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Rules
The Downeast
Adventure Race is an entry level multi-sport event that consists of mountain
biking, white water canoeing, sea kayaking, running, and team challenges.
This 21 mile race is designed for 1st time racers and experienced racers
alike.
Specific
race rules are as follows:
- Teams must
consist of four (4) members - three (3) racers plus one (1) support
person.
- All 3 racers
must complete all sections of the race course.
- All racers
must be within 50 feet of each other at all times.
- If one
member withdraws or is disqualified, the team may not continue competing.
- Racers may
rely on human-powered travel only.
- All adventure
racers on a team must cross the finish line together.
- Race bibs
must be worn by all team members (including support person) at all times,
on the outside of clothing.
- Teams must
complete the whole course, passing through each checkpoint in order.
- Teams must
use one canoe for the whitewater canoeing section (3 people in 1 boat).
- Teams must
use one single kayak and one double kayak for the sea kayak component.
- All kayaks
must have some form of internal flotation.
- Racers
must wear a wetsuit (minimum requirement for wetsuits is 3 mil farmer
john, shorties are allowed) and an approved Coast Guard Type III PFD
while in any boat on the course.
- Approved
bicycle helmets must be worn at all times while biking.
- Carry in
- carry out. Please do not litter- Littering will lead to disqualification.
- Use of
GPS is not allowed.
- Use of cellular
phone is for emergencies only and must be carried in a waterproof bag.
Dial 911 if your team needs immediate help.
- All adventure
racers must show good sportsmanship to fellow racers, volunteers, spectators,
etc...
- If you come
upon an injured racer, you must stop and offer assistance. Failure to
do so will disqualify your team. Patrols will be monitoring the course
or help can be found by sending a team member to the nearest checkpoint.
- Athletes
may not receive outside assistance from Race Officials or anyone other
than the team's designated support person.
- We want
to do this race again, please respect all property over which you travel.
You team will be disqualified for crossing into out-of-bounds areas
identified on the course map. Please stay on the marked trails.
- Race organizers
reserve the right to decide whether or not a person or team may continue
for health, safety, or other reasons (e.g. inadequate time to finish
the race).
- Violation
of any of these rules will likely lead to disqualification at the discretion
of the race organizers.
- Race organizers
reserve the right to change the rules or the course at any time.
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