XTERRA Beaver Creek - August 9, 2008
XTERRA Beaver Creek promises to showcase the best of off-road racing in the Rockies. Multi-sport and adventure racing legend Mike Kloser, and reigning US XTERRA Champion Josiah Middaugh have designed a challenging course that will serve as a tune-up for the Mountain Championship XTERRA in Ogden, Utah on August 16, 2008.
A $10,000 pro prize purse and amateur age-group prizes will draw rookies, experienced XTERRA athletes and a pro field from around the world. Race next to top athletes of off-road racing as they gear up at altitude in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
Pro Purse Breakout
|
Men |
Women |
1st |
$1,800 |
$1,800 |
2nd |
$1,300 |
$1,300 |
3rd |
$900 |
$900 |
4th |
$600 |
$600 |
5th |
$400 |
$400 |
Course Details: 1.5 k swim, 25 k mountain bike, 8 k run
A 2 lap, 1.5 kilometer swim in Avon’s Nottingham Lake will kick off the point-to-point event.
T1 will send racers out on the pavement and provide a chance to get the legs cranking for the off-road uphill climb along the trails of Bachelor Gulch, Arrowhead and Beaver Creek. Rolling, smooth singletrack brings riders into T2 at the base of the Centennial Lift in Beaver Creek Village. Runners hit the trails for a 8k through aspen glades, returning to the base of Beaver Creek Village for the post-race party!
Registration & Pricing
$85 : Solo |
$120 : 3 person team before 7/31/08
$95 : Solo | $150 : 3 person team after 8/1/08
Click here to register through Active.com >>
Online registration closes 8/7 at 12:00 midnight Pacific Time.
A portion of race fees will benefit Impact Racing Charities.
Getting to Avon Colorado
Avon is located just an hour and twenty minutes from Denver and 20 minutes from the Vail/Eagle County Regional Airport. Click to View a Map from Denver to Avon, Colorado
Lodging Information
East West Resorts is offering 20% off lodging to all XTERRA Beaver Creek participants and supporters! Call 1.800.235.3557 and reference reservation 147084 to receive your discount. Please visit www.eastwestbeavercreek.com to view our vacation rentals in Beaver Creek
Falcon Point Resort in Avon is offering rooms starting at $110 per night with a 2 night minimum. Chose from a studio room, 1-or 2- bedroom condominiums. Call 877-920-8245 for reservations.
Poste Montane Lodge in Beaver Creek Village - Rooms start at $225 with a 2 night minimum. Visit www.postemontane.com or call 1.800.497.9238. |
