Support crews are encouraged for all runners participating.  Crews must follow all of the rules and regulations of the run, rules for pacers, rules for support crews and any supplementary instructions issued in pre-race meetings. Everyone must willingly comply with all instructions from race personnel at all points along the trail and its access routes, including parking regulations, or risk disqualification of their runner.

Rules for crews

1. Crews may meet runners or assist them only at those aid stations specifically designated for crews.
2. Crews are allowed to use aid station supplies for their runners.  All crews must adhere to instructions of all aid station personnel, including requests to vacate a certain areas of the checkpoint if the situation arises.
3. Crews must stay within a reasonable radius of the aid station while attending to their runners.
4. No crews are allowed at the following aid station: Hell’s Gate, Mile 24.
5. Crews must always drive at safe speeds! No matter how fast a runner may be, it is possible for crews to arrive at all the aid stations without exceeding the posted speed limits. Speed limits are rigidly enforced by the U.S. Forest Service and the County Sheriff's Dept.
6. Crews must never park in such a way as to block traffic, access to the trail or checkpoint, or other parked cars.
7. All pets must be kept outside the official aid station area.  All pets must be kept restrained at all times.
8. No smoking will be allowed at any of the aid stations or along the tratil.
9. Littering of any kind at any checkpoint, along the trail, or at the finish line is strictly prohibited.
10. Crews may have to park a considerable distance from the aid stations.  It is advisable to bring a small cooler that can be carried easily into the checkpoint in addition to a larger one that is kept in the car.  Crews should wear running or hiking shoes.
11. Crews should be equipped with flashlights form fish hatchery to Christopher creek to the finish as some participants will complete these sections in the dark.
12. As the day and night progress, crews should take care of themselves as well as they take care of their runners. Adequate hydration, regular meals and appropriate clothing will keep crew members happier and stronger, with much more energy to give to their runners!