Quote Originally Posted by sore legs View Post
Why did they alter the start time - I assume it was to allow the fastest of the runners to get through the distance without being grouped?
It's many years since the start was at 12.

Another part of the reason is the time that the last few hikers hobble in. This is usually around 1pm so with a midday start they wouldn't be back until around 4pm. The checkpoint teams have had a long night and there is a lot to do at HQ to return the school to normal order.