A race director is also responsible for the safety of the volunteers that are on the course.

Eh. Some RDs are responsible for runners' discomfort.

Anyhow, imitation being the highest form of flattery, I was honored that LR went with the Superhero theme and medal this season. Epic flattery.

And apparently while the runners were told the course was closed, and course marshals escorted them off the course, the official party line from the RD is that the course was NOT closed, but rather was just rerouted. So no special treatment for those who were told to stop running.