Rules & Info
RACE RULES
1. All runners MUST check-in on Saturday morning so that we know you have started the race and are on the course. If you do not check-in Saturday morning, we will assume that you did not start and will list you as a DNS.
2. Runner bib must be worn on the front and outside of whatever clothing you are wearing. Aid station volunteers need to know your number so they can check you in. It is the runner’s responsibility to ensure that you have been checked into and out of each manned aid station.
3. ABSOLUTELY NO LITTERING! You will be disqualified if you, your crew or your pacers are caught littering. We operate under permit from the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. In order to remain in good standing with these organizations and ensure that the race can be permitted in future years, we must respect the course and the land it covers. Besides, littering is unnecessary, annoying and downright lazy. Please pick up that top of your gel packet & banana peel. Both are litter.
4. No aid is allowed from a moving bike/vehicle. Crews may only provide aid to their runner at designated crew aid stations or "crew only" locations.
5. Any runner accepting a ride for any reason will be disqualified.
6. Runners must follow the marked course at all times. If you should inadvertently depart from the course, you must return to the point where you left the course and continue from there (i.e., no bushwacking and joining up with the course at a different location).
7. Runners/crew may not stash supplies along the trail. You can only accept aid AT OFFICIAL AID STATIONS unless otherwise noted as "Crew Only" locations. Family/friends must be within the aid station to provide crewing assistance.
8. Crew members, we love dogs. But for the sake of getting a permit each year we politely ask that you keep them on a leash. Feel free to bring them to aid stations if they are on a leash and well behaved.
9. Runners, similarly, no dogs are permitted to run with you during your race.
10. All decisions of medical personnel or the aid station captain are final.
11. Pacers may join their runner at the Buck Springs aid station (mile 43) or at any noted aid station beyond that point (See: Aid Station Chart). Runners are allowed one pacer at a time, but may use as many total pacers as they wish (or as logistically possible, at least). Pacers are responsible for their transportation to and from each aid station. So if you are only pacing a section of the course when you are finished you need to organize a ride back to your car in advance. Trail runners are nice. I'm sure someone will give you a lift.
12. No muling. Runners must carry their own supplies and not use their pacer as a pack mule. It's called "cheating."
13. All parking signs must be followed. Some of the access to the aid stations are along winding forest service roads and parking is limited. Please use common sense when parking and do not block anyone in.
14. 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 AID STATION. This policy is for your safety. We want to keep track of our runners along the course. Failure to notify race management of your drop will disqualify you from future editions.
15. Supplies used for drop bags must be in a durable bag, clearly marked with the runners bib number and the station to which it is to be delivered. Please keep the size of drop bags reasonably. Race personnel reserve the right to leave behind any overly large or heavy drop bags. Most drop bags will be returned to the finish line by noon 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.
16. Abuse of volunteers, crews, or anyone associated with the race there to assist you in completing this race will not be tolerated. This includes physical as well as verbal. There is never an excuse to treat people poorly that are out there for YOU at all hours of the day and night. YOU paid to do this. Please be nice to everyone as volunteers are such an important part of ultrarunning. We need them. Please make sure to thank them and help them have as much fun as possible. 99% of runners understand this and are baffled that this even needs to be written but with each race I'm sure we've all heard stories of the runners that are feeling really down and take it out on the last person they should. The Volunteer.
17. Cut off times are enforced as 'outward bound' times from each aid station. You need to have left the aid station by the posted cut off time. Arguing with volunteers or otherwise trying to convince them of letting you continue is inappropriate. Cut off times are strictly enforced.
18. Running is fun. Keep telling yourself that and enjoy the trip. I know this is going to be an adventure for sure. Welcome to Arizona and keep an eye out for oversized, hairy ape men.
1. All runners MUST check-in on Saturday morning so that we know you have started the race and are on the course. If you do not check-in Saturday morning, we will assume that you did not start and will list you as a DNS.
2. Runner bib must be worn on the front and outside of whatever clothing you are wearing. Aid station volunteers need to know your number so they can check you in. It is the runner’s responsibility to ensure that you have been checked into and out of each manned aid station.
3. ABSOLUTELY NO LITTERING! You will be disqualified if you, your crew or your pacers are caught littering. We operate under permit from the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. In order to remain in good standing with these organizations and ensure that the race can be permitted in future years, we must respect the course and the land it covers. Besides, littering is unnecessary, annoying and downright lazy. Please pick up that top of your gel packet & banana peel. Both are litter.
4. No aid is allowed from a moving bike/vehicle. Crews may only provide aid to their runner at designated crew aid stations or "crew only" locations.
5. Any runner accepting a ride for any reason will be disqualified.
6. Runners must follow the marked course at all times. If you should inadvertently depart from the course, you must return to the point where you left the course and continue from there (i.e., no bushwacking and joining up with the course at a different location).
7. Runners/crew may not stash supplies along the trail. You can only accept aid AT OFFICIAL AID STATIONS unless otherwise noted as "Crew Only" locations. Family/friends must be within the aid station to provide crewing assistance.
8. Crew members, we love dogs. But for the sake of getting a permit each year we politely ask that you keep them on a leash. Feel free to bring them to aid stations if they are on a leash and well behaved.
9. Runners, similarly, no dogs are permitted to run with you during your race.
10. All decisions of medical personnel or the aid station captain are final.
11. Pacers may join their runner at the Buck Springs aid station (mile 43) or at any noted aid station beyond that point (See: Aid Station Chart). Runners are allowed one pacer at a time, but may use as many total pacers as they wish (or as logistically possible, at least). Pacers are responsible for their transportation to and from each aid station. So if you are only pacing a section of the course when you are finished you need to organize a ride back to your car in advance. Trail runners are nice. I'm sure someone will give you a lift.
12. No muling. Runners must carry their own supplies and not use their pacer as a pack mule. It's called "cheating."
13. All parking signs must be followed. Some of the access to the aid stations are along winding forest service roads and parking is limited. Please use common sense when parking and do not block anyone in.
14. 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 AID STATION. This policy is for your safety. We want to keep track of our runners along the course. Failure to notify race management of your drop will disqualify you from future editions.
15. Supplies used for drop bags must be in a durable bag, clearly marked with the runners bib number and the station to which it is to be delivered. Please keep the size of drop bags reasonably. Race personnel reserve the right to leave behind any overly large or heavy drop bags. Most drop bags will be returned to the finish line by noon 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.
16. Abuse of volunteers, crews, or anyone associated with the race there to assist you in completing this race will not be tolerated. This includes physical as well as verbal. There is never an excuse to treat people poorly that are out there for YOU at all hours of the day and night. YOU paid to do this. Please be nice to everyone as volunteers are such an important part of ultrarunning. We need them. Please make sure to thank them and help them have as much fun as possible. 99% of runners understand this and are baffled that this even needs to be written but with each race I'm sure we've all heard stories of the runners that are feeling really down and take it out on the last person they should. The Volunteer.
17. Cut off times are enforced as 'outward bound' times from each aid station. You need to have left the aid station by the posted cut off time. Arguing with volunteers or otherwise trying to convince them of letting you continue is inappropriate. Cut off times are strictly enforced.
18. Running is fun. Keep telling yourself that and enjoy the trip. I know this is going to be an adventure for sure. Welcome to Arizona and keep an eye out for oversized, hairy ape men.