Yes, Every Race Has Them

1. All racers are expected to be examples of good sportsmanship. Racers must treat fellow racers & race staff with courtesy and respect.   
2. Teams should assist fellow teams in need of basic medical attention. 
3. Teams must always remain within 20 yards of teammates & within visual contact (unless otherwise specified).  
4. All team members must check in together at each checkpoint and transition area. If teams quit the race, please do so at a checkpoint or transition area and notify race management (517-420-1670 or 517-862-1081). 
5. Passports must be carried the entire race.   
6. Race bibs must be worn on the outside of clothing at all times, except while paddling. Race bibs do not have to be worn over packs. 
7. Teams should attempt to collect the points in a chronological order (or reverse chronological). However, points marked with a “R” (River), “O” (Orienteering), or “U” (Urban) may be obtained in any order.  
8. Scoring will be sorted on most points in the least amount of time.  
9. Race officials reserve the right to alter time cut-offs or the course itself to accommodate changing weather conditions and to ensure that teams finish on time.  If your team is re-routed or there are other course changes, teams must sign the check-in sheet to acknowledge they understand the course change.
10. Mandatory gear must be carried at all times and will be checked on the course.  
11. No GPS of any kind including GPS pace counters are allowed. 
12. Race officials will provide boats. 
13. Bicycle helmets are required to be worn at all times during the race.
14. This is a non-fixed course race, meaning no specific path is designated. Teams select their path between Checkpoints.  When instructions designate a specific to-do, teams should follow that to-do. 
15. Race officials may provide water at some Transition Areas. There is no food / gear drop unless specified by Race Officials.  
16. NO LITTERING!  Leave no trace!  
17. Use of cellular phone is for emergencies only. No other use is allowed.
18. Race officials reserve the right to remove a team from the course for health, safety or other reasons, at the discretion of race officials and medical personnel.
19. Any protest must be vebalized within one hour of the team’s finish and will be reviewed by the Race Committee.
20. Emergency Contact Phone Numbers:   517-420-1670 (jeff) , 517-862-1081 (paul)
21. Don't break the rules.  We reserve the right to penalize (time) or disqualify any team for doing so.