JULY 16, 2017 TRAIL RUN RACE BIBLE

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1 JULY 16, 2017 TRAIL RUN RACE BIBLE

2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS BEAVER CREEK RESORT AVON, CO // JULY 15-16, 2017 Thursday, July 13 Avon: 9:00 am Bike course guided pre-ride (meet at Lake). 5:30-7:30pm Nottingham Lake open for community swim ($5) Friday, July 14 Beaver Creek Village: 2:00-8:00pm Late Registration and Packet Pickup 2:00-8:00pm Expo Open 4:00pm The Brave Athlete Tour: Meet 3x World Champ Lesley Paterson and Sport Psychology expert Dr. Simon Marshall. The Brave Athlete, a new book from Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson 5:00-6:00pm XTERRA University and Triathlon Race Briefing, presented by Paul Mitchell hosted by Josiah Middaugh and Suzie Snyder. Race briefing by Chris Appleton XTERRA Race Director. Saturday, July 15 Beaver Creek Village/Nottingham Lake: 6:00-7:30am Late Packet Pickup at XTERRA Expo. 6:30-8:00am Transition Area Set-up (setup T2 first at Beaver Creek. Then bike to T1 or drive to T1 parking and setup). 6:30-8:00am Body Marking, timing chip and swim cap distribution at Nottingham Lake, Avon 7:30am T2 Closed for Sprint Athletes 8:00am T2 Closed for Full Course Athletes 8:00am XTERRA Sprint Pre-race Briefing 8:05 am XTERRA Sprint Swim Warm-up 8:15 am XTERRA Sprint Race Start at Nottingham Lake 8:40am XTERRA Full Course Pre-race Briefing 8:50am XTERRA Full Course Swim Warm-up 9:00 am XTERRA Full Course Race Start (waves TBD) at Nottingham Lake 9:30-2:00pm XTERRA Expo Open at Beaver Creek Resort 9:30-2:00pm XTERRA Trail Run Registration/Packet Pickup Open 9:45am First place Sprint Finishers Expected 10am-2:00pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, benefit for the Challenged Athlete Foundation 11:15am First XTERRA Full Course Finishers Expected 11:30am Post Race Competitor Lunch served. 12:30pm XTERRA Kids Sprint free (enter at XTERRA Registration) 1:00pm T2 Cut-off. 1:00pm Award Presentations 6:00pm After Party Bob s Place, Avon 100 West Beaver Creek Boulevard Sunday, July 16 Beaver Creek Village 7:00-8:00am XTERRA Beaver Creek Trail Run Late Registration/Packet Pickup 8:00am-12:00pm XTERRA Expo Open 8:00am XTERRA 20K Trail Run Start 8:15am XTERRA 10K Trail Run Start 8:20am XTERRA 5K Trail Run Start 8:00am-12:00pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, benefit for the Challenged Athlete Foundation 9:30am XTERRA 5K Trail Run Awards Ceremony 10:00am XTERRA 10K Trail Run Awards Ceremony 10:30am XTERRA Kids Sprint free (enter at XTERRA Registration) 11:00am XTERRA 20K Trail Run Awards Ceremony

3 XTERRA BEAVER CREEK TRAIL RUNS Trail runs in Colorado can be a breathtaking experience in more ways than one, and the XTERRA Beaver Creek Trail Run is no exception. The course offers scenic views while taking runners along 2,400 feet of climbing in the thin Colorado air. It will also count as part of the XTERRA Colorado Trail Run Series, so 20km runners can earn valuable points toward a Colorado Series championship. There will be a 20km, 10K and 5K courses for the whole family to enjoy. Event t-shirts are guaranteed for all athletes registering by June 30. Walk-ups and registrations after July 1 are not guaranteed a t- shirt. You must be present to receive awards. 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 from 2 8 pm, Saturday from 9:30 am 2 pm and Sunday 8 am-12 pm. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If your family or friends would like to volunteer...they ll enjoy a lite breakfast, event t-shirt and our eternal gratitude. Volunteers are also needed for Saturday s triathlon, and in addition to the above, volunteers receive a free entry in Sunday s trail run! To sign up, click here or check in at the Volunteer tent before 7 am on race day. 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 National Click here for Enterprise

4 WHERE TO STAY Beaver Creek Mountain Lodging by East West Convenient locations directly on race course, at start, and finish lines. Housekeeping checkout clean charges waived for XTERRA! Full kitchens to cook those powerhouse pre and post race meals. Superior value provided through additional living space and lower rates per room when compared to a hotel. The Club at Allegria Spa, wireless internet, full concierge service, and parking all included. Two night stays let you acclimate to the elevation, check out the local trails, or catch up on some well deserved rest and relaxation. Click here to book your accommodations now. HOW TO GET THERE DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM DENVER Take 70W to exit 167 to Avon/Beaver Creek, enter the roundabout and continue left. You will be heading south, and should go back under I-70. Continue straight on this road (Avon Road) through 4 more roundabouts, after which you will see the entrance to Beaver Creek. Proceed to the Welcome Gate and let them know you re here for XTERRA. Tip: A good address to enter in your phone is of the Beaver Creek Chophouse: 15 West Thomas Place, Avon, CO This will get you to the expo area, and registration is about 80 yards east. Note: This is a point-topoint race with the swim start and T1 at Nottingham Lake just down the hill. The expo, T2, and finish line are all at Beaver Creek Resort. HASHTAG #XTERRABEAVERCREEK Join the XTERRA community by adding #xterrabeavercreek to your twitter posts this weekend. RACE HEADQUARTERS The XTERRA Village is located at the base of the lifts behind Beaver Creek Village. Look for big white tents and XTERRA signage. EVENT PARTNERS, SPECIAL OFFERS AND GIVEAWAYS The 2017 XTERRA Beaver Creek is presented by Paul Mitchell and Beaver Creek Resorts. Sponsors include Utah Sports Commission, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, Muscle Milk, Gatorade Endurance, Suunto, XTERRA Wetsuits, XTERRA Fitness, XTERRA Boards, OOFOS, City of Avon and Beaver Creek Mountain Lodging. The XTERRA Beaver Creek Championship wouldn t be possible without the generous support of our event sponsors. Please click here to enjoy special offers in your virtual race bag.

5 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! PAUL MITCHELL PLANT A TREE FREE You just planted a tree with your XTERRA race entry. Paul Mitchell proudly supports Reforest'Action, an environmental organization that plants trees worldwide in the areas where they're needed most. Tea Tree's Rooted in Green project has made a commitment to: Plant 750,000 trees by the end of 2019 Conserve the Rainforest and California forests to provide environmental protection Help slow climate change by sequestering 100,000 tons of CO2 during the tree s lifetime Improve community health and air quality to create a healthier life for locals Support local economies by increasing revenues by using what the trees produce such as the Maya nut and Cocoa nut Create fertile land to increase soil protection, which improves plant lifespan Teach children about the roles trees and forests play in their daily lives To plant a tree, click HERE and use the code XTERRAME. PACKET PICK UP-BEAVER CREEK VILLAGE Packet pick-up and registration is on Friday from 2-8 pm, Saturday, from 9:30 am-2pm and Sunday from 7-8 am at the McCoy Pavilion in the XTERRA Village. RACE PACKET Trail Run participant race packet will include: Runner bib please attach this in a clear visible place using the safety pins provided OR your race belt (preferably on the front of your running top or race belt). Event t-shirt. Safety pins (4) Paul Mitchell Tee Tree samples

6 WHAT TO BRING Here is a list of things to bring with you on race day: Race belt for race bib (safety pins will be included in your race packs should you not have a race belt. Water bottle Running shoes Sunglasses Sunscreen RAIN OR SHINE The race will go on. OTHER EVENTS OTHER EVENTS XTERRA BEAVER CREEK CHAMPIONSHIP-Saturday, 7/15 This race will serve as a qualifier for the 2017 XTERRA World Championship, a gold level XTERRA Pan American Tour stop and a 100-point XTERRA America Tour championship race. The event will feature $15,000 USD in prize money for elite athletes, who will compete over a 1 mile swim, 25km mountain bike and 9.3km trail run. For amateurs, there will be 51 spots into the XTERRA World Championship to be held October 29 in Maui up-forgrabs. XTERRA SPRINT- Saturday, 7/15 Distance: 500 meter swim / 14.4k mountain bike / 4.9k trail run The XTERRA Sprint race is a half-distance race run on the same course and day as the championship race. The race is a great opportunity for new competitors, or for those who want a less-demanding XTERRA experience. XTERRA KIDS SPRINT Youngsters 10 and under can join in the FREE kids sprint Saturday at 12:30 pm and Sunday at 10:30 am. It s just a short fun run around the finish area where everyone is a winner. Parents, register your child prior to the fun run at XTERRA Registration in the McCoy Pavilion. PAUL MITCHELL CUT-A-THON Racing makes you feel good Paul Mitchell makes you look good! Make a donation and get a professional cut on the spot. No appointment necessary, just come on down! Stylists will cut hair from 10am-2pm on Saturday and 8am-12pm on Sunday at the finish line area and all proceeds will go to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Minimum donation is $15.00.

7 THE BRAVE ATHLETE TOUR: MEET 3X WORLD CHAMP LESLEY PATERSON AND SPORT PSYCHOLOGY EXPERT DR. SIMON MARSHALL The Brave Athlete, a new book from Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson, will come to life in Beaver Creek on Friday at 4 pm. In this talk Lesley and Simon will help you take control of your brain so you can train harder, race faster, and better enjoy your sport. Dr. Marshall is a sport psychology expert who trains the brains of elite professional athletes. Paterson is a three-time world champion triathlete and coach. Together, they will talk about the brain training guide they created that draws from both clinical science and real-world experience with athletes. And, your chance to buy a book and get it signed! START TIMES-SUNDAY, JULY 16 Here are the scheduled start times for the courses: 20K starts at 8:00 am 10K starts at 8:15 am 5K starts at 8:20 am Please be on time and follow the instructions of the announcers and officials. RACE BRIEFING The race briefing for all courses is scheduled for 7:40 am near the starting arch. It is not mandatory for runners to be there, but XTERRA Race Director Chris Appleton will be on hand to explain the details of the race. CANNON BLASTS We will start with a cannon blast. It is very loud, so please be mindful of dogs and children, cover their ears or move away from the start area. NO HEADSETS XTERRA does not allow runners to wear headsets or earpieces during the races. COURSE MARKINGS The run course will be marked in red. The 20km half-marathon will be two laps of the 10km course. 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. RUN RUN Please watch out for course signage along the way. Our course marshals who will be pointing you in the right direction.

8 AID STATIONS There will be two aid stations for the 5K course, four aid stations for the 10K course, and eight aid stations for the 20K course. Gatorade and water will be available at all stations, 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. CUT-OFF TIMES There are none, but please don t plan on walking the entire 20K. BAG CHECK We will have a bag check available at registration. Have your items in a closed bag and write your bib number on it. MUSCLE MILK RECOVERY ZONE Provided at the finish line with ice cold Muscle Milk and places to stretch and cool off. TIMING We re using JTL Timing, which relies on a manual system so you won t have to wear a chip on your ankle. There is a tag on the bottom of your race bib that you must not remove. It will be pulled from your bib after you cross the finish line from one of the JTL timing assistants. AWARDS Awards will be given to the top three in each age-group division. You must be present to receive your awards. Awards will not be mailed after the event. The 5K awards will start 9:30 am, 10K awards start at around 10 am, followed by the 20K around 11 am.

9 XTERRA TRAIL RUN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Every age group winner from the 20K race will receive a free entry to the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship at Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii, on December 3, UPDATES AND RESULTS We ll post some photos and videos on our facebook page at facebook.com/xterraplanet. - Results from all races will be loaded at jtltiming.com/running.htm ATHLETE PHOTOS We will post a photo gallery on our Facebook page, with free social media-sized downloads of all the athletes we capture over the weekend. Hi-res images will also be available for purchase at CANCELLATIONS Sorry - we 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. QUESTIONS Still have a question? Call toll-free at or info@xterraplanet.com. More details online at Safe travels, see y all real soon.

10 5K, 10K and 20K Course Map