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Sam McGlone gets some pre-race stretching in as the start time approaches.
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The swim was led by Brian Fleischmann, who managed to gap the next swimmers by about 45 seconds.
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Aussie Luke McKenzie was in good position after the swim.
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A long line of men were reported to have been riding legal.
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Luke Bell managed to get away from the other men and entered the second transition first.
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Amanda Stevens was first out of the water in the women's race and riding alone for quite a while.
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XTERRA Pro Melanie McQuaid though was pushing hard towards the front of the race and had little traffic to contend with.
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With his guide leading the way Aaron Scheidies powers along.
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A fifth place would be in the future of Luke McKenzie today.
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A very focused Melanie McQuaid on her way to T2.
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Early during the run, Joe Gambles is about to pass Luke Bell for the lead.
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Announcer Dave Ragsdale has a great view of the action, but this high chair does not seem to be very comfortable.
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Linsey Corbin and Haley Cooper Scott running side-by-side.
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Aid stations are such welcome sights, no matter where in the race you are.
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As the finish line came closer Melanie McQuaid's lead got smaller, but no one would take the win from her today.
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Once in the lead during the run, Joe Gambles pushed hard towards the finish to successfully defend his title.
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20 seconds was the margin at the end for runner-up Tyler Stewart.
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Meanwhile Superman is still on the course.
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Amanda Stevens, Linsey Corbin and Lars Finanger in the finish line area.
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The top 4 women at the awards. Melanie McQuaid, Tyler Stewart, Sam Warriner and Amanda Stevens.
