Crew & Spectators

In addition to the information below, a Crew & Spectator Guide will be available here before the event.

Aid Station Charts:

CREW RULES & GUIDELINES

Crew access is limited to the below aid stations. The event is under strict permit regulations from the US Forest Service and have agreed to limit our impact, especially with vehicles. Anyone found not adhering to the parking regulations risks the disqualification of their runner. Crews must adhere to all signs posted at the Aid Station and instructions given by the volunteers and staff. There will be strict no access areas for crews within the Aid Station areas.
Crews and spectators must follow all city, county, and state laws while driving and parking. Note that California Adventure Pass enforcement may be in effect where posted. Adventure passes can be purchased for $5 per day at many outlets throughout the Big Bear Valley
Crews are not allowed to access or interfere with the Aid Station and its operations. 17. Crewing is ONLY allowed in the designated areas within each of the Aid Station locations that permit crew access (listed in Runner Guide). Runner crewing is forbidden at all other Aid Stations, as well as at any other point of the race route.
Park only in designated parking lots and parking spaces. Parking in parking lots that are designated ‘No Parking’ will not be tolerated. Do not block businesses or driveways.

Crew/Supporter access allowed at the following locations:

RACE	LOCATIONS
100M	Start - Rim Nordic, Doble Camp 1 & 2, Sugarloaf 1 & 2, Bear Mountain, Snow Summit (Base unless chairlift is open), Finish
100K	Start - Big Bear Village (temporary parking only), Sugarloaf 1 & 2, Bear Mountain 2, Snow Summit Base, Snow Summit Top (via chairlift), Aspen Glen, Finish
50K	Start - Big Bear Village (temporary parking only), Snow Summit Base, Snow Summit Top (via chairlift), Aspen Glen, Finish
21K	Start - Big Bear Village (temporary parking only), Snow Summit Base, Snow Summit Top (via chairlift), Finish
10K	Start - Big Bear Village (temporary parking only), Snow Summit Base, Finish

How to Access Crew/Supporter locations:

RACE	LOCATION	CREW/SUPPORTER LOCATION
100M	Start at Rim Nordic	Temporary parking at Snow Valley Ski Resort (Parking lot closes at 4pm!)
	Doble Camp 1 & 2	Use shuttle from Snow Summit
	Sugarloaf 1 & 2	Use shuttle from Bear Mountain parking lot
	Bear Mountain 2	Parking allowed
	Snow Summit Base	Parking allowed
	Snow Summit Top	Access via chairlift until 6pm (paid ticket required)
	Finish	Use shuttle from Snow Summit parking lot (Aspen Glen shuttle also drops off & picks up at the Finish line enroute)

RACE	LOCATION	CREW/SUPPORTER LOCATION
100K	Start at Big Bear Village	Temporary parking only (4AM-11AM)
	Sugarloaf 1 & 2	Use shuttle from Bear Mountain parking lot
	Bear Mountain 2	Parking allowed
	Snow Summit Base	Parking allowed
	Snow Summit Top	Access via chairlift until 6pm (paid ticket required)
	Aspen Glen	Use shuttle from Snow Summit parking lot
	Finish	Use shuttle from Snow Summit parking lot (Aspen Glen shuttle also drops off & picks up at the Finish line enroute)

RACE	LOCATION	CREW/SUPPORTER LOCATION
50K	Start at Big Bear Village	Temporary parking only (4AM-11AM)
	Snow Summit Base	Parking allowed
	Snow Summit Top	Access via chairlift until 6pm (paid ticket required)
	Aspen Glen	Use shuttle from Snow Summit parking lot
	Finish	Use shuttle from Snow Summit parking lot (Aspen Glen shuttle also drops off & picks up at the Finish line enroute)

RACE	LOCATION	CREW/SUPPORTER LOCATION
21K	Start at Big Bear Village	Temporary parking only (4AM-11AM)
	Snow Summit Base	Parking allowed
	Snow Summit Top	Access via chairlift until 6pm (paid ticket required)
	Finish	Use shuttle from Snow Summit parking lot (Aspen Glen shuttle also drops off & picks up at the Finish line enroute)

RACE	LOCATION	CREW/SUPPORTER LOCATION
10K	Start at Big Bear Village	Temporary parking only (4AM-11AM)
	Snow Summit Base	Parking allowed
	Finish	Use shuttle from Snow Summit parking lot (Aspen Glen shuttle also drops off & picks up at the Finish line enroute)

PACER RULES AND REGULATIONS

Pacers are allowed in the 100-mile race only.

All pacers must sign a waiver and pick up their own pacer bib during the designated check-in times. Please refer to the Runner Guide and Race Weekend Event Schedule for pacer check-in details. Pacers must check in and sign the waiver in person; bib pickup by another individual is not permitted.
Pacers must be at least 18 years old.
Pacers must wear their pacer bib at all times and it must be visible from the front.
Pacers must accompany their runner only on the section(s) of the course specified in the Runner Guide.
Runners are allowed to have one pacer at a time.
Race Management cannot guarantee the immediate extraction of pacers from remote aid stations. Runners will have priority, and pacers may need to wait until the aid station closes before transportation is available.
Pacers must carry all mandatory gear required for the 100M race while pacing (see the Mandatory Equipment Checklist on the race website).
No muling is permitted. Pacers may not carry nutrition, water, gear or other supplies for their runner.
Pacers must remain with their runner entering and exiting aid stations. The pacer may aid in filling water bottles and obtaining food within the aid station.
Pacers may not physically assist their runner in moving along the course unless it is an emergency.
Pacer drop bags are not permitted. Any pacer supplies must fit within the runner's approved gear bags.
Pacers must follow all other race regulations. Any pacer found in violation of the Pacer Rules and Regulations, or not carrying the required mandatory gear, may result in the disqualification of their runner.

*** IMPORTANT: 2026 Routes pending approval by the US Forest Service. Minor changes could be made before race day to avoid hazard areas. An email will be sent to all registered participants after the routes are approved. ***

The final 2026 Runner Guide will include final information for Crews and Pacers.