XTERRA Fruita

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XTERRA Fruita : Off Road
Triathlon : 1200m Swim/12M Bike/4.5M Run
  • Race Date: Saturday, September 13, 2014
  • Start Time: 9:00 am
  • Entry Fee:$70-$85 Individual; $125-$135 Relays
  • Location:Highline Lake State Park
  • Address: 1800 11 8/10 Road
  • City/State/Zip:Loma, Colorado 81524
  • Country: USA

The Deserts Edge Tri Festival is proud to announce its off-road triathlon has earned XTERRA status in 2014 as the festival returns for a 3rd year, with a new mid-September date.  This means warmer weather and warmer water!  The course will be similar to 2013, with a slightly longer swim and run course and the same epic bike course.  Join us for camping with friends and a fun tri weekend at the Deserts Edge!

Course Information:

Swim (map): The 1,2000 meter swim will be a point-to-point course in beautiful Highline Lake, starting at the swim beach just below transition and the finish line. Swimmers will have the sun at their backs as they swim across the lake to the boat-ramp area on the opposite shore. Their bikes will be waiting for them in a second swim-to-bike transition area. This transition is just a short 3/4 mile jog from the main transition and finish. Athletes may drive over and drop off their bikes - or ride over and jog back. All swim gear will be transported back to the finish line by race staff. There will be two starting waves separated by 40 minutes. This will give wave-1 athletes (the faster mountain bikers) time to clear the first lap before the second wave of athletes hits the bike course, thus eliminating the need for the faster riders to pass other riders on the course. It means a more enjoyable ride for everyone!

Bike Course (map): The 12 mile bike course is a fun 2-lap course that follows a mix of single and double-track trails within highline Lake State Park. Much of this trail system is used for the popular 18 Hours of Fruita mountain bike race. This course is fast and fun! Athletes will be seeded by bike and swim ability to ensure a clear course for all participants! The bike course will finish at the main transition area, adjacent to the finish line. A map will be posted shortly.

Run Course : The 4.5 mile run course follows the rolling trails on the bluffs overlooking Highline Lake. This course is 99 percent soft dirt, and 1 percent paved. The finish will be in the grass picnic area immediately adjacent to transition. A map will be posted shortly.

Transition: The main transition area will be located in a large grassy area, that will be very easy on the feet. Transition is just 30 yards from the water's edge, and 100 yards from camping!!! The area will be fenced for security. Only participants will be allowed within the fenced transition area. This is where you will transition from bike to run, and where the start and finish are located. The second transition is across the lake where you will transition from swim to bike. This transition is just a short 3/4 mile jog from the main transition and finish. Athletes may drive over and drop off their bikes - or ride over and jog back. All swim gear will be transported back to the finish line by race staff.

 

Directions:



The race will be staged at Highline Lake State Park, just 7 miles north of I-70 off the Loma exit

Map & Directions

Previous Results:



2013 Results at: myentryfee.com
2012 Results at: myentryfee.com

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