Q. Won't the route be confusing with so many multi-use trails involved? 

A. No one should get lost as long as they keep alert.  Each participant will be provided with a map of the route.  Also, there will be: 

• Black arrows with orange background to indicate turns
• Bright orange or pink survey tap to mark the trail pathway
• Yellow caution tape to cordon off confusing openings on the trails
• Signs for the various trail heads & road crossings
• A person who will sweep looking for stray wanderers
  

Q. What is the purpose of a checkpoint?

A. Checkpoints serve several purposes. They provide safety by keeping track of the progress of each participant (i.e. make sure no-one gets lost); they provide hydration & nutrition (water, gatorade, cookies, fruit, etc.); allow you to drop out it it's just not your day; and the CP volunters give you that extra encouragement you might need to get your second wind to get you to the finish line.