1. The team captain is responsible for making sure the team roster is complete, estimated times are submitted, a volunteer is recruited, waivers are signed, and fees are paid.  Most communication between teams and B2K officials goes through the captain. 
2. Be creative with your team name.  Be sassy, but keep it in good taste.  Ask yourself if your grandmother would find the name fun or offensive.  There is a special award for Best Team Name.
3. Decorate the team vehicle if desired, but vehicles shouldn’t have decorations that are suggestive, sexual or contain foul language.  Create costumes to fit your team name, but keep them in good taste (and not too hot to wear while running).  There are special awards for Best Decorated Vehicle and Most Creative Costumes.
4. Print and bring a copy of the course manual and leg maps.  There won’t be maps in the race packet unless there are changes made to the course.   
5. Bring sufficient supplies for your team.  Much of the course is isolated, so don’t leave home without food, water, a first aid kit, toilet paper, tape, and a full tank of gas.  Each team is responsible for supporting its own members, but race officials can help as needed in emergency situations. 
6. Bring several changes of clothes for your legs and for the post-race celebration.  Be ready for changes in weather throughout the day, and potentially windy conditions at the coast.

1. Plan to arrive an hour before your wave starts.
2. Park where directed by race officials.
3. Tape the “Caution: Runners on Road” signs on your vehicle.

Start Times

7:00am—Wave A

7:20am—Wave B

7:40am—Wave C

8:00am—Wave D

8:20am—Wave E

8:40am—Wave F

9:00am—Wave G

Placement in waves will be based on 10K times of team members.  All walking teams start at 7:00.  Fastest teams start at 9:00. Waves are balanced to reduce congestion on the course. Team captains will be notified of wave assignments by June 30th.

1. Treat volunteers, team members, race officials, residents, and spectators with respect.  Give the volunteers a “thank you” even if you’re tired and grumpy.
2. There are potential hazards including (but not limited to) traffic, road surface conditions, weather and wildlife.  Please take appropriate precautions to ensure a safe and fun event for all participants, volunteers and the public.  Obey all traffic laws. Park in designated areas and on the legal side of the fog line only.
3. The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged for this race.  To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, we encourage a headphone-free environment.  If you do use headphones, the volume shouldn’t be so loud as to prevent you from hearing traffic.  Strollers, baby joggers and dogs are not permitted.  We discourage anyone younger than 14 years old to run in this event.
4. Do not defile public or private property.  Use the portapotties and trash boxes at the exchange zones.  Follow “no parking” directions and keep off private property.  Do not block any residential or commercial driveways.  Pack it in; pack it out.  You wouldn’t want people leaving trash or urinating on your property.    Use common sense, and treat others as you’d like to be treated.
5. Keep your noise level under control.  These are backcountry roads and the residents and their animals aren’t used to so much traffic.  Play music, but not too loud.  Cowbells are great, but air horns can frighten horses and dogs.  Fireworks are prohibited, as they are both disruptive and a fire danger. Again, treat others as you would expect.
6. Runners may walk if they wish, but walkers should not run, as the exchange zones and the finish are staffed based on estimated times.  Walkers who decide to ”jog a little bit” will arrive at unattended exchanges (and will be cheating).  This is not a judged race-walking event, so we expect walkers to police themselves.  We know that walkers take competition as seriously as runners do.  For your safety and fairness, this is not permitted.
7. Be aware of course markings.  Check the leg maps before you start each leg.  Critical turns will be marked, but teams are responsible for keeping their runners on course.  Runners may want to carry a map with them as they go.
8. Drive carefully on the back roads; keep your speed 25-30mph.  The gravel roads are dusty; be considerate of runners.
9. Drink water; stay hydrated, especially as the day warms up.  Some runners like to wear a damp hanky over their face to make it easier to breathe on dusty roads.
10. Do not go home without telling us.  Teams that drop out must notify a race official before leaving the course.
11. If you encounter a dangerous situation (e.g. loose dog or angry resident) or have a medical emergency, your first priority is to keep yourself safe. Once in a safe situation, please report the incident to race officials ASAP.  Give specific details and information so we can follow up with EMS and law enforcement as is appropriate.  
12. Smoking is prohibited on the course.  This is fire season, so be cautious and aware of any sparks/smoke/fire that you see.  Report any fires to race officials immediately.
13. Cell phones are unreliable on much of the course, so contact a race official for questions and emergencies.  We will have ham radio operators at each exchange in contact with EMS and the race director.  We will have first aid kits at each exchange, but call 911 in a true emergency.  Lincoln County Sheriff—541-265-4277, Benton County Sheriff—541-766-6858, Toledo Police Department—541-336-5555, Newport Police Department-- 541-574-3348.
14. The course is not closed to traffic.  In general, runners should keep to the left side of the road, facing traffic, unless told otherwise by race officials.  The course has a mixture of gravel roads, paved roads (with fog lines), and sidewalks.  Always be mindful of traffic.
15. Bibs MUST be worn on the front, so race officials can record which teams have passed each exchange and which teams have finished. 
16. Handoffs should occur inside the designated exchange zones.  There are no batons; touching hands is sufficient.
17. You are not required to run/walk the legs in a particular sequence, but all legs must be covered.  If Joe Runner wants to do Legs 2 and 12, or Jane Walker wants to do Legs 1, 3 and 11, that’s permitted.  Keep track of your times on the Scorecard in your race packet.  “Clock Time” refers to the time of day.  “Overall Time” refers to the amount of time that your team has been running.  For example, Team B2K started at 7:30am.  Joe Runner finished Leg 2 at 8:50am (Clock Time) for a total of 1:20:00 (Overall Time).
18. Timing:  This event uses “gun timing” and chip timing.  We know the start time of each team. One of the bibs for your team will have a timing chip attached.  BE SURE the last runner wears this specific bib when they cross the finish line. Results will be posted periodically at the finish line and available online within a few hours.
19. Leap-frogging: The course will close at 8:00pm (i.e. 13 hours after the earliest wave).  If need be, you may be asked to discontinue the race, or you may “leap frog” runners on later legs.  Normally one person runs one leg at a time.  For leap-frogging, two people run two different legs at the same time, allowing the team to finish sooner.  In order to do this you need expressed permission from the race director (either before the relay or via the ham radio operators during the race).  You will need to record individual leg times on the Scorecard so an accurate team time can be calculated at the finish.  Running teams may leap-frog with permission; walking teams may NOT leap-frog. THE EARLIEST YOU MAY START LEAP-FROGGING IS LEG 9.  The roads before this leg are mostly gravel and two-way traffic will cause delays.  Further, leap-frogging before this leg may cause runners to reach exchanges before they are staffed.
20. Do not stop in the middle of the road to drop off runners as this causes traffic back-ups
21. Save the party for the finish.  Open alcohol containers and drinking are prohibited on the course.  Not only is this a violation of B2K rules, it is a violation of state law and you are at risk of being cited by law enforcement.
22. No oversize vehicles such as RVs, buses, shuttles or limos are permitted as support vehicles.  If you’re unsure if your vehicle qualifies, please contact the race director.  Most teams drive a van or SUV, but two small cars per team is also permitted.
23. “Shadowing” is permitted.  Shadowing refers to when a van parks a mile or two ahead of their runner and waits for the runner to pass before driving ahead and stopping again.  Obey traffic laws when pulling over (e.g. don’t impede traffic, don’t block roads, don’t park in private driveways, do park on the legal side of the fog line). Shadowing is discouraged for Legs 1 through 4, as the roads are narrow.
24. “Following” is NOT permitted.  Following refers to when a van follows 25-30 yards behind the runner while they are running.  This is dangerous as it slows traffic.  Bicycles are also not permitted to accompany runners on the road.

Van Directions for Walking Teams

(from the end of Leg 4 to the start of Leg 11)

Walking teams walk Legs 1 through 4 and Legs 11 through 14 for a total of 56.3K (35 miles).  At the end of Leg 4, running teams go left; walking teams go right.  Walking teams drive the distance between Leg 4 and Leg 11. Drive 0.6 miles to Highway 20 and head west (left) for 16.5 miles until turning left onto Elk City Road.  Drive 11 miles to Cannon Quarry Boat Ramp where Leg 11 begins.  You MUST check in with a race official when finishing Leg 4 and when starting Leg 11.  Please record your leg times on the Scorecard provided in your team packet.

Timing for Walking Teams

1. Remember that although runners may walk, walkers may not run.  This is not a judged race-walking event, so we expect walkers to police themselves.  We know that walkers take competition as seriously as runners do.
2. One of the bibs for your team will have a timing chip attached.  BE SURE the LAST WALKER wears this specific bib when they cross the finish line.

As for timing, we will "trust, but verify".  We will know your start time and your finish time.  You should check in with race officials when you finish Leg 4 and start Leg 11. You must record your "driving time" between the end of Leg 4 and the start of Leg 11.  Please make the timer’s job easier by simply subtracting your driving time from your total time to get your actual time.  Be sure to turn in the Scorecard provided in your team bag to the timers at the finish for verification.

At the Finish

1. Awards Ceremony at approximately 3:00pm. We want this to be a fun, low-key, event.  Awards will be given to the fastest teams in each of the seven divisions listed above.  In addition, special awards will go to Best Team Name, Best Decorated Vehicle, and Most Creative Costumes.
2. Teammates usually cross the finish line with the last runner.  Have your team wait in the corral and run the last 100 yards together.  If you want to take photos at the finish line, don’t impede other teams as they finish.
3. All finishers get a medal.
4. Enjoy the post race party!  Runners, walkers, volunteers, friends and family are welcome.  There will be food, beer, live music, and more!  
5. Food and Beer Tickets:  Runners and walkers will be given food and beer tickets in their team bag.  Volunteers can get their tickets at the finish line from the Finish Line Coordinator.  Friends and family are welcome to join the post race party.  A meal ticket, which includes one meal may be purchased for $10 while completing online registration. Kids 10 and under are free.  A limited number of extra tickets will be available on race day, so it’s best to purchase them in advance.
6. Give the completed Scorecard to the timer or to the race director.
7. Temperatures in Newport in July are typically in the mid-60’s, but it can also be quite windy.  Pack and dress accordingly.

1. Volunteers are essential for the safety of participants.  Teams with three or more members are required to provide one volunteer to serve as a race official.  If providing a volunteer is a hardship, you may opt out by paying a $100 fee instead of providing a volunteer.  We MUST have a committed volunteer name by June 29th, or you will be charged the $100 “opt out” fee.  The fees are used to hire additional people to fill the volunteer positions.  We give back to the community by making donations to nonprofit groups and high school teams that provide volunteers.  We need enough lead time to arrange the community volunteers, so it’s important that we get commitments from team volunteers by June 29th.  You can make this donation online when you register your team, or by contacting info@barreltokeg.com
2. Volunteer assignments are listed on getmeregistered.com. Volunteers will be prompted to report which team they are volunteering for. Positions are filled on a first come-first served basis, but some adjustments may be made to provide adequate coverage on the course. The race director may contact volunteers if changes are needed. Volunteers are welcome to contact the race director if they have any questions. info@barreltokeg.com.
3. If a designated volunteer becomes unavailable, the team is required to find a replacement and inform the race director.  A race official will be checking to be sure volunteers have reported to their assignments, and answer any questions.  Each volunteer should print their volunteer instructions and know the name of the team that they are representing.
4. Volunteers must be 16 years or older and physically able to carry out their assigned duties.
5. Each volunteer works a 3 to 4 hour shift; most will work as course marshals at exchanges or direct traffic/runners.
6. Cell phone coverage is spotty.  For minor emergencies, a first aid kit is provided.  For serious emergencies, call 911 or talk to a ham radio operator at any exchange zone; they will contact the race director or EMS.  Lincoln County Sheriff—541-265-4277, Benton County Sheriff—541-766-6858, Toledo Police Department—541-336-5555, Newport Police Department-- 541-574-3348.
7. Volunteers are welcome at the post race party at the Rogue!  Ask the Finish Line Coordinator for free meal and beer tickets.
8. See the Volunteer page for more detailed instructions.