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What happens if there is bad weather during races? (Read 282 times)

AprilRunner

posted: 12/14/2012 at 7:01 AM

I did a 10k on Labor Day. We were standing at the start, getting ready to go, and the skies completely opened up. We all stood there laughing our asses off. It ended up pouring for the first ~5 minutes of the race then it settled into a steady rain. It was fun. Enjoy the race!

PRs: 5k: 27:22 (5/13) 10k: 56:06 (4/13) HM: 2:13 (4/12) M: TBD (9/13)

Venomized

posted: 12/14/2012 at 7:12 AM

I have raced in heavy rain and falling snow. Typically the only time they will call a race is if there is lightening in the area and then its still a judgement call on the race director.

Awood_Runner

Smaller By The Day

posted: 12/14/2012 at 7:18 AM

Quote from Venomized on 12/14/2012 at 7:12 AM:

I have raced in heavy rain and falling snow. Typically the only time they will call a race is if there is lightening in the area and then its still a judgement call on the race director.

Don't forget sleet! That was just last month.

2012 Races

Blueberry Stomp 5K (9/12) - 31:02

Feel The Learn 5K (10/12) - 26:58

Indianapolis Monumental HM (11/12) - 2:03:56

Run For The Heart 5K (12/12) - 25:48:48

2013 Races

Valpo Valentine's Day 5K (2/13) - 24:45:08

Chi Town HM (3/24/13) - 01:54:07.2

Dart For The Arts 10K (4/13/13) - 48:59

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon (11/02/13) -

Adam_McAllen

Beer-and-waffle Powered

posted: 12/14/2012 at 7:21 AM

I've only seen cancellations for a last minute snow storm in an city ill-equipped to deal with snow clearing. The race would have been a gongshow if they'd run it.

In the words of my late-coach : Just hang in there, relax... and at the end of a race anyone you see.....just pass them

ImNotScott

Mostly Harmless

posted: 12/14/2012 at 7:21 AM

Have fun running in the rain!

"A goal without a plan it is just a dream" - Dave Ramsey

PR's:
HM: 1:44:18 (05/06/13)
FM: 3:54:51 (3/16/13)

2013 Races

Rock n Roll USA (3/16) - Goal: < 4:00:00

Frederick HM (5/5) - Goal: To have fun and celebrate life.

Marine Corps Marathon (10/27) - Goal: ?

Little Blue

posted: 12/14/2012 at 7:36 AM

Quote from Adam_McAllen on 12/14/2012 at 7:21 AM:

I've only seen cancellations for a last minute snow storm in an city ill-equipped to deal with snow clearing. The race would have been a gongshow if they'd run it.

Myrtle Beach? They had a 20-year storm (4") and cancelled the race at midnight. It all melted by noon. Lots of pissed off runners ran the race anyway, since all of the markers and stuff were up. We went shopping. Smile

I agree with the billed cap. And consider your shirt carefully, if you don't want to participate in the wet T-shirt contest. Blush

kristin10185

posted: 12/14/2012 at 9:33 PM

Quote from Little Blue on 12/14/2012 at 7:36 AM:

I agree with the billed cap. And consider your shirt carefully, if you don't want to participate in the wet T-shirt contest.

Hehe good advice.

Thanks everyone! I was so nervous they would cancel it! I will wear all tech fabric clothes, visor, a poncho and enjoy my 10K "swim"! Should make for an interesting RR if the weather is as predicted

5K (6 total) PR: 28:16 (5/5/13) 10K (1 total) PR: 1:07:47 (12/16/12) [going DOWN on 5/19/13] 4M (2 total) PR:44:46 (4/7/13) [yet to "race" one of these all-out] HM TBD 10/12/13

Upcoming Races:

Capitol Hill Classic 10K 5/19/13

Baltimore 10 Miler 6/15/13

NY Giants Run of Champions 5K 6/23/13

Goal Race of 2013:

Baltimore Half Marathon 10/12/13

Shirfan

posted: 12/14/2012 at 10:27 PM

Quote from Little Blue on 12/14/2012 at 7:36 AM:

Myrtle Beach? They had a 20-year storm (4")

20 years? Sounds like about 20 minutes worth of snow when it's really coming down here in Buffalo Tongue

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