Safety

The safety of every runner is an utmost concern. We request that each of you be mindful of safety. Please be careful while running and traveling the course.

Because the roads and paths used for the relay course are NOT closed for the event, every runner and team vehicle driver needs to be alert and exercise caution. Every runner and team vehicle driver must comply with all traffic laws. Runners must follow the directions provided with each leg. Runners must cross certain roads at designated intersections, complying with the traffic signals, and other locations.

Please note that this is a long distance relay run that will take teams a full day give or take a few hours to complete. So it does not make sense to dash across a busy road and put yourself in a dangerous situation to save a minute or two on your total team time.

From sunset to sunrise runners are required to wear a reflective vest and carry a lighted flashlight. As a precautionary matter, we encourage runners to wear reflective vests at all times.

Team vehicles need to display in a conspicuous place a sign that warns about “Runners on Road.” Teams may provide their own signs, or they may purchase such signs at the start area. Team vehicles may not drive next to runners, for this will cause a traffic hazard. Team vehicles must park safely off of the roadways and not block access to other roads or driveways.

We take other precautions to warn motorists of the relay event and the fact that there will be runners near the roads. We set out many signs. In addition, we hire highway patrolmen and police officers to do their part in alerting motorists about the relay.

If you have a medical emergency, we provide you with telephone numbers to call, or you may contact a volunteer at the nearest exchange point. We hire emergency medical authorities to work the event and be ready to respond if necessary.

We want everyone to have a great time, but we want you to be safe.

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