Guidelines for Spectators
- Stay out of the streets. Period. We mean it. You will be herded. Love you!
- Record the amazingness. Bring nice high-definition photo and video cameras. Upload and link to our Facebook Page, Flickr, etc. Use the tag "@chiditarod"
- Support the cause by bringing food for racers or fundraise for our charity!
- You are not allowed to participate in sabotage. Please, please, don't. :)
- If you are working with a team to provide food, you must consult with your team in advance as to where you plan on meeting them.
Where should you watch the race?
Since the location of the checkpoints remains a surprise up until the day of the race, we can't really tell you exactly where to watch. We will say this, however. The race might be contained by:
- Kennedy Expressway Ave on the East
- Lake St on the South
- Oakley Ave on the West
- North Ave on the North
Starting Line
A great place to watch the race is near the starting line. The race will begin at the corner of Wollcot and Hubbard (map) at 12 noon. Feel free to come on by to congratulate all the participants on their lack of taste as they cross the starting line. Cheer on your favorite dogs and mushers as they make their way towards the first checkpoint. Be there by 12 noon or you'll miss the starting horn. And in case you were wondering - YES, the starting line is EPIC.
Finish Line
The finish line will be announced the night before race day. Stay tuned on our google group and Facebook Page to get the details. Get there by around 2:30 pm if you want to catch the first teams as they cross the finish line in all of their glory, pain, and exhaustion. Awards ceremony is at 5:30 pm.
DISCLAIMER - This information can and will change before race day.