The following rules and regulations apply to all participants of the DPR Trail Races and MUST be adhered to at all times during the event. It is the responsibility of each competitor to read and understand all of the following before starting the race. All competitors are responsible for their actions. These rules have been established to protect the natural landscape, competitors, volunteers and other individuals using the trail system. Failure to comply with these rules may result in: time penalties, immediate disqualification from the event or fines. The Race Directors have the authority to alter and/or implement rules as needed before or during the event. Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation and assistance. Additional rules may follow.
1. All runners MUST
be registered with race management and MUST display their bib number on the
front of their body so it is visible at all times
2. No
Littering! Littering of any kind is strictly prohibited and will not be
tolerated. If you are caught littering and/or leaving debris of any kind
on the trail, you will be immediately disqualified from the event and denied
entry to any future DPR Trail Race. We ask that you please respect the
natural beauty of our trail system and the right of everyone to enjoy this
section of the Forest Preserve. Remember, we are issued a permit to use the
trails and your negligence will threaten this process…please don’t ruin it for
everyone else.
3. All runners must
stay on the marked trail. Any competitor taking an alternate route from
the official marked trail must return (on foot) to the point of trail departure
before continuing. So, please do not shortcut, blaze a new trail or cut
the course.
4. Hiking/ski poles
or walking sticks are not permitted for any runner. All competitors must
complete the entire course for their designated race under their own
power. That is, carrying, pushing, pulling or towing a registered runner
is strictly prohibited at all times.
5. Each competitor
MUST be checked IN at all full-service Aid Stations along the course. It
is the runner’s responsibility to check in at these Aid Stations by announcing
their number. All cut-off times will be strictly enforced*.
(*Please note,
cut-off times and/or the course may be altered slightly in the event of
inclement weather.)
6. Smoking is not
allowed along the course or at the Aid Stations.
7. Please use good
sportsmanship and trail etiquette: be courteous to hikers, bikers, other
runners and horsemen. Collisions on these trails could cause injury. Slower
runners MUST yield the trail to runners wishing to pass. These are public
use trails and horses may be spooked by the sudden appearance of a runner, with
serious consequences to the rider. Stop and step off the trail to let oncoming
horses pass. Runners should never pass a horse from behind without first
notifying the rider. All competitors must treat the volunteers, aid station
personnel and medical staff in a courteous manner.
8. Pets are not
allowed on the course. Please respect your fellow competitors and leave
your pets at home.
9. Injection of drugs
(intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous) during the event may result in
immediate disqualification. Please, no alcohol on the course.
10. Any runner who is
unable to finish the Race must personally inform the aid station captain
or medical volunteer at the nearest checkpoint of their decision to withdraw.
If provided with a wristband, this must be turned into a race official upon
withdrawal from the race. Please do not leave the course without first
notifying a race official; search and rescue efforts are very expensive and you
will be responsible for the costs related to all search and rescue
missions.
Infractions Resulting In Disqualification:
Infractions
Resulting In Denial of Future Entry: