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When you sign up for a race, you expect a measured course, water stations, timing chips, and a finish line waiting for you.
But that's not always what happens.
In this episode of the I Don't Know Running Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest race disasters in running history—from marathons that were too short to count as Boston Qualifiers, to races that disappeared entirely after collecting entry fees.
We also discuss empty water stations, open-course nightmares, ghost races, virtual race pivots, and how runners can spot potential red flags before signing up.
Some race stories are inspiring.
These are not those stories.
🎙️ Topics include:
Short-course marathon scandals
Lost Boston Qualifiers
Ghost races and canceled events
Empty aid stations
Open-course racing risks
Back-of-the-pack horror stories
How to spot a shady race before race day
Have you ever had a race go completely wrong?
Let us know in the comments.
#IDontKnowRunning #RunningPodcast #Marathon #BostonQualifier #RaceDay
Check out our Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/IDKR
Support the show
By Lewis Hayden and Mitch Brouwer4.7
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When you sign up for a race, you expect a measured course, water stations, timing chips, and a finish line waiting for you.
But that's not always what happens.
In this episode of the I Don't Know Running Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest race disasters in running history—from marathons that were too short to count as Boston Qualifiers, to races that disappeared entirely after collecting entry fees.
We also discuss empty water stations, open-course nightmares, ghost races, virtual race pivots, and how runners can spot potential red flags before signing up.
Some race stories are inspiring.
These are not those stories.
🎙️ Topics include:
Short-course marathon scandals
Lost Boston Qualifiers
Ghost races and canceled events
Empty aid stations
Open-course racing risks
Back-of-the-pack horror stories
How to spot a shady race before race day
Have you ever had a race go completely wrong?
Let us know in the comments.
#IDontKnowRunning #RunningPodcast #Marathon #BostonQualifier #RaceDay
Check out our Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/IDKR
Support the show

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