The following rules are pretty simple and should be easy to follow they are designed to ensure the run's integrity, provide equal conditions and safety for all involved. Just remember: play fair, be safe, and respect the land.

Unfortunately, violations of any rules may be grounds for disqualification from the event or other penalties as designated by the Race Director.

1. No unofficial runners are allowed at any time during the run.
2. Each runner's official race number must be worn prominently on the front of the body and must be easily visible at all times.
3. Runners must follow the marked trail at all times. Any runner departing from the official trail must return to the point of departure on foot before continuing.
4. Except in case of medical emergency, runners may not accept aid or assistance in any form from anyone between aid stations.
5. Each runner must be checked OUT of all aid stations.
6. All cut-off times will be strictly enforced. Runners must be checked OUT of the checkpoint BEFORE the cut-off time.
7. Each runner must fully disclose to medical personnel at the pre-race check-in all existing medical conditions and all prescription medications being taken.
8. No drugs of any kind should be taken before, during or immediately after the Run!
9. Littering of any kind is prohibited. Please respect the natural beauty of our trails and the right of everyone to enjoy them. Littering will threaten our continued use of the Highline Trail.
10. Runners must refrain from any act of bad sportsmanship.
11. Follow the Sanitation guidelines for human waste below. Use the LEAVE NO TRACE suggestions from the Forest Service. Some of the aid stations will have portable toilets stationed nearby. Please use them when possible.  Sanitation practices in the backcountry require extra effort to prevent pollution of the environment. Human waste: The main concerns with human waste are to speed decomposition, prevent water contamination and minimize the chance of discovery by others. "Cat holes" are the most generally accepted method of disposing of human waste in popular forested areas. Dig a small hole 6 to 8 inches deep in organic soil where microorganisms are present. When done, use a stick to mix your feces with soil, cover the hole with topsoil and camouflage the area.  Although some people bury toilet paper with their waste, it is better to pack it out in a plastic zip bag or burn it in a campfire. Few precautions are needed for urine other than to move well away from campsites, trails and water.  Trash: Everything packed in that you don't eat should be packed out, including: foil-lined drink packages, all plastics and extra food.
12. Any crew members traveling to Hell’s Gate aid station will lead to immediate disqualification of participant.
13.  Disrespect, inappropriate behavior or verbal comments directed at volunteers are grounds for disqualification from the event.
14. Smoking is not permitted at any of the aid stations or along the trail.
15. Any runner who is unable to finish the Race must inform the aid station captain of the nearest checkpoint of their decision to withdraw.  Time spent searching for any runner whom has withdrawn and not reported this withdraw will be billed to the runner at a minimum rate of $1,500 per hour.