DROP BAGS

• Drop bags must be in bags!  5 gallon size MAX.
• No trunks, ice chests, Tupperware, boxes and so on.  Only 5 gallon bags or smaller.
• All bags MUST be labelled with your name and bib #.
• Only ONE bag per person.
• Bring drop bags to packet pickup OR bring to the designated area at the race start.  Drop bags will be delivered right after the race start, and will be returned to the start/finish area by 9:00 am on Sunday, February 5th.  If you need it sooner than that, you will have to get it
  yourself.
• Drop bags will be lined up by bib # order.
• All abandoned drop bags are considered donations.  Anything worthy will be donated to a local shelter, the rest will be thrown away.  Do not contact us about a favorite beanie you left behind.  After the race is complete it will no longer be in our possession.
• All distances may have drop bags.
• All drop bags must be weatherproof.  They will not be under any cover.
• When you dig through your bag, be sure to put everything back into it before you take off again.  We are NOT responsible for lost items.

CHECK IN/ OUT

CHECK IN
Every runner MUST check in at the start/finish line!  This is
not a chip timed race, so if we don’t know you are there, you will not get a time.

CHECK OUT
DNF, DROP, QUIT, LEAVE EARLY, MISSED CUTOFF, LEFT THE COFFEE POT ON
ALL runners who do not finish the race MUST let a race
official know if you have left the course.  You can come to the finish line to let us know so we won’t spend all night trying to find you in the National Park. If you start a distance and drop early, you DO NOT get credit for the shorter distance – you get a DNF for the distance you signed up for.  No exceptions.

ROLLING CUTOFFS

The overall cutoff for the race is 30 hours from the first start time, or 1:00pm on Sunday.  This is a FIRM cutoff time.  Once you guys are finished racing, our volunteers still have to sweep the course and pick up course markings, etc.

*** if it is an out and back year, aid station cutoffs will be sent out to you.

Start/Finish Cutoff – 1:00 p.m.  for all distances.  No buckles will be handed out after the 1:00 p.m. cutoff.  No exceptions.

Aid station cutoffs on Sunday.  AS1 – 8:15 am; AS2 – 9:30 am; AS3 – 11:55 am

COURSE MARKING, ROUTE and TERRAIN

AWARDS

20, 40 and 60 mile runners will receive a race medal and 100 milers will receive a buckle, with the sub 24 hour finishers receiving a sub-24 buckle. Overall male and female first place finishers at each distance will also receive an award.

DOGS

LITTERING

No.  Just don’t.  If you are signing up for a trail race, I am assuming along with the desire to do an ultra distance event also comes a love and respect for nature. When you are out there on the trail, you are a visitor in nature.  Be a polite guest and pack out your trash to the next aid station. There, they will be happy to dispose of it for you.  I am seeing more and more litter at races I participate in, and as RD, I have a ZERO tolerance policy.  If you are seen willfully littering by any of our volunteers, you will not receive a medal, buckle, or finisher time.  Period. Be a big boy or girl and clean up your own mess.

PAYMENT POLICY and TRANSFERS

PARKING and CAMPING

PARKING

This is a beautiful park with tons of camping, as well as great cabins. The cabins book very quickly, so if you are interested, grab one as soon as they open up,  https://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/chicot-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=LA&parkId=240027

MUSIC/ EARBUDS and TREKKING POLES

SHIRTS

All shirts are pre-stuffed into your packet. We will make every effort to be sure that runners registering by the cutoff date get the size shirt they requested. We can not swap your size at packet pickup. Give the right size at sign up – the shirts often run small, so consider sizing up. If we have extras after all packets are picked up, you may be able to swap the size or buy additional shirts. TSHIRT CUT OFF DATE: Register by November 2, 2023 to get a shirt!

RACE BIBS

Your race bib must be worn on the front of your body.
Whether it is on your shirt or shorts is up to you.

LOUP GAROU RACE WAIVER

I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT, including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault. I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in this activity, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude my participation in this activity. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity in which I may participate, and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said activity. In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this activity, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows: (A) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me including my traveling to and from this activity, THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: Paix Running, Chicot Challenge Trail Run, the Louisiana Office of State Parks, Chicot State Park, and/or their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents, and the activity holders, sponsors, and volunteers; (B) INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise. I acknowledge that Paix Running, Chicot Challenge Trail Run, the Louisiana Office of State Parks, Chicot State Park and their directors, officers, volunteers, representatives, and agents are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific activity on their behalf. I acknowledge that this activity may involve a test of a person's physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic, lack of hydration, and actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, monitors, and/or producers of the activity. These risks are not only inherent to participants, but are also present for volunteers. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during this activity. I understand while participating in this activity, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the activity holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns. The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.