- Significant elevation gains: 4,400 ft (28k), 10,075 ft (50k), 13,000 ft (50-mile)
- Challenging climbs up Mt. Finlayson, Mt. Work, McKenzie Bight to Jocelyn Hill
- Cupless aid stations; reusable cups or bottles required
- Strict cutoff times for safety and permit compliance
- Limited parking; carpooling encouraged
- No crew access for 28k; limited crew access for 50k and 50-mile races
- Drop bags allowed for 50k and 50-mile participants
- Hiking poles allowed for 50k and 50-mile after the first aid station; prohibited for 28k
- Participants must follow official race rules and policies