UMAR Safety/Rules
  1. SAFTEY - OUR NUMBER 1 PRIORITY.  There are many potential hazards in a race of this type including but not limited to: automobile traffic, road and trail conditions, and weather. We ask that all teams please take appropriate precautions to insure a fun and safe event. STAY ALERT!
  2. HEAD LAMPS AND REFLECTIVE SAFTEY VESTS.  Each team MUST have 2 reflective vests and 2 headlamps per vehicle just in case you don’t make Tabiona before nightfall and the start in the morning.  They must be worn between the hours of 7 PM and 7 AM. Failure to meet this requirement will result in immediate disqualification for the entire team. Bring extra batteries for headlamps.
  3. PACERS. Foot or bicycle pacers are allowed on the course, but are not recommended for much of the course due to the narrowness of many of the roads. We recommend pacers wear the same night safety gear as the runner (reflective vest and headlamp). Part of the course is on dirt roads so plan accordingly.
  4. PERSONAL MUSIC DEVICES AND HEADPHONES.  We discourage the use of personal music devices with headphones while running as they may severely limit your awareness. Use them at your own risk. If you choose to use them, make sure you turn them down to a level so you can still hear traffic, other sounds around you including, but not limited to, instructions from course officials.
  5. FIRST AID & REQUIRED FIRST AID KIT.  We have limited medical staff on hand. Please be aware of this and plan ahead for how you will handle any emergencies. Call 911 in an event of a severe emergency and then call the UMAR Race Director at 801-367-2575. Local EMS Units will be on call and prepared to respond to emergencies. Due to limited cell phone reception, please go to the nearest exchange for assistance. Teams are required and responsible for supplying an adequate first aid kit for each vehicle to treat blisters, abrasions, headaches, heat exhaustion, and other common ailments. You may consider bringing ice for injuries related to soft tissue trauma. 
  6. SAFTEY FLAG REQUIRED. No traffic or police are promised to protect participants from traffic along the course. Be very careful at all times as you enter and exit vehicles. One safety flag per vehicle is required and must be used if team members cross the road to greet active runners. Safety Flags can be purchased on Thursday night during team check-in for $10. 
  7. HEADLIGHTS REQUIRED. All race vehicles are REQUIRED TO HAVE HEADLIGHTS ON DAY AND NIGHT during the event.
  8. COURSE ROAD CROSSING.   There are a few designated road crossings for the active competitor. These will be well marked. In the event that there is traffic flowing at the same time the runner attempts to cross, runners must wait for traffic to pass before crossing.
  9. RUNNING OR RIDING AT NIGHT.   Runners and bikers will be alone on the course at times. The following rules and suggestions should be noted: *Team Vehicles are encourage to stop somewhere along each leg to watch for their runner. *Team Vehicles are permitted to “Shadow” runners during nighttime legs only. “Shadowing” means that a vehicle parks a couple hundred yards ahead of their runner. Once the runner passes, the vehicle waits until the runner is a couple hundred yards ahead again, etc. Vehicles must obey traffic laws and are not permitted to follow behind runners at the runner’s pace. *No vehicles will be allowed to follow behind participants to illuminate the road during night- time legs. These vehicles severely impede traffic. * Runners must wear reflective safety vest and a headlamp.
  10. DRIVING & PARKING.  We ask that all drivers be alert and drive at or below posted speed limits. Be sure to leave adequate time to arrive at exchange points so that there is no temptation to speed. Please be courteous of runners on the road. Be careful not to blind them with high beam light, and move over while passing them. Please park off road as far as possible, watch for participants, and stay alert to other traffic. We also ask that you be courteous and respectful of the cities, towns, and venues. Park in sensible locations and avoid residential locations like people’s homes. Please follow signs and race volunteer directions. We strongly recommend that you drive under the posted speed limits in an effort to slow down non-UMAR traffic and to reduce the amount of dust that is generated.
  11. BAD WEATHER.  The race will occur rain or shine. However, under certain severe weather conditions where significant damage or alterations to the race occur, we reserve the right to cancel the event. Be prepared! We recommend you pack a rain jacket, long pants, and gloves for early morning and night running and extra clothes if you get wet.
  12. MUD N DUST.   The course may offer a little of both. We ask all vans to slow down in these types of areas to reduce the amount of dust that is generated. You may want to bring a bandana to wear over your mouth.
  13. WILDLIFE WARNING.  If a runner encounters any wildlife that is aggressive on the course, get your competitor into your support vehicle and drive ahead at a safe and reasonable distance and then let him or her out again.
  14. REPORT TEAMS THAT ARE ENDANGERING THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.
    Call or send a text message to 801-367-2575 to report violations. Include who, what, where and when in your text message.
* All updates to the race will be posted on Facebook and they must  check it often.
RELAY CONTACT INFORMATION
RACE DIRECTOR:  Jon & Liz Johnson
Email:  [email protected]
Mobile:  (801) 367-2575
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