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MEDIA INFORMATIONThe XTERRA Trail Running National Championship Press Guide is designed to provide the media with useful informationabout the 2010 race, some of the athletes competing in it, and XTERRA in general. Below are additional items of interest:Complete race coverage can be found online at xterratrailrun.comTEAM Unlimited will record and post full race results on the web, and can email results upon request.During the championship race a media van will escort interested press members to key strategic locationsthroughout the course to track leaders and course happenings, and get the best possible images.Please arrange a seat on the van in advance.TEAM Unlimited will not operate a press room; however, we will accommodate any specific requests.Professional, high-resolution, full-color images from the race will be available to the media after the event.Contact Trey Garman to obtain the password, or to have photos sent directly to you.DIRECT ALL MEDIA INQUIRIES AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO:Dayton Morinaga - 808-754-2567 (cell) or dayton@xterraplanet.comTEAM Unlimited - 720 Iwilei Road, Suite 290, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE - HOST HOTEL INFORMATIONRace Site: At Center Plaza at the Old Mill between Anthony’s restaurant andthe Gap on the east side of the Deschutes River directly in line with the footbridgethat connects to the Les Schwab Amphitheater on the west side of theriver. Look for the smoke stacks.Heading North: From the Parkway, take Colorado Avenue (Exit 138) andfollow the signs.Going South: From the Parkway, take Reed Market Road (Exit 139), andfollow the signs.Mount Bachelor Village Resort: Runners will actually weavethrough The Mount Bachelor Village Resort during the race.Located on 170 wooded acres alongside the Deschutes River,just one mile from Old Mill District, resort ameneties include anoutdoor heated pool, spas, tennis courts, and complimentary use of the 125,000 square foot Athletic Clubof Bend. For virtual tour, pricing, and resort contact information visit their website:http://www.mtbachelorvillage.com/2010_trail_running_championships.phpThe Phoenix Inn & Suites Downtown Bend is right in the middle of the downtown strip filled with greatshops, restaurants and brew pubs, and is just minutes from the race start at the Old Mill District. Call andask for the XTERRA rate, Toll-free: (888) 291-4764.The Entrada Lodge is an alternate lodging opportunity for runners, and located near the 10km turnaroundpart of the course and where the sweet Forest Service single track begins.For reservations call 888-50-LODGE or visit entradalodge.com.4
SCHEDULE OF EVENTSFriday, September 1712:00-6:00pm Registration & packet pick up @ Fleet Feet Bend12:30pmXTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell, featuringRod Bien, the owner of Fleet Feet and one of the nation’sbest ultra runners.Saturday, September 187:00amPacket pick up at XTERRA Expo in the Old Mill District(Sorry, no race day registration)8:00amXTERRA Expo open9:00amXTERRA Trail Running National Championship 21km Start9:05amXTERRA 5km and 10km Trail Run starts9:00am-2:00pm Paul Mitchell Hair Cut-a-Thon,A benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation9:00am-2:00pm XTERRA Kids Zone challenge stations open9:20am/9:40am 5km/10km winners expected10:06/10:19am Men’s/Women’s National Championship winner expected11:00amXTERRA Kids Sprint (free)11:00amXTERRA 5km and 10km awards ceremony11:45amXTERRA National Championship race awards ceremony2:00pmXTERRA Expo closes6:00pmXTERRA After Party (TBA)XTERRA KIDS ZONEThe XTERRA Kids Zone providesyoungsters with the chance toparticipate like their parents in apositive and fun environment.Zone activities include the free Kidssprint, climbing wall, cargo climbingnet, balance beam, and soccerstyle penalty-kick shootout.Entry is free and all participantsreceive fun prizes and awards!5
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