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DIVISION ELIGIBILITY

INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM MILITARY DIVISION  |  ROTC/JROTC DIVISION  |  INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM CIVILIAN DIVISION  |  TEAMS

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DIVISION ELIGIBILITY

* Civilian categories are open to anyone.
* Military categories are only open to military ID card holders or ROTC cadets.  Eligible cardholders include active duty military, Reserves, National Guard, academy cadets and retirees.  Dependents may not enter military categories unless they themselves also fall into one of the previously mentioned groups.

INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM MILITARY DIVISION

* Participants MUST wear their complete service uniform and boots.
* Non-standard t-shirts may be worn in place of the regulation t-shirts for teams that want to promote their organization.
* Participants MUST be in full uniform during the opening ceremony at the start of the march.  Only uniform tops and headgear may be removed along the route as desired; BUT MUST BE CARRIED.  Boots may not be exchanged for any other footgear along the route. 
* Footwear is limited to military service recognized boots. 

Anyone caught violating any rules will be disqualified.

INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM CIVILIAN DIVISION

* Participants registered in any civilian division may wear any footwear or attire, except any portion of a recognized military uniform.
* Individual components of military type clothing, i.e. BDU trousers, military boots, military headgear, etc. may not be worn.
* Teams representing organizations such as police or fire units may wear uniforms.  Uniform fabric should be appropriate for a 26.2 mile march through the mountain terrain.  Distinctive unit t-shirts are encouraged in lieu of uniforms.
* We highly recommend each participant carry at least one quart of water along the route at all times!  Water stops can be as far as seven miles apart.

TEAMS

* Teams will consist of five members.  All members must stay together during the entire course.  Any team finishing with less than five members will be disqualified.  If at any time a team leaves a rest area without all five members they will be disqualified.  We want to emphasize the team concept and keep teams together.

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* No pets are allowed on the route.
* CD players, boom boxes, etc. are allowed only if headphones are used.
* Participants must complete the course by 6:00 p.m.

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Good sportsmanship is expected at all times!
 

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Updated:  20 April 2011
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