Race information

1. St. Joseph County COVID Guidelines will be followed!
2. Teams of two are given a secret map of checkpoints that can be completed in any order to be considered for 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any race division.
3. City streets ARE NOT blocked off, so racers must follow all traffic laws, signage and traffic lights. Disqualification will be immediate if disobeying any local or state traffic law
4. Racers MUST mark their bikes so that they are identifiable as your own. The penalty for taking another racer’s bike is disqualification. 
5. Teammates must check in together at each checkpoint, and if a checkpoint’s challenge requires both participants to complete a challenge, both must do so in order to receive credit for the checkpoint.
6. Maps must be carried the entire race. Teams will only be issued one map so do not lose it.
7. Race bibs must be worn on the outside of clothing at all times.
8. Racers are responsible for ensuring that you receive credit at each checkpoint that you complete.
9. Bicycle helmets are required at all times while on a bicycle and when specifically directed by race officials for challenges.
10. Racers must follow Rules of Travel as outlined in Course Instructions. Where no specific path is designated, teams select their path between check points. When instructions designate a specific route, teams must follow that path.
11. Any team withdrawing from the race must notify a UAG Volunteer at a checkpoint or a UAG staff/committee member . Failing to notify race officials will result in that team being responsible for all search and rescue expenses.

Mandatory:

• Bicycle for each team member – road or mountain bike. Tandems are also acceptable, but are probably harder to race on. No motors of any kind are allowed!
• Bicycle helmet for each team member
• Swimsuit or bike shorts/sports bra

Recommended:

• Athletic clothing that you do not mind getting messy (or wet!)
• 1 cell phone (for emergencies only)
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• At least 1 bag per team (backpack, fanny pack, etc.)
• Water bottles
• Permanent / Dry Erase Marker for map
• Small first aid kit
• Sunscreen
• Baby wipes / hand sanitizer
• Bike lock, if you want to secure your bike. Not all locations will have bike security.
• Bike tire repair kit and pump
• Electrolyte tabs or gels
• Matching outfit for costume contest (Optional)

 Dress for an athletic event. We recommend running shoes, wicking type clothing, and be ready to sweat. There WILL be pool/water challenges, and you are required to wear/bring appropriate attire. A swimsuit or bike shorts/sports bra are acceptable for pool attire. Street shorts and t-shirts are not acceptable to enter the pool challenges.