Start: Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:30 AM
8:30am (Long Course)
Hyalite Canyon Reservoir - Gallatin National Forest Bozeman, MT
Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:00 PM PST
Sunday, July 25, 2010: Long course race starts at 8:30am; 1200-yd Swim, 16-mi Mtn Bike 6-mi Run The bike course has a lot of single track, double track and some dirt road and run course is all trail. A very scenic triathlon offering amazing views! Short course race will take place at 9:30am and is about one-half the distance.
Views of the Gallatin Mountain Range and several glaciated valleys are visible from all over the course-if the course doesn't steal your breath, the scenery will! This race is located on USFS land and will be open to the public at all times. Enjoy!Wetsuits will be mandatory since water temps are in high 50s to low 60s.
Besides a great time, a challenging course and scenery that you will never forget, your entry includes a pair of DeFeet athletic socks, swim cap, lots of raffle items from our local and national sponsors and many photo ops!
Please send us an e-mail at bigskytri@yahoo.com . Do you want to know more about XTERRA? www.xterraplanet.com. For more information about our race and photos go to www.bigskytri.com A course map is posted on the website.
LONG COURSE: Pint Glasses awarded to top finishers in each age group and the top relay in each category. CASH PRIZES to the top overall male & female finishers. AND back again, we will offer a $100 swim premium to the fastest individual swimmer! Also, we are awarding emboidered swim towels to the top overall masters male & female...maybe it could be you! SHORT COURSE: Pint glasses to the top finisher in each age group: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+
LONG COURSE 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+ SHORT COURSE 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ (Your age group is based on your "USAT Age" which is your age on December 31, 2010.)
Female, Male, Mixed (LONG COURSE only)
This is a USAT sanctioned event, all participants must be members. A One-day Adult membership (insurance) cost is $10.00 and a youth annual membership is $5.00.
Saturday, July 24 from 2 pm until 7pm, packet pick up and registration will take place at race venue. Eventhough we discourage it, we will have race day packet pick-up at the finish line/transition area, please arrive prior to 7am! Please bring your ID and USAT card if your are a member. We apologize, there are no refunds.
The short course race begins at 9:30am and is designed specifically for beginner triathletes. The short course race is less technical and about one-half the distance of the XTERRA course. However, there are portions of the bike course that may be considered somewhat technical to beginner mountain bikers. Please be aware that you may walk any part of the course (except the swim) at anytime.
Gallatin Alpine Sports will provide a bike mechanic on duty prior to the start of this event. Please, No major fix-its during this time. If you need technical assistance during your visit to Bozeman area, then call G.A.S. at 406-995-2313
Museum of the Rockies (406) 994-DINO Yellowstone National Park (307) 344-7381 Hyalite Canyon Camping: Langohr, Chisholm & Hood Creek Campgrounds 406-587-9054 also go to http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundSearch.do and enter Bozeman, Montana NOTE: Severe FIRE RESTRICTIONS for Campers!
Looking for almost any type of accomodations in Bozeman, Montana? Go to www.bozemanchamber.com
George's Food & Distribution; Our local bike shop and technical bike support: www.gallatinalpinesports.com (Gallatin Alpine Sports)
From I-90, take the 19th Ave exit and go south towards downtown Bozeman. Follow 19th avenue south through town and continue following 19th Ave. until the road bends to the right (west). Approximately, 1 mile west of the big bend in road will be the Hyalite Canyon Road turn-off. Turn left onto Hyalite Canyon Road and go about 9 miles until you get to Hyalite Reservoir/dam. The transition area and finish line will be straight ahead-drop offs only.
To renew or purchase a USA Triathlon membership please visit this website: www.usatmembership.com
Every year entrants love the course, scenery and pint glasses!! The race site is located 1 hour north of Yellowstone National Park and 3.5 hours north of Jackson Hole, WY! Make this trip your vacation while earning valuable points in the XTERRA points series. Maybe you can earn a spot to compete at the XTERRA USA Championship race in Ogden, Utah!
Click here to view the event organizer's website
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.
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