The race course covers approximately 60 miles in a scenic loop over varied terrain that includes forests, brooks, lakes, fields and populated areas. There will be a single checkpoint approximately half way. The checkpoint is located near Third Pelletier Lake in St. Francis, Maine, but may change prior to the day of the race.

Unless other arrangements are made with the Chief Veterinarian, all teams will be examined sometime between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008. The examinations will be conducted in the parking lot at the Lonesome Pine Ski Lodge unless otherwise announced.

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

The official start date is Saturday, March 1, 2008. The starting place will be on Main Street, Fort Kent. The starting time will be 8:00 a.m. eastern standard time. Teams shall leave the starting line at two-minute intervals.

To allow for verification of dogs and gear by race officials, teams are required to be present at the staging area on Saturday by 6:30 a.m..

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.

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.

At least four booties per dog are required at the race start.

Spare keys to the driver's vehicle shall be left with the Can-Am Crown Race Committee or a team handler.

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 unless it becomes defective. 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. With the Race Marshal's permission, defective equipment may be replaced.
• - 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.
• - one food dish for each dog
• - enough 24-inch chains or cables to tether the number of dogs the driver is allowed to drop. Length of tethers must be greater than 22 inches and less than 26 inches.
• - 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
• - fire starting material and a 2 qt. pot to heat water
• - one day supply of emergency food for driver and dogs; dog food calculated at 1 lb. per dog. If a dog is dropped, its supply of emergency food may also be dropped.

Drivers may drop dogs only at the designated checkpoint or at the start. See the General Rules, Section C.8 for more specifics.

A team must leave the checkpoint with at least 5 fit dogs on the towline and traveling under their own power.

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.