Photos: XTERRA Trail Run World Championship

Runners take off for the start of the XTERRA Trail Run Championship. Photo: XTERRA Photos

XTERRA TV was on hand early to interview the athletes. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Some of XTERRA's youngest competitors, 10 and 12, respectively. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Hard. core. Photo: XTERRA Photos

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BJK Christenson paces himself during the early miles. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Kevin Laverty crests the first steep climb. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Runners climb up a steep grade. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Kerri Lyons and Fujio Miyachi run past the fall colors. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Youth was being served on the trails. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Lindsey Anderson put the pressure on early. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Kevin Tuck from Salt Lake City pushes on late in the race. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Michele Siszek keeps pace. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Runners were greeted with miles of winding singletrack trails. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Max King, the king of off-road running. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Will Christian makes his way through the fields and to finish fifth overall. Photo: XTERRA Photos

J. Marshall Thomson finished second overall. Photo: XTERRA Photos

It was a beautiful day in Utah for the championship. Photo: XTERRA Photos

A runner tackles the trail. Photo: XTERRA Photos

The lead women near the halfway point. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Eyes on the prize. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Water? Yes please! Photo: XTERRA Photos

Age has nothing to do with running. Photo: XTERRA Photos

A runner runs through the slopes of Snowbasin. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Amy Galbraith, a competitor in the 65-69 age group, runs strong. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Max King celebrates his victory. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Max King breaks the tape. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Max King won for the fifth consecutive year. Photo: XTERRA Photos

XTERRA is a family affair. Photo: XTERRA Photos

Photo: XTERRA Photos