1.
All runners SHALL be nice to the volunteers,
and are required to tell them "Thank you" at every opportunity. There's
a reason this is rule #1. Volunteers are using their personal time
(and gas money) to help YOU finish YOUR race. If you haven't
volunteered at a race before, I HIGHLY recommend that you do. After
you volunteer at a race come see me if you still don't understand why this is a
very important rule. We love and respect our volunteers and they're
trying their best to help you, do not be snotty with them or rude. Remember
that.
2.
Races must be run on the day they're offered. We
will no longer allow entrants to run events on days that they
aren't offered - it causes too many headaches for our timers and also the
Director (no Saturday races will be allowed to start on Friday).
3.
Crew can ONLY meet their runner at the
locations noted in the “Crew accessible locations” document! Runners that meet their crew at locations not
noted will be DNF’d and their day is done.
4.
Stay on the trails! They
are plenty wide for two people to pass one another. Please don't
step off the trails and do not cut corners. Desert flora won't grow
in compacted soils.
5.
Spectators & crews are not allowed on the
course during the race. Some of our permits depend on this rule being
followed. Crew shall stay in the vicinity of the aid
stations. Our permit(s) only allow for the runners and volunteers to
be on the course, not the crews. Please follow this rule.
6.
Be infallibly nice to the locals that live on
or near the race course. They are not used to having so many people
or cars this close to their homes, or blocking their driveways, and many have
given permission for this event to take place. BE NICE. Runners
whose crews are rude to nearby homeowners will be disqualified from the race
and will not receive any official finish results. BE NICE.
7.
It is highly recommended for racers to leave
each aid station with a container carrying at least 20 ounces of
fluid. It got exceptionally hot in 2015 (85 degrees!) and several
runners ran out of water between aid stations (and later that night, some got
hypothermia in a rainstorm).
8.
Race numbers must be worn on the front of the
body and be visible at all times. It may not be covered or worn on the back,
your hat, or head. WEAR YOUR NUMBER ON THE FRONT.
9.
The clock does not stop for any reason until
the race course officially closes 32.5 hours after the designated official
start time (3:30 PM on Saturday). 100-mile One-hour early starters
get an additional hour - they have 33.5 hours to finish the course.
10.
The 55K course closes after 9.5 hours (3:30
PM). We are now starting this race at 6:00 AM instead of 7:00. There
is no longer an early start for the 55K.
11.
Cut-off times will be adhered to. Runners
that don't meet the published cut-off times will be instructed to drop out and
get a ride back to the start/finish (If the runner persists on continuing, and
they verbally state to the RD or aid station captain that they want to continue
on, they are taking their safety and welfare upon themselves. The
runner also need to understand that they will likely be proceeding without any
aid. Aid stations are instructed to shut down after the cut-off
times. At this point the runner is no longer part of the Badger Mtn.
Challenge and is considered "on their own"). If you are
behind pace and are not making the cutoff times, please drop out and get a ride
back to the start/finish.
12.
Racers, crew, and staff must not litter, mar,
or pollute the landscape or environment. In fact, if you see litter, please
pick it up. Leave no trace!
13.
Stay on the marked trails! Yes, I
know I repeated this rule. DO NOT CUT CORNERS.
14.
It is important to know that some of the
course is on private land and we only have permission to be on this land on
race day. The runner must stay on the marked designated route.
15.
100-mile runners (and crew members/pacers),
100K and 50-mile runners that may be out after sunset (7:15 pm) are required to
wear reflective material facing in all directions, and it's recommended you
have bright or blinking LED lights facing front and rear. Remember,
short portions of our races are on public roads.
16.
While running on public roads, please run on
the side of the road that is flagged. Every effort has been
made to keep the runners as safe as possible, so we have done our best to
minimize road crossings. Please follow the flags and markings while
on the road. There is only a narrow shoulder available along some of
the short road sections. Keep your eyes up and your brain turned on!
If you have a pacer make this their job.
17.
Headlamps are required for all runners taking
the early start (6:00 AM), or for runners that will be on the course after
sunset (7:15 PM). It's recommended that you carry at least two
BRIGHT light sources in case one of them burns out. A handheld light
is helpful too. Most of the course flagging is reflective and does
not work without a light source to reflect. Sunrise is at 7:00 AM,
and sunset is at 7:15 PM. You are responsible for your own lighting
and for your own safety. If the aid station volunteer or RD tells
you to leave the A/S with a light, then you WILL leave with a light.
18.
50-mile and 100K runners are highly encouraged
to have a headlamp available to them for the last few hours of the
race. You'll be able to get it from your drop bag at the McBee
Parking aid station. There is only 12-hours of daylight at this time of year
and this is a difficult course, so unless you are certain that you can finish
within that allotted time you should have a light ready in your drop bag at
McBee parking aid station! Remember it can be DARK in that culvert.
19.
Runners are responsible for both their own and
their crew’s actions; crews are responsible for both their own and their
runner’s actions. Watch out for your friends and for your other
competitors! One of the great things about trail runners is the
camaraderie and ability to help each other when things get
tough. You are ALL in this together.
20.
A crew member is defined as any individual who
provides material support to a runner (even if it's only cheering). Crews may
meet runners and assist them only at aid stations specifically designated
for crew access. Do not provide aid to any runner anywhere else but at aid
stations designated as crew-accessible.
21.
Runners are not allowed to get into, or take
anything from a moving vehicle. If they do they will be DQ'd.
22.
Runners (and their pacers) must make their
presence known at all Aid Stations located along the route. Please
announce your bib number when arriving at an aid station. If you do
not you may be considered "missing".
23.
If a runner withdraws ("DNF"),
he/she or his/her crew must contact Race Headquarters, or the RD, or notify an
Aid Station captain immediately. Name, reason for
withdrawal, time of withdrawal, and miles completed must be
stated. All runners who drop are strongly encouraged to come to the
finish line for both post-race events to greet and celebrate with their fellow
racers and crew. There is no shame in DNF-ing! Lord knows
I've done my share.
24.
This rule is a biggee, so PAY ATTENTION. 100-mile
and 100K runners that decide to drop down to the 50-mile race MUST inform the
race director and/or the aid station volunteers that they are stopping at
50-miles at the 50-mile aid station (Trailhead Park). At that point
they will receive a medal and an official 50-mile finish time and their day is
done! If the runner leaves the 50-mile turnaround and proceeds
beyond 50-miles and drops on the course before finishing the 100-miler (or the
100K if they entered that race), it will be considered a DNF. At
that point he/she WILL NOT receive an official 50-mile finish time, or a
50-mile finishers medal. In other words, if you entered the
100-miler (or 100K) and decide to drop down to the 50-mile race, you MUST stop
at the 50-mile turnaround A/S and nowhere else!
25.
100-mile and 100K runners that drop down to
the 50-mile race are NOT eligible for podium finishes in the 50-mile race. So,
if you are running in the top 3 in the 50-mile race and a 100-mile (or 100K)
runner passes you and then drops down to the 50-mile race at the start/finish
they can't take your podium finish from you. 100-mile and 100K
runners that drop down distances are NOT eligible for podium finishes.
26.
100-mile runners can drop down to the 100K
race, but MUST state so at the Start-Finish line (at
the 50-mile mark). 100-mile runners cannot leave
the 50-mile turnaround and decide to drop to 100K without stating so at the
50-mile turn, there are logistical reasons for this (see next rule). If they do
drop to 100K without stating so at the 50-mile turnaround, they will be a
DNF. Also, 100-mile runners that drop down to the 100K are not eligible
for 100K podium finishes.
27.
Attention 100K runners! Your race runs
the 50-mile course, then when you return to the Start-Finish you are required
to check-in with the Race Director. He will give you a unique page number. You
will then head back out and run to the top of Candy Mtn. When at the top of
Candy, find the book, tear the correct page number out of the book, and return
to the finish with that page. This is required in order to officially
finish the 100K race!
28.
50-mile and 55k runners are not allowed to
drop down to shorter distances. If they quit before finishing their
race they are considered a DNF.
29.
Read the "Getting lost at Badger"
tab on this webpage. Click on it, and read it. If you still get
lost, the RD will laugh at you and tell jokes about you.
30.
Remember, there is NO shame in
DNF-ing. Sometimes it's the smart thing to do, especially if you're
risking injury.
31.
All Emergency evacuation costs for
participants (and/or crews) will be borne and paid for by the racer and/or
their heirs. The race organizers are in no way liable, or responsible for
emergency evacuation costs.
32.
No sleeping in the porta-potties. No matter
how cold or windy it gets. Yes, this has happened.
33.
Yes, dogs are allowed to accompany runners
provided the runner takes responsibility for their dog's actions, and the dog
is well-mannered and does not interfere with other dogs or
runners. Please be aware that it's the policy of the "Friends
of Badger Mountain" and Benton County that all dogs on Badger Mtn. be on a
leash and that you clean up after them. Finally, a word of warning:
as you know there are a LOT of people on the mountain on race
day. I'm sure your dog is very well-mannered but I worry that while
you are passing another entrant or another person is passing you that your dog
may get tripped over. The trail is wide enough for two people so
please take that into consideration. If you're comfortable doing it
with your dog then she/he is more than welcome.
34.
The Race Director has the authority to
overrule any rule posted, or invent a new rule based on extreme or extenuating
or unforeseen circumstances. The Race Director has ultimate authority in
regards to all rules, their interpretation, and their enforcement. There is no
“appeals committee” or “appeals process". This statement is
here to protect the racers, the volunteers, and the public's safety.
35.
The Race Director has the right to disqualify
any runner, and to cancel the race at ANYTIME in order to preserve the runner's
and volunteer's safety.
36.
All crews shall follow ALL rules of the road
while driving. DRIVE SLOW AND STAY OFF YOUR PHONE. Watch
out for other runners and cars too! Directions to the crew accessible aid
stations can be found on the respective pages.
37.
Most importantly, keep smiling and have fun!
Temperatures along the race course have ranged from 25 degrees up
to 85 degrees in the month of March, but the average temperatures range from
40's at night to 60's during the day. Please come prepared for ALL
weather conditions. Remember, it can rain or snow, and can be very,
very, VERY windy in the Columbia basin in spring! One of the unique
"challenges" of the Badger Mountain Challenge is the
weather. Come prepared!
We have posted these rules for your safety, the safety of the
other runners and their crews, the safety of the public, the safety of our race
staff, AND for our wonderful volunteers! These rules are the same for all
runners. Please understand that failure to abide by any of these rules is
grounds for disqualification.
