The Ben Race

[IainR]

It was a lot more than 10% no shows last year though, 600 entries and about 460 starters last year, thats more than 20% no shows.

Maybe the bumped up fee will make people commit a bit more.

True, but it was also attrocious weather and if people didn't feel confident of being up on the Ben in such weather then they did the right thing in not starting the race.

But the fee is nothing in the grand scheme of things for the many English and Welsh runners who travel to this race. We pay £10 each for accomodation, £50 on beers for the evening probably, £100 on fuel, whether its £10 or £17 for the race doesn't really affect our decision to race when set against the other costs.

I doubt the cost has been an issue for many/anyone. I pulled out of the WHW last year and lost £100, due to fixture clashes, not only for me, but also my support. It's just a risk the runners and organisers take with pre entries.

If you are ill, injured, not fit, have fixture clashes, personal issues, no shows are understandable. I really don't understand the anger which is sometimes expressed on here against no shows.

And for those that say its expensive, yes it is, but its basic supply and demand, why not use it to bring more money into the area. That's £10k the race raises, and if that money can be used to assist in path building, or support the MRT or some other worthy cause then great. It's a similar cost to other very popular races. I think Snowdon is normally around £15 isn't it.