Scotland based runs & runners

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Ally-C Nov 2023 4:10pm, 15 Nov 2023 4,485 posts	0 Ally-C No. But in recent years there’s been a few unhappy customers regarding the event. Problems picking up numbers leading to huge queues delaying the start iirc. Not sure if postponed or cancelled.
STOOSH Nov 2023 4:12pm, 15 Nov 2023 3,527 posts	0 STOOSH Wasn't on the SAL website this year... I expect the reasons (well the true reasons) will not emerge from the organisers.
Metro_Nome Nov 2023 5:36pm, 15 Nov 2023 7,233 posts	0 Metro_Nome They’ve said it’s postponed because the main guy has tonsillitis and another team member has been admitted to hospital. Seems possible it’s a big scam, the guy/company has previous form. Nobody seems to have received numbers yet so if it was truly an unfortunate last minute cancellation will be interesting to see if any numbers appear in the mail as promised
Metro_Nome Nov 2023 5:37pm, 15 Nov 2023 7,234 posts	0 Metro_Nome Suspect they’ve said postponed to avoid giving refunds
STOOSH Nov 2023 5:45pm, 15 Nov 2023 3,528 posts	0 STOOSH Same company that postponed the alleged Stirling half marathon a month or so ago!
Old Croc Nov 2023 6:39pm, 15 Nov 2023 34,694 posts	0 Old Croc A quick look also shows that the last course measure cert (needed for SA Licence) was issued for their 2022 race, nothing showing for this year
STOOSH Nov 2023 7:18pm, 15 Nov 2023 3,529 posts	0 STOOSH If you follow running friends Scotland, the full explanation is there but essentially the company is in liquidation being wound up!
Old Croc Nov 2023 10:54pm, 15 Nov 2023 34,695 posts	0 Old Croc Just had it confirmed they never had a license for this years race.
Dvorak Nov 2023 11:11pm, 15 Nov 2023 27,330 posts	0 Dvorak Interesting. Which company is in liquidation? Other events on the Run Afan website are still open for registration (the next two listed both being actually at Afan Forest).
Surelynot Nov 2023 11:12pm, 15 Nov 2023 2,936 posts	0 Surelynot Thanks all. I heard this evening about the tonsillitis and hospitalisation from a fellow club member who'd entered.