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I would agree if I could, GB. Truth in advertising has been a problem with too many races. Which is part of the reason our profession exists, right? Years ago, a 5K race in my region became very popular because so many participants ran P.R.s. Only a few savvy runners questioned the course distance. A few bugged the R.D. to get the course certified. When I measured the old course, it was only slightly over 2.9 miles.

I'm all but certain many of us can cite similar stories. If Joe advertised his race as 6.3 miles, and participants ran a certified course at 3.10686 miles, can you imagine the bedlam at the Finish line?

2/28/1910:10 AM

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