The entry limit for the Skyline was 300. 282 lined up on the day.
Anyone who contacted us to say they could not run did not have their entry fee cashed.
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The entry limit for the Skyline was 300. 282 lined up on the day.
Anyone who contacted us to say they could not run did not have their entry fee cashed.
Who can prove that the 97 no shows "couldn't be bothered"?
Entries opened in October and closed in January - OF COURSE there will be a large number of people injured / have family problems / kids have the shits come race day.
I missed last year due to injury and was gutted to not be lining up and I assume that the vast majority of the 97 from this year feel the same.
Which I think shows you got it about right, you wanted 300 and got 282.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyJ
I was one who didn't run, got a stomach bug the week before, still hoping to do it Friday night but saw sense on Saturday when I still hadn't eated a proper meal since Wed. Didn't expect a refund or anything and came and supported my club mates.
Next year.
Don't presume that those who didn't turn out "couldn't be bothered". I'd much rather have been at Edale than be injured.
Thanks Andy.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyJ
That's a good strike rate then, wasn't aware of that figure. And I'm not suggesting there aren't lots of good reasons for being unable to race. Missed a few myself in my time.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyJ
I was, however, under the impression that there is an increasing number of people booking a place on the off-chance they might want to use it. If it's not a problem, I'll get me coat.
Andy and the other ES organisers obviously judged it about right then with the 25% wastage thing - but, out of curioisty, what would have happened if 330 (out of the 375 pre-entered) had turned up? Was 300 some kind of legal / H&S starting number limit that couldn't be breached?
Anyhow, as a couple of others have mentioned above, it seems more sensible to have entries open no more than two months before a race max - like Ennerdale this year, and Borrowdale last.
The odd runner also turned up under sudonym, I know others who binned at the last minute with colds. I knew I ran without having put the mileage in my legs due to noro virus and things, which would have been different if the entries had opened later. I've also wanted to race some of the bigger races this year and am struggling to plan far enough ahead to suit organisers wishes, hence I've either got to take a punt on being in reasonable shape and find life doesn't get in the way or add to the 25% - annoying for anyone - fit, healthy wanting to do the race.
Its all a tough call I know, can't have too many people rocking up at the last minute, but also wouldn't want too much drop out either. Race organisers can't win whatever happens. :(
I knew that I was unlikely to finish, but didn't want to be a dns for the very reasons that everyone has said. :o Ended up with a dnf instead:(Quote:
Originally Posted by mountain bag
I think a dnf is more honourable, but a dns can be the more sensible option.