While big block V8 engines are allowed on the west coast, nearly all competitors choose to run aluminum small blocks of 410-430 cu.

Colors: The competitor chooses one of two short, similar numbered courses that might intertwine or overlap.

Wildcard: At three places on a numbered course, the competitor chooses which obstacle to perform.

Our competitors primarily choose the option names at the time of expiry.

Each competitor chooses to compete in two individual events.

Most people opt for this, although some competitors choose to do 3 and 4 car starts whilst still competing against the clock.

Full length (24 hour) rogaines and many adventure races run through the night, without a dark period, and competitors may choose not to rest.

There is a buffet for lunch that includes every food group so competitors can choose what exactly they need after a long day of racing.

A competitor may choose any speech that was once delivered in public.

Before the big race the competitors all chose their stones which all had different messages on them.