“The race was exactly as I imagined an XTERRA triathlon would be - almost an adventure race with swimming in water lillys, island hopping in the fog, bike portaging through waist deep creeks and winding and sliding through a wet, mossy, rooty serpentine bike and run course. 
 
I was totally impressed with the perfectly placed volunteers and aid stations. The attention to detail was amazing with chip timing, tiki torches on XTERRA island (not to mention a guest appearance by Wilson of Castaway fame). There was so much going on I forgot to gun it for the speed trap so obviously I will be back to try that.
 
Overall I was amazed that this was the first presentation of this race as it was so well thought out. It was obvious that the race directors are athletes, have a sense of humor and take pride in their work.
 
Thanks for the opportunity to ride in the best XTERRA experience I have had so far.”
 
Keri Grosse, XBD female winner, National Age Group Champion,

 

 

The Pacific Northwest needs a quality XTERRA and this one is it with superb venue and ideal course with some of the twistiest mtb trails of anywhere. Best part was the organization was top notch with full community support. What a treat to finally race on some rooty and slick trails in the Pac NW. I had one decent wipeout which wedged my shin bone hard however it hardly slowed me down and I finished in 2 hrs flat.

 

Mike Vine, XBD Male winner and 2008 XTERRA National Champion

 

2009 is year #2 for XTERRA Black Diamond,

the premier off-road triathlon

in the Pacific Northwest.

 

What can you look forward to??

 

NEW!!  KIDS RACE!!!

No race fee increase

Course limited to 200 athletes

The best post-race buffet EVER

Camping at the venue on the Eve of XBD

$$ for top 3 finishers

An army of friendly, crazy volunteers

MPGear Sponsored Contests!

 

 

This event is produced by Raise the Bar - which also manages some other events, multisport training, and the grooviest adult triathlon team this side of anywhere.

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