Relay Rules
Failure to comply with the relay rules may result in disqualification. Relay rules are:

• Participants are expected to follow the established, marked course, which includes running through some stretches (about a mile) of grass, cross country.

• Solo team individuals must ride solo but may have assistance in moving their canoe or kayak to the start and in holding the bicycle.  Boaters are not allowed to have someone stage their boat at the water's edge in advance .

• Exchanges must be completed within the exchange area and must be made hand to hand.

• Exchanges outside the exchange area or tossed wristbands will result in disqualification.  Promptly remove all equipment from the exchange area when exchanges are completed.

• After finishing the running & biking legs, runners & bikers may not cool-down or double back on the course. NOTE - BIKERS MAY NOT DRAFT EACH OTHER!

• Bicyclists must properly wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet with chinstrap fastened.

• Canoeists/kayakers must wear a US Coast Guard approved life vest.  Bow and stern lines are recommended.

• All participants must sign a waiver of liability; no one else may sign for an entrant.  Minors must provide waivers signed by parents or guardians.  All participants must sign or their team will not be able to participate!

• Transportation and security of equipment (water craft and bicycles) and relay participants are the responsibility of participants.

• Due to safety concerns, we ask all participants and bystanders to keep the finish line area open.