IMPORTANT: New Rule Changes for Wasatch Back!!

Ragnar has made some major changes (last minute I might add) that we need to be aware of. It took me quite a bit of detective work (annoyingly) but I did confirm that EVERY member of the team must have a reflective vest. LED tail lights and Headlamp numbers stay the same. Other changes are listed below. The one people (including myself) may be most frustrated with is listed last--NO HEADPHONES. I'm guessing there may be other changes but I haven't read through the whole race bible yet. I will and let everyone know.

14.B) Exiting and being outside the vehicle

Remember that these are open roads. Adhere to following rules and guidelines

 Every member of the team (including drivers) must have his or her own reflective vest. Everyone that is

out of the vehicle on the course at night must wear a reflective vest. This includes exchanges, shoulders,

roadways, and parking lots adjacent to the course. Reflective Vests must be worn between the hours of

7:30 pm and 6:30 am. From DUSK TO DAWN, KEEP YOUR VEST ON. Other than the driver, everyone must

exit the vehicle on the passenger side. We also encourage you to wear bright colored clothing at all times

of day and Light/Bright clothing at night. Dark clothing is very hard to see at night.

14.C) Road Crossing

Any team member crossing the road must do so with an orange crossing flag, day or night (This applies to the

support crew – not the “on” runner) Teams will be given flags at the safety briefings. Three flags will be provided at

the start to Van 1 and three flags will be provided at Exchange 6 for Van 2. A credit card deposit of $10 is required

for each flag, but that amount will not be charged to the cards if they are returned at the finish.

 Obey all traffic/pedestrian and j-walking laws

 Cross at crosswalk if there is a crosswalk within sight

 No crossing if there is a median

 No crossing roads with more than two lanes. (One lane in each direction)

o Roads with a total 3 lanes or more may be crossed at cross walks.

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15.F) Mandatory Safety Training Meeting at Start Line and Major Exchange 6

There will be a mandatory Safety Training meeting at the race Start Line for van 1 and at Major Exchange Six for

van 2. (Ultra teams need only attend safety training at the start) Each team is required to have all team members,

who are present, attend the Safety Training. The Safety Training will last approximately 10-15 minutes. Each van

will receive a safety packet at the training session. The safety packet includes items that need to be displayed in

the vehicle along with the safety rules. Please arrive at least 1 hour early to the Start Line and Exchange Six to

allow adequate time to attend Safety Training.

15.H) Safety Training Certificate Needed to Check-in and Start Running

Each van representative will receive a card indicating they have completed the Safety Training. Van 1 will need to

present the card in order to check-in at the Start, van 2 will need to have runner 7 present the card to the

volunteer at Major Exchange 6 in order to start running.

13.D) Headphones

The use of personal music devices with headphones while running is prohibited. In an overnight relay, roads are

not closed during the race and participants are running through the night. This format requires that all runners be

alert and aware of their surroundings at all times. Wearing personal music devices causes distractions and the

inability to hear what is going on around the runner.

Don't panic about the no headphone rule. Try a couple practice runs without yours. It will be okay.

Happy Running,

Adrienne