We're honest people, and we think that most folks are the same. Just to make sure we are all on the same page, we've written down some rules that we need everyone to follow. Anyone who breaks these rules may be disqualified from and denied future entry into the race. By starting the race, you agree to abide by all the rules, so best read them.
No course cutting or short cuts. All runners must run the entire course, no exceptions. Cutting switchbacks, skipping sections (accidental or intentional), getting rides, or anything that would cause you to gain and unfair advantage will be considered grounds for disqualification. Runners who correct their mistake within the cutoffs will not be penalized. Penalty for uncorrected course deviations: possible DQ
No littering. It's simple, don't do it. Anywhere. Not even 10 feet outside an aid station. You litter, you don't run. Penalty for littering: DQ
No PEDs. Any runner caught using performance enhancing drugs will be disqualified. Any runner who has test positive for PEDs will be denied entry. Penalty for using PEDs: DQ and lifetime ban
Obey all USFS rules. They manage the land for our race, so we follow their rules. No exceptions. Failing to do so could easily cause us to lose our permit. Penalty for failing to obey USFS rules: DQ
Medication and Medical treatment. If you get treatment from a medical staff that involves the administration of medication or fluids via needles, then you are considered a DNF. It's okay to get basic treatment, like certain pill-based medication or caring for a sprain or cut for example, but anything that would be considered to give the runner an unfair advantage would be considered a DNF. Medical staff will do their best to inform a runner if a certain treatment could be grounds for a DNF, however their priority is providing care. If you're in rough enough shape that the med staff are treating you as an emergency, you're probably not going to get to keep going anyways.
Obey race staff orders. If the RD, an aid station captain, vice-captain, race committee member, or medical volunteer give you an order, failing to comply is grounds for disqualification. Aid station captains have the authority to act on the behalf of the RD if he/she is not available. Penalty for not obeying a race staff order: possible DQ
No receiving aid outside of aid stations. We've got great aid stations. They are thoroughly stocked and staffed with everything you need. Any aid you receive from your crew needs to at an aid station. No stashing gear on route and no muling. Racers may assist other racers without any penalty. Aid includes but is not limited to the following list: food, water, drinks, gear, or physical assistance of any kind. Penalty for receiving aid outside an aid station (with the exception of another racer): DQ
Dogs. We love dogs, but no dog is allowed within 100 feet of any aid station (including the finish). Runners are not allowed to run with dogs, no dogs off leash (EVER), and do not leave your dog unattended. Barking, aggressive, or otherwise disruptive dogs may result in being kicked out of an aid station. Like we said, we love dogs, but it would be best to hire a dog sitter.
No getting into vehicles. During the race, runners are not allowed to enter a vehicle. Doing so allows an unfair advantage to runners with crews. Penalty for entering a vehicle: DQ
Impeding another runner. Common, don't do it...it's pretty simple. Penalty for impeding another runner: possible DQ
Not checking in or out of an Aid Station. We need to know where you are over the 100 miles, so you must check in and out of each aid station. It's okay to yell if it's loud, don't be shy. It's your responsibility to make sure the staff confirm that they heard you. Penalty for failing to check in or out of an aid station: possible DQ
Failing a medical evaluation. If you avoid or fail a medical evaluation, you are disqualified. No questions asked. We really trust our med staff, and so should you.
Bury your s**t. More specifically, follow all USFS and LNT guidelines about proper human waste disposal. Not doing so is bad for the environment and bad for other runners. LNT is important, and if you don't believe us, check out the next rule. Penalty for failing to dispose of human waste correctly: DQ
Leave No Trace. Don't leave a trace. Run through mud, stay on the trail, don't litter, bury your poop, and help us preserve the quality of our wild areas. Penalty for failing to follow LNT guidelines: possible DQ
Respect private properties. Runners and crews should not trespass or impede the owners of any private property. Crews that knowingly disregard this rule will cause their runner to be disqualified. Penalty for impeding or entering private property: possible DQ
Don't run as a bandit. Look we know our race is cool, and that you want to run it...but please don't run it bandit style. We will find out and you will be pulled. Penalty for running as bandit: banned from race for life.
The Race Director has final say. During the race, the RD has final say on any issues that may arise, including issues not specifically listed as an official rule. The Race Director has the authority to make exceptions to any aspect of this race as deemed necessary or beneficial to the overall health of the event.
Rules last updated on 3/8/2021