) Winning Time: Lesley Paterson (GBR) 2:44:12 (2012) 29

30 The Elite Men s Start List Bib# - Name NAT 1 - Bradley Weiss RSA 2 - Mauricio Mendez MEX 3 - Ruben Ruzafa ESP 4 - Francisco Serrano MEX 5 - Sam Osborne NZL 6 - Josiah Middaugh USA 7 - Rom Akerson CRC 9 - Branden Rakita USA 10 - Maxi Morales ARG 11 - Alex Roberts NZL 12 - Maxim Chane FRA 14 - Victor Arenas COL 15 - Rodney Bell AUS 16 - Rodrigo Braga BRA 17 - Francois Carloni FRA 18 - Lewis Elliot USA 19 - Samuel Jud SUI 20 - Lukas Kocar CZE 21 - Geert Lauryssen BEL 22 - Cedric Lassonde FRA 23 - Sam Long USA 24 - Karsten Madsen CAN 25 - Brent McMahon CAN 26 - Jens Emil Nielsen DEN 27 - Pierrick Page FRA 28 - Anthony Pannier FRA 29 - Ryan Petry USA 30 - Humberto Rivera USA 31 - Will Ross USA 33 - Roger Serrano, ESP 34 - Olly Shaw NZL 35 - Brian Smith USA 36 - Jake Stollery AUS 37 - Andrés Zuñiga CRC PAST MEN S CHAMPIONS (Runner-up) 2017: Bradley Weiss (RSA), 2:32:09 (Mauricio Mendez) 2016: Mauricio Mendez (MEX), 2:49:38 (Ruben Ruzafa) 2015: Josiah Middaugh (USA), 2:35:32 (Ruben Ruzafa) 2014: Ruben Ruzafa (ESP), 2:29:56 (Josiah Middaugh) 2013: Ruben Ruzafa (ESP), 2:34:34 (Asa Shaw) 2012: Javier Gomez (ESP), 2:26:54 (Josiah Middaugh) 2011: Michael Weiss (AUT), 2:27:00 (Dan Hugo) 2010: Conrad Stoltz (RSA), 2:31:07 (Franky Batelier) 2009: Eneko Llanos (ESP), 2:37:22 (Nico Lebrun) 2008: Ruben Ruzafa (ESP), 2:37:36 (Michi Weiss) 2007: Conrad Stoltz (RSA), 2:40:54 (Olivier Marceau) 2006: Hamish Carter (NZL), 2:42:36 (Olivier Marceau) 2005: Nicolas Lebrun (FRA), 2:38:19 (Eneko Llanos) 2004: Eneko Llanos (ESP), 2:28:44 (Olivier Marceau) 2003: Eneko Llanos (ESP), 2:32:56 (Nicolas Lebrun) 2002: Conrad Stoltz (RSA), 2:22:55 (Eneko Llanos) 2001: Conrad Stoltz (RSA), 2:28:48 (Kerry Classen) 2000: Michael Tobin (USA), 2:30:53 (Mike Vine) 1999: Ned Overend (USA), 2:32:50 (Michael Tobin) 1998: Ned Overend (USA), 2:24:46 (Wes Hobson) 1997: Mike Pigg (USA), 2:28:48 (Ned Overend) 1996: Jimmy Riccitello (USA), 2:27:42 (Mike Pigg) 30

31 The Elite Women Bib# - Name NAT 51 - Brigitta Poór HUN 52 - Lesley Paterson GBR 53 - Suzie Snyder USA 54 - Lizzie Orchard NZL 55 - Carina Wasle AUT 56 - Penny Slater AUS 57 - Julie Baker USA 58 - Allison Baca USA 59 - Katie Button CAN 60 - Michelle Flipo MEX 61 - Leela Hancox AUS 62 - Kristy Jennings NZL 63 - Melanie McQuaid CAN 64 - Angela Niklaus SUI 65 - Heather Zimchek-Dunn USA 66 - Renata Bucher SUI Elite Prize Money PAST WOMEN S CHAMPIONS (Runner-up) 2017: Flora Duffy (BER), 2:47:47 (Barbara Riveros) 2016: Flora Duffy (BER), 3:14:59 (Lesley Paterson) 2015: Flora Duffy (BER), 2:54:17 (Lesley Paterson) 2014: Flora Duffy (BER), 2:47:59 (Barbara Riveros) 2013: Nicky Samuels (NZL), 2:57:48 (Lesley Paterson) 2012: Lesley Paterson (GBR), 2:44:12 (Barbara Riveros) 2011: Lesley Paterson (GBR), 2:45:59 (Bubu Lorblanchet) 2010: Shonny Vanlandingham (USA), 2:58:20 (Julie Dibens) 2009: Julie Dibens (GBR), 2:56:42 (Lesley Paterson) 2008: Julie Dibens (GBR), 3:03:57 (Danelle Kabush) 2007: Julie Dibens (GBR), 3:01:24 (Melanie McQuaid) 2006: Melanie McQuaid (CAN), 3:07:53 (Danelle Kabush) 2005: Melanie McQuaid (CAN), 3:07:16 (Sybille Matter) 2004: Jamie Whitmore (USA), 3:01:35 (Melanie McQuaid) 2003: Melanie McQuaid (CAN), 2:57:08 (Jamie Whitmore) 2002: Candy Angle (USA), 2:57:33 (Jamie Whitmore) 2001: Anke Erlank (RSA), 3:00:59 (Cherie Touchette) 2000: Kerstin Weule (USA), 3:07:04 (Melanie McQuaid) 1999: Shari Kain (USA), 3:04:19 (Kerstin Weule) 1998: Sue Latshaw (USA), 2:58:49 (Uli Blank) 1997: Cameron Randolph (USA), 3:04:25 (Lesley Tomlinson) 1996: Michellie Jones (AUS), 3:04:53 (Shari Kain) $100,000 in elite 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 $ $ $500 $50,000 $50,000 Prize money will be distributed at the Awards Dinner. 31

32 The Off-Road to Maui XTERRA has races at sea level and altitude, with swims in lakes, rivers, and oceans in big cities and small towns from one end of the earth to the other. While each race offers up its own unique set of challenges, there is one constant the people. XTERRA is One Tribe, and an adventurous Live More spirit unites our community. You ll find that friendly, helpful, encouraging type of camaraderie everywhere you go XTERRA World Tour Championship Races Date Race - Elite Winners 2/24 XTERRA South Africa - Brad Weiss/Carina Wasle 3/18 XTERRA Chile - Mauricio Mendez/Allison Baca 3/24 XTERRA Argentina - Kieran McPherson/Fabiola Corona 3/25 XTERRA Costa Rica - Rom Akerson/Kelli Montgomery 4/7 XTERRA New Zealand - Sam Osborne/Jacqui Allen 4/15 XTERRA Malta - Roger Serrano/Brigitta Poor 4/22 XTERRA Asia-Pacific Champs (PHI) - Brad Weiss/Carina Wasle 4/22 XTERRA Cyprus - Roger Serrano/Brigitta Poor 4/29 XTERRA Greece - Arthur Forissier/Nicole Walters 5/5 XTERRA Uruguay - Karsten Madsen/Carito Nieva 5/11 XTERRA Tahiti - Mauricio Mendez/Jacqui Allen 5/12 XTERRA Brazil - Kieran McPherson/Sabrina Gobbo 5/19 XTERRA Oak Mountain (USA) - Josiah Middaugh/Lesley Paterson 5/27 XTERRA Garda (ITA) - Arthur Serrieres/Helena Karaskova 6/2 XTERRA Portugal - Ruben Ruzafa/Brigitta Poor 6/3 XTERRA Dominican Republic - Josiah Middaugh/Fabiola Corona 6/9 XTERRA Belgium - Francois Carloni/Morgane Riou 6/17 XTERRA Albay - Sam Osborne/Penny Slater 6/23 XTERRA Switzerland - Arthur Forissier/Brigitta Poor 7/1 XTERRA France - Ruben Ruzafa/Brigitta Poor 7/8 XTERRA Victoria - Kieran McPherson/Julie Baker 7/15 XTERRA Czech - Ruben Ruzafa/Helena Karaskova 7/21 XTERRA Beaver Creek (USA) - Mauricio Mendez/Lesley Paterson 7/22 XTERRA Abruzzo - Roger Serrano/Eva Garcia Gonzalez 8/4 XTERRA Mexico - Josiah Middaugh/Fabiola Corona 8/5 XTERRA Romania - Arthur Serrieres/Brigitta Poor 8/12 XTERRA Poland - Bradley Weiss/Brigitta Poor 8/18 XTERRA Quebec - Josiah Middaugh/Fabiola Corona 8/18 XTERRA European Champs (GER) - Bradley Weiss/Brigitta Poor 8/26 XTERRA Finland - Xavier Dafflon/Carina Wasle 9/1 XTERRA Norway - Roger Serrano/Carina Wasle 9/9 XTERRA Denmark - Roger Serrano/Michelle Flipo 9/15 XTERRA Pan Am Champs (USA) - Josiah Middaugh/Lesley Paterson 9/30 XTERRA Taiwan Lewis Ryan/Nicole Walters 32

33 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! Link: Paul Mitchell Learn how you can help Tea Tree and Reforest'Action make a difference in the areas that need it the most. Use code TEATREE18 to plant a FREE tree today! Link: 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, culture & array of vibrant events, make Maui the world s most popular island. Link: Oofos Great Descent Look for the Oofos banners on the run course -they signal the "great descent" which is where the majority of fatigue and post-race sorenesss in your legs, hips and back actually come from. Here is an article on how to tackle the great descent. Link: Suunto Take advantage of a free Suunto GPS watch rental at the Suunto tent. Track your speed, distance, elevation, heart rate and more. 33

34 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. Link: The Hawaiian Islands Proud supporter of the XTERRA World Championship. Discover all that the Hawaiian Islands has to offer. Link: The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Headquarter hotel of the XTERRA World Championship. Link: T S Restaurants of Maui T S Restaurants of Maui Duke s Beach House, Hula Grill, Kimo s and Leilani s On the Beach - offer fresh island cuisine in spectacular settings. They are a must while you are visiting Maui. Link: Maui Motorcycle Company 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! Link: 34