Max. drive to a race.

Jeffrey

posted: 3/28/2007 at 5:19 PM

What is the maximum distance you will drive race-day morning, for a race? I am considering a 2 hour drive ... but suddenly that seemed too far away for a comfortable 8.15am start though. What's your experience been? Smile

PerfesserR

posted: 3/28/2007 at 6:07 PM

I'd say about two hours. Anyway, the drive home will be a lot more umcomfortable!

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esq.

posted: 3/28/2007 at 8:17 PM

Umm... the maximum distance I HAVE driven has been about forty-five minutes... the max I would.... about an hour and a half.

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Mississippi

posted: 3/30/2007 at 8:25 PM

The very first race I did was at the Jersey shore, I live in PA, it took me 2.5 hours to get there. I agreed to run with friends, and we had fun so it was worth it, but....I won't drive that far again for a race. I like to stay a little more local. I think that furthest I'd drive now is an hour (depending on the the cause of the race).

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