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Devil's Ladder Ultra 2024

Cumberland, BC

IMPORTANT - Please read carefully before you register!

Updated July 8, 2024 (Extreme Weather Measures Implemented)

POLICY UPDATES

Policies may be updated at any time without notice. Any significant changes in the following policies that occur after registration will be communicated via email to participants.

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS

  1. Pregnancy - Congrats! Full refunds will be provided with a doctor's note, simple :)
  2. We do not provide refunds, deferrals or credits for any other reason.
  3. A refund program by RaceRoster is offered as an add-on during registration. This is a 3rd party service which we do not administer - it is up to you to read the details to ensure the coverage is appropriate. For more information, visit https://support.raceroster.com/hc/en-us/articles/4410757657876-Managing-My-Race-Roster-Registration-Refund-Protection
  4. If the race is cancelled for any reason beyond the control of Perseverance Adventure Club, more than 30 days before the start, runners will be partially refunded the entry fees. The amount of the refund will be decided to allow our organization to deal with the irremediable expenses incurred as of the date of the cancellation. If a race is cancelled less than 30 days before the start or if the race in progress is interrupted, for any reason beyond the control of Perseverance Adventure Club, entry fees will not be refunded.

Thank you for your understanding, respect for and cooperation with our race policies. Have a great race!

We are a small operation - Emails or DM's regarding refunds/cancellations will not be responded to.

TRANSFERS

Racers are permitted to transfer to a shorter distance within the event subject to the following:

If you decide to move down in distance, no credit or refund of the difference will be given.

To transfer your distance, email registration@devilsladderultra.com ASAP and there may be enough time to get your personalized bib for the new distance. Otherwise, you can drop down right up until the bib pick-up ends. Your bib MUST match your race distance as we have checkpoints and expect you to be there.

WAITLISTS

We do not have the capacity to manage waitlists. Our permits and insurance have limitations to the number of racers we can have in the race, we are sorry you missed it. We are however always looking for awesome volunteers!

Volunteer - https://devilsladderultra.com/volunteer/

Signup for Race Updates - https://devilsladderultra.com/

BIB PICK-UP

Racers MUST show ID to pick up your bib, even the optional pickup day before the race. Anyone found wearing someone else's bib on the course will be disqualified and banned from future events. Due to safety issues and volunteer time spent trying to figure out problems associated with the act of swapping, we have zero tolerance for this whatsoever.

SUPER IMPORTANT POLICIES

Safety is our top priority, and these policies are in place to protect you, fellow racers, and volunteers. Please respect that we have insurance coverage for registered participants only and these policies are strictly enforced. All of these policies are for safety reasons.

Breaking any of these policies will result in a ban from future Perseverance Adventure Club Races:

  1. REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ONLY - Only registered in-person racers may be on the course during the race and if you are found racing the course without valid registration, you will be banned from future events. We have zero tolerance for this.
  2. WAIVER - All participants must complete an online waiver when registering. A completed waiver must be signed prior to participating – no exceptions.
  3. SWAPPING - No swapping bibs. If you are caught breaking this rule you will be disqualified and banned from future events.
  4. CAN NOT COMPLETE - If you cannot complete the course for ANY reason, you MUST notify one of our Course Marshals or Finish Line crew. We don’t want to send Search and Rescue out to find you if you have gone home and are having a nap :) Just let us know, please. Thank you! Medical staff and Race Directors have the authority to remove any racer if they deem it unsafe for the runner to continue.

OTHER VERY IMPORTANT POLICIES

  1. CUTOFF TIMES - Cut-off times are strictly enforced, please check the course maps and elevation profiles to ensure you have the ability to meet the cut-offs. This is a running course. You must reach specific checkpoints prior to the cut-off times in order to continue the race. If you do not reach the cut-off by then, you will be directed to return to Village Park. More details on the cut-off times for each course can be found at devilsladderultra.com
  2. DOGS/STROLLERS - No dogs or strollers permitted.
  3. POLES – Trekking/running poles are only permitted for the 50k distance and must be stored securely and not in use until reaching Aid Station 1 (Potluck). Poles are not permitted for other race distances.
  4. HEADPHONES - No headphones please, a single earbud only is permitted. You need to hear the people around you for safety.
  5. COURSE MAPS - Courses will be well marked, but you should familiarize yourself with the course in advance for safety and help you crush your time! Visit our website for course maps.
  6. FIRST AID - Review the course maps for course marshals and first aid stations. Please visit our website for course maps.
    1. If you come across an injured racer on the course that requires assistance, please stay with them until medical attention arrives. The first racer is asked to remain with the injured participant. The next racer is asked to report the incident to the next volunteer (marshall/aid station) so medical assistance can be sent. If you remain/assist an injured racer, you will have your race entry refunded as well as a complimentary entry next year (please let us know if this happens) as a thank you for supporting your fellow race community.
  7. YOUTH ON THE COURSE - Participants must be 19 years of age or older on race day. We will however accept racers under 19 years old with written signed parental consent and demonstrated trail running experience.
  8. BRIDGES - Walk all bridges! They are bouncy and slippery and must be walked. No running is permitted on elevated bridges for your safety and the safety of those around you. Don't worry, they are short and will have little impact on your time!
  9. STAY ON THE TRAIL - You are a trail runner, be prepared to run through challenging terrain. Please do not take shortcuts and sidestep puddles as this may damage the surrounding foliage. Any racers cutting corners or taking short cuts will be disqualified.
  10. WATER/AID STATIONS – Racers are only permitted to receive assistance from a crew member/non-participant within 100 meters of an official Aid Station. Racers receiving assistance from outside the designated area will be disqualified. Racers may not store supplies of any kind along the course.
  11. OFF COURSE - We do our best at flagging, but sometimes you can still find yourself drifting off course. If that happens, you must return to the exact spot where you went off course regardless of the distance travelled. Failure to go back to the exact point you went off course will result in a DNF.
  12. LITTERING - Do not litter on the course. Racers found littering will be disqualified from the race.
  13. ADVERTISING - Out of respect to our sponsor partners who have generously contributed to our event, we ask that advertising of any kind be approved in advance. This includes but is not limited to tents, banners, flags, vehicles, giveaways, or any other sort of business advertising.
  14. NO SMOKING ALLOWED – Smoking of any kind is not permitted at the race venue or on the course.
  15. PACERS - Non-participants are not permitted to accompany registered racers along the course.
  16. RACE BIBS – Bibs are chip timed and must not be folded. Bibs must be visible on the front of the racer at all times.

Extreme Weather Measures

Due to higher-than-normal temperatures and an anticipated ongoing Government-issued Heat Warning, Extreme Weather Measures are now in effect for our 2024 race. Changes to our gear and required actions are highlighted in yellow.

REQUIRED GEAR

Runners must have the following equipment with them at all times:

  • Hydration Pack or Handheld Water Bottles:
    • 50k: Minimum capacity of 1.5 litres and must depart Queso and Hamilton Lake Aid Stations with a minimum of 1.5 litres of water in their possession
    • 30k: Minimum capacity of 1.0 litres and must depart Potluck #2 Aid Station with a minimum of .5 litres of water in their possession
  • Hat/head Covering
    • 50k: to protect you from the sun (50k) (recommended to include covering of neck)
  • Cup
    • Collapsible recommended, for food/drinks at aid stations for all distances. Water flasks may satisfy this requirement.
    • One collapsible cup will be provided to every racer at check-in.

These requirements will be checked at a specific point on the course. Any athlete found not complying will be marked as DNF and removed from the race.

RECOMMENDED GEAR

*See REQUIRED GEAR above.

In addition to the required gear above, the following items are strongly recommended, especially for the 50k:

  • Additional water capacity of 0.5 litres above the required amount
  • Hat to protect you from the sun (Mandatory for 50k)
  • Salt tabs or other electrolytes based on your own sodium loss through sweat (average 900mg/litre)
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip balm
  • Cell phone, fully charged
  • Additional cup (collapsible recommended) for food/drinks at aid stations
  • Blister care supplies and anti-chafe product

REQUIRED GEAR - REPLACED WITH EXTREME WEATHER MEASURES

There is a lot of sun exposure on this course and with the race date in the middle of the summer, we can have extreme temperatures!

Runners must start the race with the following equipment:

  • Hydration pack or handheld water bottles that are capable of holding a minimum of:
    • 1.0 litres (50k)
    • 0.5 litres (30k)
  • Hat to protect you from the sun (50k)
  • Cup (collapsible recommended) for food/drinks at aid stations

EXTREME HEAT
If extreme heat is expected, we will require you to carry a specific minimum amount of water after leaving aid stations if you are beyond specific times. We may also increase the minimum capacity requirement for the 30k and 50k. We will communicate this closer to the race.

RECOMMENDED GEAR

See REQUIRED GEAR above.

The following is strongly recommended, most importantly for the 50k:

  • Hat to protect you from the sun (50k is mandatory)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Cell phone, fully charged
  • Water capacity of an additional 0.5 litres above required amount
  • Additional cup (collapsible recommended) for food/drinks at aid stations
  • Blister care supplies
  • Anti-chafe product

VOLUNTEERS

Remember, that this race is run by volunteers. Please be respectful - everyone is doing their best to come together for the common goal of supporting the Cumberland Community Forest, United Riders of Cumberland, and the Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue. Have fun. High-five each other. Smile!

RACE DIRECTORS

The Race Directors has the final say in all matters and any issues that arise that are not outlined are to be resolved by the Race Director. The Race Directors may need to make up a rule on the spot for any reason.