General

If it feels wrong, don’t do it

Our list of rules is not exhaustive. Just because something is not expressly forbidden does not mean it’s not wrong. If something feels wrong, don’t do it.

Additions and changes

Race management reserves the right to modify, adjust, add and/or interpret rules as we see fit to preserve the well-being of the event.

Arbitration

If the RD declares you in violation of a rule, you are welcome to request arbitration. We will do our best to honor your request, unless the alleged infraction was blatant and egregious. (Prime example: multiple aid station volunteers saw you cut a switchback.) We will ask a fellow RD to stand as arbitrator.

Runners are accountable for their pacers and crew

If a pacer or crew breaks a rule, their runner will be held accountable.

Rules for everyone

  • Do not litter / leave no trace: If you inadvertently drop trash, pick it up.  If you see trash, even If it’s not yours, pick it up.

  • Listen to volunteers and race officials: Volunteers are there for your safety.  Listen to them.

  • Be nice: Simple enough.

  • Yield the trail to everyone else: Irrespective of how they’re traveling, assume other users of the trail have the right-of-way. Stop, smile, and say hello.

  • Don’t smoke: Wildfires are real, and a discarded cigarette can start one fast.

  • No headphones or music: You need to hear the natural world around you.

  • Take care of each other: This is a collective effort, and we never leave someone behind. If you see another runner in distress, feel free to give them aid – calories, fluids, layers, etc. – and don’t worry too much about “muling” (more on that below). We won’t fault you for helping another runner out!

Rules for runners

  • Don’t cut the course: Run every mile. If you missed a section, go back and complete it. Better to have too many miles than too few miles.

  • Relieve yourself discretely: When and where possible, use a "real" restroom, outhouse, or portable restroom. Otherwise, please relieve yourself off the trail and out of sight. Bury solid waste.

  • Keep your bib front and center: We want to know who and where you are, and that starts with having a bib clearly visible on your front.

  • Always carry mandatory gear: We will perform random checks.

  • No headphones: Not even in one ear. You MUST always be aware of your surroundings. Be bear aware!

  • No whining: It’s supposed to be tough. You signed up for this nonsense.

Rules for pacers

Pacers must follow all the rules for runners (see above), plus a few extra:

  • Do not “mule”: You may not carry anything for your runner outside of an aid station. By extension, you cannot help them physically progress along the course.

  • Carry your mandatory gear: We will perform random checks.

  • Stay with your runner: You can enter/exit an aid station before a runner to make their visit more efficient.

  • Keep your pacer bib front and center: We want to know who and where you are, and that starts with having a bib clearly visible on your front.

  • One at a time: Runners may only have one pacer at a time. If a runner changes pacers, the pacers must transfer their pacer bib.

  • Join at aid stations: Pacers may only join a runner at an aid station.

  • Do not lead: It is the runner’s responsibility to find their way along the course. With that said, if a pacer knows their runner has gone off course, they may step in.

  • Do not carry your runner: Runners must progress under their own power. If a runner cannot move forward without the physical or mechanical assistance of a pacer, the runner must drop at the next aid station.

Rules for crew

  • Don’t provide assistance outside of an aid station: You may only physically assist runners in an aid station.  You’re welcome to cheer them on at other points, but that’s it – only cheering.

  • Don’t drive like a jerk: Slow down and don’t kick up dust. If you’re going more than 30, you’re going too fast. In many places, 15-20 is plenty.