Anyone aware of races in the US that are not being cancelled? I have just been asked to go remote for work and with flights as low as they are, I'm highly considering flying somewhere this or next weekend to race.
I am in PR shape and I would hate to waste it.
Here is one. It might be a little long for you
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lhotse-24-hour-endurance-challenge-2020-tickets-69436912675
Cherry Blossom, Crescent City Classic and Bloomsday are still on as of today.
This one is shorter and cheaper
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/yourcity/COVID19MileSocialDistanceRun
Any races that are going on in this next week are setting themselves up for a disaster.
Please enlighten us with facts, not fear.
I see a LOT of ultras, some as soon as next weekend, crowing about not shutting down unless the parks they are hosted in shut down. Maybe they are small enough to go under the radar.
some of mine wrote:
Please enlighten us with facts, not fear.
Terrible optics of large crowds, technically against the law in some states (CA and WA that I know of), someone blames your event for catching it then you are sunk.
I am not one to panic, I am talking business.
zdf wrote:
I see a LOT of ultras, some as soon as next weekend, crowing about not shutting down unless the parks they are hosted in shut down. Maybe they are small enough to go under the radar.
Hat Run 50K and Bull Run Run 50 miler both popular NE ultras that have been cancelled.
Any race greater than 250 will have their permit pulled or be strongly urged to cancel in the next month by government officials.
Prague marathon is the last big gold label race remaining
Corridor Running Shamrock Shuffle, Bay-Bee!
Czech Republic has announced that they are closing shops and restaurants this morning. I doubt very much that they would allow a marathon to take place.
Broad Street Run 10 miler in Philadelphia with 40k participants has NOT been cancelled according to an email sent yesterday.
May 3rd. Right past the line of everything being cancelled.
Same organisers of the Prague marathon also organise the Prague half marathon.
That was due to take place on 28th March, but was cancelled three days ago. No chance they'll hold the marathon on 3rd May, although they haven't canned it yet.
Cherry Blossom cancelled.
Crescent City Classic has opted to go virtual.
Races in Nevada and Arizona (outside of Tuscon) are still on. I imagine anything in West Virginia is still on too as they have had 0 cases of co-19 there.
The Chambersburg Half in Pennsylvania today happened. Not sure how many people.
The concern I have is the plan to stop the spread of the virus: "If you or a friend is sick, don't race." "There won't be an awards ceremony."
They stated that there haven't been any cases of the virus in that city yet....
Osako fan wrote:
Prague marathon is the last big gold label race remaining
Incorrect.
Ottawa Marathon (Sunday, May 24th)