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Badwater (revised) returns (Read 38 times)


Uh oh... now what?

    The 'new and improved' Badwater:  July 28, 2015 with revisions (major or minor ?) to Badwater--starts late in the evening now. 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 p.m. That "little" change in starting times removes what might have been the primary element of Badwater--getting through the hot part in the heat of the day. It doesn't really matter with Badwater (with or without ™, ©, ®, €, or ø ) now thought to be any one of several places scattered across the U.S. If they get a decent field, the records should fall with that "cool" temperature start. The historical aspect of Badwater is gone. In a year or two, or even right now, few will know the difference.

    wcrunner2


    Are we there, yet?

      I saw the new starting times and wondered how that would affect the race. I'm assuming this is being run under the new safety regulations. Hopefully the new park supervisor will reconsider those and amend or rescind them so Badwater can revert to the traditional format.

       2024 Races:

            03/09 - Livingston Oval Ultra 6-Hour, 22.88 miles

            05/11 - D3 50K
            05/25 - What the Duck 12-Hour

            06/17 - 6 Days in the Dome 12-Hour.