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2009 Midget Adventure Racing Rules
 
Rules subject to unranked status or disqualification
  • All adventure racers must complete the entire course as laid out in the pre race meeting instructions.
  • All adventure racers must cross the finish line together.
  • All adventure racers must show good sportsmanship to fellow racers, volunteers, spectators, etc.
  • All teams must turn in their passports at the end of the race.
  • Crew can only help in TA areas.  Teams may help other teams.
  • Human powered travel only.
  • The only electronic devices that are allowed are watches, altimeters, bike computers and lighting systems.
  • PFDs must be worn at all times whiile on the water or other times specified by race staff.
  • No unauthorized portages.
  • Bike helmets must be worn at all times while riding your bike.
  • No littering. 
 
Rules Subject to a Time Penalty
  • Teammates must stay within 100 feet of each other - 1 hr penalty
  • Teams must carry all mandatory gear as specified on the gear list - 1 hr penalty
  • Canoes must not be dragged on the ground - 1 hr penalty
 
General Rules
  • Teams may continue after the loss of one teammember provided there are at least 2 members of the original team remaining.  The team will continue to be ranked under these circumstances.
  • Time penalties will be assessed wherever the infraction is found if at all possible.  Otherwise it will be assessed at the the TA or finish line.
  • The promoter reserves the right to change course to ensure the safety of participants.
  • If your team finishes outside of the assigned time limit they will be ranked below all teams that finished the race within the time limit.
 
 
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