You must leave within 60 minutes of sign out time. It is a drivers responsibility to remember to sign in and out. All teams must follow the course as marked. Drivers who are stopped must keep the trail clear of their gear, food and dogs. The passed team must remain behind at least 15 minutes before demanding the trail.
Booties are litter.
Mushers are ultimately responsible for bagging up their straw, but can direct handlers to clean it up. Pro Class Drivers must start the race with no fewer than twelve dogs and no more than fourteen and must finish the race with no less than five dogs in harness. Am Class drivers must start the race with no fewer than eight dogs and no more than fourteen dogs and must finish the race with no less than five dogs in harness. No dogs will be added to the team after the start of the race. The one-hour increments can be taken in any combination that accumulates to four hours prior to leaving the checkpoint on the return trip.