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Oregon > XTERRA National Trail Running Championship
Bend, OR
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Date
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Event
Details
After all the adventure of last year's XTERRA Trail Running National
Championship, XTERRA is excited to return to beautiful Bend, Oregon on
September 13. Since last September, thousands of runners have competed
in the 2009 XTERRA Trail Run Series for their chance to be crowned
champions of their region and receive free entry to this year's XTERRA
Nationals.
Having been called "America's Best Trail Running Town" by the editors
of Outside Magazine, Bend is certainly worthy of hosting this talented
group of runners. The main event, the half-marathon distance Xduro,
starts in the historic Old Mill District and is accompanied by shorter
5 and 10km fun runs. Although qualification is not necessary for any of
these 2009 events, runners who completed one of the Xduro events around
the country in less than 3 hours will receive special recognition on
race day.
Under a special use permit from the Deschutes National Forest, the
national championship runs from downtown to pristine forest trails in a
matter of miles then weaves along the scenic Deschutes River trail that
serves up some of Bend's finest scenery. Runners can expect a fast and
fun course with lots of switchbacks on sandy, rocky, and dirt-strewn
single and double track trails.
There is a little more than 1,000 feet
of elevation gain, and the first 1/2-mile or so is on a paved
urban trail on the east side of the river before crossing over the
footbridge adjacent to Farewell Bend Park and onto west side dirt
trails. From there the course follows the river trail upstream to a
right turn that climbs past Mt. Bachelor Village and onto Haul Road.
Once runners reach Entrada Lodge via Haul Road they'll travel in a
counter-clockwise direction on the "jogging trail" and make their way
towards Widgi Creek Golf course on single and double track trails along
the rim of the Deschutes River Canyon.
Where the Forest Service road
meets the golf course racers head down to Meadow Camp, connect to the
river trail and run back alongside the Deschutes. After a few final
tests of skill and endurance, competitors return down the same track
they embarked on and into an XTERRA-style celebration at the finish
line located smack dab in Center Plaza of the Old Mill District
(between Anthony's and the Gap).
Race
Weather & Climate
A city that experiences mostly typically dry weather throughout the
year, the city of Bend can see highly variable weather conditions in
the early fall, with average monthly temperatures in September that
range between 72°F and 39°F. Rainfall totals are
usually
relatively low, averaging just under half an inch during the month.
Fees
$40 for the 21K (half marathon) race
$30 for the 10K race
$25 for the 5K race
Registration
To reserve your spot in the fall 2009 running of the XTERRA National
Trail Running Championship trail race, register
online at the event website.
Website
www.xterraplanet.com
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