Wondering what the comfort level is for you all with in-person races (depending, of course, on the vaccine rollout and when the race occurs). Are you feeling safe with the safety protocols races are adopting, and if not quite yet, when do you think you’ll be ready to go back? — Terrell
I am so ready to be back to in-person racing!! I have done some virtual races to promote local venues/charities. But...it cannot replace in-person racing. I want to go to an expo! I want to go to a destination to race! I want to race with other runners! I appreciate all the safety protocols that have been adopted.
Tried the virtual thing and it did not work for me. I appreciate the thought behind it to keep us motivated but just not the same. I am ready to get back to racing in real time, with real people, having real fun, and doing real running. And all the post race FUN!
I skipped Joplin half marathon for first time in five years due to mask requirements at packet pickup, no after race party, no one allowed near finish line, etc.
I ran 11 half marathons in 2020 and have ran 2 so far in 2021. Each of those races and communities were not only problem identifiers with Covid 19 protocol, but also “problem solvers” in regards to protecting the racers and race volunteers.
I do not do virtual races,.....as they are known in my house as weekday trading runs.
I’m so ready. Virtual races are not fun. We’ve done three and it’s not the same. We are signed up for the Austin half in April!! Here’s to in person racing!!!
I will never do a virtual run, Please stop the insanity, put on Races, and you'll have a lot of people showing up to run, like me my wife my son and my friends.
I'm in training currently for a half marathon in Versailles, KY the first weekend in March. It was the last half my wife and I ran before the world changed. I signed us up in July 2020 hoping that by March 2021 this craziness would be behind us. I recieved an email last week saying the half was on so it's a good thing I've been training...ran 7.5 miles today. Can't wait to race 4 weeks from tomorrow through horse country!
I’m so hopeful! Positivity rate dropping dramatically combined with vaccination efforts and even news of a new and apparently effective treatment out of Israel makes me very optimistic that the worst is behind us and that we can slowly start getting back to some prepandemic ways, including in person races!
I ran in-person in October -- the New England Half Marathon in Concord NH, a short drive from my home outside Boston. They had good COVID policies -- individual starts, social distancing, masks required in the start and finish areas, water stop volunteers in masks. It felt safe. And the individual start was cool, because there was a display at the start line showing the name of the runner. It made for a fun selfie. I'll probably do some other in person races in the area that have similar policies. But I don't expect to travel outside New England until after I am vaccinated. Given my job, age, and health, I'll probably be the last guy in the line.
Glad to be back to racing. I've done 4 events recently. 3 small and 1 large but all with plenty of covid protocols. I felt safe. I've been training harder this year due to reduced work hours. So I set a half marathon PR goal and nailed it last weekend. Running the Natural Bridges Cavern half this weekend. So excited!!
Looking forward to live races again!! Second shot in about 10 days—-will be ready two weeks later. Ninety-five % efficacy rate is very assuring!! Still continue with masking, social distancing and washing hands.
Definitely ready and not the least bit worried and never have been. I did the Bad Dawg 100 in November and looking forward to a 12hr Racing for Daylight March 14th and the Prairie Spirit 100 two weeks later
The last race I attended, the runners went every 10 seconds. It was a smaller event and well organized. At the start and finish, every runner was required to wear a mask but during the run, you did not. I felt very comfortable and would participate again.
I am not a fan of the virtual races. What's the point, honestly? The rush is being at the event and actually participating. I have signed up for 2 half marathons this year and on the hunt for more.
I'm waiting until I get the vaccine - but then I'll be ready to do in person races. I'll still be wearing a mask, though, until they are no longer recommended.
I think its to quick, as a retired RN we can't be in a mind set of False security . We need to see how well the vaccine goes and the new variants. Other wise we will be back in another lock down with major deaths.
I'm flying high... After signing up EVERYWHERE to get a shot, a friend text me and asked why I didn't go to Groveland... a small town near me. "Their giving shots there on a first come basis... Ten minutes later I was on the road. I expected to wait 4-6 hours... there was hardly anyone there. An hour later my wife and I were on the way home with an appointment to get my second one on the 25th... With two shots under my belt, I'm strongly thinking about running a few races.
Virtual races don't do much for me.... I need the rush of the starting line crowd and reeling in the runner ahead of me. I think that the more people get shots, the more races will he held.
Oh boy, great question. We're waiting to hear from the Flying Pig committee to see if the government will allow the race to take place, it's the first Sunday in May. I think it'll be virtual to be honest. As for the virus, I've been careful about following all the mandatory guidelines, more and more people around me are getting sick. Some have few symptoms and some don't do so well. I'm on the fence with the vaccine, not going to get it any time soon. That said, it could come down to proof of vaccination in order to attend just about anything in the future! Happy running all!
I just signed up for Milwaukee’s Lakefront Marathon in October so I’m hoping it does take place! I’m assuming I will have had the vaccine by then so that does give me some peace of mind. If the race doesn’t happen, runners can either get a refund of their registration or defer it to next year. 👍🏼
I’m vaccinated and ready, but I think we should still practice the usual recommended precautions with masks at beginning and end and our own water/fluid containers. There are still a lot of people who for various reasons are not going to get the vaccine, so for everyone’s safety I think those measures are appropriate. So ready to run with people again! Have you two recovered fully by now, and are you ready to get back out?
I’m hoping to run the Berkeley half in November. We should reach “herd immunity” before then. Remaining cautious for now. Getting outside daily, masked, to get in three miles.
I'm desperate to get back to racing, but I've already had too many let downs and too many people around me get sick, so I'm waiting til I'm vaccinated and I see the majority of events actually start going forward as planned without too much negative impact resulting from them doing so before I dip my toes in the water again. Fingers crossed that'll be sooner than later!
On the Waiting List for the Lake Sammamish Half. Orca Running and Evergreen Trails have had the "go" here in Western Washington since December. The only reason I didn't sign earlier is that I'm not really into early Spring races (silly reason!) If I should get into the Race, It means that I can finish an In-Person Event and a Virtual at the same time. . .efficient, no?
From what I have seen from the racing criteria that Orca is using, it looks as safe or safer as when I normally run the Trails around Seattle.
I'll be there when the races open, vaccine or not! I'm 73 years old. . .WA State says I am not eligible to get a vaccine yet. If I get a choice, I'll wait for the one dose. Needles are not my cup of tea.
SO ready to run in person, but will wait until I'm vaccinated...and just as importantly wait until I don't have to pay $400.00 for my husband and I to get tested so we can cross the state border. I have a 10 miler in Maine in April that I signed up for in June 2019. Sure hope I can run it before I expire from sheer boredom!!! 😉
On one hand, I miss racing so much. On the other hand, I don't see myself running that is a roll or wave start because the reason I like racing is competing against other people. The other reason I like racing is the social aspect.
So I guess I don't know when I'll feel comfortable.
I’m ready. Shot number one is in the arm and number two is three weeks away. I have signed up for the Football Hall of Fame half at the end of April. The race description explains all the protocols that will be in place and, coupled with my vax status look good to go. I am about to resume serious half marathon training, while waiting to see what else opens up beyond May. I am hoping to get back to my normal program of three halfs in the fall and three in next year’s spring season.
I really miss running events. With so many covid mutations occurring I will continue to just train until I can atleast get vaccinated. I didn't reach a healthy age of 62.5 by taking chances with my health. - Allen
I would be comfortable doing smaller, local races but races are not allowed in MA until Phase 4 of reopening. I won't take the risk of traveling out of state to a race yet due to quarantine requirements and my family...I have 2 teens who are able to go to high school in person, don't want to jeopardize that for them. I'm hoping to be able to do a half in September or October, maybe the Nantucket Half over Columbus weekend, fingers crossed!
Very excited to run a live race Marathon. I have only ran one and it was a virtual. Very cool but people have told me the experience is completely different. Palm Beach Marathon is my goal.
I'm ready to roll! I ran two halfs last year and had no reservations then, so I certainly don't right now. To be honest, I only worry about spreading Covid to others, but I don't worry about myself. If I get it, I get it, but even if I do I doubt I would be down long.
I am having surgery on my ankle, so even training is off for a few months. My goal is to do a half marathon by the end of the year. I will not be nervous about covid by then. My worry is having to run with a mask. Running with a mask has been hard.
I look forward to in-person races, but I like to travel and that is where I have my concern. I've had my first vaccination and the second one is on 2/20/21. The race itself doesn't concern me and once I've had my second shot, I'll feel better about airplane travel to races.
I ran a 4 miler in Central Park and felt safe with masking, limited capacity, and staggered starts. It was very different than the usual races but pretty exciting to be racing again.
I am so ready to be back to in-person racing!! I have done some virtual races to promote local venues/charities. But...it cannot replace in-person racing. I want to go to an expo! I want to go to a destination to race! I want to race with other runners! I appreciate all the safety protocols that have been adopted.
Tried the virtual thing and it did not work for me. I appreciate the thought behind it to keep us motivated but just not the same. I am ready to get back to racing in real time, with real people, having real fun, and doing real running. And all the post race FUN!
I skipped Joplin half marathon for first time in five years due to mask requirements at packet pickup, no after race party, no one allowed near finish line, etc.
I am ready for real races. All my long races got canceled last year. We have got to get back to normal soon.
Ran a 1/2 in KC in November. Everyone social distanced and wore masks at beginning and end of race. It worked wonderfully. Let's get racing!
I ran 11 half marathons in 2020 and have ran 2 so far in 2021. Each of those races and communities were not only problem identifiers with Covid 19 protocol, but also “problem solvers” in regards to protecting the racers and race volunteers.
I do not do virtual races,.....as they are known in my house as weekday trading runs.
I am so ready for the in person run, I can not wait for real world run and the fun it will bring!! no more virtual races....
I’m so ready. Virtual races are not fun. We’ve done three and it’s not the same. We are signed up for the Austin half in April!! Here’s to in person racing!!!
I have been ready...no more virtuals for me
Really ready for the real world runs ☺️
Agree, have never to quite wrap my head around "virtual" run. Ready to get on with life. Let's run!
I will never do a virtual run, Please stop the insanity, put on Races, and you'll have a lot of people showing up to run, like me my wife my son and my friends.
I’m ready to go back:)
I'm in training currently for a half marathon in Versailles, KY the first weekend in March. It was the last half my wife and I ran before the world changed. I signed us up in July 2020 hoping that by March 2021 this craziness would be behind us. I recieved an email last week saying the half was on so it's a good thing I've been training...ran 7.5 miles today. Can't wait to race 4 weeks from tomorrow through horse country!
Sick of this nonsense. Can't wait to run live races again!
I’m looking forward to doing a half and then a marathon when races open up again. I’ll hopefully get the vaccine soon. Until then...training!
I’m so hopeful! Positivity rate dropping dramatically combined with vaccination efforts and even news of a new and apparently effective treatment out of Israel makes me very optimistic that the worst is behind us and that we can slowly start getting back to some prepandemic ways, including in person races!
Huuurrrrryyyy UP and let me get my medals...
I ran in-person in October -- the New England Half Marathon in Concord NH, a short drive from my home outside Boston. They had good COVID policies -- individual starts, social distancing, masks required in the start and finish areas, water stop volunteers in masks. It felt safe. And the individual start was cool, because there was a display at the start line showing the name of the runner. It made for a fun selfie. I'll probably do some other in person races in the area that have similar policies. But I don't expect to travel outside New England until after I am vaccinated. Given my job, age, and health, I'll probably be the last guy in the line.
Ready and have participated in one and signed up for a mix of virtual and in-person races for this year.
Glad to be back to racing. I've done 4 events recently. 3 small and 1 large but all with plenty of covid protocols. I felt safe. I've been training harder this year due to reduced work hours. So I set a half marathon PR goal and nailed it last weekend. Running the Natural Bridges Cavern half this weekend. So excited!!
Looking forward to live races again!! Second shot in about 10 days—-will be ready two weeks later. Ninety-five % efficacy rate is very assuring!! Still continue with masking, social distancing and washing hands.
Definitely ready and not the least bit worried and never have been. I did the Bad Dawg 100 in November and looking forward to a 12hr Racing for Daylight March 14th and the Prairie Spirit 100 two weeks later
The last race I attended, the runners went every 10 seconds. It was a smaller event and well organized. At the start and finish, every runner was required to wear a mask but during the run, you did not. I felt very comfortable and would participate again.
I am not a fan of the virtual races. What's the point, honestly? The rush is being at the event and actually participating. I have signed up for 2 half marathons this year and on the hunt for more.
I'm waiting until I get the vaccine - but then I'll be ready to do in person races. I'll still be wearing a mask, though, until they are no longer recommended.
I like the staggered starts👍
Yes I’ve been ready! Waiting, waiting, waiting to join.
I think its to quick, as a retired RN we can't be in a mind set of False security . We need to see how well the vaccine goes and the new variants. Other wise we will be back in another lock down with major deaths.
I'm flying high... After signing up EVERYWHERE to get a shot, a friend text me and asked why I didn't go to Groveland... a small town near me. "Their giving shots there on a first come basis... Ten minutes later I was on the road. I expected to wait 4-6 hours... there was hardly anyone there. An hour later my wife and I were on the way home with an appointment to get my second one on the 25th... With two shots under my belt, I'm strongly thinking about running a few races.
Virtual races don't do much for me.... I need the rush of the starting line crowd and reeling in the runner ahead of me. I think that the more people get shots, the more races will he held.
Oh boy, great question. We're waiting to hear from the Flying Pig committee to see if the government will allow the race to take place, it's the first Sunday in May. I think it'll be virtual to be honest. As for the virus, I've been careful about following all the mandatory guidelines, more and more people around me are getting sick. Some have few symptoms and some don't do so well. I'm on the fence with the vaccine, not going to get it any time soon. That said, it could come down to proof of vaccination in order to attend just about anything in the future! Happy running all!
I just signed up for Milwaukee’s Lakefront Marathon in October so I’m hoping it does take place! I’m assuming I will have had the vaccine by then so that does give me some peace of mind. If the race doesn’t happen, runners can either get a refund of their registration or defer it to next year. 👍🏼
Just as good as I did in 2019 and 2020! "Worry is like a rocking chair: It gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere"
I’m vaccinated and ready, but I think we should still practice the usual recommended precautions with masks at beginning and end and our own water/fluid containers. There are still a lot of people who for various reasons are not going to get the vaccine, so for everyone’s safety I think those measures are appropriate. So ready to run with people again! Have you two recovered fully by now, and are you ready to get back out?
I’m hoping to run the Berkeley half in November. We should reach “herd immunity” before then. Remaining cautious for now. Getting outside daily, masked, to get in three miles.
I'm desperate to get back to racing, but I've already had too many let downs and too many people around me get sick, so I'm waiting til I'm vaccinated and I see the majority of events actually start going forward as planned without too much negative impact resulting from them doing so before I dip my toes in the water again. Fingers crossed that'll be sooner than later!
On the Waiting List for the Lake Sammamish Half. Orca Running and Evergreen Trails have had the "go" here in Western Washington since December. The only reason I didn't sign earlier is that I'm not really into early Spring races (silly reason!) If I should get into the Race, It means that I can finish an In-Person Event and a Virtual at the same time. . .efficient, no?
From what I have seen from the racing criteria that Orca is using, it looks as safe or safer as when I normally run the Trails around Seattle.
I'll be there when the races open, vaccine or not! I'm 73 years old. . .WA State says I am not eligible to get a vaccine yet. If I get a choice, I'll wait for the one dose. Needles are not my cup of tea.
SO ready to run in person, but will wait until I'm vaccinated...and just as importantly wait until I don't have to pay $400.00 for my husband and I to get tested so we can cross the state border. I have a 10 miler in Maine in April that I signed up for in June 2019. Sure hope I can run it before I expire from sheer boredom!!! 😉
On one hand, I miss racing so much. On the other hand, I don't see myself running that is a roll or wave start because the reason I like racing is competing against other people. The other reason I like racing is the social aspect.
So I guess I don't know when I'll feel comfortable.
I’m ready. Shot number one is in the arm and number two is three weeks away. I have signed up for the Football Hall of Fame half at the end of April. The race description explains all the protocols that will be in place and, coupled with my vax status look good to go. I am about to resume serious half marathon training, while waiting to see what else opens up beyond May. I am hoping to get back to my normal program of three halfs in the fall and three in next year’s spring season.
I really miss running events. With so many covid mutations occurring I will continue to just train until I can atleast get vaccinated. I didn't reach a healthy age of 62.5 by taking chances with my health. - Allen
I would be comfortable doing smaller, local races but races are not allowed in MA until Phase 4 of reopening. I won't take the risk of traveling out of state to a race yet due to quarantine requirements and my family...I have 2 teens who are able to go to high school in person, don't want to jeopardize that for them. I'm hoping to be able to do a half in September or October, maybe the Nantucket Half over Columbus weekend, fingers crossed!
Very excited to run a live race Marathon. I have only ran one and it was a virtual. Very cool but people have told me the experience is completely different. Palm Beach Marathon is my goal.
Let's Do IT!!!!!!
I'm vaccinated so YES to live races. Still social distancing. But yes!
I'm ready to roll! I ran two halfs last year and had no reservations then, so I certainly don't right now. To be honest, I only worry about spreading Covid to others, but I don't worry about myself. If I get it, I get it, but even if I do I doubt I would be down long.
I don't feel comfortable yet but would be open to virtual races!
I am having surgery on my ankle, so even training is off for a few months. My goal is to do a half marathon by the end of the year. I will not be nervous about covid by then. My worry is having to run with a mask. Running with a mask has been hard.
I look forward to in-person races, but I like to travel and that is where I have my concern. I've had my first vaccination and the second one is on 2/20/21. The race itself doesn't concern me and once I've had my second shot, I'll feel better about airplane travel to races.
I ran a 4 miler in Central Park and felt safe with masking, limited capacity, and staggered starts. It was very different than the usual races but pretty exciting to be racing again.
Ready to travel to and run half marathons held in other countries.