Shayne Culpepper (in hat), a two-time U.S. Olympian, was one of the race favorites.
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At the start, #71 Nicole Teter went out quickly and #11 Shalane Flanagan and #80 Amy Mortimer (and others) followed.
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#80 Amy Mortimer, #12 Missy Buttry, and #53 Heather Sagan Zealand.
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R-L: Shalane Flanagan, Amy Mortimer, Missy Buttry, Heather Sagan Zealand, #55 Carrie Messner, and #214 Sabrina Monro.
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The top six finishers - who chose to take their spots - would qualify to represent the U.S. at the World XC Championships.
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