2017 TRIATHLETE INFORMATION

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1 2017 TRIATHLETE INFORMATION

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 XTERRA returns to Beaver Creek / Avon, CO on July 15, The race will serve as a qualifier for the 2017 XTERRA World Championship, a gold level XTERRA Pan American Tour and (100-point) XTERRA America Tour championship race. The event will feature $15,000 USD in prize money for elite athletes. For amateurs, there will be 51 spots into the XTERRA World Championship to be held October 29 in Maui up for grabs. Beaver Creek off-road tri events include a fulllength XTERRA championship race, a shorter distance XTERRA Sprint race as well as 5/10/21km trail runs. Paul Mitchell stylists will be on-site giving professional haircuts in exchange for a $15 (or more) donation to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. 100% of the proceeds benefit CAF. _ 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, lunch, event t-shirt, and free entry into the XTERRA Trail Runs on Sunday, July 16th. Click here to sign-up 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. REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP You can pick up your race packet or register for any tri or trail run race on Friday, 2 8 pm, in the McCoy Pavilion at Beaver Creek Village. We ll have late packet pickup on Saturday from 6-7:30 am. 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. Registration fee includes an event T-shirt and post-race meal. SORRY, NO REFUNDS If you have friends or family that want to join in the XTERRA Beaver Creek 5K, 10K or 20K trail runs on Sunday, they can sign-up on Saturday from 9:30am-2:00pm or race morning on Sunday from 7-8 am. The 20K starts at 8am, 10K starts at 8:15am and the 5K starts at 8:20 am IN MEMORY OF DAVE DESANTIS, XTERRA WARRIOR. In 2015 Dave DeSantis was honored in Maui with the XTERRA Warrior award, bestowed annually to a member of the XTERRA Tribe who had shown exemplary courage in the face of adversity, went above and beyond to help the greater community, or personified the Live More spirit.

6 Dave did all three of those things, he did them well, and he did them often. He showed exemplary courage by never giving up during his lion-hearted, four-year fight with cancer. He went above and beyond to help the greater community, literally, by helping to revitalize the city of Taunton, by raising more than $34,000 for the Challenged Athletes Foundation, and by inspiring everyone around him. And he personified the Live More spirit by perpetuating the healthy, active, outdoors lifestyle, through his adventures, his friendships, and his zest for life. Last month, on June 5, 2017, our hero died at home in Massachusetts surrounded by his loved ones. We honor his life and legacy at XTERRA Beaver Creek, and carry him with us in our hearts and on our race numbers. RACE PACKET Triathlon participant race packets will include: 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. Paul Mitchell Tee Tree samples Timing chip distribution-chips will be available at packet pick up on Friday, 2-8 pm and Saturday morning at body marking outside Transition 1 at Nottingham Lake. FYI-swim caps 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 Sprint Tri participants should pack: ID* USA Triathlon membership card* 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 Hat/visor *Bring to packet pick up.

7 OTHER EVENTS XTERRA BEAVER CREEK 5/10/20K 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 series championship. XTERRA UNIVERSITY Get ready to XTERRA with the sport s best-friday at 5 pm in the XTERRA Village. XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell is hosted by XTERRA Pro Athletes Josiah Middaugh and Suzie Snyder 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 Beaver Creek course. There will be time for Q&A with the pros during each session. All classes will be held at the race compound at the Beaver Creek Village. 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! TRIATHLON RACE BRIEFING Held in conjunction with XTERRA University, Race Director, Chris Appleton will run through the ins and outs of the XTERRA Triathlon and Sprint courses. There will also be a race briefing on race morning so please ensure that you check your race briefing time noted on the event schedule. COMMUNITY SWIM The Nottingham Lake will be open for a community swim ($5 per person) on Thursday, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Pay and check in at the Avon Performance Pavilion. PRE-SWIMMING AT NOTTINGHAM LAKE IS PROHIBITED OUTSIDE OF SCHEDULED DAYS/HOURS and is cause for disqualification. DUNK-N-DASH MONDAY, JULY 10 The Avon Recreation Dunk & Dash races on Monday at 6pm provide an opportunity to get a feel for Nottingham Lake all while supporting recreation center programs. Learn more at avonrec.org. 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.

8 POST-RACE FOOD COURTESY BEAVER CREEK RESORT After you finish, catch your breath, fuel up in the recovery tent then enjoy post-race lunch courtesy of Beaver Creek Resort right next to recovery (included in race entry) in the race finish area. SATURDAY NIGHT POST RACE FUN We ll be gathering at Bob s Place in Avon (100 West Beaver Creek Blvd) to celebrate food and drinks available for sale. Come share your stories with your fellow athletes. 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 $ BIKE TECH 100 West Beaver Creek Blvd., Avon, CO (970) The official bike support for XTERRA Beaver Creek and XTERRA Sprint. Venture Sports will be on-site at Beaver Creek on Friday and at Nottingham Lake on Saturday for your bike support needs. Venture Sports also offers mountain bike rentals, bike shipping/receiving service as well as bike assembly on shipped bikes. WETSUITS AND SKINSUITS Lake water temperatures historically range degrees and wetsuits are usually legal. A final determination will be made on race morning. USA Triathlon-approved skinsuits and speedsuits are allowed for use in any water temperature: 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.

9 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 AID STATIONS Bike aid stations have bike bottles filled with water and Gatorade: - Sprint bike aid station 1 - Full bike aid station 1 Run aid stations have water, Gatorade: - Sprint Run (5k) 2 - Full Run (10k) 4-20k Run 8 There are also aid stations at Transition 1 and 2. SATURDAY RACE START TIMES AT NOTTINGHAM LAKE 8:15am XTERRA Sprint Start 9:00am XTERRA Beaver Creek Start 12:30pm XTERRA Kids Sprint at BC free (parents register child at registration tent)

10 WAVES There will likely be wave starts for both the sprint and championship events. Be at the pre-race briefing and listen for announcements on race morning. RACE DAY SET UP INSTRUCTIONS First, set-up your bike-to-run transition at Beaver Creek Village just to the left of the base of Centennial Lift. Beaver Creek is allowing temporary parking at the Centennial Station area (look for the Skier drop off area) so you can set-up T2. After you re T2 is set, drive down and park at the Bear lot located at the base of the west entrance to Beaver Creek. Then, ride your bike to Nottingham Lake to set-up swim-to-bike transition. BODY MARKING, SWIM CAP AND TIMING STRAP Pick-up your swim cap and timing chip strap at body marking at Nottingham Lake starting at 6:30am. Remember, set up your T2 first. SPECTATORS Park at the Bear Lot. Watch the swim, walk back to Bear Lot and take the shuttle up to Beaver Creek Resort to watch T2, run, and finish. Shuttles run back-and-forth every 10 minutes or so. CANNON BLASTS We will start the first waves of the XTERRA Sprint race (8:15am) and XTERRA Championship race (9am) with a cannon blast. It is very loud, so please be mindful of dogs and children, cover their ears or move away from the swim start area at Nottingham Lake. TRANSITION BAG You will be provided a transition bag at packet pick up. Put your race number on it, and after your swim put ALL of your stuff in it, including your wetsuit, seal it tight, and leave it right there in T1. We ll bring it up to the finish for you. If it s not in the bag, it won t make the trip up to the finish line so take the time to do it right. PRE-RACE BRIEFING Race director Chris Appleton will host a pre-race briefing at 8am at the lake before the sprint race start and 8:40am prior to the championship race start. He ll also be at Friday night s XTERRA University (5pm) to answer questions.

11 BIKE COURSE CUT-OFF TIMES All competitors need to arrive at the bike-to-run transition by 1:00pm 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. COURSE DESCRIPTION XTERRA Full Course 1 mile swim / 25km mountain bike / 9.3 km trail run XTERRA Beaver Creek Sprint.5 mile swim / 14.4km mountain bike / 4.9km trail run Swim A.5 or 1 mile swim in Avon s Nottingham Lake will kick off the point-to-point race. This is a 1(Sprint) or 2 (Full Course) lap, rectangular course and a 10 minute warm up is allowed before the race begins. The starting gun will be fired at 8:15am for sprint racers / 9:00 a.m for full XTERRA racers, with swimmers staged in waves. Average water temperature is between 60 and 68 degrees. Athletes will be given a plastic bag with a race number at registration/packet pick-up. Please use this bag for all belongings used at T1 for transfer by Race Personnel to finish area in Beaver Creek Village. PRE-SWIMMING AT NOTTINGHAM LAKE IS PROHIBITED OUTSIDE OF SCHEDULED DAYS/HOURS and is cause for disqualification. You may pay $5 to pre-swim on Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm only. Other local pay-per-swim options include the Avon Recreation Center Pool, the Eagle-Vail Community Pool, and the Westin Pool. There is also a Dunk-n-Dash race on Monday, July 10 at 6 pm. Bike After the swim, racers transition to the mountain bike course. Ride out to pavement and get ready to climb for 2,200 feet or 3,600 feet of elevation gain. The off-road uphill climb goes along the trails of Bachelor Gulch, Arrowhead and Beaver Creek: Riders leave T1 via the bike path around the north side of the Lake. Turn left onto paved West Beaver Creek Blvd (Intersection will be marshaled during race) Continue over railroad tracks and across HWY 6 (Police controlled intersection during race) Turn left at skier parking lot and pick up a paved bike path at the end of the lot Cross over Prater Road and hit the dirt at the top of the Riverfront Gondola Total pavement leaving lake is approximately 1 mile Great chance to get the legs cranking! Follow trail at top of Gondola and cross under Lower BC Express chairlift. You are on the Elkhorn Trail (some steep climbs) After you cross under the second lift, you will intersect the Village to Village Trail. This is where you will see the first Aid Station Sprint Course racers will take a left onto Village to Village Trail at the Aid Station, immediately crossing over the paved road and follow signs to FINISH bike portion Full Course racers will climb up the paved Strawberry Park road for.9 miles (Full XTERRA racers only)

12 After climbing the.9 miles, turn right onto Daybreak Ridge Trail. (Full XTERRA racers only) At the high point on the trail, turn right onto Primrose Trail / gravel service Road (Full XTERRA racers only) At the top of the Arrowhead Lift, you will pass through descending to the West on a ski way, just after you pass by the Arrowhead Yurt on the switchback, you will make a SHARP LEFT TURN onto a winding downhill single track Arrowhead Mt. Trail (Full XTERRA racers only) When you intersect the Village to Village Trail, head back across Arrowhead and Bachelor Gulch ski slopes, then back through the Aid Station (Full XTERRA racers only) Cross over Strawberry Park paved road and follow signs on Village to Village Trail Turn hard LEFT onto Beaver Lake Trail and connect to Alley s Way. Turn right at the gravel service road Cinch for a short, approx..2 miles up to the Cork Screw Trail Turn left off Cinch service road and descend into Corkscrew single track switchbacks with small root drops Continue on Lower Corkscrew single track / service roads into T2 Trail Run Runners hit the trails for a 3 mile/ 5.75 mile run through aspen glades, along skyways and single track, returning to the base of Beaver Creek Village for the post-race party! There is an elevation gain of 700 or 1,300 feet. Exit T2 a slight climb to service road under Chair 1 Gondola Cross Kiva skier bridge over paved road and turn left downhill, paralleling road Turn Right onto Buddie s Way single track, this turns into a double track ski way Turn Left onto Aspen Glade single track At Cinch service road, turn right, follow this down below the horse stables. Just past the road bend below the stables, turn left onto Village Loop single track. When you intersect Cinch, turn left. Sprint racers will then take an immediate right to the finish! Full XTERRA racers continue left on Cinch and continue to Village Road. Turn left on Village Road and connect to Five Senses trail. You will join Lost Buck Spur single track. As you cross under ski lift #12, follow Stack-it single track across then downhill. Follow Stack-it below Lost Buck service road and the water tank. When Stack-it intersects Lost Buck, take this service road to the bottom Cross Strawberry Park Skier Bridge to Finish! TECHNICAL INFORMATION Swim Course 1 mile XTERRA (Sprint: 500m or.5 miles): No swim fins, hand paddles or any swimming aids are allowed. See registration bulletin board for updated wetsuit ruling. Athletes must wear sponsor s swim cap provided at body marking. 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 - 25k XTERRA (Sprint Course 14.4K-8.9 miles) All competitors must start the run by 1 pm. Course marshals will enforce 1 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.

13 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. Run Course, 9.3K or 6.2 miles (Sprint Course: 4.9k 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. HEAD PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED. 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. 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. BIKE RUN BIKE Please watch out for course signage along with our course marshals who will be pointing you in the right direction. RUN

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18 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. RACE UPDATES AND RESULTS - We will follow the elite race live on - Final results will be posted to jtltiming.com/multisport.htm - We will also post photos, hype videos, interviews and race reports on Facebook at facebook.com/xterraplanet 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 AWARDS CEREMONY The XTERRA Sprint and XTERRA Beaver Creek awards ceremony will start on Saturday at 1 pm at the Race Village. The following will be announced during the ceremonies: Event Male/Female Places XTERRA Triathlon pro category Male and Female First to Fifth XTERRA Triathlon Age Groupers Male and Female First to third in each age group XTERRA Relay Teams Male, Female, Coed First to third XTERRA Sprint Tri Male and Female First to third, in each age group PRO PRIZE MONEY Pros race for a $15,000 pro purse. Checks can be picked up from Janet Clark at the finish line after the Awards Ceremony. 1 st Place Male and Female - $2,300 each 2 nd Place Male and Female - $1,700 each 3 rd Place Male and Female - $1,200 each 4 th Place Male and Female - $800 each 5 th Place Male and Female - $650 each 6 th Place Male and Female - $450 each 7 th Place Male and Female - $400 each

19 XTERRA AMERICA TOUR RULES FOR AMATEURS How to win an XTERRA Regional Championship Step 1: Identify your XTERRA Region - as determined by the location of your primary residence at the time of your first race in the 2017 season. Northeast: (NE) Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York Atlantic: (AT) Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C. Southeast: (SE) Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands Midwest: (MW) Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky South Central: (SC) Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Arkansas Mountain: (MT) Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming Northwest: (NW) Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska West: (W) California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, Pacific Territories Step 2: Identify your Age Group How old you are on December 31, 2017 determines your age group. We have divisions for men and women 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, (m), 80+ (m), and Physically Challenged. At the discretion of the race director athletes with an XTERRA age under 15 may participate, but they will not earn XAT Points. Step 3: Race and Score Enter as many races as you want and score points by finishing in the top 15 of your age group. There are two 100-point scale Gold races (Oak Mtn and Beaver Creek) and the remainder are 75-point scale Silver races. Find the most current schedule of events at Step 4: Minimums You must race one XTERRA event in your region of residence and two XTERRA events total (second race can be from any region) to be eligible for XTERRA Regional Championship honors.

20 Points awarded at the 2017 XTERRA America Tour Races Gold 100-Point Scale Breakdown Silver 75-Point Scale Breakdown Place Points Place Points 1 st st 75 2 nd 90 2 nd 67 3 rd 82 3 rd 61 4 th 75 4 th 56 5 th 69 5 th 51 6 th 63 6 th 47 7 th 58 7 th 43 8 th 53 8 th 39 9 th 49 9 th th th th th th th th th th th th th 21 Note: Points are not offered at XTERRA Sprint/Short Courses or Xticer races Step 5: Most Points Win - The athlete with the most points - by gender, by age group, and by region of residence - earns the title of XTERRA Regional Champion, exclusive apparel identifying them as the champ, and a qualifying spot into the XTERRA World Championship race to be held Oct. 29, 2017 in Kapalua, Maui. Roll downs will be permitted in instances where the regional champion has already qualified and registered to race at XTERRA Worlds. There are no deferrals XTERRA USA Championship: It is not necessary to qualify, nor be an American, to race at the XTERRA USA Championship, which will double as the XTERRA Pan America Championship on September 16 at Snowbasin Resort in Ogden, Utah. In Utah, the top American finisher in each age group will be honored as the XTERRA USA Champion. The top overall finisher in each age group, regardless of nationality, will be named the XTERRA Pan America Champion XTERRA PAN AMERICA TOUR RULES FOR AMATEURS Step 1: Identify your Age Group How old you are on December 31, 2017 determines your age group. We have divisions for men and women 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, (m), 80+ (m), and Physically Challenged. At the discretion of the race director athletes with an XTERRA age under 15 may participate, but they will not earn points.

21 Step 2: Race and Score Enter as many races as you want and score points by finishing in the top 15 of your age group. There are four 100-point scale Gold races and the remainder are 75-point scale Silver races. Find the most current schedule of events at The season is from March-to- September, Gold races: Oak Mountain, Beaver Creek, Mexico, Pan America Championship Silver races: Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Brazil, Victoria, Dominican Republic Gold 100-Point Scale Breakdown Silver 75-Point Scale Breakdown Place Points Place Points 1 st st 75 2 nd 90 2 nd 67 3 rd 82 3 rd 61 4 th 75 4 th 56 5 th 69 5 th 51 6 th 63 6 th 47 7 th 58 7 th 43 8 th 53 8 th 39 9 th 49 9 th th th th th th th th th th th th th 21 Step 3: Must Race Two - You must race at least two (2) XTERRA events during the season to be named the XTERRA Pan American Tour Champion. There is no limit to how many races you can count. Step 4: Most Points Win - The athlete with the most points at the end of the season - by gender and age group - earns the title of XTERRA Pan American Tour Champion and a qualifying spot into the XTERRA World Championship race to be held Oct. 29, 2017 in Maui. Step 5: Tie Breaker - If there is a tie in points, the tie-breaker will be the person with the most wins. If still tied after counting wins, the person finishing highest in the most recent race where both competed. If no head-tohead exists, tie-breaker goes to the person finishing highest in most recent race. Step 6: Qualifying for XTERRA Worlds in Maui - Maui slots will be awarded to XTERRA Pan America Tour Champions at the end of the season, and at every XTERRA Pan America Tour Gold and Silver Event.

22 Gold events will award 51 Maui slots as follows: Men - 29 Women , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 1 70+, , 1 80+, 1 - Slot will roll down among the top 5 until filled. Silver events will award 26 Maui slots as follows: - One to the first-place person in each age group noted above. - Slot will roll down among the top 3 if the first-place person declines XTERRA Pan America Championship: It is not necessary to qualify, nor be from the Pan America region, to race at the XTERRA Pan America Championship, which will double as the XTERRA USA Championship on September 16 in Utah. This is a one day award as opposed to the Tour Championship which counts all races. In Utah, the top overall finisher, regardless of nationality, in each age group will be honored as the XTERRA Pan America Champion. The top American in each age group will be named the XTERRA USA Champion. Physically Challenged Athletes: - Physically Challenged athletes may choose to compete in the XTERRA Physically Challenged male/female division or in XTERRA age group divisions. PC athletes must choose whether to race in the PC or age group division at their first race of the season, and remain in that category for the entire year. - There are no PC age group divisions (15-19, 20-24, etc ) or disability categories (PT1, PT2, etc ) - PC athletes who race at least one XTERRA will earn a World Championship slot. - The male and female PC athlete with the most points at the end of the season earns the title of XTERRA Pan America Champion. CANCELLATIONS Sorry - no refunds for event entries.

23 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.