XTERRA SPORTS FESTIVAL BRINGS THOUSANDS TO UTAH XTERRA USAChampionship, XTERRA Utah Off-road triathlons and XTERRA Wheeler Canyon Half-Marathon Sept.25 at Snowbasin. The great people of Ogden, Utah and the world-class facilities at Snowbasin Resort in the majestic Wasatch Range will once again host the XTERRA USA Championship, the culminating event in the 67-race XTERRA America Tour, on September 25, 2010. Some 50 pros – Olympians, Adventure Racing World Champs, Mountain Biking Legends alike – will be in town to race for $80,000 in prize money, dozens of cameraman will position themselves around Wheeler Canyon to capture all the action for a nationally syndicated one-hour TV show, and amateur athletes from nearly every state in the union will travel to Utah in pursuit of their dreams to race for and win an XTERRA National Championship crown. The XTERRA Utah off-road triathlons; a long-course featuring a 1.5km swim, 30km mountain bike, and 10km trail run and a short course comprised of a 750m swim, 19km mountain bike, and 5km trail run, will take place on the same day, and on the same course. In addition to the off-road tris there is also the XTERRA Wheeler Canyon half-marathon trail race that runs from Pineview Reservoir to Snowbasin Resort, the Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, Pro Clinics, Expo, party under the stars in downtown Ogden with highlight videos, great food, and live music. It’s all part of the annual Harvest Moon Festival on Historic 25th Street, which is running simultaneously with a host of activities and events for the whole family. The race, now in its 10th year, is taking place in Utah for the second straight year. The USA Championship is for pros and invited amateurs only, however, locals and others who have not qualified can compete in the XTERRA Utah open competitions. Registration and more information on the XTERRA Utah off-road tri’s and Wheeler Canyon Half-Marathon is available at www.xterrautah.com. You can watch a highlight video from last year’s race at XTERRA.TV and view photos at www.xterraphotos.com/09usa. WHEN: Saturday, September 25 7:30am – XTERRA Wheeler Canyon Half Marathon start 9:00am – XTERRA USA Championship start 9:20am – XTERRA Utah long course start 9:40am – XTERRA Utah sport course start WHERE: Races start at Pineview Reservoir and finish at Snowbasin Resort. The Harvest Moon Festival runs all day and until 10pm at night on 25th Street in Ogden. WHY: An example of successful collaborative efforts by the Utah Sports Commission, City of Ogden, Weber County, Greater Ogden Athletic Legacy Foundation, Snowbasin Resort, and the local community in creating an effective and entertaining way for Ogden and Snowbasin to continue to build the area’s brand as a top destination for outdoor enthusiast and adventure travelers. Nearly 1,000 athletes representing 45 states and several countries are expected to compete. An hour-long TV show featuring the race will be produced and broadcast via national syndication reaching millions of viewers across the country. More info at xterrautah.com
The 2009 XTERRA USA Championship held at Snowbasin on September 26th, will air on KSL December 12th at 1:00 p.m. Tune in to see the determination of these world-class athletes as they compete at one of Utah’s premiere venues. This one-hour television special has been produced for air via national syndication beginning in December 2009. Following the initial airings through broadcast affiliates (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX) is a second round of syndication via regional cable including FOX Sports Network. More than 2 million viewers will be exposed to the program that not only highlights the event but showcases Snowbasin and Utah.
Amateur athletes from nearly every state in the union traveled to Snowbasin to chase their dreams and race for the XTERRA National Championship crown. The fall colors and beautiful setting equally as impressive as the athletes!
Nico Lebrun and Melanie McQuaid win XTERRA USA Championship in Utah, Stoltz/McQuaid win Pro Series
For complete results, visit: www.xterraplanet.com/utah/pdf/usaChampsResults09.pdf?
Thousands of people including athletes, volunteers, spectators and others converged on Snowbasin today for a the XTERRA USA Championships. The magnificent array of colors painting the mountainside around the world-class Snowbasin Resort today was nothing but breathtaking. Perhaps the only thing more explosive was watching world-class athletes compete for the Pro Series titles and $80,000 in prize money.
Hear ye’, hear ye! The great people of Ogden, world-class facilities at Snowbasin Resort and majestic Wasatch Range combined to do what no other venue in the history of XTERRA has done before.
First, they rallied the community into hosting an off-road triathlon. Then, they turned that race from a local grassroots affair into a major regional event on the XTERRA Tour. And now, they’re hosting the XTERRA USA Championship, the biggest race on the XTERRA America Tour. Indeed, the culminating event in the 60-race U.S. series.
Come September 26, some 50 pros – Olympians, Adventure Racing World Champs, Mountain Biking Legends alike – will be in town to race for $80,000 in prize money. Dozens of cameraman will position themselves around Wheeler Canyon to capture all the action for a nationally syndicated one-hour sports special. Amateur athletes from nearly every state in the union will travel here to chase their dreams and race for the XTERRA National Championship crown.
And the XTERRA Utah off-road triathlon, featuring a 750m swim, 19km mountain bike, and 5km trail run, will take place on the same day, at the same time (well, 20 minutes later), and on the same course.
Utah is where it’s at, and we want you to join us and make this thing the most rockin’ off-road tri festival ever. In addition to the off-road tris we’re putting on the XTERRA Wheeler Canyon 21k that runs from Pineview Reservoir to Snowbasin Resort, the XTERRA K9 Challenge owner-and-dog races, the Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, Kids Zone, Pro Clinics, Expo, party under the stars in downtown Ogden with highlight videos, great food, live music, and good vibes. It’s all part of the annual Mountain 2 Metro games which are running simultaneously with a host of activities and events for the whole family.
If you do one event this year, make this it.
Snowbasin is proud to host the XTERRA National Championships this September 25th & 26th. The best off-road triathletes in the country compete in a 1-mile swim in Pineview Reservoir in Ogden Valley, a 20-mile mountain bike ride that climbs more than 3,000 feet up to the majestic Snowbasin Resort, followed by a 6-mile trail run at Snowbasin.
For the past three years Snowbasin has hosted the XTERRA Mountain Championship, one of four key regional US events in the 60-race XTERRA American Tour, and also hosted the XTERRA Winter World Championship held in March, 2008.
The XTERRA USA Championship race annually attracts amateur and professional athletes from nearly every State in the Union and a dozen countries. As the grand finale and last race in the XTERRA America Tour there is more than $100,000 in prize money for the pros. With the three years of experience behind them, Snowbasin has developed a tremendous reputation for both great racing and a warm welcome to the racing and spectator community.
For more information, call (801) 620-1014.