THE COURSE THE LOOPS AID STATIONS RACE RULES

THE ASCENT

If Tiger Claw or the Tiger Claw Double are a bit more than you can chew at the moment (or you are considering adding a spicy warmup), the Ascent is for you. This is a 2.5 mile climb up the infamous Cable Line trail to the summit of West Tiger 2 that boasts 2500ft of vertical gain. Upon crossing the finish line on the summit, take some time to catch your breath, snack a bit on some refreshments then make your way back down at your own pace via our blue descent (3 miles). Total Distance including hike down: 5.5 miles

ORGANIZERS

Tiger Claw is organized and staged by Ginger Runner, LLC. This organization reserves the right to make changes and amendments to the rules and regulations at any time. This organization reserves the right to add, change or cancel venues or events at any time. In the event that any changes are made, we will contact all registered racers with all the updates and details so that they may make the appropriate adjustments to their race prep.

On race day, racers must respect the direction and authority of the race director, race organization and volunteers.

PARTICIPANTS

We want to make sure you know that Tiger Claw is a very physically difficult event that could present numerous medical risks, many of which can be extremely serious or fatal.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older on race day; however we are able to accept runners 14 to 18 years old with a special waiver signed onsite by the runner and a parent/guardian.

RACE DAY

The Ascent features some important time rules.

• No trekking poles are allowed.

• All participants must complete an online waiver when registering. If for some reason a waiver was not completed, one must be signed and returned to Race Management prior to the race in order to participate – no exceptions. They will be accepted at the registration table on race day.

• Race Numbers must be visible and worn on the front at all times. All runners must be checked through each checkpoint by a race official. It is the runner’s responsibility to ensure that the official sees the number.

• Obey all Course Marshals.

• No outside aid (crew, family, hikers, etc) is allowed.

• If a runner makes a wrong turn, the runner must return to the course on foot to the point on the course where the error occurred and then resume the race.

TRAIL ETIQUETTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPECT

While running (or power hiking!) Tiger Claw, you will be traveling through beautiful and historic forests owned by The Department of Natural Resources and Issaquah Parks And Recreation. The route is open to the public on race day so be courteous and aware of other users. Please be polite and respectful to all other trail users so as to minimize any disruption. We are all sharing the beautiful mountain, so please respect the shared space and be kind to everyone!

• No Pacing - Any non-­participant may NOT accompany registered runners (on foot or otherwise) along the course.

• Do not litter on the course. This will result in disqualification and lifetime ban.

• Please use bathrooms, portable toilets or use common sense, if you have to relieve yourself.

• Slow runners must yield the trail to others wishing to pass.

• Stay to the right. You are sharing these trails with many other outdoor enthusiasts. We ask that you stay to the right on all trails and yield to uphill travelers when necessary. Many trails are very narrow so please stay single file as often as needed.

• If you come across an injured fellow runner, please stay with that person until the sweep or medical attention arrives.

• No short-­cutting: this includes all switchbacks.

• Runners may not store supplies of any kind along the trail.

• No dogs, baby joggers, trekking poles, or other “accessories”: Your shoes, clothing, and nutrition/hydration/emergency supplies, carried on your body are all that you should bring on your run to ensure competition fairness and the safety of you and other runners.

• Headphones ARE permitted, but at volume that allows you to remain aware of your surroundings at ALL TIMES. We request that you only run with one ear bud in but if you chose to run with both in you MUST have the volume low enough so that you can hear other runners, mountain bikers, and crazy wild forest creatures at all times. Seriously, don’t crank your tunes to drown out the suffering - it’s not cool.

• Runners may not receive assistance outside of the designated area at the Lower Aid Station by anyone other than another registered active runner. This standard is enforced for fairness to all runners. Runners do not need to have a crew. You are allowed to receive assistance from a crew within the Lower Aid Station boundaries so long as your crew do not impede other runners or race staff.

• Dropping Out: If you find it necessary to drop from the race, you must do so at an aid station. Notify the aid station captain and have the captain remove your bib number. Failure to do so may result in ban from future races. If you feel you cannot get to the nearest aid station, stay on the trail and a sweep will assist you. Do not leave the course without notifying an aid station captain. If we can’t account for your whereabouts an expensive search and rescue operation will be initiated.

• Mandatory Drop Out: Medical staff and aid station captains have the authority to pull a runner from the event should they deem it unsafe for the runner to continue. The runner must comply with this decision.

INFRACTIONS

Participants are expected to behave in a sportsmanlike manner. Race Management reserves the right to impose sanctions for behavior not specifically mentioned here. This could be in the form of time penalties or disqualification.

Official protests must be made directly to the Race Directors. In the case of unclear or contested infractions, a jury of available racers, volunteers and race marshals will be assembled to provide an opinion to the Race Directors; however the Race Directors reserve the right to make the final decision.

INFRACTIONS THAT WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION

• Short-­cutting the course

• Littering. Seriously, don’t do it. Pack in, pack out. Leave no Trace. All of it.

• Missing a checkpoint

• Receiving aid outside of an Aid Station from someone other than a registered runner

• Getting in a moving vehicle

• Having a pacer

• Failing to remain at a checkpoint for medical evaluation on request of checkpoint personnel

• Impeding another runner

• having a dog or other animal companion on the course

• Disobeying the directions of Race Management and/or race volunteers

INFRACTIONS RESULTING IN DENIAL OF FUTURE ENTRY

• Running as a bandit (either unregistered or using another registered runner’s bib)

• Pacing or crewing for a bandit runner

• Having crews take cars to areas designated as off-­limits

• Disobeying rules regarding dogs off-­leash or mistreatment of the environment

• Littering

• Failing to respect private property

• Mistreating Race Management, Aid Station personnel, runners or crew. We take this one very seriously. Don’t be a dick.