Route & Rules

Off The Beaten Track is not your average road race, and we cannot stress this enough. Try to keep in mind the race is designed to test endurance and wit, not necessarily speed (although there is always a nominal prize for the first finishers – team, male and female).  The route is kept secret until a week before the race. Once released, you are expected to learn your route and know it well - otherwise you’ll get lost and be out of the running, so to speak!

Again, don’t expect to be able to run this one with your eyes closed – you will be going Off The Beaten Track! Markings/signage is intentionally minimal.  Each runner must be familiar with his/her leg route prior to the race, be self-sufficient, and carry any provisions needed (including a map if necessary) during the race. Bottled water and some food will be provided at designated checkpoints.

2012 ROUTE MAP

Click here to see maps of Legs 1 through 6 on www.walkjogrun.net under the username OTBT2012.  A map and written directions will also be included in your participant race bag at packet pick-up.

** Please note, effective 21 February, for safety reasons, Leg 5 has been amended to omit the section between Raleigh Quay and Yacht Drive along the new bypass extension.  Runners are to exit from behind the old Marriott Hotel and take West Bay Road up to the Leg finish located at Yacht Drive.  In addition, dike water crossings in Legs 4 and 5 will be negotiated by planks to be positioned the day before race day. **

2012 RULES & REGULATIONS (click here to download)

1. A map of the course route can be found at www.offthebeatentrack.ky/the-route, as well as in the race packet.
2. KNOW YOUR ROUTE! Markings/signage are intentionally minimal.  Each runner must be familiar with your leg route prior to the race, as well as carry a print-out of your leg map with you.
3. Manned checkpoints have been positioned around the course; if your race number is not recorded as having crossed a checkpoint, your team will be penalized 20 additional minutes added to your overall course time for each checkpoint not met.
4. Leg 6 includes a kayak section from Garvin Park to the channel marker and back.  Kayaks and lifejackets are provided.  Participants choosing not to complete the kayak portion of the race will be penalized 20 additional minutes added to your overall course time.
5. If you have not completed your registration and/or paid your entry fee in advance, you may do so at the Packet Pick-up.  There is NO registration or race number collection on race day.  Entry fees are non-refundable.
6. All teams/individual runners MUST attend Packet Pick-up to collect race numbers OR one responsible team member may collect their teams’ packets and distribute to the team members prior to the race, but only if all the team members’ waivers have been signed and received in advance.  A copy of the waiver can be found here.  Please sign and return by scan to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or bring with you to Packet Pick-Up.
7. Participants must be 14 years of age or older.  Participants under the age of 18 must have parent(s) and or legal guardian agree(s) and accept(s) to be bound by the terms and conditions contained within the Waiver.
8. All first leg and individual runners must check-in to the starting line no later than 6:15 AM the morning of race day.
9. Runners must have his/her race bib clearly affixed on the FRONT of his/her shirt or shorts.
10. Race starts promptly at 6:30 AM!
11. No runner may run for two different teams.
12. Teams are solely responsible for the transportation of their runners.
13. Water and snacks will be provided at each leg change station, as well as at the conclusion of the race.  Water stops will be stationed near the half-way point of each leg.
14. There are no toilet facilities provided along the course. 
15. Each participant is encouraged to carry the following items with him/her during the race:  (a) water (b) course/leg map (c) a cell phone.
16. Please help us account for all runners; report to the volunteers the safe completion of your team member at each leg change; any no-shows, etc.
17. If for any reason you need to drop out, please do so at the nearest checkpoint and advise the volunteers you are dropping out.
18. If you get lost on the course, please run/walk to the nearest checkpoint you know.  We do not want the teams to cut corners, but if you become lost, it is important to at least make it to the nearest checkpoint or leg change both for your safety and for your team to continue.
19. If you see another runner in trouble, help.  The safety of your fellow athletes is of the utmost importance.  This is a charity race.  Please call 911 if you are carrying your cell phone and advise the nearest checkpoint so medics can be dispatched.
20. Please do not leave a trail of garbage; put your empty water bottles/food wrappers in a trash receptacle or leave at the next checkpoint or leg change.
21. Follow the rules of the road!  No road will be closed for this event and you are in regular traffic.  While the majority of the course is off-road, there are a few major vehicle crossings.  Please exercise caution, especially if you are overtired – be wary!
22. Medical Emergency Number – 911.  Red Cross (925 0715) will be circling the course should any medical emergencies arise.
23. Have fun!