Communications:

Communications with the race directly can be rough, especially in the final 10 days before the race. Most people don't realize we live on the salt for over a week before the race as we are setting up the course in stages. We place porta potties, water jugs, etc. We flag 3 separate courses with multiple colored flagging & on different types of poles.

There IS cell phone reception on portions of the course but it is spotty & minimal at best. We have HAM radio in place for this reason.

HAM Radio Support:

We now have HAM radio coverage at 100% of Aid Stations on the course.
In 2021 we have introduced proximity sensors. Approximately 1 mile outside each aid station will be a sensor used to alert the station you are approaching. There will be 2 orange cones placed 10-20 feet apart & the sensor will somehow be near one of them. Run BETWEEN the orange cones. (Do not mistake a single orange cone blocking an incorrect path for the 2 cones spread apart.)

This is considered the western desert of Utah which falls at the edge of the Great Salt Lake basin. If you have experience running in high desert conditions you’ll understand that means unpredictable weather.
Please don’t underestimate the elevation, sun, heat, etc. What you experience during the day is often the exact opposite at night.
The weather at this time of year can be everything from sunny and 80's (or higher) to blowing snow and low 20's. We often experience thunderstorms without warning. The 10 day forecast is less reliable than we’d like.
You are fundamentally responsible for preparing yourself to run in any weather.
The salt desert is a unique environment, and wind is generally a constant. As a result, if the winds are high, the aid stations may not have shade canopies as you’ll find in many of the other 100’s. There are barely any trees on course. Plan accordingly with your aid station bags and/or crew support.

Although infrequent, there is the possibility of encountering non-race-related vehicles on portions of this course. Please stay aware of this possibility as you run, particularly at night. The more frequent locations you’ll encounter public traffic is typically from Aid Station 11-14.
If someone pulls up to you & tells you to go a different direction (or that you are off course) IMMEDIATELY ask for race identification. Do not take direction from the general public! They do not know what they’re talking about.
You are required to have front lighting (headlamp and/or flashlight) and a rear back reflector on from dusk to dawn.
We recommend a rear light also. A solid or flashing light (of any color) for the night portion of the run is easier to see than a reflector from farther away.
Failure to have a functional front light and rear reflector any time after dusk may result in disqualification. We encourage you to carry these at all times so that you do not estimate your arrival at a certain aid station incorrectly. The few extra ounces are not going to effect your time.
You will be required to provide your personal cell phone number, a basic medical form & an emergency contact number for SOMEONE ELSE before you start the race each year. We have you submit this via a google form. The information is protected & only available to the race staff deemed necessary.