Race Rules

  1. The marathon starts at 8:30; the 2-and 4-person relays start at 9:15; and the half-marathon starts at 10:00. Racers should make every effort to start on time.

  2. There will be no time adjustment for late starts and a 15 minute penalty will be assessed. Late starters must check in with officials. Runners are disqualified if they are later than 15 minutes after the official start of their event.

  3. The race cut-off for all events is 6 hours from the start of the full marathon, or 2:30 pm. Aid stations and official timing will be shut down at 2:30 on race day.

  4. For those expecting to run over 6 hours, there is an early start at 7:00am. When it comes to your official time, an honor system applies as the timers will not be present at 7:00 to begin the early start. Please advise race officials of your intention to start early when you pick up your bib. Finally, early starters are not eligible to win race categories.

  5. At all times, runners must follow the directions of race officials.

  6. For the 2-person relay, the runners must run consecutive legs. That is, the first runner runs legs 1 and 2, and the second runner runs legs 3 and 4.

  7. Due to the narrow trails and steep drop-offs, no dogs, push buggies, or supporters on bicycles are allowed.

  8. Take care with and be courteous to other trail users. These are public trails and other users can use the trails while the race is underway. If you see a hiker or a biker, let them know you are coming and try to avoid disrupting their trail experience.

  9. Runners are expected to be courteous and respectful to volunteers – without the volunteers, this race would not happen.

  10. Exercise care, caution, courtesy and common sense when passing other runners or trail users. Let others know that you are coming, and that you intend to pass.

  11. If you leave the race for any reason, make sure you inform a volunteer at the nearest check point or start/finish line, or a safety patrol member. This will save us from dragging the river!

  12. If you encounter a runner in distress, offer assistance and/or report the situation to the nearest aid station.

  13. In the event that you encounter a bear, exercise extreme caution. We would recommend that you retreat to the nearest aid station, or take a wide detour around the bear. Advise any runners in the area as well as officials at the nearest aid station along the route of the sighting.

  14. Please be quiet when running through Robert Service Park. It’s early and some campers may still be sleeping.

  15. Violation of the Race Rules will result in an automatic 15 minute penalty or race disqualification, at the discretion of the Race Director.