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News
>> 02.01.08
Raid the Rock set for September 13, 2008.
>> 09.20.07
There is now no age limit for Raid the Rock team members!
>> 09.20.07
Note: Gear list has been updated to include a climbing harness.
>> 02.16.07
Raid the Rock set for October 27, 2007.
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Rules
Race rules are listed in subsections with respect to specific race
aspects. If violation of a specific rule results in a penalty, the penalty
is noted after the rule in italic type. All participants will be required
to sign that they have read and understand the race rules.
Gear
- All mandatory gear must be approved at registration by race organizers.
- Mandatory gear must be carried at all times, no exceptions. This
includes the passport in acceptable condition, and a visible race
number (both distributed at registration).
- Race numbers must be worn on outside of clothing at all times.
- Mandatory gear for specific legs need only be carried as specified
by organizers for that leg. (There will be at least one check of Mandatory
gear on the course). Time Penalty.
- Picking up and dropping off of gear may only take place at designated
Transition Areas. Time Penalty.
- No personal canoes or paddles are allowed.
- Use of all electronic devices other than watches and altimeters
is illegal (e.g. GPS-global positioning systems, radios, cellular
phones, night vision goggles). Disqualification.
On the Race Course
- Teammates must stay within 100 feet of each other at all times during
the race. Time Penalty.
- Teams must stay on the prescribed course.
- Competitors must complete the entire course, pass through all checkpoints
in order, and have their passport signed or punched at each checkpoint.
Disqualification.
- Teams must use only the mode of travel specified for each leg. (e.g.
teams cannot cycle during the hiking leg). Disqualification.
- Only human-powered travel is allowed. Disqualification.
- Respect the environment. No littering. Carry out all that you carry
in. Bury all sanitary waste. Disqualification.
- No outside assistance, other than in specified transition areas
may be utilized by competitors. Disqualification.
- Teams may help each other during the race. If a team is in trouble,
other teams are encouraged to help. A time bonus may be awarded to
the helping team at the race director's discretion.
- Canoes may not be dragged on the ground. Time Penalty.
- No fires. Time Penalty.
Support Crews
- Each team must have at least one Support Crew member.
- The number of Support Crew persons is not limited.
- Support Crews may use only one (1) vehicle of reasonable size. No
trailers, U-haul type panel trucks, moving vans, or Semi's. If you
are unsure, call and ask. Space will be limited at transition areas.
- Support Crews must display race identification cards during entire
race, and team number must be displayed in front window of support
vehicle.
- Support crews and their vehicles are limited to the starting line
area, transition areas, the finish line area, and routes of travel
between these locations.
- Support Crews may render assistance to the competitors only at
official transition areas. They may not assist or have any other contact
with them at any other times/locations. Disqualification.
- Support Crews will be responsible for transporting team equipment
(i.e. bikes and other spare gear). Race staff will not do this, with
the exception of the boats.
- Support Crews will be responsible for providing food and water
for their teams (both to carry during the race and eat in Transition
Areas) and for preparing these items. There will not be time to shop
after the race has begun, so arrive prepared.
- Support Crews should prepare an area at each Transition Area in
which the team can change clothes, switch gear, eat, and get dry and
warm. Bring the necessary equipment to do this, and a plan for how
to do this as well.
- After arriving at a Transition Area, Support Crews will not be able
to leave the area until an established period of time after their
team has left.
- Support Crews are responsible for treatment of minor medical treatment
of competitors.
- Support Crews are responsible for providing racers with updates
and changes to race course and rules.
- Support Crews play a key role in any adventure race. The following
rules apply to the support crews:
- Support Crews must be ready and available to retrieve their team
at any time if it becomes necessary.
- Support Crews may assist their teams at check-in and skills testing.
Withdrawal
Teams may continue if one team member withdraws. The remaining competitors
must carry all team mandatory gear. There must be two competitors racing
for a team to continue. Voluntary withdrawals must occur at transition
areas. Teams that withdraw must notify race officials at the nearest
transition area.
Race Organization
Penalties will be added to team's total time at the end of the race.
Race organizers will determine time penalties for specific rules infractions
prior to start of race. Winners will be the fastest complete 3-person
team (including penalties) to cross the finish line with a complete
passport. The Race Organizers reserve the right to assess time penalties
or bonuses to teams as they see fit. Race organizers reserve the right
to decide whether or not a person or team may continue for health, safety,
or other reasons (e.g. inadequate time remaining to finish entire course).
Race organizers reserve the right to change the rules or the course
at any time.
* Race Rules Are Subject To Change
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