JUNE 13, 2015

TRAIL RUN RACE BIBLE (Revision #3-06/12/15)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS BROWN’S ISLAND, RICHMOND, VA

June 13-14, 2015 Friday, June 12: 6:00-9:30pm “Friday Cheers” at Brown’s Island – Hurray for the Riff Raff (8pm) and Joe Pug

(6:30pm) - $10 admission Saturday, June 13 6:30-7:30am XTERRA Richmond 10K and 20k Packet Pickup and Late Registration 8-9am Swim Clinic – Free – meet at boat ramp/swim start near Brown’s Island 8:00am XTERRA Richmond 20K Trail Run start 8:15am XTERRA Richmond 10K Trail Run Start 9:00am-3:00pm XTERRA Expo 9:00am-1:00pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for Challenged Athletes Foundation 9:00am-3:00pm XTERRA East Championship and Sprint Registration and Packet Pick-up* 10:30am XTERRA Richmond 10K / 20k Awards Ceremony 11:00am Bike Course Open for Pre-ride 11:30am XTERRA University/Race Briefing presented by Paul Mitchell – featuring XTERRA

pros Braden Currie and Suzie Snyder and race director-Chris Appleton Sunday, June 14 (Start times tentative. Wave Fields to be determined) 6:00am Transition Open for Set-up and Body Marking, Late packet pickup* XTERRA East Championship: 7:50am Pro Race Start 8:45am Wave #1-Championship Age Group Men 54 and under 8:46am Wave #2 - Championship Age Group Men 55 and over Clydesdales, all Women,

and Relays 9:05am XTERRA Sprint Race – All 9:00am–2:00pm XTERRA Expo 9:00am-1pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for Challenged Athletes Foundation 10:15/10:30am First place Pro Male/Female Expected 10:30/11:15am First place Sprint Male/Female Expected 12:00pm XTERRA Sprint Awards 1:00pm Cut-off at T2 1:00pm XTERRA East Championship Awards 7:00pm After Party – To be advised

XTERRA RICHMOND TRAIL RUNS There aren’t too many trail runs that can be described as “an urban adventure,” but that is just what the XTERRA Richmond Trail Run offers. The course takes runners through many challenges in and around the city of Richmond, including crossings of the James River and several climbs up and down stairs, bridges and forest hills.

BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! Load up the car for the trip and bring your family and friends! The Race Village is a great place to hang out and watch the race. In between all of the race action, there will be music, commentary and exhibition tents. The expo is open Saturday from 9 am–3 pm and Sunday 9 am-2 pm. OUTRIGGER HOSPITALITY AREA

Our official hospitality partner welcomes you, your family and friends to relax in their Hospitality Area. You'll find complimentary coffee in the mornings and iced water throughout the day. Enjoy!

PAUL MITCHELL GREEN TAKEOVER

“YOU JUST PLANTED A TREE!" with your race entry in the XTERRA East Championship and XTERRA Sprint. Paul Mitchell Tea Tree and its partner Reforestaction, has planted a tree in Peru for YOU. This activity supports rainforest conservation, soil protection, and better health and nutrition for local communities. Join the Green Takeover and plant another tree free. Click here and use the code XTERRAME.

WHERE TO STAY

Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown | 555 E. Canal Street, Richmond, VA 23219 Book your room online or by calling their toll free reservations line at 855-472-7802 and ask for the XTERRA rate of $139/night plus tax and $10 discounted self-parking per day.

RENTAL CAR DISCOUNT FOR XTERRA ATHLETES We’ve partnered with the following rental car agencies to offer XTERRA athletes special discounts off car rentals. Click for National Click for Enterprise Click for Dollar Click for Budget

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO BROWN’S ISLAND Closest address is 490 Tredegar St., Richmond, VA, 23219. Brown's Island is surrounded by the James River on the South and the Haxall Canal on the North. Public entrances are located at Canal Walk, 5th and 7th streets at Tredegar. PARKING There’s a lot at 1001 Haxall Point that costs $15 for all day parking or there are literally thousands of spots in the surrounding downtown streets and remember, the farther away you park, the better the warm-up! PACKET PICK UP Packet pick-up and registration is on Saturday, June 13 from 6:30-7:30 a.m.on Brown’s Island If you have friends or family that want to join in the XTERRA 10K or half-marathon trail runs they can sign-up race morning. The half starts at 8am and the 10K starts at 8:30am. RACE PACKET Trail Run participant race packet will include:

Runner bib – please attach this in a clear visible place using the safety pins provided OR your race belt (preferably on the front of your running top or race belt).

Event t-shirt.

Safety pins (4)

PowerBar

Paul Mitchell Tee Tree sample WHAT TO BRING Here is a list of things to bring with you on race day:

Race belt for race bib (safety pins will be included in your race packs should you not have a race belt.

Water bottle

Running shoes

Sunglasses

Sunscreen OTHER EVENTS XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP-Sunday, 6/14 Distance: 1000 meter swim / 32k mountain bike / 10k trail run The 2015 XTERRA East Championship marks the 17th year XTERRA has been held in the River City.

XTERRA SPRINT-Sunday, 6/14 Distance: 500 meter swim / 12k mountain bike / 6k trail run The XTERRA Sprint race is a half-distance race run on the same course and day as the championship race. The race is a great opportunity for new competitors, or for those who want a less-demanding XTERRA experience. PAUL MITCHELL CUT-A-THON Racing makes you feel good – Paul Mitchell makes you look good! Make a donation and get a professional cut on the spot. No appointment necessary, just come on down! Stylists will cut hair from 9am-1pm on Saturday and 9am-2pm on Sunday at the finish line area and all proceeds will go to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Minimum donation is $15.00 START TIMES Saturday Race Start Times 8:00am – XTERRA Richmond 20K 8:30am – XTERRA Richmond 10K PRACTICE COURSE CONSTRUCTION AND RE-ROUTE The Manchester Bridge Rehabilitation Project is blocking pedestrian access from the Floodwall to the Manchester Stairs (aka Mayan Ruins). We’ve worked with the City to open this section for the races on Saturday and Sunday, however, it will NOT be open this week if you’re out trying to pre-run the course. You’ll be able to get on the Floodwall but will have to turn around at the end. Here’s our suggested detour … Instead of going on the Flood Wall, continue straight on 14th Street/Mayo Bridge (which turns into Hull Street) and take a right on 7th Street. Go five blocks to Semmes Avenue and look for the trailhead parking lot. Jump on the trail there and it will take you to top of the Manchester Wall in front of Sun Trust where you can pick up the course. COURSE The 20K is 12.5 miles and the 10K is 6.1 miles. Please note all GPS devices read differently. The half-marathon will do two laps of Forest Hill Park, and runners will receive a wrist-band from course marshals at the Reedy Creek tunnels upon starting second lap. Please be prepared to receive your wristband at that point of the race. NO HEADSETS XTERRA does not allow runners to wear headsets or earpieces during the races. COURSE MARKINGS The course will be clearly marked using a mixture of core flute signs and arrows as well as bright tape tied to trees to re-assure you that you are going the right way. Please watch out for course signage along the way. Our course marshals who will be pointing you in the right direction.

AID STATIONS The half-marathon will have 8 aid stations and the 10K will have four. All will feature Gatorade, Water, and PowerBar gels.

MEDICAL We have qualified medical personnel at the Race Village and roaming on the course. If you feel unwell at any stage of the race, please alert the closest course marshal who will arrange for our medical staff to meet you.

CUT-OFF TIMES There are none, but please don’t plan on walking the entire 20k. BAG CHECK We will have a bag check available. POWERBAR PRODUCTS PowerBar will have a booth set up near the start/finish area with product samples. If you need a pre-race boost, make sure you stop by. PowerBar Gel will also be available at some of the aid stations along the course. MUSCLE MILK RECOVERY ZONE Provided at the finish line with ice cold Muscle Milk and places to stretch and cool off. TIMING We’re using JTL Timing, which relies on a manual system so you won’t have to wear a chip on your ankle. There is a tag on the bottom of your race bib that you must not remove. It will be pulled from your bib after you cross the finish line from one of the JTL timing assistants. AWARDS Please stick around after the race for the presentation of age-group awards. The 10K awards will start around 10:30 a.m., followed by the 20K awards. You must be present to pick up your awards. XTERRA TRAIL RUN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Every age group winner from the 20K race will receive a free entry to the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship at Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii, on December 6, 2015. UPDATES AND RESULTS We’ll post some photos and videos on our facebook page at facebook.com/xterraplanet. - Results from all races will be loaded at jtltiming.com/multisport.htm - Our twitter is @xterraoffroad, hashtag #xterrabama. ATHLETE PHOTOS Enduro Photos is the official athlete photographer of the 2015 XTERRA America Tour. Athlete photos will be available a few days after the race at www.myxterraphotos.com.

EVENT PARTNERS, SPECIAL OFFERS AND GIVEAWAYS The 2015 Paul Mitchell XTERRA Richmond Trail Run is presented by The XTERRA Richmond Trail Run wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our event sponsors. Please click here to enjoy special offers in your virtual race bag. CANCELLATIONS Sorry - we do not offer any refunds for event entries. LEAVE NO TRACE The XTERRA team asks that you respect the Race Village, race course and venue and leave no trace of trash before, during or after the race. VOLUNTEERS The XTERRA crew is still in need of volunteer assistance on race weekend if any of you runners want to help at the triathlon races on Sunday. For those of you bringing family and friends on Saturday who might be interested, the shift runs from 7 am to 2 pm. All volunteers will receive an XTERRA t-shirt and lunch. A Volunteer Tent will be set up at the race site on both Saturday and Sunday, so you can sign up there. Or send an e-mail to annie@xterraplanet.com. QUESTIONS Still have a question? Call toll-free at 877-983-7721. Schedule of events and more details online at www.xterrarichmond.com.

Safe travels, see y’all real soon.

10K and 20K Course Map

NOTE: Race courses are subject to change.