THE BOTTOM LINE

Lack of adherence to the any of the below rules may result in a DQ and up to a lifetime ban from all Freestone Endurance events

1.    Respect and trail etiquette. Being respectful of other runners shows up in many ways on the trail. We have zero tolerance for bullying or disrespectful behavior. If you decide to use headphones, please keep them at a low enough volume so you can hear runners who may need to pass and stay aware of the environment around you.  Remove ear buds as you approach aid stations or a road crossing. Speakers are not permitted. As a general rule, when passing a runner, announce, “on your left.” Uphill runners/hikers have the right of way to downhill runners.

2.    No shortcuts, honor the spirit of competition.  All runners must run the entire course, no exceptions. Cutting switchbacks, skipping sections (accidental or intentional), getting rides, impeding other runners, receiving aid outside of designated areas, stashing aid or gear along the course, getting into cars (moving or not), running as a bandit, and the use of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) or anything that would cause you to gain and unfair advantage is prohibited.  Racers may assist other racers without penalty. Aid includes, but is not limited to the following list: food, water, drinks, gear, or physical assistance of any kind.

3.    Be a land steward, obey all USFS & Leave No Trace (LNT) rules. This means no littering, leave it better than you found it (yes, if you see trash pick it up), no off-trail travel, run through the mud not around, and bury your poo (but we’d really prefer if you use the bathrooms on course). 

4.    Gear & support. Poles and pacers are not allowed, unless you have been granted an exception by the Race Director (RD). You must bring and carry your own hydration system, including cups to be used in the aid stations. Aid stations will have pitchers to refill your vessels, but will not provide cups in an effort to reduce environmental impact and landfill waste.

5.    Check in and out at aid stations. We need to know where you are to keep you and our staff safe, so you must check in at 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 has heard you.

6.    Obey race staff orders. If the RD, an aid station Captain, race committee member, or medical volunteer gives 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 she is not available. If you avoid or fail a medical evaluation, you are disqualified. No questions asked. We really trust our med staff, and so should you.

7.    Medication & 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 “Did Not Finish” (DNF). It's okay to get basic treatment (i.e certain pill-based medication or caring for a sprain or cut), but anything that would be considered an unfair advantage is not permissible. 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 is treating you as an emergency, you're probably not going to get to keep going anyways. 

8.    Dogs. We love dogs, but no dogs are allowed within 100 feet of any aid station (including the finish). Dogs at the race must be leashed and not left unattended.  Runners are not allowed to run with dogs unless they are service animals approved by the RD. Barking, aggressive, or otherwise disruptive dogs may result in being kicked out of an aid station.

9.    Respect private properties. Certain areas go near private property. 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.

10. 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 RD has the authority to make exceptions to any aspect of this race as deemed necessary or beneficial to the overall health of the event and its runners.