I understand if some races are workouts, but at least tell the world (ie the interested fans) about it well ahead of time so that they are not all confused and pissed off when the event happens.
(Or maybe you could just restrict this to the training track instead. Don't cheapen events with much less than all out racing. Didn't Macdoofus almost get DQd at Olympics for that?)
This is more a thing with distance running, not just NOP
It's like a preseason basketball game or baseball game. They are probably saving it for Payton Jordan
Watch some pro sports - baseball in particular - at the end of the season when playoff spots have already been determined. You won't recognize half the players.
The Celtics
The Chicago Cubs
Here's a thought, lower YOUR expectations. In running one can not be at their best all the time. People make progress by adjusting to situations they have to deal with. Unplanned circumstances. No one owes YOU an explanation to what their plan is.
And, by the way, who are you venting your frustration at? The 5000 meter runners at the Oregon Relays? Or are you annoyed that Centrowitz ran the 1500 and hasn't been suspended for his supposed drug violation?