The following rules are established for safety, fairness and decency. The NorthCoast 24-Hour Endurance Run is intended to be a competitive but also a fun event. No one on the race committee wants to be in the position of policing the runners. The last thing we want to have to do is to disqualify (DQ) a runner. Nevertheless, we will enforce the rules. At the race committee's discretion, a minor offense, where advantage is not gained, will result in a warning to the runner. Also at the race committee's discretion, major infractions, or minor ones by runners who have already had one warning, will result in a DQ.

Please , please. please follow the rules, and everyone - the runners and those of us on the committee - will be extremely happy.

1) We assume that whether runners are moving fast or slow at any given time, all are trying for their best performance. Thus there is no need to move out of the way for someone who may want to pass. Faster runners should generally assume that they will have to pass slower runners on the outside. The only exception is runners who run together in groups. As noted, registered runners may run together, but if there are more than two abreast (or those walking slowly), please move to the outside of the all-purpose trail to let other runners get by. This rule is to ensure safety and a right of way for everyone.

2) There is one road crossing - a driveway into the parking lot. Traffic should be extremely light. For most or all of the time there will be a ranger or volunteer stationed there for safety reasons. Follow that person's instructions! For that matter, always follow any and all safety instructions by volunteers and/or park rangers.

3) Runners may leave the course at any place or time. They may go where they please for as long as they please. When they re-enter the course, they *must* do so at the exact point where they left it. To assist the race committee, please tell a volunteer if you are leaving for good, or if you are leaving for an extended period with the intention of returning.

4) Runners may not run on the grass, either inside or outside the all-purpose trail.

5) There are plenty of restroom facilities and there will also be porta-johns. Use them, or face disqualification. 'nuff said.

6) There is no swimming after dark.

7) Runners may not use banned substances as defined by USATF and WADA. For more information, see http://www.usatf.org/about/legal/antidoping/WADACode2009.asp

8) Ohio state parks rules must be followed, including the one that states that alcoholic beverages are prohibited. For more information, see http://ohiodnr.com/parks/resources/faq/tabid/84/Default.aspx. In addition, runners must share the park path and facilities with any others who may be present.
 
9) Headphones are allowed, but if you use them, please exercise caution, so that you will be aware of other runners and race officials. Cellular telephones may not be used by runners while they are on the course. Runners may stop and step off the course to use a cell phone however.

10) NEW for 2011: Crew members MAY NOT accompany the athlete through the designated aid area. Runners can receive aid at their own tables/tents but may not have anyone accompany them along the course any further than a few steps.