OGDEN CROSS TRIATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Selected as the 2024 USA Triathlon Cross National Championship, the Ogden Cross Tri provides a challenging course at one of America's favorite off road venues! If the elevation doesn't take your breath away, the scenery most definitely will!
RACE INFO
VENUE, COURSE INFO, & MAPS
VENUE, COURSE INFO, & MAPS
VENUE, COURSE INFO, & MAPS
The USA Triathlon Ogden "Cross Tri" National Championship* is a point-to-point race with two distance options with three discipline options: Sprint and Intermediate (Olympic)
*Please note: The Intermediate Distance is designated as the National Championship race.
TRIATHLON
Sprint: .75k Swim, 19k Mtn Bike, 5k Run
Intermediate: 1.5k Swim, 29k Mtn Bike, 10k Run
DUATHLON
Sprint: 19k Mtn Bike, 5k Run
Intermediate: 29k Mtn Bike, 10k Run
AQUABIKE
Sprint: .75k Swim, 19k Mtn Bike
Intermediate: 1.5k Swim, 29k Mtn Bike
KNOW THE COURSE!
Point to Point races are a blast, but do require some logistical attention. The bike course specifically has technical climbs and turns requiring your attention. Study the maps below, know the course, and you'll have a great day!
GEAR BAGS
Each athlete will be provided a gear bag. You can also use your own gear bag, in fact, we encourage it! Please make sure it is marked with your name and contact information. We are providing you with "luggage tags" & stickers with your race number to attach to your gear bag.
YOU MUST attach the provided race number luggage tag and also mark your bag with your number.
This event is a CLEAN TRANSITION event. Which means: Before you leave the transition area on your bike, place ALL of your swim gear (including your wetsuit) in your bag. Leave your gear bag in your bike rack area.
If your gear bag is not marked, or if you left something out of the bag (like a $600 wetsuit), we will have no idea who’s it is and it will be set-aside.
THE SWIM
The expected water temp in September is between 64-72º.
At the swim start, please look for the signs for average swim paces per 100 yards and seed yourself according to your swimming ability. From here we will be conducting a rolling start. What does this mean? We will funnel athletes through a chute, approximately 10 feet wide, into the water. Once you cross the timing mat, your race time starts.
Swimmers will enjoy an open water swim start and will head south and proceed in a rectangular, counter-clockwise manner and will exit the water to T1 (1 loop for sprint distance, 2 loops for Intermediate(olympic) distance)
If you find yourself in need of support while in the water, simply wave your hand/ arms or swim to the nearest support team member. You may hold on to any support vessel without penalty as long as there is no forward movement.
You will be provided a swim cap which must be worn during the swim.
THE BIKE
The bike course is challenging and fun! What else do you expect from a National Championship race? Use caution and stay in control at all times.
Bikers will exit T1 on single track shortly and merge onto State roads, crossing over Pineview Dam, and onto the trails, beginning the climb to Snowbasin.
If you are racing the Aquabike, your finish-line is when you cross the timing mats as you enter T2.
THE RUN
Both the Sprint and Intermediate run courses are loops surrounding Snowbasin Ski Resort. Look for signs with ribbons and small red A-frame signs.
Aid stations will be at every mile. Each aid station will have water, electrolyte replacement, high fives and music.
View the links below:
COURSE MAPS COMING SOON!
AWARDS
Overall Awards will be presented once the top 5 overall people finish.
Age-Group awards will be presented at 11:30am for the Sprint distance and 12:00am for the Intermediate (olympic) distance.
THE AQUABIKE
The Aquabike race begins with the triathlon and follows the triathlon course. The only difference is that your race officially finishes when you cross into the transition area with your bike. Be sure to head over to the finish-line area for your medal, awards, etc.
THE DUATHLON:
The Duathlon begins 5 minutes after the triathlon start with the bike segment, following the triathlon course. Depending on the total number of participants, you will either start in the transition area, lined up single file, OR outside of transition. Your race will start as a time-trial start (one at a time, 3-5 seconds apart)
IMPORTANT RACE DETAILS
VENUE, COURSE INFO, & MAPS
VENUE, COURSE INFO, & MAPS
BELOW IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW! Read It...Know It...Love it!
PINE VIEW RESERVOIR MARINA IS HOME TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Event Parking
2. Swim Start
3. Transition Area 1 (T1)
4. Friday night packet pick-up and bike drop-off
5. Timing Chip Pickup
SNOWBASIN SKI RESORT IS HOME TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Transition Area 2 (T2)
2. Optional/Complimentary Shuttle Service back to T1 & cars.
3. Awards Ceremony
4. Race Day Vendors/ Exp
SPLIT TRANSITION AND GEAR BAGS:
It's worth repeating the info about transitions and gear bags!
GEAR BAGS
Each athlete will be provided a gear bag. You can also use your own gear bag, in fact, we encourage it! Please make sure it is marked with your name and contact information. We are providing you with "luggage tags" & stickers with your race number to attach to your gear bag.
YOU MUST attach the provided race number luggage tag and also mark your bag with your number.
TRANSITIONS
This is a two transition event! Be sure to drop off your Gear at T2 on FRIDAY, the day before the race.
SHUTTLES
Shuttles will not be available to transport athletes on race day from T2 to T1 They will only be available post race to return folks to their cars at Pineview reservoir.
SPECTATORS
Spectators may drive to Snowbasin (home of T2 and Finish Line) after all athletes have exited T1. If you would like to leave earlier than that, you may--however, keep in mind you will have to detour north and around the lake, opposite the direction of the bikes).
PARKING
There is a park entrance fee on race day for parking at the marina. Thank you for supporting our local Forest Service!
PLAN FOR RAIN- even if it is not in the forecast!
LODGING & CAMPING
Visit Ogden has a comprehensive listing of hotels, campgrounds and other lodging and dining accommodations. Check it out HERE.
AWARDS
Overall awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finisher in each race.
Age-Group Awards will be given to the top three male and female in each of the following age-groups.
19&under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Clydesdale and Athena Awards to top 3 overall in this category. (to qualify for these awards, athletes must be pre-registered in this category. Clydesdales are men who must be a minimum of 220lbs, and Athenas are women who must be a minimum of 165lbs. Visit usatriathlon.org for more info.
EXPO & PACKET PICK-UP INFO
EXPO & PACKET PICK-UP INFO
EXPO & PACKET PICK-UP INFO
EXPO DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
FOUR OPTIONS FOR PACKET PICK-UP
WEDNESDAY,
location and time tba
THURSDAY,
location and time tba
FRIDAY,
EVENT EXPO, PACKET PICK-UP & GEAR/BIKE CHECK Snowbasin Ski Resort & Pineview Dam Boat Marina
12pm - 7pm
REMEMBER: There is NO RACE DAY Packet Pickup at this race.
You may have someone else pick up your packet for you, as long as they have a copy of your picture ID. (Drivers License, Passport, etc., sorry library cards don't qualify! lol)
Your Packet will include:
1) race bib
2) helmet and bike stickers
3) Swim cap
4) Gear bag tag with your number
5) TriUtah swag
6) Cool stuff from our sponsors
7) Race number tattoo
Your timing chip will be available at the Swim/Bike Transition Area on race morning.
BEST PRE-RACE PRACTICES FOR A SMOOTH RACE DAY:
- If you are traveling from out of State, plan on arriving at least on Thursday.
- Friday Afternoon Stop 1: Attend the expo and Packet Pickup at Snowbasin Resort, and dropping your run gear bag in transition. Knock this out all at one time so that you don't have to head back up the mountain later.
- Friday Afternoon Stop 2: Drive from PPU to the swim venue and T1. Drop off your bike, and prep for race day!
RACE DAY INFO
EXPO & PACKET PICK-UP INFO
EXPO & PACKET PICK-UP INFO
TIMELINE
RACE DAY: TBA
6:00-7:45am:
T1 at Swim Start Opens.
TIMING CHIP Your Timing Chip will be available at exit area of T1.
LETS GET THE PARTY STARTED:
8:00am: Olympic race starts ( GREEN SWIM CAPS)
8:30am: Sprint race start (RED SWIM CAPS)
11:30am: Sprint awards ceremony
12:00am: Olympic awards ceremony
After you finish, stay and relax at Snowbasin resort with food, drink, and expo festivities
SPECTATOR BEST PRACTICES:
While this is a point to point race, there are some fantastic areas to be with your athletes and watch them race.
- Join your athlete at the Expo and Packet Pickup. The scenery at Snowbasin in the summer/autumn months is incredible!
- Half of the swim hugs the shore-line, giving you great areas to watch up-close and personal!
- When your athlete exits T1, you can loop around the reservoir, and drive up "trappers loop" to see them finish the bike at T2. Parking and T2 will be very close to each other.
- There is a section on the course (See maps), where the bike crosses the road heading to Snowbasin. This is an excellent spot to pull out your cowbells and cheer!
- The finish-line will be at the base of the ski resort with amenities and vendors!