The run through the mountains is during the night, and it has been known to snow there. Last year there were even teams from The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and from as far away as Britain. On sunday, after the race, there is a HUGE awards ceremony at the host hotel. This year's host hotel was The Rio Suites. The awards ceremony is a FUN time, often more like a reunion and party than anything else.
Many agencies sell their patches, pins, hats, T-shirts, and lots of other items.
Each team must raise their own money to help support their team, to provide items necessary to participate. These items include the race entrance fees, water and food, uniforms, and transportation costs. Many departments and divisions have sponsors who help them out every year. Teams which have outside sponsorship display the logo of their sponsor in some way. Communications Division holds many fundraisers at work to help support our team, and would welcome any ideas or support anyone can offer.