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N00bie Checklist: Do’s & Don’ts of CHIditarod

    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.

    • Pick a theme, get costumed up
    • 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.
    • 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
    • Pose for pictures
    • Drink lots of water
    • Recycle
    • Leave no trace
    • Obey all laws
    • Bring your food to the starting line
    • Get creative. Pimp out your team and cart
    • 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!
    • 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.