Reply to "Racing a certified course in reverse"

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The main problem with off-road courses (specifically XC) isn’t the surface but the lack of defined borders.
FWIW we used to run a “Freedom of Choice 5 Mile” (nod to Devo) on an out-loop-back course where the runners could run the loop in either direction. It never really took off since 90% of the field just followed the leader. We do a similar concept Figure 8 race as part of our Summer XC Series where we split the field in half and assign them the direction they’ll run.
Lastly, the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile in DC was originally run in the opposite direction. I suggested to the race director that the runners would enjoy running through the Cherry trees on Hains Point near the end of the race rather than the beginning.

11/1/224:32 AM

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