XTERRA Solstice Off Road Triathlon Morgan Lake, La Grande, Oregon
Date:	Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:00 AM
Price:	Individual: $60.00 - Team: $75.00
Late Fees Individual:	After June 14th - $10; after June 20th - $15
Late Fees Team:	After June 14th - $25; after June 20th - $45
Online Reg Closes:	June 20, 2008 11:59 PM Pacific Time
The XTERRA Solstice Triathlon is part of the XTERRA America tour. This event boasts one of the most beautiful courses and is quickly gaining its' reputation as the toughest XTERRA Points Series Race. We encourage all XTERRA athletes to try this event though DNF's are common. The course is challenging and not for the inexperienced. Whiners are not allowed. We pride ourselves on building the toughest bike and run courses possible.
The Swim (1k):	The Solstice Triathlon is an XTERRA Points Series Race. The off-road event will begin with a 1K swim at 4100 ft. The water is not freezing but Wet/dry suits are definately recommended as are neoprene hats and earplugs.
The Bike (25k):	After a chilly swim in Morgan Lake, the bike leg starts off with a FAST, rocky and muddy decent dumping you onto a fire road. Be carefull here. It's not worth ending your race before it even starts. Then the main long and sustained climb of the course. Once at the top you will encounter a rock gardens, a ladder crossing and the endo proviking Suicide Hill. If you are lucky enough to survive the descent down Suicide Hill you will be rewarded with uncharted back country beauty. You will then climb up the steep section you came down at the start. It is ridable but many end up walking the last portion of it. Can you ride to the top? Map
The Run (10k):	Technical, ankle twisting. Here you will need to gather any remaining strength to concentrate on your footing. Focus is key for the run leg. The panoramic view on the run course is visible for miles, although it's tough to take your eyes off from where your stepping.
Packet Pick up:	T-shirts and registration packets may be picked up at 2311 East L Ave. in La Grande, Friday before 6 p.m.
Awards:	Awards for the top overall men and women as well as the top age category winners will be given. Drawings for all participants will also be offered; such as a one hour massage donated by John Combe, ND NCTMB.
Barbeque:	A barbeque will follow the event. Prizes will then be awarded for the Overall Men’s, Women’s and Team and Age Group winners. Door prizes will be drawn throughout festivities – must be present to win!!
5 Year Award:	A 5 year Solstice Triathlon Mug will be awarded to those individuals who are completing their 5th year of competition here in La Grande. Those individuals will tell you that this XTERRA is one of the most unique and the best events on the circuit and is well worth the grunts!
Visitors/Lodging Info:	Camping: Right around Morgan Lake is beautiful – and it’s free!! Orchard Motel – Special Solstice Rates 2206 Adams Ave,  LG  - Ed & Deb Straight,  541-963-6160.  Motel is close to Safeway, Athletic Club and various restaurants. Also: Best Western: 541-963-3100 Super 8: 541-963-8080 Sandman Inn: 541-963-3707 Howard Johnson Inn: 541-963-7195 Stang Manor(Bed & Breakfast): 541-963-2400 For more information regarding lodging, please visit web site: www.visitlagrande.com or call 1-800-848-9969.