General Info - XTERRA La Grande

Packet Pick-up
Packet pick-up is required the day before the event. The packet will include a timing chip and other important race information. Race-day packet pick-up is only available upon special request in advance of the race day.

Previewing the Course
The lower loop of the bike course (Glass Hill Road, Suicide, Rock Garden) is the best option for unimpeded pre-riding of the course and includes the most technical sections of the race. The pipeline area requires some gate and fence hopping and is not recommended for pre-riding or running except for Friday afternoon or evening. Morgan Lake and the main roads are open to the public and can be ridden, run, or swam at any time. See the race maps for location information. The course uses private and public land. Please be respectful to the owners' property and courteous to campers, fishermen, and boaters at the lake.

Accommodations
Overnight camping is allowed at Morgan Lake at no charge. Fires may be prohibited if conditions warrant fire regulations so check the local restrictions. Several hotels are available in La Grande. It takes less than 25 minutes to drive up to the lake from most hotels.

More Recreation Opportunities
Several recreation opportunities exist around La Grande including hundreds of miles of trails. LaGrandeRide.com features several recreation opportunities that participants are encouraged to take advantage of race weekend, or even extend your stay a few more days!

Weather Conditions
In mid-July, expect average highs in the 80s and lows in the 50s usually with very dry conditions. However, be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. The race will go on in most inclement weather conditions except high wind or lightning. Get all your weather forecasts and updates from our partner La Grande Weather Service, Inc. at www.lgweather.com. They will be provide forecasts leading up to the race and making updates 24 hours a day.

Maintenance
Some bike maintenance services, triathlon products, and rentals are available through La Grande Ride. Contact us if you need assistance.

Awards
Awards will be given for

• Top 3 finishers of individual men and women.
• Top run, bike, and swim times respectively.
• Other random awards and prizes may also be given.

Participants must be present during awards presentation to claim awards. No prizes or awards will be mailed.

Race Information

• www.LaGrandeRide.com/XTERRA is the official website for the race and contains all of the important information like schedule, rules, course maps, and race documents.
• All updates are given at Race Central
• Updates will occur during the race at Race Central and Twitter @xterraLaGrande and twitter hashtag #xlg
• Results are posted at www.LaGrandeRide.com/xterra/results

Special Thanks

• Eastern Oregon University
• La Grande Rural Fire District & Chief Larry Wooldridge www.lagranderuralfire.com
• Union County Search and Rescue www.ucsar.org
• La Grande Weather Service, Inc. www.lgdws.com
• Bill Gerst
• Dr. Joel Rice
• Norm Larkin