General

If it feels wrong, don’t do it

Our list of rules is not exhaustive. Just because something is not expressly forbidden does not mean it’s not wrong. If something feels wrong, don’t do it.

Additions and changes

Race management reserves the right to modify, adjust, add and/or interpret rules as we see fit to preserve the well-being of the event.

Arbitration

If the RD declares you in violation of a rule, you are welcome to request arbitration. We will do our best to honor your request, unless the alleged infraction was blatant and egregious.

We will ask a fellow RD, likely from another mountain west 100-miler, to stand as arbitrator.

Runners are accountable for their pacers and crew

If a pacer or crew breaks a rule, their runner will be held accountable. If your crew, for instance, is caught speeding after already receiving a warning, we will pull you from the race to prevent further infractions.

Rules for everyone

  • Leave no trace: If you inadvertently drop trash, pick it up. If you see trash, even If it’s not yours, pick it up. We will leave the Wyoming Range better than we found it.

  • Listen to volunteers and race officials: Volunteers are there for your safety. Listen to them. If you have constructive feedback for the race — which we wholeheartedly welcome — please share it with the race director after the race.

  • Be nice: Simple enough.

  • Yield the trail to everyone else: Irrespective of how they’re traveling, assume other users of the trail have the right-of-way. Stop, smile, and say hello.

  • Don’t smoke. Obey burn bans: Wildfires are real, and a discarded cigarette can start one fast.

  • Take care of each other: This is a collective effort, and we never leave someone behind. If you see another runner in distress, feel free to give them aid – calories, fluids, layers, etc. – and don’t worry about “muling” (more on that below). We won’t fault you for helping another runner out!

  • Don’t ask for the Starlink password: We have Starlinks at every aid station. These are for volunteers only, so please don’t ask for the password.

Rules for runners

  • Don’t cut the course: Run every mile. If you missed a section, go back and complete it.

  • Relieve yourself discretely: When and where possible, use a "real" restroom, outhouse, or portable restroom. Otherwise, please relieve yourself off the trail and out of sight. Bury solid waste.

  • Keep your bib front and center: We want to know who and where you are, and that starts with having a bib clearly visible on your front.

  • Always carry mandatory gear: We will perform random checks.

  • No headphones, speakers, etc.: You need to be “bear aware” and hear the natural world around you.

  • No whining: It’s supposed to be tough. You signed up for this nonsense.

Rules for pacers

  • Do not mule: You may not carry anything for your runner outside of an aid station.

  • Carry your mandatory gear: We will perform random checks.

  • Stay with your runner: You cannot enter/exit an aid station before a runner to make their visit more efficient.

  • Keep your pacer bib front and center: We want to know who and where you are, and that starts with having a bib clearly visible on your front.

  • One at a time: Runners may only have one pacer at a time. If a runner changes pacers, the pacers must transfer their pacer bib.

  • Join only at aid stations: Pacers may only join a runner at an aid station.

  • Do not lead: It is the runner’s responsibility to find their way along the course. With that said, if a pacer knows their runner has gone off course, they may step in after a reasonable period of time.

  • Do not carry your runner: Runners must progress under their own power. If a runner cannot move forward without the physical or mechanical assistance of a pacer, the runner must drop at the next aid station.

Rules for crew

  • Don’t provide assistance outside of an aid station: You may only physically assist runners in an aid station. You’re welcome to cheer them on at other points, but that’s it – only cheering.

  • Don’t drive like a jerk: Slow down and don’t kick up dust. If you’re going more than 30, you’re going too fast. In many places, 15-20 is plenty.

  • Display your parking pass: Each will runner will receive one crew vehicle parking pass. This must be clearl displayed on your dash throughout the event.

  • Yield to race management and volunteers on the road: If someone affiliated with the race, like a race manager or volunteer is behind you, please pull over and let them pass.

  • Drive a high clearance, 4WD vehicle: Make sure your gas tank is topped off and you’re equipped to change a tire.