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Pure Austin Fitness XTERRA Austin - Tri-fest Schedule
Friday August 21
11am - 7pm - Registration and Packet Pick up for the Pure Austin Fitness XTERRA Triathlon, Trail Run, and Mountain Bike race - Location TBA
8am- 8pm - Course Open for pre-ride/run
10am - Guided Bike Course Pre-ride with Race Team
4pm - 6pm Chalk Talk and Social Hour - Location TBA
Saturday August 22
Pure Austin Fitness XTERRA Emma's Revenge Trail Run - 5K and 18K
6:00am - 7:30am Registration and Packet Pick Up - Trail Run
7:45 Race Briefing
8:00 Start Running!
10:00 5K Awards
11:30 18K Awards
Pure Austin Fitness Emma's Revenge Mountain Bike Race - 16 mile
7:30am - 8:30am -Registration and Packet Pick-Up
8:45 Race Briefing
9:00 Start Riding!
11:00 Awards
Pure Austin Fitness XTERRA Austin Off Road Triathlon - Registration and Packet Pick Up
2:00pm - 7:00pm Registration and Packet Pick Up for Pure Austin Fitness XTERRA Austin Triathlon - Location TBD
12:00 - 8:00 Course Open for Pre-Ride/Run
Sunday August 23
Pure Austin Fitness XTERRA Austin Off Road Triathlon - 1000M Swim, 16 Mile Mtn. Bike, 5 Mile Run
No Race Day Packet Pick Up
6am - Transition Opens
7:45 Race Briefing
8:00 Triathlon Start
11:00 - Pizza and Beer
12:00 Awards
Race Description
Set deep in the Balcones Canyon Lands area of the Texas Hill Country, get ready to race one of the most fun and challenging courses yet on the Xterra Point Series. The race will start among the Cypress trees of Lake Austin and continue along the ridges and bluffs that over-look Emma Long City Park. The rocky, undulating and thickly wooded terrain will challenge the most experienced racers and, upon completion, will be the source of pride and confidence for newbies as well! And, as the “Live Music Capital of the World”, we will make it a party too with music, pizza, beer, and unique competitions and activities.
Swim Course Description - 1000M
A new swim course design for 09 will reveal the XTERRA standard two loop swim in the chilly, wetsuit legal waters of Lake Austin. It’s really the Colorado River so there might actually be a little current to contend with, but I’m guessing you won’t notice a thing. However, you and your cardiovascular system will notice the beach run that divides the two swim loops though.
Bike Course Description – 16 Miles
Get ready for this one! Not like any course you’ve ever ridden, the mountain bike trails here at Emma Long Park are…umm….tricky. Sure you start off with some “relatively tame” single track and jeep roads. But when you “drop into” the Turkey Creek trail, it’s on! The thickly wooded Balcones Canyon Lands area provides tons of creek beds, hills, drops, baby-heads, roots, logs, and ledges so it’s safe to say that you won’t be bored. Don’t worry, our team will marked the course to warn you of potential dismount sections so even beginners will have fun at our race. Don’t forget about our second annual crowning of Mr. and Mrs. Clean. This unique competition is a hoot! Everyone will be awarded points based on how much you can “clean” (not put your foot down) within four specially marked sections of the course.
Run Course Description - 5 miles
You will start off along the shady bank of the lake under the Cypress trees so you can get your running legs under you. But then, all heck breaks loose with a scramble up the cliff! From there, a tight single track trail weaves back and forth with sweet views of the lake. This isn't the time for sight seeing really, but it's hard not to. The flat and fast sections will let you show your speed, but soon you’ll be in the tight stuff again. Oh yeah, you have to come down the cliff too. Once you’ve finished, cool down in the lake and join us for a NXNW beer (awesome local tradition) and some pizza.
