Dalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101

The Dalmatian Run Fest allows handcycles, push-rim wheelchairs and racing push-chairs in all of our events. We will also accommodate runners who use Guide Runners in accordance with USATF guidelines.

*** GENERAL INFORMATION ***

Accessible Restrooms
Dalmatian Run Fest will provide 2 accessible port-o-lets per loop: (1) at the start/finish and (1) at the Old Boat Ramp

Course:
- Surface: Mostly paved; the gravel sections are primarily small gravel; the start/finish has some larger gravel and may have some ruts.
- Elevation: A few short, steep bridges. The start/finish is at the highest point of the course, approximately 85 feet above water level;  we change directions each day so we do the long climb to the dam on Sat/Mon, and the steep climb to the dam on  Sunday.
- Navigability:  the bridges have fold-down safety bollards in the center which makes them tricky to navigate; the Far-Aid out-n-back is narrower than the rest of the course (standard sidewalk width);
- Turns: The turn-around at Far-Aid out-and-back is 180* and narrow but with good shoulders; there are also 2 90* turns on the course.

Cut-offs
All athletes need to be able to complete the race within the cut-off times. As long as you start your last lap before 5PM, someone on the RD team will wait for you and give you your medal and an official finish time. BUT there may no longer be any support at the Aid Stations, and you may be asked to sign an additional waiver and take a light with you.

Parking
The parking lot is very steeply sloped, so we reserve special parking for our adaptive athletes at the start/finish line. We'll send the parking map and parking permit about a week before the race.

Safety Precautions
We enforce the standard safety precautions, including but not limited to:
     • Riders need to wear seatbelts
     • Handcycle and push-rim athletes must wear a protective helmet at all times when the participant is on the racecourse.
     • Handcycles and push-rim wheelchairs need to have a high-vis flag or blinking red rear light; both is preferred 

Start Time
Handcycles, push-rim wheelchairs, and push-chairs will start 5 minutes earlier than the runners; results will be based on chip-time.

*** DIVISION-SPECIFIC INFORMATION ***

Push-chair teams
- Teams consist of 1 Captain/Angel/Rider and one (1) runner/pusher at a time.
- Special Pricing:  the team would pay 1 full-price registration and get 1 comped registration, and both team members would get bibs, medals and finish times. If the team does 1 event, they will get 1 shirt (with the option of purchasing another), but if the team does two or three days, then they will get a second shirt in lieu of one of the other swag items. Please email the team name to Kay.WrathRacing@yahoo.com  and I'll create a custom comp code.
- Guardian Runners must be registered runners.
- Awards: There are no push-chair divisions, However, the runner/pusher is eligible for Overall and 'Big Dog' awards.

Handcycle
- Division: Will be designated as Age 99
- Awards: The Handcycle division will offer awards 1 deep by gender. Handcycles are not eligible for Overall awards, but are eligible for Big Dog awards.

Push-rim Wheelchair
- Division: Will be designated as age 98
- Awards: The Push-rim Wheelchair division will offer awards 1 deep by gender. Push-rim Wheelchairs are not eligible for Overall awards, but are eligible for Big Dog awards.

Visually Impaired
- Athletes with visual impairments may have a guide (tethered or non-tethered). Guides must wear clothing that indicates they are a guide (hi-vis preferable.) Guides are not registered athletes so they will not appear in results and are not eligible for awards. Guides must complete a Waiver - please email Kay.WRATHRacing@yahoo.com  to request a Guide Waiver at least 1 week before the event.
- Division / Awards: There are no divisions specifically for Visually Impaired athletes. However, the runner is eligible for Overall and 'Big Dog' awards.

Vestibular / Balance Disorders​
Athletes with a documented vestibular / motion / balance disorders may use trekking poles, and/or may have a guide/pacer. Guides must wear clothing that indicates they are a guide (hi-vis preferable.) Guides are not registered athletes so they will not appear in results and are not eligible for awards. Guides must complete a Waiver - please email Kay.WRATHRacing@yahoo.com  to request a Guide Waiver at least 1 week before the event.
- Division / Awards: There are no divisions specifically for athletes with vestibular / balance disorders. However, the runner is eligible for Overall and 'Big Dog' awards.