Mad Dash Rules

We ask that all teams please read the rules of this event carefully; they are designed to protect you, and your team. In the spirit of Adventure Racing we also impose strict environmental stipulations on all teams who register for this event. We should treat the environment with respect so that our children's children may enjoy the same outdoors we do. Remember, leave only footprints.

General Rules and Regulations:

1.       All disputes, environmental/ecological breeches, race course discrepancies, accusations of race course misconduct including tampering with race course markings, etc. brought to the attention of the race organization staff will be dealt with in accordance with the rules herein set forth. Teams which do not comply with general rules and regulations of the event face disqualification from the Adventure NORTH Mad Dash and future events.

2.       There is one official time clock. The clock starts when teams start and stops when last team crosses finish line. The clock does not stop during the race for any reason.

3.       Remember environmental/ecological preservation will be STRICTLY enforced - DO NOT leave trash on course or cause any damage to the environment.

4.       Participants must be 18 years of age on or before date of event.

5.       All racers must read and sign wavers prior to being allowed to compete.

6.       Support Crew is not allowed in this race. You must have a vehicle capable of transporting your bikes prior to the race start.

7.       Cell phones are for emergency use only.  Use of cell phone will result in disqualification from the race.

8.      Teams must obey all laws during the race.  You will be responsible for breaking any federal, state, or local traffic, trespassing, or other laws during the event.

Team Rules:

1.       A team must complete the event as a co-ed team of three to be ranked. If one team member withdraws at any time during the event, the remaining two team members may continue unranked. If more than one team member withdraws, the entire team will be removed from the racecourse.

2.       When on the racecourse teams must remain within site and sound of each other at all times. Teams who enter a checkpoint or transition area separated will be time penalized or disqualified.

3.       Race jersey provided by Adventure NORTH must be worn in a visible manner at all times during the event.

4.       Mandatory team gear may be spot-checked at any time during the event.