| 1. All disputes, environmental/ecological breeches, race course discrepancies, accusations of race course misconduct including tampering with race course markings, etc. brought to the attention of the race committee will be dealt with in accordance with the rules herein set forth. Teams that do not comply with general rules and regulations of the 24 Hours of Costa Rica Adventure Race, face disqualification.
2. There is one official time clock. The clock starts when teams start and stops when the last team crosses the finish.
3. Remember that environmental and ecological preservation will be STRICTLY ENFORCED.
4. All persons participating in the 24 Hours of Costa Rica Adventure Race are subject to the laws of Costa Rica.
5. Participants must be 18 years of age on or before the date of event.
6. All racers must read and sign waivers prior to being allowed to compete.
TEAM RULE:
1. A team must complete in one of the 4 categories (PRO - mixed 4, SPORT - mixed 4, mixed 3 or open 3). If one team member withdraws at any time during the event, the remaining team members may continue unranked.
2. When on the racecourse, teams must remain in view of each other at all times. There will be a distance limitation of 100 feet maximum, between team members. Teams who enter a checkpoint or transition area separated more than 100 meters will be immediately disqualified and asked to leave the course. If at any other time during the course of the race teams are found separated by more than 100 feet, a penalty ranging from ½ an hour to disqualification will be assessed.
3. The 24 Hours of Costa Rica Adventure Race jerseys must be worn at all times during the event. Failure to comply will result in a penalty ranging from ½ hour to disqualification.
4. Mandatory team gear may be spot-checked at any time during the event. If items are found missing, teams will face a penalty ranging from ½ hour to disqualification which will be assessed at the next transition area. Teams will then be required to replace the missing equipment before leaving this transition area.
5. Teams that arrive at a PC without a stamp from the previous PC will not be allowed to continue until they acquire that stamp. If for some reason this goes without detection until further along the route, the team must return to that PC for the missing stamp or face disqualification, no matter where the discrepancy is found.
6. Teams are responsible to make sure that their passport has been stamped at each PC and that they have signed the PC control sheet.
CUT OFF TIMES:
Cut off times will be determined prior to race day. Any cutoff points will be established to allow the safe management of teams throughout the course. Every attempt will be made to determine appropriate locations of cut offs that will allow teams to continue on the course unranked for their enjoyment. This will be done through the elimination of sections of the course that does not allow unranked teams to cross the finish line prior to the winning teams
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