A: Traditionally, eight, since you need two paddlers for the canoe leg. A racer will be allowed to participate in multiple legs (a maximum of three legs per racer) so teams can be made up of anywhere from three to eight racers. Please read the “Competing in Multiple Legs” section on this page of our website for more information on what is and what isn’t allowed as several combinations DO NOT compliment each other due to the highway closure and safety regulations.