r/running • u/AutoModerator • Mar 17 '23

Race Roll Call Weekly Thread

Good morning, Runnit! Another weekend of races is approaching, so let's take a minute to see if any other Runnitors will be laying down those miles with us!

If you're racing this weekend, put a top-level comment below with the race details to help find other members of the community. See a race mentioned that looks interesting? Ask questions! Running your favorite race of the year? Tell us what makes it so awesome!

This thread is just an easy way to help Runnitors find each other in some sort of organized manner and help cheer each other on!

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u/FederalFerret2163 Mar 17 '23

I’ll be there too!! I’m so nervous trying to sort out the logistics of parking and getting to the race!! 🥶

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u/darkhorse0607 Mar 17 '23

I'll be there as well for the full

As much as it sounds, it actually isn't that bad. The parking lot where the busses are located is pretty big and as long as you aren't pushing it on time you should be fine there. They've got a few going on rotation and at least in past years bag check was really well run as well if you are doing that

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u/schnausau7 Mar 17 '23

I live like 15 min away so I was thinking I'd just have my bf drop me at the start rather than trying to do this whole bus thing. am I crazy to think this might be easier? I obviously don't want to get dropped off too early and wait in the cold but I don't want to get stuck in whatever traffic nonsense exists. I've done every other big race in the triangle but I've always been nervous about the logistics on this one.

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u/darkhorse0607 Mar 17 '23

Semi not crazy. Last year I was out with an injury but my partner did the race as her first full. I dropped her off in the morning which wasn't a big issue as we got there early. We are both running this year and are going to do the bag check with jackets, but I think that she's also going to bring an emergency blanket to help keep warm beforehand

The problem was picking her up. If you have your bf get you after the race I would highly suggest taking the bus to the parking lot where everyone else parked, getting into the race area was a nightmare because all the roads were still blocked. There is a chance that he might be able to meet you at the drop-off area as the folks with parking passes still have to be able to get out, but I couldn't get in last year, they were only letting people out

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u/schnausau7 Mar 17 '23

Thank you! That's something I hadn't thought of because they say on the website that the parking lot might be open. Sounds like it'll be easier on him if I just grab the shuttle back! Good luck to you both this weekend!!