4 - RUNNERS RULES

The Challenge Cup Relay Rules will be strictly enforced and if violated, could cause the Team to be penalized or disqualified from the race.  It is suggested that the Team Captain duplicate this section and give a copy to each Team Member.  All rule violations and warnings will be reviewed by the Race Committee for appropriate action. 

1.  STAGE CHECK IN 

    All Runners shall complete check in with the Good Sams', at there assigned stage, 30 minutes prior to taking the handoff.  The Runner shall present their Official ID {Or Copy} and obtain their Bib Number.  They shall fill in the required medical information per {Rule 4.6}.

Pt.(5)                                    Penalty for failure to check in.

2.  ALTERNATE RUNNER SUBSTITUTION (**)

    Should a Scheduled Runner fail to appear for their scheduled leg, an Alternate Runner may substitute Without penalty.  The alternate runner shall check in with the Good Sams & obtain a WHITE bib number  PRIOR to taking the handoff {Rule 4.1}  The Alternate shall Print their name, Initial, and gender, in the Alternate Column.  The scheduled runner may NOT run any other leg.  ( See Rules 3&4 below)

a. Pt .(10)     Penalty for NOT checking in as Alternate.

b. Pt.(10)(**)Penalty for Running with YELLOW (Downed Runner) bib.

3.  UNAUTHORIZED SUBSTITUTION

    Each Runner shall run the leg as assigned on the Final Team Run Plan and shall not run any other leg.  Switching assigned Runners positions in the field to cover a logistic problem is considered an Unauthorized Substitution.  Moving a Runner from an assigned leg to Alternate and then to a different leg is a penalty!

Pt.(UO)                                Team is declared Unofficial.

4.  DOWNED RUNNER REPLACEMENT(**)

    If a Runner cannot complete their assigned leg, only an Alternate Runner (wearing a YELLOW bib) may pick up the baton and complete the leg.  The Alternate Runner will NO LONGER be required to sign in with the Good Sams' at the completion of the leg.  The Alternate shall not run any other leg per Rule 5.

   The Follow Vehicle Timers shall Print the Name of the Alternate and print DR@ flag in the margin of the Official Time Sheet.  These sheets will be compared with the Official Stage Time Sheets.

 {Note penalty b.}

a. Pt  .(10)  Penalty for substituting a runner.  Team remains official.

b.  Pt.(10)(**)                      Failure of FVTimer to print Name or Alt@ on FV Time Sheet!

5.  RUNNING MULTIPLE LEGS

    No Runner, Scheduled or Alternate shall run more than one leg in this race.

Pt.(UO)                                Team will be declared Unofficial.

6.  BIB - MEDICAL INFORMATION - (** 3/1/00)

    To expedite the Stage Check in procedure every runner shall:

1. "IN ADVANCE", complete the medical information label (mil). 
2. Present the "MIL" and Police Id(Clear - photo copy ok) card to the check in officials.
3. Upon receiving bib numbers(from check in), place "MIL" on back of bib number.

Note: "MIL" shall be completed with all information or runner will not be permitted to run.

Pt.(5)                                    Penalty for running without bib information.

 7.  BIB NUMBER DISPLAY(**)

    Assigned Runners and Alternates shall obtain their Bib Number from the Good Sam's at their assigned Stage.  Downed Runner Alternates will obtain their YELLOW  number from their Team Captain.  The number shall be worn on the front chest area exception Runner # 1 and # 2 shall have front and back number.  Any other location is an infraction.  If the Runner covers up due to cold or inclement weather, the number shall be moved to the front of the outer garment.  Do not trim or alter the number in any fashion.  Do NOT pin the "Tear Off" portion of the Bib!  Tear Off portion is collected at each and every Stage.

{Ref to Rules 4.2 & 4.4}

Pt.(5)                                    Penalty for each infraction.

8.  RUNNERS CLOTHING

    When the temperature exceeds 79Ef, The Runner shall wear only approved head covers {White hats or open head visors}.   All runners shall wear upper body cover (t‑shirt, singlet).  No one shall wear sweat pants or tights when temperatures exceed 79Ef.  ALL Runners running in darkness (Hours to be designated later) shall wear reflective vests to be provided by their Team.

a. Pt .(UO)              Penalty for wearing Unauthorized head cover.

b. Pt .(DQ)              For wearing sweats or tights.               

c. Pt .(5)                 For each required Runner Not wearing a reflective vest.                                                                

9.  BATON    

    Each runner must use the Official Baton provided at the Start Line.  The Runners shall carry the baton in their hand at all times.  The baton may NOT be tucked into a sleeve, sweatband, belt or pocket.  No person, other than the designated runner, may possess the baton at any time.

Pt.(5)            Penalty for failure to hand carry.

Pt.(DQ)        For Unauthorized possession by others.

10.  BATON HAND OFF

     The waiting Runner shall NOT take the handoff in front of the handoff line.

Pt.(5)            Penalty for handoff before the handoff line.

11.  WARM UP         

     All Runners warming up on the highway, during the hours of darkness, shall be required to wear a reflective vest and have a lighted flashlight in their possession.

Pt.(5)            Penalty for each infraction.

12.  UNAUTHORIZED RUNNER ASSISTANCE

     No Runner will be physically assisted in forward movement in any manner by any means.  This includes a pacer preceding, following or running with the Runner. No dogs are allowed to run with relay member.

Pt.(DQ)        Team will be Disqualified.

13.  RUNNERS PATH

     All runners shall use the extreme right portion of the roadway, remaining as close to the right hand pavement edge as is practical.  The runner may use the unpaved shoulder if desired. When designated the runner shall use the sidewalk.

Pt.(5)            For each infraction.

14.  RUNNER ASSISTANCE VEHICLES

     Only Official Follow Vehicle may follow the Runner.  The use of individual drivers (wives, family, etc.) must be discouraged!  If individual drivers are absolutely necessary, then they shall proceed directly to the stage location and park.  They shall NOT follow the Runner.

Pt.(UO)        For each infraction.

15.  RUNNER DELAY

     Runners delayed by an unusual event will have their time adjusted by the length of the delay.  The Follow Vehicle will make a notation, at the bottom of the time sheet, of the actual minutes and seconds of delay.  These figures will be compared with the Official stationed at that location. 

16.  FRIENDLY ADVICE  to RUNNERS

  Drink plenty of water.  Don't just pour it on your head!  When you run in the desert, the sweat evaporates faster than normal, so you don't realize that you are losing so much water.  It's better to Drink it instead of having the Medics pump it into your arm!  Stoke up on water Before you run.

17. START LINE RUNNERS

• Runners shall be located at Start Line 30 minutes prior to Start Times for roll call, Baton issue and additional instructions.
   Pt (5)

• Runners shall be located on Highway 127 at Start Line 15 minutes prior to Start Time for Final Instructions and Roll call.
  Pt (5)