General Rules:

• Participants will run a 1-kilometer loop continuously for 12 hours.

• Runners may rest or stop at any time, but the clock keeps running.

• Only completed laps within the 12-hour limit count towards the final tally.

• Cutoff time: Runners must start their final lap before 4:59 PM; any lap started after this time will not count.

• If a runner leaves the course, they must re-enter from the same point.

• Runners must follow the marked trail at all times.
   

Categories & Minimum Lap Requirements:

1. Solo Runners – Individuals aiming to complete the most laps.

   • Minimum required laps: 40 laps (40 km)
      

2. Pairs (Team of 2) – Two runners take turns running the course. Only one runner is allowed on the track at a time.

   • Minimum required laps: 20 laps per runner (40 laps total)
      

3. Group of 3-4 – Three or  Four-person teams where only one runner is allowed on the course at a time.

   • Minimum required laps:

     • 10 laps per runner for a group of 4 (40 laps total)

     • 14 laps per runner for a group of 3 (42 laps total)
        

⚠️ Failure to meet the minimum lap requirement will result in a Did Not Finish (DNF) classification.

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Relay Exchange Rules (For Pairs & Group of 4):

• Exchanges must occur only at the designated exchange zone near the start/finish area.

• Touch Exchange: The outgoing runner must physically tag the incoming runner before they start running.

• Missed Exchange: If a team fails to tag properly, they must return to the exchange zone and complete the tag before continuing.

• Teams cannot change runners mid-lap. The runner who starts a lap must finish it before switching.

• A team can decide how often to switch runners (e.g., after every lap, every 5 laps, or based on time).
   

Lap Tracking & Timing:

• Solo Runners: Laps will be counted per individual.

• Pairs & Groups: Laps will be counted as a team total.

• Timing is tracked using timing App or manual check-in at the start/finish line.
   

Penalties & Disqualification:

• Failure to Meet Minimum Laps: Runners or teams not meeting the required laps will receive a DNF (Did Not Finish) status.

• Off-Course Running: Any participant who strays from the marked trail must return to the last valid checkpoint before continuing.

• Unauthorized Runner on Course: If more than one team member is running at the same time, the team will receive a 1-lap penalty.

• Missed Exchange Zone: If a relay exchange occurs outside the designated zone, the team must return to the zone and redo the tag.

• Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Any form of misconduct (e.g., pushing, blocking, disrespecting officials or runners) will result in a warning; repeated offenses lead to disqualification.

• Littering on the Trail: 1-lap penalty for littering outside designated areas.