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Decades ago I organized a 50 mile race on a local bike path, and got it certified. The course was 2 ½ miles between two turn-around points, with the start/finish located at a handy place in mid-course.

It was advertised as the Wolfpack 50 miler. We expected and got fewer than 50 entrants.

Once the existence of the race became known, entries began to come in. Along with the 50 mile people we had a few who wanted to compete at other distances, notably 50 km, marathon, and 100 km. Grumbling, but trying to be Mr Nice Guy, I measured the extra bits and got them certified.

After seeing several examples of people wanting to run a race at a different distance than what is certified, I don’t think I would repeat accommodating special course changes to suit one or two people. Instead I’d politely refuse the request and advise the runner to seek out a race that is held on an already-certified course of the desired length.
Last edited by peteriegel
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