Empowering Youth Through Adventure

ASCEND Event Rules

To maintain a fair and safe environment for all racists, the following rules will be strictly enforced:

  1. Registration and Check-In
  • All participants must register online before the event and check in on race day to receive their race packet and number.
  • Late arrivals may not be allowed to compete.
  1. Age and Skill Level
  • Participants must compete in the appropriate age and skill category. Misrepresentation of skill level or age is grounds for disqualification.
  1. Safety Gear
  • Helmets are mandatory at all times while on the course.
  • We strongly recommend wearing gloves and protective eyewear.
  1. Course Adherence
  • Riders must follow the marked course. Taking shortcuts or altering the course is prohibited and will result in disqualification.
  1. Conduct
  • Sportsmanlike conduct must be observed by all participants. Rudeness, endangering others, or unsportsmanlike behavior will lead to disqualification.
  • Participants must yield to faster riders and notify when passing.
  1. Environmental Responsibility
  • Littering on the course is strictly prohibited. Participants must carry out what they carry in.
  • Stay on designated trails to minimize environmental impact.
  1. Assistance
  • Outside assistance from spectators is not allowed except in designated aid stations.
  • Mechanical assistance is allowed only between participants and at designated tech support zones.
  1. Withdrawal
  • Any participant who cannot finish the race must inform a race official at the nearest checkpoint and hand in their race number.