Hello new racers! We’re excited for you to take part in CHIditarod. Make sure you go through the tabs to get a feel for what the race is all about.
- Make sure you sign your waivers!
- Get creative. Pick a theme, get costumed up. Pimp out your team and cart
- Review the prize list. Pick one or two you want to focus on winning
- Have fun no matter what. Know there will be sabotage, so take it in stride
- Prepare yourself by reading the most recent SABOTAGE REPORT
- Pack refreshments for your guard dog
- This is all for charity… and glory so bring your donation food to the starting line!
- It’s an all weather event, be prepared. There’s no bad weather just poor wardrobe choices
- Race on the sidewalks
- You must have your photo ID
- Checkpoints are 25 minutes
- In true Chicago style, bribe the judges
- Tip bartenders and be kind and patient with them
- Pose for pictures
- Be sure to eat when you can. Food and water are keys to success
- Drink lots of water
- Pee when you can. Don’t assume you’ll have easy bathroom access at all Checkpoints
- Recycle
- Leave no trace
- Obey all laws
- Listen to the bike marshals
- Take your cart home with you at the end
- Participate in contests
- Be nice to judges, they’re volunteers
- Have fun and help others have a good time too! If you see bad behavior or have a serious concern, Checkpoint Leads, Bike Marshals, Judges, and anyone wearing an armband is available to hear you and help
- Have a bad attitude
- Mess with the public
- Mess with the cops
- Be Belligerent
- Litter
- Urinate in public
- Get too drunk
- Wait until the last minute to decorate your cart
- Use a U-lock or anything similar for sabotage
- Do anything hostile, bigoted, or violent. This makes other community members feel unwelcome.