There are very many rules to this race, but I will only cover some of the main rules.  The first rule is that all the snowmachiners have to be members of the Iron Dog Inc. Snowmachiners younger than 18 aren’t allowed to race in the Pro Class.  Snowmachiners 16 and 17 years old can race in the Trail Class with a parent or guardian.  Each racer has to have a physical exam by a certified doctor and that exam has to be turned in to the Iron Dog Inc. from May 15th to October 6th.  All sled dog teams have the right of away at all times.  Safety equipment (first aid kits, sleeping bags, rope, etc.) has to be checked at the start of the race and if the racers can’t race if they don’t have the right equipment.  Accidents have to be reported by other teams at the next checkpoints.  The Iron Dog Board of Directors will not be held responsible for injuries to the racers. The racers are not allowed to spin they’re track at the start of the race.