RACE RULES FOR THE SKMC RACE
1. Team members must always remain within ten meters/30 feet of teammates & within visual contact at all
times while on foot.
PENALTY: First offense -- 2 points. Second offense – DQ..
2. Team members must always remain within thirty meters of teammates & within visual contact at all times
while on bike or if paddling (four-person teams with two boats).
PENALTY: First offense -- 2 points. Second offense – DQ.
3. All team members must check in together at each checkpoint and TA. Do NOT send a “runner” to punch
a CP while the rest of the team waits more than 10 meters away.
4. If one member must leave the course, they must do so at a TA and notify race management. Incomplete
teams may continue unranked.
5. Any team withdrawing from the race must notify a “live" person by checking in with a TA volunteer or by
calling the race director.
6. Race number must be visible on a team member at all times. Attaching the race number to a pack is
ok, but if you do, you must have your pack with you at all times.
7. Teams that miss CPs will be ranked after teams that obtain all CPs. In the case of a tie, the team who
obtained the most points in the shortest period of time is the winner.
8. Race cutoff is 41/2 hours or 8 hours, Teams will
lose one CP for each full minute they are late. For example, in the 8-hour race if a team’s elapsed racing
time is 8:01:00-8:01:59 – loss of 1 CP, 8:02:00-8:02:59 – loss of 2 CPs, etc.
9. Race officials reserve the right to alter time cut-offs or the course itself to accommodate changing
conditions.
10. Mandatory gear must be carried at all times and may be checked on the course.
PENALTY: One hour for each piece of missing gear.
11. GPS watches MUST be stowed in a pack at all times during the race. They cannot be worn or used to
help you during the race. We are allowing this so racers can track and post their “workout” on Strava or
similar athletic apps once the race is over.
12.if paddling, PFDs must be worn at all times while paddling.
PENALTY: First offense -- 2 points. Second offense – DQ.
13. Bicycle helmets must be worn at all times during the biking sections and when specifically directed by
race officials.
PENALTY: First offense -- 2 points. Second offense – DQ. MUST HAVE A FLASHING BIKE LIGHT ON REAR OF BIKE
14. Racers must use the mode of travel specified to obtain CPs as outlined in Race Instructions.
PENALTY: Loss of “illegally” obtained CPs + 2 points.
15. NO LITTERING! Leave no trace!
16. Use of cellular phone is for emergencies only. No other use is allowed.
PENALTY: DQ
17. Teams may not receive aid from any friends/family (they are welcome to cheer you on throughout the
course though). You may receive aid from other teams or unplanned sources that any other team could
also use (i.e. gas station, another hiker, etc.)
18. Any protest must be filed in writing within one hour of the team’s finish and will be reviewed by the Race
Committee.
19. Teams must stay off of all private property.
PENALTY: DQ
20. Race wear tops should be bright colors on the bike. This is for your safety
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Race Directors: Andy 262 313 8180 Kristy 815 222 8604
Emergencys call 911, use your maps for directions to your emergency
Please also call Andy after you call 911. I can assist
