Sunday, May 31, 2009 -- Oak Hill, WV / ACE Adventure Center
XTERRA ACE Big Canyon Triathlon
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This race, nestled in the heart of Southern West Virginia, combines unmatched scenery with a rugged course that is sure to challenge the most diehard multi-sport athlete.
Race Coverage // Photos, recap, and results will be posted here on iplayoutside.com
How To Register
- Pre-registration Available Through Mail, Fax, or Phone (800) 787-3982
- Late Registration and Packet Pickup * Saturday - June 2
- Race Packet Pickup at Finish/Transition
- Free T-shirts to First 100 Registered Racers
- NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Registration Fees
5 Year Age Splits Starting at Age 15
$60 Race Fee
$10 (add'l) USA Triathlon 1-day License
$10 (add'l) Late Registration Fee (incurred when entry post marked after 5/22/09)
Course
- 1.5-mile Downstream Swim from Stone Cliff to Dun Glen (approximate swim time is 20-40 min.)
- 7-mile trail Run from Dun Glen to ACE
- 10-mile mountain Bike Loop Around ACE Facility
The trek begins upstream of the historic town of Thurmond where the racers will swim 1.5 miles in the ancient New River, including a small class 1 rapid. At the old site of the once famous Dun Glen Hotel, the competitors will begin a 1,000 foot climb out of the Gorge. The seven to eight mile run meanders over single-track trails and forest service roads passing through and around abandoned coalmines and tiny towns that once lined the river. The brave souls will then hop on a mountain bike and travel 11 miles on some of the most technical and scenic single-track trails in the east. This is truly-off-the-beaten-path racing at its finest!
The racers and their families and friends can take advantage of other activities in and around the New River Gorge. Whitewater rafting, mountain biking, climbing, rapelling, horseback riding, and kayak lessons with ACA certified instructors are just a few of the adventures offered by ACE, West Virginia's premier outfitter. We also have a full-service dining lodge and the Lost Paddle Lounge. ACE, as always, offers FREE camping to racers.
If you would rather stay in more comfy lodging, chalets and cabins are also available (be sure to reserve these early!). We welcome all who are brave enough to challenge the "Grand Canyon of the East" in this hard-core edition to the XTERRA American Tour. Good Luck!
SCHEDULE
Friday May 29 ... All Day - Race course open for practice.
Saturday May 30
- 8am - 2 pm - Race course open for practice.
- 12pm - 6pm - Late Registration & Packet Pickup - Conference Room
- 6pm - 8:30pm - Pasta Dinner ($5 per person-racers/families) - Dining Lodge
Sunday May 31 ** Race Day **
- 6am - 7am - Race Packet Pickup - Finish/Transition at ACE
- 7am - Pre Race Meeting - Finish/Transition at ACE
- 7:45am - Shuttle to Stone Cliff - Finish/Transition at ACE
- 9am - Race Start - Stone Cliff
- 11am - 2pm - Free Burrito Lunch to Racers ($5 per person) - Finish/Transition
- 2pm - Awards Ceremony - Finish/Transition
- 2pm - Join us for Beer on Tap Provided by Corley Distributing - Lost Paddle Bar & Grille
| Start Date: | 2009-05-31 Start Time: 9:00am |
| Event Name: | XTERRA ACE Big Canyon Triathlon |
| Location(s): |
Oak Hill, WV 25901 ACE Adventure Center |
| Event Type(s): |
Multi Tri/Duathlon Off-Road |
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| Contact(s): |
ACE Adventure Resort Phone: 800-787-3982 Toll Free Email: ace@aceraft.com |
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| Comments: | 7am - Pre Race Meeting, 9th Annual Event |
| Offsite URL: | www.aceraft.com/race-events-at-ace-adventure-center.html |
