Please review each aspect of the race rules below. 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.

• Lost passport (Disqualification)
• All mandatory equipment must be approved at registration by race committee.
• Mandatory equipment must be carried at all times, no exceptions. This includes passport and a visible race number.
• Bib numbers must be visible at all times. (30 minutes per infraction)
• Mandatory equipment for specific sections need only be carried as specified by organizers for that leg. (There will be at least one check of Mandatory gear on the course). (One hour)
• Dropping off or picking up of equipment may only take place at designated transition area. (One hour)
• No personal canoes allowed.
• Use of GPS-global positioning systems, radios, cellular phones, night vision goggles are prohibited. Watches with only a compass and an altimeter are allowed. (Disqualification)

• Teammates must stay within 100 feet of each other at all times during the race. (30 minutes each infraction)
• Competitors must stay on the prescribed course. Stay off private property unless otherwise specified by passport.
• Competitors must complete the entire course, pass through all checkpoints in order, and have their passport signed or punched at each checkpoint.
• Competitors must use only the mode of travel specified for each leg. (e.g. racers cannot cycle during the trekking section). (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 allowed. (Disqualification)
• Teams and Individuals 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/individual at the race director's discretion.
• All 2 or 3 members of each team (depending on division) must check in together at each checkpoint. All team members must cross the finish line within 10 feet of all other members of their team. Teams must be prepared to call out their team number, team name, and individual names at all checkpoints.
• In the 2-person division if one member drops out for any reason, the team/single member will not be allowed to continue the race. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Competitors will not be allowed to wear mountain biking helmets during rope sections. Approved helmets will be provided. (Disqualification)
• Canoes may not be dragged on the ground. (One hour)
• Spectators are not allowed in transition areas

Teams may continue if one team member withdraws, but will not be considered in the final standings. However, there must be two competitors racing for a team to continue. The remaining competitors must carry all team mandatory equipment. Voluntary withdrawals must occur at transition areas or a manned checkpoint. Teams that withdraw must notify race officials at the transition area.

Teams may not continue if one team member withdraws from the race. NO EXCEPTIONS. Teams that withdraw must notify race officials at the transition area.

Penalties will be added to team's/competitor's total time at the end of the race. The race director and course designer will determine time penalties for specific rules infractions prior to start of the race. Winners of each division will be the fastest complete 3-person or 2-person (including penalties) in the team divisions and the individual divisions to cross the finish line with a complete passport. The Race Organizers reserve the right to assess time penalties or bonuses to competitors. 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 make changes to the course in order to protect the safety of the competitors at any time.