Quote Originally Posted by FellJunior View Post
Pendle 2002:
Runner collects pre-entry race no, doesn't like look of weather, decides not to start, drives home without telling RO.
Result - non-existent missing runner being looked for in blizzard conditions putting searchers at risk.
Outcome - 6 month name and shame ban from all FRA races.

Whatever we think, believe or assume, somewhere, somehow a runner will find a way to circumvent sensible race requirements.
what happened when the contact & emergency contact numbers of the "missing" runner were phoned (before searchers were sent out)?

in any case, this is another example of a "short" count

I'm still waiting for an example of a "long" count - i.e. where a runner is still out but the finish check tallies...

Welsh Harrier - did you ever find out how they thought this had happened to you?