The race trail covers approximately 30 miles of scenic terrain that includes forests, brooks, lakes, and fields. A safety cabin is located near the halfway mark at the Black Lake snowmobile camp. The cabin is to be used for emergencies. It is not an official checkpoint.

To allow for pre-race veterinary examinations and gear checks, teams are required to be present at the staging area on Saturday morning by 7:00 a.m.. Examinations will be done in the order of bib numbers.

All entrants must attend the mushers' meeting on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. at the Fort Kent Municipal Building.

The official start date is Saturday, March 1, 2008. The start shall be from Main Street, and the finish shall be at the Lonesome Pine ski lodge in Fort Kent.

Teams will leave the starting line at two-minute intervals beginning at 9:00 a.m. EST.

Drivers shall wear their identifying bibs throughout the race.

All dogs shall be harnessed in single or double file. All harnesses shall be padded around the neck and chest areas. Reflective tape is required on harnesses. Can-Am Crown recommends that dog's and driver's names be written on or attached to each dog's collar.

A flashing light must be worn by each lead dog from sunset to sunrise.

Ganglines may be cable, cable core, or any synthetic or natural material, but chains are not allowed. If cable ganglines are used, the driver must have easily accessible cable cutters which are known to be capable of cutting the gangline.

Available equipment must include four booties per dog at the race start. The booties may be on the dogs or in the sled, but they must be available for use if conditions warrant.

Each driver must have in possession at all times during the race:

• - a sled capable of accommodating injured or fatigued dogs as well as the required food, materials and equipment. Can-Am Crown recommends reflective tape on the sled. The same sled must be used throughout the race. Spare parts are the responsibility of the driver. The sled shall be equipped with an adequate brake, brushbow, snowhook and a snubline that's at least 8 feet long. Note: A snowhook cannot substitute for a snubline.
• - a bag capable of safely restraining a struggling dog and, if necessary, covering a severely injured or expired dog. Any expired dog shall be completely covered.
• - fire starting material and a 2 qt. pot to heat water
• - proper cold weather sleeping bag
• - one pair snowshoes with bindings and an area of at least 250 sq. in. (1,612 sq. cm) each.
• - knife (kept easily accessible)
• - hand axe with minimum overall length 22" (56 cm) or metal frame hand saw. Wire saws are not permitted.
• - adequate first aid kit
• - headlamp
• - at least one flashing light for each lead dog
• - pocket mirror
• - whistle
• - one day supply of emergency food for driver and dogs; dog food calculated at 1lb. per dog.

All dogs that are unable to complete the course must finish in the sled bag and cannot be dropped anywhere along the race course, including the snowmobile camp. However, dogs may be dropped at the start in accordance with the General Rules, Section C.8. Dropped Dogs.

All food and water to be used during the race must be carried from the start of the race.

Drivers wishing to withdraw from the race must wait for the sweeper vehicle for further instruction.

The awards ceremony and brunch will take place in Fort Kent on Sunday, March 2 at 8:00 a.m. at the Lonesome Pine ski lodge.