I was recently asked the following question:

If an RD wants to relocate the start (or finish) on a course by moving it to a different point on the course, is the course still considered certified? For example, on a circular course, instead of starting at the 12 o'clock position, the start is moved to the 2 o'clock position. Obviously the mile markers and finish line move around the circle by the same amount. Is it still considered certified or does it need a new map and re-submit to retain its certified status?

Matt, from what you have stated the answer is yes as it being certified. The miles were not certified and it would up to the race to mark them.

Gene

Thanks for reply, Gene. Would this be true for non-loop courses too? That is, providing the real estate for the certified distance is not changed, moving the start and finish to new positions along the same certified course does not affect its certified status. Just double checking my understanding here.

Thanks.