Thanks DJD, it was a fantastic achievment to have 650 people enter. We were expecting a lot to drop out due to injury etc etc which always happens and I know many, including yourself, would've loved to have taken part but it just wasn't to be (next year!)
DJD wrote:
It would work to a degree, but why have the hassle,when if you want a 1000 runners and they have paid up,and on leading up a 100 pull out a week befor will it have any bearing on the outcome of a great weekend that Campbeltown(Mok) put on. NO it won't
I personally don't for one minute think so,and if you go down that line then,think close to home to fill the gaps if there would be any.Also not many Road Races do have a reserve list.l think you have enougth on your plates to worry about who turns up or not.You will always have a short fall on the day.
This is exactly the reason why we have never had a reserve list DJD and I doubt we will have one next year, it was just a thought... A lot of people were asking to get a place when they knew someone had already dropped out that day but it really adds to our admin/workload and just isn't manageable.
I think next year we will review our numbers and look to increase capacity slightly but as you say - people will just need to ensure they enter early for 2011 so they don't miss out!