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All of the following rules apply to any team that wishes to participate in an Epic Relays event and especially any team that desires to qualify as a winner in any of the relay classifications..
- Present the following at Relay Start Check In:
- 2 first aid kits (1 for each vehicle)
- 2—18" X 24" signs that say "CAUTION RUNNER ON ROAD" (and then placed on the back of the team vehicles)
- At least 2 reflective vests
- At least 2 headlamps or flashlights
- At least 2 red blinking LED lights
- Extra batteries
- 2010 Epic Oregon Relay Participant Waiver PDF signed by all runners, drivers, pacers and volunteers
- 2010 Epic Oregon Relay Runner Order Form PDF
- 2 Relayology Manuals (1 for each vehicle)
- Between the hours of 7pm and 7am runners must wear a reflective vest, headlamp or flashlight and red blinking LED light (glow sticks will be handed out as an additional option to carry at night)
- Pacers may only run with runners between the hours of 7pm and 7am and must follow ALL relay rules (especially night rules)
- Teams must keep to the Runner Order Form unless someone gets injured. In the event of an injury or illness a member from that team may step in and run the injured teammates legs. Pacers, drivers or volunteers may not step in to run the injured teammates legs.
- Teams must fill out the 2010 Epic Oregon Relay Team Time Record PDF and submit it at the Relay Finish Line to be eligible to win
- Teams must choose one of the two volunteer options
- Teams must run/walk the entire relay course
- Teams must AVERAGE at least a 10:30/mile pace
- Team vehicles must seat at least 6 seat belted passengers but no more than 15 and be less than 20' long
- RV's or motor homes are not permitted on the course
- Team vehicles may not pace runners
- Runners, drivers and pacers must obey all traffic laws
- Runners must always wear their team race number while running
- Bicycles are not permitted on the course
- Pets are not permitted to participate with runners on the course
- Participants must be at least 14 years old on the day of the relay
- Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the Relay Participant Waiver
- Any changes to your team after June 26, 2009 will result in a $15 processing fee per change and a 2010 Epic Oregon Relay Runner/Volunteer Substitution Form PDF must be completed for EACH runner/volunteer substitution and handed in at the Relay Start Check In.
- Volunteer options cannot be changed after June 26, 2009. If a team chooses volunteer option 1 and then decides to opt for option 2 the donation of $195 must be received by us in the mail along with a written notice signed by the team captain stating the change by June 26, 2009 (make checks out to 7 Summits Sports). If a team chooses volunteer option 2 and then decides to opt for option 1 a letter or email stating this must be received by us by June 26, 2009 in order for the team to receive a $195 refund.
