Some common sense - Course Rules

1.    Be courteous to all other users of the trail.

2.    Keep to the right when encountering an oncoming runner or hiker.  A slower runner should give way to faster runner.

3.    Absolutely no littering!  Our existence depends on it.

4.    When crossing a road, yield to traffic and cross in a safe manner.  (We have no official sentries at any of the road crossings.)

5.    Handlers and/or friends may only assist or meet runners at official aid stations.

6.    Please refrain from parking on the road or highways.

7.    Pacers are permitted to join a runner at the 62 mile/100 km point of the race.  A pacer is only there for encouragement and emergency situations.  They should not be expected to mule for a runner.  A runner is expected to carry all of their own aid and bottles between aid stations.

8.    A pacer should be prepared for running for long periods of time between aid stations just like the runner.  It is recommended the Pacer carry a pack with water, flashlight, clothing and food at a minimum.

9.    Because of the distance between aid stations (5.9 mile average), it is advised that runners carry a pack with water bottles in them.

10.  We will have some basic first aid kits at all aid stations.  We reserve the right to remove a runner from the race that we deem to be in a medical emergency.  It is extremely important to maintain your bodily fluids during these long events.  With proper training, sufficient food intake and a constant supply of fluids, almost all medical emergencies can be avoided.  Please take care of yourself out there.

11.  Run smart, eat and drink plenty and keep moving to the finish line!