race start
race start
is 9:00 am central standard time on saturday, november 8,
2008. start location is TBD.
race officially ends at 3:00 pm central
standard time on sunday, november 9, 2008. finish line is
TBD.
time
limit
you must
complete the course in 30 hours or less to be considered an
official finisher.
race
number
your race
number must be worn on the front and outside whatever clothing
you are wearing.
disqualification
the registered
runner is responsible for both their own behavior and that
of their crew and/or pacers. if your crew and/or pacers violate
the rules, you will be disqualified. make sure your crew understands
this.
you will
be disqualified for making forward progress on the course
by any means other than running, walking or crawling (i.e.
no car rides, bikes, skateboards, rollerskates, horses, etc.).
absolutely
no littering!
you will
be disqualified if you, your crew or your pacers are caught
littering.
safety
you
are expected to exercise appropriate caution, as there will
be no traffic control.
runners must run on the left side of the road facing oncoming
traffic unless otherwise directed.
several race officials will be roving the course
in the event of an emergency, call 911.
report any non-emergency problems to the volunteers at the
aid stations. they will assist you or report the problem to
the roving race officials.
there will be (# TBD) aid stations. the shortest distance
is (TBD) miles, the longest is (TBD). we highly recommend
you carry a water bottle, especially if it is warm.
use of trekking poles or headphones (walkmans, radios, etc.)
is discouraged but allowed.
handlers
and pacing
while
there will be abundant supplies at the aid stations, runners
may have handlers and/or crews. personal vehicles of handlers
will display an identifying sign provided by the race director.
to prevent road congestion, handlers must not drive alongside
a runner at his or her pace. handlers should drive ahead to
pull-offs or the next aid station to offer aid. no parking
on the left side of the road unless otherwise directed! every
runner may accept aid from any handler. handlers are encouraged
to be alert to the condition of other runners besides their
own and offer aid or assistance. this will help ensure the
health and safety of all runners. pacers are allowed for runners
after the (TBD) aid station. pacers do not pay an entry fee
but must read, sign and turn in the waiver
before the race start.
any
runner accepting a ride for any reason is out of the race.
rest
rooms
restrooms
wil be available at the start, at every aid station, and at
the finish. please use your discretion if nature demands you
answer her call on the open road. much of the course is in
the open country side and you will find ample cover for your
needs. please be discrete.
aid
stations
there
will be an aid station in each town we go through. aid stations
will be stocked with appropriate food and fluid. details will
be posted here as soon as they are finalized.
there
will be mandatory medical checkpoints. at mandatory medical
checkpoints every runner must be weighed before hydrating.
weight loss of 6% (of check-in weight) will result in a warning
and the runner will be observed before continuing. weight
loss of 7% will result in disqualification.
drop
bags
extra
supplies may be left at check in on Friday before 6 PM for
delivery to aid stations. supplies must be in a durable bag,
clearly marked with the runners bib number and the station
to which it is to be delivered. most drop bags will be returned
to the finish line by 2:00 PM on Sunday.
we are not responsible for lost, stolen or forgotten
articles. arrangements must be made in advance for return
of any items not picked up on sunday.
route
marking
the course
will be abundantly marked with spray chalk on the roadway
and with signs at each turn. there will also be a route map
posted at each aid station describing upcoming turns and distances
to key points during the next leg. the same map set will be
in the runner handbook you will get prior to the race.
quitting
the race
if you
decide to drop from the race, make certain that proper procedures
are followed: the runner or crew must notify race personnel
at once at the closest manned aid station.
parking
all parking
signs must be followed. no parking is allowed in driveways
or in the road. all parking at handler access stations must
be out of traffic and must not block roads or driveways. handlers
must follow directions of aid station personnel.
