That's awesome. I was actually looking at the Montana Marathon and Omaha Marathon yesterday. Both are on. I'm not gonna pull the trigger on either, I was just dreaming...
I would love to race. But at the same time, the events themselves aren't going to be what they usually are. Montana is doing waves of 50.
Omaha is way more strict.
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- Face coverings must be worn at all times while at the race site until the runner has started the race and is separated by 6' from other participants. (Face coverings are not required for the duration of the run but must be kept for any further encounters with another person.)
- The start line will consist of six start line chutes that will be spread at 6' intervals for each wave of six participants
- When runners arrive they will be Each wave of six participants will be staged at 6' intervals in the start line chutes extending west on Mike Fahey St. The six foot separations will be marked on the pavement with spray chalk or tape.
- Runners will enter the chutes as their wave number is announced by a course marshal and they will then advance towards the start line 6 feet at a time while still maintaining safe physical distancing as the waves in front of them start the race.
- Wave starts will be announced every 15 seconds.
- Participants must observe proper course etiquette; no crowding.
- Except for passing, participants should always remain on the far right-hand side of the road/pathway. Participants passing one another on the course must adhere to "no drafting" rules which include being no closer than 10 feet behind or in front of, or 6 feet beside other competitors at any time. Participants may pass only when they are able to do so while maintaining 6' of separation from the runner being passed and any oncoming runners approaching from the opposite direction. Before passing, participants must be sure they can safely remain 10 feet behind and then 10 feet in front of the participant being overtaken before merging back to the right-hand side of the course.
