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Entry fees are non-refundable. Putting on DC Peaks takes a lot of planning, permitting, staffing, insurance, and logistics, so we need a full commitment from every runner.

• Optional Rollover Insurance is $25 at checkout (also non-refundable). If you buy it, you can roll your entry to the next year.
• A deferral is not automatic. You still have to register again. We’ll send an invite when registration opens, or you can sign up yourself. The free entry is tied to your email.
• You can transfer your entry to another runner whether or not you bought insurance.

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Participation in the DC Peaks requires adherence to the following rules. These guidelines are in place to ensure runner safety, fair competition, and protection of the trails and public lands we use. Failure to follow race rules may result in time penalties, disqualification, or removal from the event at the discretion of race officials.

• Runners must stay on the official marked course at all times.
• Cutting the course or intentionally leaving the marked route may result in time penalties or disqualification.
• Race directors reserve the right to review any off-course incidents and determine penalties at their discretion.
• The Summerwood Aid Station out-and-back is required. If a runner misses it, the race directors will review it and may assess a time penalty or a disqualification.

IMPORTANT: Runners are required to check in and out of every aid station.

• The official 100 mile race time limit is 36 hours.
• An official finish is recorded when a runner:
  • Completes the entire marked course
  • Follows all race rules
  • Passes all aid station cutoffs
  • Crosses the finish line within the official time limit or within a reasonable time after making the final cutoff at Mueller Park. Our intention is to wait for anyone that leaves by 5pm. We don't like saying they didn't finish the race if they took every step.

• All aid station cutoff times must be observed.
• Runners arriving after the posted cutoff time will not be allowed to continue and will be recorded as DNF (Did Not Finish).

• A DNF is recorded when a runner starts the race but does not complete the full course within the time limit or withdraws at any point.
• Runners choosing to withdraw must notify the nearest aid station captain before leaving the course.

• Crew assistance is allowed only at designated aid stations.
• Crews must follow all parking, access, and land-use requirements at each location.
• Crews may not provide aid outside of aid stations unless directed by race officials for safety reasons.
• Crew or pacer behavior that creates safety, environmental, or logistical issues may result in penalties or disqualification of the runner.

• Runners must carry their own required gear between aid stations.
• Unauthorized gear transport (“muling”) is prohibited.

• Mandatory gear is not required by default.
• If weather or safety conditions warrant, mandatory gear requirements may be announced prior to race day or at packet pickup.
• When mandatory gear is announced, runners must carry the required items at all times. Failure to comply may result in penalties or disqualification.

• A GPX download of the official course is required.
• All runners must carry a watch or phone with the route downloaded and available for navigation.
• While the course will be marked, runners are responsible for following the correct route.

• All runners must complete the pre-race runner check-in. We’ll email you the runner check-in link before race day.
• Check-in and check-out at each aid station is mandatory for safety tracking.

• Feel free to use poles or don’t. We don’t care.

Dropping & Medical Assistance

• If a runner drops from the race, they must notify the aid station captain.
• Staff will record the runner’s bib number and reason for dropping.
• Runners are responsible for transportation from the course unless injured; volunteers may assist injured runners as available.
• Race officials and medical personnel reserve the right to remove any runner from the course for safety or medical reasons.

• Headphones are allowed; runners must remain aware of surroundings and yield to other trail users.
• Dogs are only allowed from Farmington Pond to Wilderness Park in the 100M.
• Dogs are welcome at the finish area.

• Littering is strictly prohibited.
• Runners, crews, and pacers must respect all public lands and follow Leave No Trace principles. Violations may result in penalties or disqualification.

• Race directors, medical personnel, and designated race officials have final authority regarding rule interpretation, penalties, disqualification, and runner removal for safety reasons.