CLASSIC DIVISION
Run Numbers must be clearly visible on the chest.
Flagging tape (in your race package) must be worn on the right arm.
First Leg
The 1st Leg Run Exchange area is approximately 13 km from the Strathcona Parkway – Duncan Bay Logging Road intersection.
Runners are to be checked in by 8:00 am. The briefing will take place at 8:15 am.
Runners are to stay behind fencing until their number is called and then proceed to begin of the chute in preparation for the exchange from the Nordic Skier. Runners will then follow the chute on the right side of the road until directed to cross to the left side by Race Officials. They then remain on the left side of the road, until directed to cross back to the right side by Race Officials, prior to the second run exchange.
All Runners enter chute and proceed to hand offline. Relay-style hand-offs allowed. 1st runner must exit the chute as soon as possible to the left. 1st leg runners doing both legs must wear both a green and an orange flag on their right arm and must make themselves known to race officials as they proceed cautiously through the 2nd leg handoff chute.
Second Leg
2nd Leg Run Exchange area is approximately 6.5 km from the Strathcona Parkway – Duncan Bay Logging Road intersection.
Runners are to be checked in by 8:30 am. The briefing will take place at 8:45 am
Runners are to wait on the right-hand (downhill) side of the chute and wait for their number to be called. When they hear their number they can enter the chute and wait behind the hand-off line for their teammate to hand off the armband.
Relay-style handoffs are allowed.
This leg of the run will be off-road on some trails and mostly dirt roads.
Wear appropriate footwear for loose rock, water, and rougher trails. Watch for signage and flag marshals to access the trail. The course will be marked 7 days prior to the event.
The runner passes wristband to cyclist at Duncan Bay Logging Road Exchange Point.
RECREATIONAL DIVISION
Numbers must be clearly visible on the chest. Flagging tape (in your race package) must be worn on the right arm.
I-Pods, MP3, Walkman, or similar music/audio systems are not allowed to be used by the racers while competing.
1st Leg Run
The exchange area is approximately 13 km from the Strathcona Parkway – Duncan Bay Logging Road intersection. Runners are to be checked in by 8:00 am. The briefing will take place at 8:15 am.
Runners are to stay behind fencing until their number is called and then proceed to the beginning of the chute in preparation for the exchange from the Nordic Skier. Runners will then follow the chute on the right side of the road until directed to cross to the left side by Race Officials. They then remain on the left side of the road, until directed to cross back to the right side by Race Officials, prior to the second run exchange.
All Runners enter chute and proceed to hand offline. Relay-style hand-offs allowed. 1st runner must exit the chute as soon as possible to the left. 1st leg runners doing both legs must wear both a green and an orange flag on their right arm and must make themselves known to race officials as they proceed cautiously through the 2nd leg handoff chute.
2nd Leg Run
The exchange area is approximately 6.5 km from the Strathcona Parkway – Duncan Bay Logging Road intersection.
Runners are to be checked in by 8:30 am. The briefing will take place at 8:45 am.
Runners are to wait on the right-hand ( downhill ) side of the chute and wait for their number to be called. When they hear their number they can enter the chute and wait behind the hand-off line for their teammate to hand off the armband.
Relay-style handoffs are allowed.
This leg of the run will be off-road on some trails and mostly dirt roads. Wear appropriate footwear for loose rock, water, and rougher trails. Watch for signage and flag marshals to access the trail. The course will be marked 7 days prior to the event.
A runner passes wristbands to a cyclist at Duncan Bay Logging Road Exchange Point.