DON'T! If you signed up for this race, you know, or have a very good idea of, what you're getting into. Follow the rules and enjoy your race and the incredible scenery.

All runners must carry the tracking device provided by the organization, handed out before the start. A public live-tracking link will be available. Failure to carry it throughout the race results in disqualification.

• 200: the start is about 3.5 hours from San José, and the last part (the prologue) is only accessible by boat through the Caribbean canals and rivers. Only registered runners, pacers and crew with registered travel packages may use the official boat transport on race morning. Spectators are not allowed at the start unless they arrange their own transportation there and back.

• 111K: the start is about 3.5 hours from San José, at the sports field in Naranjito, Quepos.

The 4 sleep stations (Finca Tres Equis, Río Macho, Mirador Buena Vista and Rancho Tinamus) have basic areas where active runners can rest. Each runner may stay a maximum of 3 hours at each sleep station.

• One drop bag per designated aid station (6 in total), handed in at registration.

• Drop bags are only accessible at the designated aid stations.

• Each bag must be a single soft container with a handle, maximum 30 liters, clearly labeled: AID STATION NAME – LAST NAME – BIB NUMBER.

• Drop bags must be waterproof; transport in a covered vehicle is not guaranteed.

• Pacers may not have drop bags.

Costa Rica 200:

• Maximum of 3 registered pacers per runner, and only one on the course at a time.

• Pacer registration is mandatory and available on the main registration page.

• Pacers may start from Pejivalle (km 138) and may only start or stop pacing at aid stations with pacer access. Only registered pacers wearing their bib may start.

• Pacers must carry the mandatory gear, except the tracking device, and sign a liability waiver, available at every aid station.

Costa Rica 111K: pacers are not allowed on any part of the course.

• Crew may only operate in designated crew areas and must bring their own supplies.

• Each runner may have a maximum of 1 registered crew vehicle, which receives a Crew Pass that must be visible at all times.

• 200: maximum of 1 crew member (plus up to 2 registered pacers) per vehicle in a crew area at one time.

• 111K: maximum of 1 crew member per vehicle in a crew area at one time.

• 200: spectators are not allowed in crew areas or at aid stations. Designated spectator points to be confirmed.

• 111K: spectators are welcome at all aid stations. Please respect staff and crew working areas and don't interfere with runners.

• Runners (and 200 pacers) may NOT receive crew assistance outside the designated aid stations.

• On the 200, runners and pacers may buy items at shops, restaurants, etc. along the course, and must carry at least US$100 to do so.

Runners may not use any kind of transportation during the race: motorcycles, bicycles, e-bikes, buses, cars, trucks, horses, cows, pigs, chickens, etc. Any runner who does forfeits the right to continue and may be banned from future events by this organization.

• 200: overall time limit of 125 hours; the finish closes at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24.

• 111K: overall time limit of 34:30 hours; the finish closes at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24.

• Aid-station cutoffs are listed in the Aid Stations section and are strictly enforced for safety.

• Runners who miss a cutoff may be taken to the next aid station or arrange their own transportation, at their own cost and responsibility.

• Runners who drop out MUST report immediately to the nearest race official and hand in their tracking device and bib. Failure to do so may result in a ban from future events by this organization.

• Transportation back to the start, the finish, San José or the runner's destination is not guaranteed and is at the runner's expense. Runners near an aid station may wait and travel with race staff when transportation is available; public transportation or a taxi may also be used. The organization will do its best to help.

• This is a cupless race: no cups at any aid station. Carry your own reusable container to drink from or refill.

• Littering by runners, pacers or crew results in immediate disqualification.

• As an organization, we are committed to reducing, reusing and recycling before, during and after the event.

• An experienced, fully qualified Race Medical Director will be available throughout the event, and basic first aid is available at all aid stations.

• The Medical Director is the event's chief medical officer and directs all steps in any health or safety situation.

• If a runner requires hospitalization, suitable ground transportation to the appropriate medical facility will be provided.

• Every runner must have their own international travel and medical insurance, purchased in their home country, covering hospital costs and helicopter evacuation when needed.

• The organization may remove from the course any runner who poses a risk to their own health or safety, or to that of other runners, staff or volunteers.

• Local emergency services: 911.

• We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the event due to severe weather or other serious circumstances (including but not limited to war, terrorism, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, floods, overflowing rivers, landslides, extreme rain, wildfires, tsunamis and pandemics).

• If the event is postponed, the full entry fee is automatically applied to the new date, and transfers to other qualified runners are allowed at no extra cost.

• A minimum of 15 runners is required to hold the event. If this number is not reached, entry fees will be refunded.

• Finishers: everyone who finishes receives a seriously cool buckle/medal (200) or medal (111K).

• Podium: trophies for the top 3 overall, men and women, in each race.