THE RULEBOOK

Short, hard, and the same in every city. Read it once — the bell won't explain itself on race day.

The Loop

  • · Each loop is 6.706 km. Every runner starts it together, precisely on the hour.
  • · You must complete the loop within 60 minutes and be in the starting corral when the next loop begins.
  • · Late to the corral, or fail to start — DNF. There is no exception clause.
  • · Whistles at 3, 2, and 1 minutes to the hour, then a ten-second count. Then the bell.
  • · Check in with the volunteer at the corral and log your bib number every time you finish a loop.

On Course

  • · Stay on the marked course. Shortcuts = disqualification.
  • · No pacing. No trekking poles or artificial aids.
  • · No outside assistance during a loop — crew, friends, family stay off the course. Runners sharing water or supplies with each other is fine.
  • · This is a cupless event. Carry your own hydration. Littering = immediate DNF.
  • · A DNF ends your race. No continuing the route unofficially, on or off the clock.

Between Loops

  • · Crew support only in the designated start/finish zone, and only before the bell — anything handed to you once the bell has gone is a DNF.
  • · Your time between loops is yours: eat, rest, repair. The bell doesn't wait.
  • · Once the next loop starts, staying back at the venue is for a washroom break only — otherwise, get moving or withdraw.
  • · Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served to every registered runner, per your race category.

Crew

  • · Last One Standing (Ultra) runners may bring up to 2 crew — not mandatory; the corral looks after anyone without one.
  • · Ultra runners get a designated tent space for their crew at the venue.
  • · Introduce your crew to race officials before flag-off and collect their reflective vests. Worn at all times while they're supporting you.
  • · A crew change is allowed only once every 12 hours, and the new crew must be introduced to officials before they take over.
  • · No one outside your introduced crew may support or serve you during the race — an official or a stranger's help both end the same way: DNF, no warning given.
  • · That's on you too: refuse help from anyone who isn't your introduced crew or a race official, even if they offer.
  • · Only your introduced crew may be in the resting area. Keeping other visitors out of it is the runner's own responsibility.
  • · No crew? Hydration and food are served buffet-style at the designated area, same as everyone else.
  • · Fixed-hour categories (BY4/BY8/BY15) get open tent space too, but none of the crew rules above apply to them.
  • · Guaranteed hydration and food service is for registered runners and Ultra-category crew only.

From Sunset — Mandatory Gear, Checked

  • · Headlamp
  • · Reflective vest or tape, minimum 20 sq in
  • · Hydration system, minimum 200 ml

Conduct

  • · No smoking or alcohol at the venue during the race.
  • · Entries are non-transferable.
  • · Keep your profile updated — your race photos, e-certificate and T-shirt size are all pulled from there.
  • · The Race Director's decision is final during the race. Any dispute is heard only after it's over.

What You Take Home

  • · Timed categories (BY4/BY8/BY15): finisher medal.
  • · Last One Standing: one finisher trophy per race. Everyone else — the DNF memento, with your loop count. Wear it loud.

The Race Director's decision is final. The bell's is faster.