Frequently Asked Questions
Some commonly asked questions:
Do we need to know which legs we are doing before we sign up?
Answer: NOPE! Just sign up and sort that out later, then bring a completed TEAM ROSTER showing who is completing which legs to check in on Friday night.
Do we have to divide the legs evenly, or can one person run more legs and someone else fewer?
Answer: Folks can do whatever number of legs they want - it doesn't have to be in any set rotation. The only requirement is that nobody can run back-to-back legs. You have to hand off at the exchange.
What about running the in the dark?
Answer: Chances are if you are doing the 80-mile relay, you or one of your crew will run in the dark at some point during the event. After dark hours you can have someone from your team join you on the course. We will also have the Halo Brigade again this year. These are race volunteers on bicycle and they will be patrolling after dark to see if you want company as you run. They won't be offended if you turn them down, but they also love to chat and tell dad jokes if you need a distraction!
Is there a cutoff?
Answer: YES. This is a challenging event! Teams must average an overall 12-minute mile pace or faster, including time spent at exchange points. That said, 12-minute teams may very well find themselves missing the cutoff. Grab a fast friend as your ringer.
Frosty Moss Teams must reach the end of Leg 7 by 4:00 p.m. If your team does not arrive in time, you are required to skip the next race leg, and start again at the start of Leg 9 at Port Angeles Yacht Club.
Frosty Moss Teams reaching the end of Leg 12 (Railroad Bridge Park) after 8:00 p.m. will be sent directly to the finish line. Teams farther behind will also be sent to the finish line when they reach the end of their leg. In these cases, teams will receive a DNF (no race time) but are encouraged to hit the party time to celebrate your mossy adventure.
Mini Moss Teams reaching the end of Leg 5 (Railroad Bridge Park) after 6:30 p.m. will be required to skip the next race leg, and start again at the start of Leg 7 at Carrie Blake Park.
50K runners must reach the end of Leg 5 (Railroad Bridge Park) by 7:00 p.m. (14mm or faster pace)
Calculating your Average Team Pace - we have created this pace calculator to help you in your planning! Pace Calculator
Can I bring my dog?
Answer: Sorry, no dogs allowed on the course or at any of the exchanges.
Can I Wear Headphones?
We’d rather you didn’t. If you insist, keep the volume low so you can hear course marshals, passing runners and bicycles, traffic, and cougars. If you can’t hear your own footsteps, the volume is too high.
