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Aug 2019
3:26pm, 6 Aug 2019
18,457 posts
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flanker
Has to be the least-worst, and fairest, solution, although it does mean that some streaks may be broken.
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Aug 2019
3:31pm, 6 Aug 2019
232 posts
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John Bach
The organisers are pretty good re allowing transfers - I'm pretty sure that anybody who really wanted to do the race and missed out on the ballot will still get a place (at least that's what I've convinced myself!!)
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Aug 2019
3:43pm, 6 Aug 2019
2,334 posts
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FenlandRunner
Spot on JB. With the dropout rate if you really want a place you will get one. I've got places in two separate years from injured runners transferring their entry.
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Aug 2019
4:52pm, 6 Aug 2019
8,286 posts
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larkim
Fingers crossed that those who are successful in the ballots are as aware of how precious their place is and pass it on of they can't run. Part of me wonders whether casual, speculative ballot entrants who are successful might not quite realise the importance of selling on the places (with the race organisers permission of course).
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Aug 2019
7:32pm, 6 Aug 2019
2,336 posts
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FenlandRunner
larkim, I will go out on a limb, but SNOD ain't no VLM. Without exception people are fully aware of the challenge that awaits.
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Aug 2019
8:48pm, 6 Aug 2019
8,287 posts
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larkim
True, but perhaps the concept of a ballot will encourage more casual entrants? Let's hope I'm wrong!
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Aug 2019
9:15pm, 6 Aug 2019
2,338 posts
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FenlandRunner
That might be true with a celeb fest like VLM, but all those luvvies trekking out to North Wales at the end of October when it is cold, wet and generally disgusting, can't see it.
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Aug 2019
9:16pm, 6 Aug 2019
2,339 posts
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FenlandRunner
....all though it does mean a lot of places available in September 
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Aug 2019
8:22am, 7 Aug 2019
233 posts
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John Bach
Just looking at the results lists I'd say that 80% of those who enter actually toe the start line. The previous entrance policy was getting a bit of a farce, although I was pleased when the organisers moved the opening of the entries from midnight on NYE. I stand by my 2p worth re entries becoming available nearer the time due to the organisers allowing transfers (at no extra cost). That said, from a selfish view point I'm not too concerned having read last night that runners who have taken part in more than 10 will be guaranteed a place
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Aug 2019
9:12pm, 8 Aug 2019
2,345 posts
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FenlandRunner
...and so they should! Supporting an event for a decade should be rewarded.
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