XTERRA Whitewater Triathlon 2013
Test your off-roading skills during the 4th annual XTERRA Whitewater Triathlon. This race will challenge your swimming, biking and trail running skills in a rugged setting throughout the USNWC facility.
Event Info:
- Date: Sunday, July 14th 2013
- Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center
- Distance: 1K Swim – 21K Bike – 8K Run
Registration: Available Online
- $77 – Through July 10th
- $87 – Race Day Registration
- Race giveaways are only guaranteed to athletes who pre-register
- USA Triathlon policy requires each athlete to maintain a yearly USAT membership OR purchase a USAT One Day Membership
- $10 – 17 and under
- $12 – 18 and better
Race Day Schedule:
- 6:30am – Race Day Registration, Packet Pickup and Transition Zone Opens
- 7:45am – Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Ends
- 8:00am – Race Starts (Water Start)
- 11:30am – Course Closes
Post Race: Be sure to stick around after the race for food, drinks, raffle prizes and awards
Awards: Will be given to the top 3 finishers in various age categories
- Final age categories will be determined closer to race day
XTERRA Point Series: XTERRA Point Series is based on athlete’s age as of December 31, 2013. XPS points are given to all athletes in the following categories
- Male/Female 15-19
- Male/Female 20-24
- Male/Female 25-29
- Male/Female 30-34
- Male/Female 35-39
- Male/Female 40-44
- Male/Female 45-49
- Male/Female 50-54
- Male/Female 55-59
- Male/Female 60-64
- Male 65-69
- Female 65 and better
- Male 70 and better
- Physically Challenged Athletes
Swim Caps:
- It is mandatory that athletes wear swim caps during the entire duration of both legs of the swim
Wetsuits:
- Mandatory for Age Group athletes if the water temperature is BELOW 57’
- Permitted for Age Group athletes if the water temperature is AT or BELOW 72’
- Forbidden for Age Group athletes if the water temperature is ABOVE 72’
- Mandatory for Professional athletes if the water temperature is BELOW 57’
- Permitted for Professional athletes if the water temperature is AT or BELOW 68’
- Forbidden for Professional athletes if the water temperature is ABOVE 68’
Volunteering: Interested in volunteering? Contact Adam Bratton at abratton@usnwc.org
Course Maps:
Additional Event Info:
- Race giveaways are only guaranteed to those who pre-register
- All participants must sign the USNWC waiver before participating
- Participants must be present to accept awards. Awards will not be mailed
- Race bib must be visible and worn on the front of shirt to receive an accurate time
- Participants must bring ID to consume alcohol during post-race
- Aid Stations for the run portion will be located at the entrance and exit of East Main (see course map)
- Locker rooms are located at the main USNWC River Center
- Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable
- There will be no gear/bag check at the start/transition/finish for this race
- Event will proceed rain or shine unless conditions are deemed unsafe by the Race Director
- All guests are required to pay a $5 parking fee at the USNWC unless guest has an annual parking pass. Annual parking passes are available through the USNWC for $40
- Headphones, iPods, MP3 players, etc are discouraged for the safety of all participants
- Remain attentive and courteous at all times, trails will be open to other runners, hikers and bikers
- No pets allowed on the course
- The USNWC does not conduct trail rescues in the event of an emergency. Participants are encouraged to call 911 THEN notify event staff if an emergency is encountered
What is the minimum age allowed for competition as I do not see it listed?
Hi Keith, technically we have no age minimum for participation in the XTERRA but all athletes must be able to complete the course in the allotted time frame (8am-11:30am). XTERRA Point Series points will only be given to athletes ages 15 and over.
Is there going to be any relay options for this event? Also, is there a map of the course posted anywhere? Thanks!
Hi Todd, the course map will be posted soon. There will not be a relay option for this particular race.
I see the run portion is on the trails… Is the bike portion mountain bike or road? Thanks!!
Hi Kelly, the bike portion will be mountain bike on the trails.
Why isn’t there a clydesdale category?
Hi Alex, based on past registration numbers, we’ve decided to move away from the Clydesdale and Athena categories for this event.
Two questions…if I have the AllSports pass, can I use one of USNWC’s mountain bikes? Secondly, does the bike portion include your “black” and “blue” trails or is it all “green”?
Hey John, all participants must bring their own bike for the XTERRA Whitewater Triathlon. The bike course will include green, blue and black trails.
Will the bike and run course be only open to participants during the event (ie closed to the public to ease trail congestion)?
Hi Doug, our trail system is multi-use for mountain biking, hiking and trail running. Regardless of our ongoing races, we keep the trails open to the public.
Will shoes used in the middle of the swim leg be available for the run transition?
Hi Jason, shoes will not be available after the swim portion of the race. Participants typically bring a second pair of shoes for this.
Is it a mass swim start or a age group staggered start.
Hi Saul, this will be a mass swim start.
What are the distances of each leg?
Hi Rahela, distances for each leg are listed on the XTERRA Whitewater Triathlon event page: http://usnwc.org/xterra-whitewater-triathlon-2013/
The maps are listed in the order Bike, Run, Swim, but the event page and a typical tri would be Swim, Bike, Run… which one is correct?
Hi Michael, this will be a traditional Swim, Bike, Run ordered triathlon.
Is it typically a wetsuit swim?
Hi Jay, the water temperature in July typically do not require wetsuits.
What is the normal water temp?
Hi Jim, the water temperature of the Catawba River in July is typically above 72 degrees.
New to Charlotte from FL and looking for good tris. Is the bike portion here very “technical” or could an average skilled person with a moutain bike make it through?
Hi Chrissy, the bike portion of the XTERRA Whitewater Triathlon will cover a mix of our novice, intermediate and advanced mountain biking trails.
Can you tell me if I am understanding the Swim Course Map correctly. It says we do an 800m swim, then run a short distance and then swim again for 200m. If that is correct what do people do for shoes in-between swim #1 and #2?
Hi Tiffany, we encourage athletes to bring a second set of shoes that can be used for the trail portion between the two swim lengths. There will be a shoe-drop zone before the second leg. These shoes will be transported to the transition zone.