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Reply to "One Course, More Than One Official Name?"

Mark has it correct, with his descriptions of #1 and #2.

I think the way to sell the "no race name on the map" (and no course name whatsoever), is to reiterate that we have certified the course, not the race. The certificate number is what should be on the map, not a race name. The race uses Course # OH11005PR. If other races use the course, then so be it. I think the multiple listings of races using the same course may be reduced, as now a new race will simply refer to "USATF Course OH11001PR" in their brochure. Runners will search for the map via Course Number (Cert Number), not race name.

I am not suggesting we change the past maps or database. If I am a runner, and I see that Joe's 5k uses OH11005PR, I will look up that cert number in the USATF database. If the race doesn't list the cert number, then yes, the runner will look for the race name in the database. It won't be found,unless we add it.

If we don't have race names on a map, then the second race to use the course will have little need to have a course re-measured, as there is no competing identity on the certification map. This eliminates most of the desire for a new map. They will refer to the cert number, and the map pops up with no competing race name on it, so all is well.
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