“The Xtrail Asics is one of the top 10 trail races in Canada in 2009-2010.” - Canadian Running Magazine
Mont Sutton June 2th, 2012
Xtrail Mont Sutton is an integral part of the famous series Trail Runner Trophy Series. Participants can collect points on a multitude of races and will deserve an exceptional range of prices. Note that in Quebec, Xtrail Sutton, the Ultimate XC of Tremblant and the XCLaVallée are the only certified events trail runner trophy series. For more information about the series, visit the www.trailrunnermag.com
Parc d’Environnement Naturel de Sutton (PENS) as well as Mont Sutton and Les Sentiers de l’Estrie, present the XTRAIL Asics Sutton for a 4th Edition. We reserve you beautiful trails of 21 Km, 10 Km, 5 Km (discovery) and 1 K (for children 4 to 12 years old) which will take place in 98% "single track" trails. The 21 Km will be done in a minimum of 2: 00hrs and 10K in a minimum of 1: 00 hour. The 5K (which is actually a 6, 5 Km, will take a minimum of 30 minutes.) If you don't know what you’re getting yourself into, then the 5K is for you! In the 21 K, 10 K and 5 K, you'll have to negotiate with roots, rocks, mud, streams, mooses... You can admire beautiful scenery in the mountains. A fabulous race in an enchanting setting as well as in a festive atmosphere!
Parc d’Environnement Naturel de Sutton (PENS) as well as Mont Sutton and Les Sentiers de l’Estrie, present the XTRAIL Asics Sutton for a 4th Edition. We reserve you beautiful trails of 21 Km, 10 Km, 5 Km (discovery) and 1 K (for children 4 to 12 years old) which will take place in 98% "single track" trails. The 21 Km will be done in a minimum of 2: 00hrs and 10K in a minimum of 1: 00 hour. The 5K (which is actually a 6, 5 Km, will take a minimum of 30 minutes.) If you don't know what you’re getting yourself into, then the 5K is for you! In the 21 K, 10 K and 5 K, you'll have to negotiate with roots, rocks, mud, streams, mooses... You can admire beautiful scenery in the mountains. A fabulous race in an enchanting setting as well as in a festive atmosphere!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Note that Sutton courses are still more technical than the Xtrail Orford trails, but are very accessible to all, from the experienced to the beginner rider. You will need to be completely autonomous in water since the design of the courses do not allow us to transport supplies in suitable places. Nathan or CamelBak type belts are to be considered. Boutique LeCoureur of Sherbrooke will hold a booth with equipment for sale if ever you forgot your equipment. We also suggest the possession of nutritional gels or other supplement.
Don't forget that you must double your estimated time of arrival than what you do on the road. A lack of energy or dehydration can be fatal to your race.
Note that Sutton courses are still more technical than the Xtrail Orford trails, but are very accessible to all, from the experienced to the beginner rider. You will need to be completely autonomous in water since the design of the courses do not allow us to transport supplies in suitable places. Nathan or CamelBak type belts are to be considered. Boutique LeCoureur of Sherbrooke will hold a booth with equipment for sale if ever you forgot your equipment. We also suggest the possession of nutritional gels or other supplement.
Don't forget that you must double your estimated time of arrival than what you do on the road. A lack of energy or dehydration can be fatal to your race.
EVENT DAY
Saturday June 2th, 2012
ADDRESS
671, Maple C.P. 1580 Sutton (Qc) J0E 2K0
START AND FINISH LINE
Both Start & Finish lines take place in the same area at Mont Sutton
schedule
DATE
June 1st
June 2th
June 1st
June 2th
TIME
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
7:30 am
8:55 am
9:00 am
9:55 am
10:00 am
11:25 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm
1:25 pm
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
7:30 am
8:55 am
9:00 am
9:55 am
10:00 am
11:25 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm
1:25 pm
EVENT
Race packets pick-up at the ski station of Mt. Sutton
Race packets pick-up at the ski station of Mt. Sutton
Race packets pick-up at the ski station of Mt. Sutton
Note that you should have picked up your bag at least 30 minutes before your race start. No on-site registration.
Note that you should have picked up your bag at least 30 minutes before your race start. No on-site registration.
21km Race Meeting
21km Race Start
10km Race Meeting
10km Race Start
5km Pre-Race Briefing
5km Race Start
1km Race Start (Children)
Awards Ceremony
AGE CATEGORY
19 years old and less
20-29 years
30-39 years
40-49 years
50 and over
20-29 years
30-39 years
40-49 years
50 and over
4 to 12 years
EVENT
1km (4-12 years)
5km
10km
21km
UNTIL
March 1st
March 1st
$12
$38
$45
$75
UNTIL
April 15th
April 15th
$12
$40
$50
$80
UNTIL
May 10th
May 10th
$12
$45
$55
$85
UNTIL
May 28th
May 28th
$12
$50
$60
$90
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
150 Runners
200 Runners
250 Runners
250 Runners
course descriptions
XTrail Sutton 1km for kids Ages 4 to 12
Maximum: 100 runners
1 Km is for children from 4 to 12 years old. The 1K is non-timed and is purely participatory. All participants will receive a medal. The course is not technical and passes close to the ski station so that you can see your child in action and even run with them! We ask parents to accompany any child less than 6 for security concerns.
* Please note that we offer a professional Babysitting service at Sutton . A fee of $ 15 will apply per child for the duration of the event and you must notify us prior to May 15th by e-mail at the info@xtrailasics.com
Maximum: 100 runners
1 Km is for children from 4 to 12 years old. The 1K is non-timed and is purely participatory. All participants will receive a medal. The course is not technical and passes close to the ski station so that you can see your child in action and even run with them! We ask parents to accompany any child less than 6 for security concerns.
* Please note that we offer a professional Babysitting service at Sutton . A fee of $ 15 will apply per child for the duration of the event and you must notify us prior to May 15th by e-mail at the info@xtrailasics.com
XTrail Sutton 5km
Maximum: 200 runners
The 5K, much in demand, is back at XTRAIL Asics Mont Sutton. It is a "discovery" event open to adults and teens wishing to test their potential in trail running. It is an excellent opportunity for those who are intimidated by this kind of journey. However, the vertical gain will be impressive, but very accessible. Also note that the design of the course requires us to do a 5 K that has an effective distance of 6,3K. You'll have a little more for your money!
* The start will be given to 11:30 am.
* Note that there is only a water station at 3.8K. We suggest that you be in total autonomy.
* Estimated time of arrival of the first riders: 30 minutes
Maximum: 200 runners
The 5K, much in demand, is back at XTRAIL Asics Mont Sutton. It is a "discovery" event open to adults and teens wishing to test their potential in trail running. It is an excellent opportunity for those who are intimidated by this kind of journey. However, the vertical gain will be impressive, but very accessible. Also note that the design of the course requires us to do a 5 K that has an effective distance of 6,3K. You'll have a little more for your money!
* The start will be given to 11:30 am.
* Note that there is only a water station at 3.8K. We suggest that you be in total autonomy.
* Estimated time of arrival of the first riders: 30 minutes
XTrail Sutton 10km
Maximum: 200 runners
The departure and arrival are at the bottom of the mountain, close to the main ski station. In the menu, a portion of 400 m of asphalt prior to entering the single-track trails for the rest of the course with root, rocks, streams...Good slopes with a steep climb of 2 K, with beautiful landscapes! You gradually climb during 6 K to the Summit of Mount Gagnon that will lead you to a descend back to the finish line. Actual distance: 11, 8 Km. Estimated time of the first riders: 1: 00hr. You will need to be in total autonomy (hydration belt, gels, etc.). There are 2 stations of water for emergencies.
*Departure time: 9: 45 AM
Maximum: 200 runners
The departure and arrival are at the bottom of the mountain, close to the main ski station. In the menu, a portion of 400 m of asphalt prior to entering the single-track trails for the rest of the course with root, rocks, streams...Good slopes with a steep climb of 2 K, with beautiful landscapes! You gradually climb during 6 K to the Summit of Mount Gagnon that will lead you to a descend back to the finish line. Actual distance: 11, 8 Km. Estimated time of the first riders: 1: 00hr. You will need to be in total autonomy (hydration belt, gels, etc.). There are 2 stations of water for emergencies.
*Departure time: 9: 45 AM
CUT-OFF TIMES
The 10K will have to be done in a time limit of 3 hours. Cut-off time will be planned at strategic locations. For your safety, a member of the organization will be closing all courses. He reserves himself the right to require a participant to abandon the race if he judges his pace will not allow him to finish the race in time.
The 10K will have to be done in a time limit of 3 hours. Cut-off time will be planned at strategic locations. For your safety, a member of the organization will be closing all courses. He reserves himself the right to require a participant to abandon the race if he judges his pace will not allow him to finish the race in time.
AID STATION (10K)
There are 2 water stations for emergencies.
* We strongly suggest total water autonomy with NATHAN belts or CamelBak hydration belt.
There are 2 water stations for emergencies.
* We strongly suggest total water autonomy with NATHAN belts or CamelBak hydration belt.
XTrail Sutton 21km
Maximum: 250 runners
The 21K start and finishline are at the main Mt.Sutton Ski Station. You'll have approximately 400 m on the asphalt and then start a 2K climb in single track trails. You will follow a ridge that will make you cross 4 peaks and small lakes. You will encounter roots, rocks, streams, rocks, mud, mooses, maybe a bear! An incredible journey awaits you...! The final 6ks will bring you back to the finishline in a technical descent, with rewarding views! Estimated arrival time of the first riders: 1:50 hr. Average completion time: 2:38 hr.
Maximum: 250 runners
The 21K start and finishline are at the main Mt.Sutton Ski Station. You'll have approximately 400 m on the asphalt and then start a 2K climb in single track trails. You will follow a ridge that will make you cross 4 peaks and small lakes. You will encounter roots, rocks, streams, rocks, mud, mooses, maybe a bear! An incredible journey awaits you...! The final 6ks will bring you back to the finishline in a technical descent, with rewarding views! Estimated arrival time of the first riders: 1:50 hr. Average completion time: 2:38 hr.
CUT-OFF TIMES
The 21K in less than 4.5 hours. Cut-off time will be planned at strategic locations. For your safety, a member of the organization will be closing all courses. He reserves himself the right to require a participant to abandon the race if he judges his pace will not allow him to finish the race in time.
The 21K in less than 4.5 hours. Cut-off time will be planned at strategic locations. For your safety, a member of the organization will be closing all courses. He reserves himself the right to require a participant to abandon the race if he judges his pace will not allow him to finish the race in time.
AID STATION (21K)
FULL WATER AUTONOMY IS MANDATORY SINCE THE COURSE DESIGN DOES NOT ALLOW US TO PROVIDE AID STATIONS(CAMEL BAK, NATHAN BELT OR OTHER.)
Do not underestimate the difficulty and the length of the 21K
FULL WATER AUTONOMY IS MANDATORY SINCE THE COURSE DESIGN DOES NOT ALLOW US TO PROVIDE AID STATIONS(CAMEL BAK, NATHAN BELT OR OTHER.)
Do not underestimate the difficulty and the length of the 21K
additional services
PRIZES 
Over $ 3000 in prizes will be awarded to winners, but also to participants by a draw system Prizes offered by ASICS, La Boutique Le Coureur, POLAR, ELOAD.
MEAL 
* A meal will be served to all runners after the race.
* Kids racing in the 1K will receive healthy meals after their race at 1: 30 pm. You must bring something for them to eat prior to the race.
* Visitors and familly members will be able to buy food onsite(BBQ), as well as hungry runners who want a BBQ in addition to the meals provided by the XTrail.
SECURITY 
Many volunteers will be available on the trails at intersections. A medical team will be onsite including 2 doctors who will be on the trails at hot spots. All trails will be marked and no derogation from the course will be tolerated under penalty of disqualification. If the weather allows it, the XTRAIL helicopter will fly over the course to take pictures and ensure safety.
All trails will be closed by a member of the organisation for security. Please advise if you abandon. The Organization of the XTRAIL reserves itself the right to suggest an injured runner, with poor condition or a slow runner who will make some of the cut-off times, to abandon. This runner will be automatically disqualified.
XTRAIL ASICS being a trail race, you will need to be extremely vigilant when passing over another runner. Please advise the runner in front of you when passing. Starts are made to allow a stretch of the riders on the first kilometers. A runner receiving a passing announcement must leave its place to the rider behind him. We count on the collaboration of everyone.
All MP3 players (Ipod and others) are strictly forbidden.
SUGESTED GEAR 
* Please note that at the end May and early June in the Eastern Townships, the temperature varies between 5 and 20 degrees celsius, on average. At the top of the mountain, the temperature can radically change. Plan your clothing accordingly.
We suggest you the following equipment:
- A pair of trail shoes (Attack Trail ASICS, ASICS Gel-Trabucco, ASICS Trail Sensor) available at Boutique Coureur de Sherbrooke or at www.33-off.com
- Walking poles are permitted.
- Hydration Pack like CamelBag or Nathan Belt (mandatory for the 21K and strongly suggested for the 10K and 5K)
CHILDCARE SERVICES 
We offer once again a professional daycare service from 8: 00 am to 2: 00 pm. Parents can thus run and then have their children participate in the 1K if they wish to. The cost is $ 20 per child, you must provide a lunch. The number of available places is limited, you must book by e-mail before May 15th 2012 at info@xtrailasics.com
ACCOMODATION 
For those wishing to sleep on the eve of the race at less than a minute from the start, XTRAIL Asics organization suggests the following accommodations: you have to mention that you are attending the XTRAIL to get a discount:
