Race Rules

Teams of two must complete each challenge and get scanned by the volunteers at each checkpoint in the passport provided on race day. The race can be completed in any order, ending with the final challenge. Team members must follow traffic rules, and wear bike helmets while biking.  To be considered for 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any race category, you must complete all the challenges in the time allowed for the race.  Scoring system will be unveiled in race strategy session on race day.

No support crews are allowed.

• All racers are expected to be examples of good sportsmanship.  Racers must treat fellow racers & race staff with courtesy and respect.


• Teams must assist fellow teams in need of medical attention.


• Teams must always remain within 20 yards of teammates & within visual contact (unless otherwise specified).


• All team members must check in together at each checkpoint.  If one member must leave the course, they must do so at a CP and notify race management.


• Passports must be carried the entire race.
  PENALTY:  Lost passport – Disqualification.


• Race bibs must be worn on the outside of clothing at all times, except while rafting. Race bibs do not have to be worn over packs.
  PENALTY: 1 hour per offense


• Race officials reserve the right to alter time cut-offs or the course itself to accommodate changing conditions and to ensure that teams finish on time.  If your team is re-routed or there are other course changes, teams must sign the check-in sheet to acknowledge they understand the course change.


• Racers must follow all traffic laws, signage and traffic lights.  Disqualification will be immediate if disobeying any local or state traffic law.


• Mandatory gear must be carried at all times and will be checked on the course.


• No GPS of any kind including GPS pace counters are allowed.


• Race officials will provide rafts.  No personal rafts will be allowed. PFD’s must be worn at all times.


• Bicycle helmets are required at all times during the bicycle and when specifically directed by race officials.


• Racers must follow Rules of Travel as outlined in Course Instructions.  Where no specific path is designated, teams select their path between CPs.  When instructions designate a specific route, teams must follow that path.


• NO LITTERING! Leave no trace!


• Use of cellular phone is for emergencies only.  No other use is allowed.


• Race officials reserve the right to remove a team from the course for health, safety or other reasons, at the discretion of the race officials and medical personnel.


• Any team withdrawing from the race must notify a “live” person by checking in with a CP or UA volunteer or by calling the race director.  Failing to notify race officials will result in that team being responsible for all search and rescue expenses.


• Any protest must be filed in writing within one hour of the team’s finish and will be reviewed by the Race Committee.