CHECKLISTS & RULES

BEING PREPARED

The Santa Clarita Trail Race is a professional event with months of planning and preparation to bring you the best race experience. Participants are expected to be prepared for the race and follow the race rules.

Below are some handy checklists to help you prepare for race day, along with some rules and race etiquette to ensure everyone has a great time.

HELPFUL CHECKLISTS

RACE DAY CHECKLIST

Your bib number (in pre-race email sent out the week of the race)
Signed Release Waiver
Photo ID
Directions
Required gear
Cash for parking, beer, merch, & vendors
Mind of a champion!

RUNNER CHECKLIST

Hydration: Collapsible cup, vest, belt, or handheld bottle.
Trail Shoes: Pair of trail running shoes, shoe gaiter, optional backup pair of trail shoes.
Multiple Outfits: Clothing layers for warm days and cool nights, extra running shirts, shorts, skirts, socks, underwear, sports bras.
Comfort Items: Compression sleeves, hat, visor, neck gaiter, sunglasses, lip balm, Body Glide.
Race Bib: Must always wear when racing. A race belt helps.

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CAMPING CHECKLIST

Shelter: Tent, canopy, stakes, weights, rope, and/or bungee cords, hammer.
Comfort: Chairs, table, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, cot, pillows.
Kitchen: Cooler, camp stove, cookware, mugs.
Food & Drinks: Water, ice, electrolytes, a variety of snacks, food for meals, and your favorite race fuel.
Lights: Battery powered portable lights, light decorations.
Trash: Pack a couple of trash bags for use at your camp.
Entertainment: Cards, games, costumes, portable speaker, music.
Decorations: Make your campsite festive.
Medicine: Personal medications.
Power: Portable charger/power bank for devices.
Hygiene: Hand sanitiser, wet wipes, shower wipes, toiletries, towel.
First Aid: First aid kit, sports tape, chafing care, blister care, bandages, pain reliever.
Sun & Bugs: Sunscreen, lip balm, hat, visor, gaiter, bug spray.
Night Comfort: Eye mask, earplugs for naps.

RACE RULES

TRAIL RULES AND ETIQUETTE

Good Sportsmanship: Treating fellow runners, volunteers, race crew, and trail users with respect, encouragement, and fairness.
No Littering: Gel tabs, wrappers, and personal items must never be left on the trail.
Stay on Course: Run on the marked course, no cutting switchbacks, or creating new paths.
Yield: Stay right, pass left, and remain alert; not everyone knows trail etiquette.
Alert Runners: Call out when passing (“On your left”) to avoid startling others.
In Control: Be mindful of technical terrain, steep climbs, and descents; run in control at all times.
Public: Trails are open to the public, yield to non-race users and mountain bikers.
Tracking: Bib numbers must be visible on your front for accurate chip tracking.
Volunteers: Follow all instructions from the race crew and volunteers—they’re there to keep you safe.
Stations: Use aid stations efficiently and avoid blocking access for other runners.
Leaderboards: Mark off the leaderboard laps efficiently and avoid blocking access for other runners.
Fuel: Carry your own fuel and hydration between aid stations.
Music: Use only one earbud or open ear headphones, or keep the volume low enough to hear your surroundings.
Trekking Poles: Are allowed, but avoid using them at the start, and be mindful of placement.
Nature: Respect the natural environment, do not disturb wildlife, plants, or historic features.
Hazards: Report hazards, wildlife concerns, or course issues to the race crew or volunteers as soon as possible.
No Bandits: Only registered runners may run the race.
DNF: If you drop out, notify a volunteer or aid station with your bib number to avoid triggering search and rescue.
Have fun: It’s part of the experience and why we do this.

Injury & Emergency Guidelines

Injury: If injured, stop safely and move off the trail if possible.
Assess your condition: If you can walk, proceed carefully to the nearest aid station, volunteer, or finish line.
Unable to Move: If you cannot continue, stay where you are and signal to passing runners for help.
For any severe or life‑threatening injury, call 911 immediately.
Helping Runners: If you come across an injured runner, stop to help and ensure they are not left alone. Get their bib number, name, nature of injury, and approximate location.
Notify: The nearest aid station or volunteer. All stations have a first-aid kit and radio communication. Provide the injured runner’s bib number and location so medical support can reach them quickly.
Keep the trail clear: Guide other runners around the injured person if safe.
Severe Injury: If the runner has sever injury, stay with the runner until help arrives.
Do not move: If someone has a suspected head, neck, or back injury, unless they are in immediate danger.
If you drop out: You must check in with an aid station or finish line crew and provide your bib number.

CAMPING RULES

First Come, First Serve: Tent camp, car camp, and RV spaces are not pre-assigned. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
No cars on course: Absolutely no cars are allowed on the drivable sections of the course route during the race. The only exception is designated race crew volunteers. Please be cautious if crew vehicles are passing through.
No Parking: No car parking in the tent only zone.
Loading Zone: Cars can drive into the tent loading zone to load and unload. Once unloaded or loaded, please move the car to the parking zone promptly.
RVs: RVs or fifth-wheel trailers are only recommended if staying the full event for 24-hours.
Stakes & Weights: All canopies and tents need to be staked down. Canopies should also be weighted with weights or sandbags. It can get windy, especially in the afternoon.
No Open Fires: No campfires allowed. Container-based pit fires or propane pits are okay as long as they are never left unattended. You MUST have a fire extinguisher.
Cooking Stoves: Propane cooking stoves are okay. All fires must be supervised and never left unattended. You MUST have a fire extinguisher.
Alcohol: No alcohol consumption is allowed in camp zones. Drinking is allowed in the beer garden.
Beer Garden: The beer garden at the race festival is the designated drinking area, and beer will be available for purchase. All runners receive a FREE beer to enjoy at anytime during the race. No drinking allowed outside of the beer garden.
Trash: PACK IT IN PACK IT OUT. Do not leave any trash behind, respect the land, clean up after yourself, and either take trash with you or deposit it into the trash dumpster by the race festival.
Compact Trash: If putting in the dumpster, please compact your trash as much as possible by flattening boxes, crushing cans, or plastic bottles, to be as small as possible.
Trash Not Allowed: No large or broken equipment allowed in the trash dumpster. Items such as canopies, chairs, coolers, grills, or large items are NOT allowed.

CODE OF CONDUCT

At the Santa Clarita Trail Race, we’re all about fun, community, and festive energy, but creating a safe and welcoming environment is our top priority. To protect the well‑being of all participants, volunteers, race crew, and bystanders, we expect everyone to uphold respectful and responsible behavior throughout the event.

Unacceptable conduct includes, but is not limited to:

Theft or unauthorized use, removal, or operation of another person’s property.
Irresponsible consumption of alcohol or any use that violates local ordinances or event permits.
Boisterous, disruptive, or unsafe behavior, including fighting, horseplay, verbal or physical threats, harassment, or assault.
Refusal to follow lawful and reasonable instructions from race crew, volunteers, or city officials.
Ignoring posted safety rules or creating unsafe conditions on the course or at the venue.
Sexual harassment, discrimination, or any form of abusive behavior.
Actions that endanger the health, safety, or well‑being of any participant, volunteer, crew member, or bystander.
Use or distribution of illegal drugs or prohibited substances.
Violation of any local, state, or federal law or regulation.
Use of profanity, insults, verbal abuse, or obscene gestures toward others.
Any violation of rules, regulations, or safety guidelines established by New Global Adventures.

Consequences

Participants who fail to follow this Code of Conduct may face penalties, including, but not limited to: disqualification, immediate removal from the event, cancellation of current or future registrations, and restriction from attending future New Global Adventures events. No refunds will be issued.

New Global Adventures reserves the right to refuse participation, attendance, or registration to any individual at its discretion.

Our Expectation

We ask all participants to treat one another with respect, kindness, and consideration so everyone can enjoy an exceptional race experience. Thank you for helping us maintain a positive and safe environment for all.

Disclaimer: Please note that race information here represents what is planned for the Santa Clarita Trail Race. Locations, course variations, and changes may apply depending on conditions, availability, and improvements. We strive to make the best experience for the runners. Thank you for your understanding.

LEADERBOARDS

Even though the race is fully chip‑timed for official results, every runner will also use our on‑course leaderboards to track their completed loops. Leaderboards will be available for all distances that complete more than one loop, plus the 6 and 12‑hour categories and relay teams. This gives you a quick, visual way to see your progress lap by lap.

As you finish each loop:

Stop at the leaderboard for your race category
Find your name—the list is in alphabetical order by first name
Mark off your newly completed lap
Head back out

It takes only a few seconds and is highly recommended. For accuracy and fairness, only the runner may mark their own laps.

We’ll provide a selection of colored Sharpies, but bringing your own marker—or even a small personal stamp—is encouraged. Having your own color makes it easier to spot your row and watch your progress grow throughout the race.

Leaderboards will be organized by distance and time category, with runners listed alphabetically for easy lookup.

CUPLESS RACE

The Santa Clarita Trail Race is a cupless event. We are trying to be as green as possible and create minimal waste. This means we will avoid using disposable cups at aid stations.

Please help us on race day, bring your own collapsible cup, water bottle, or hydration pack for the race. You can refill water at the course stations. To help you prepare, we have compiled a list of mandatory and recommended gear for running the race.