XTERRA America Tour event
XTERRA Guam is part of the XTERRA America Tour series and awards points for U.S. residents toward qualification for the XTERRA National Championship.
The modified sprint distance off-road triathlon has a 1k swim in the beautiful waters of Piti, Guam, 27k bike up Nimitz Hill and through the Mt. Alutom area and a challenging 7k trail run. Cash prizes to the top 3 overall male and female finishers. It's the perfect primer race for athletes on their way to Australia for the inaugural XTERRA Australia Championship!
CASH PRIZES
Nothing brings out the competive juices like a little monetary incentive. In this case, the cash will once again be awarded to the top 3 overall men and women (including amateurs). Prize money will be disbursed in the following order:
1. $800US
2. $600US
3. $400US
Age group winners (top 3) and the top overall relay team will receive medals/ribbons.
TRAVEL
Continental Airlines is the official airline of XTERRA Guam. To receive up to 15% off Continental published fares, log onto www.continental.com and enter in the following code in the "offer code" box - ZDSKDJQRWJ.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The official host hotel sponsor is the Hyatt Regency Guam. They have a special room rate of $135/night (not including tax) for all athletes and their family members. For more information or to book rooms at this special rate send an email to resvdept@hyattguam.com.
REGISTER ONLINE AT "active.com"
Click here to register for XTERRA Guam 2008. Fees are $50 for solo and $90 for relay teams until 26 February; $60 solo/$120 team until 10 March; $75 solo/$150 team until 26 March. No RACE DAY RegistrationAll amounts are in US currency.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Packet pick-up/athlete check-in
Race packet pick-up and athlete check-in take place at DNA Evolution store (1 block north of Hyatt Regency Hotel) 3/24-3/26 from 5-7pm, and 3/27 at the Hyatt Regency poolside from 6-8pm.
Pre-race briefing
Mandatory pre-race briefing will be Thursday, March 27 at the Hyatt Regency Guam poolside from 6-8pm.
Race day check-in/bodymarking
Athletes will be able to enter into the transition area at Port Authority Beach on race morning beginng at 6am. Bodymarking will be open at that time and will close at 7am.
Cut-off times
Competitors who do not reach T2 by 10:30am (3 hours after race start) will not be allowed to continue.
Post-race awards dinner
Awards banquet/dinner is also at the Hyatt Regency Guam poolside from 6-9pm on 3/29. Make sure to bring your dancing shoes as XTERRA's most popular band - MOJO - will be rocking out until the night ends.
