NtFny wrote:
These are the rule for the Fun Centipedes.
These are the rules for Seeded Centipedes.
(Note the custom rules are less restrictive and the Lenichi Turn is optional (in other words, no seeded teams do it.)
A centipede consists of 13 connected individuals and a maximum of two unconnected alternates (floaters).
All 15 individuals in the centipede must qualify for seeded status in order to start the race in the seeded section.
The check-in area for seeded centipedes is located at the seeded runner entrance at Mission and Main Streets. Any team or individual members arriving AFTER 6:00 am will not be admitted to the seeded section.
The first person in each centipede to cross the finish line determines the finishing time for all 13 individuals in the centipede and the official finishing time for that centipede. The floaters of the centipedes, whether or not they finish with the other 13 members, will be treated as individual finishers with their own times.
There must be 13 CONNECTED FINISHERS in a centipede to win or place.
(OPTIONAL) The Lenichi Turn is optional for seeded competition.
(OPTIONAL) Twinkie feelers for the first person in each centipede, but the entire team is encouraged to wear them. You're way hipper if you wear them!
(OPTIONAL) The end of each centipede should have a stinger at least six inches in length.
The centipede must be no more than 60 feet long, allowing at least four feet between leg segments. Prior to the race start, race officials will measure each centipede from nose to stinger.