So I signed my son up for the 2 k at Ottawa Race Weekend, but didn't sign myself up. I will be walking with him in a stroller (he will be 5 months at the time), assuming he will be able to tolerate the the noise/crowds of course
So does that make me a bandit? I don't recall if there was a family option to sign up for this event. My theory at the time was that this race will likely sell out and I wanted to give someone else the chance to sign up.
If DH decides to walk with us, does that make him a bandit?
Thoughts? Just wanted some input from others before I sign us up for more races (Family event at the Barrhaven race which will not sell out and 5k at Army Race which will - both events allow strollers)
Am I a bandit? (race etiquette question)
Am I a bandit? (race etiquette question)
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Am I a bandit? (race etiquette question)
You really only need one entry for walking or running with a stroller so you're fine. But if your husband walks with you he should also register.
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Re: Am I a bandit? (race etiquette question)
We've done this race twice now, and both years, I just signed up DD, and both DH and I came along. No one ever said a thing. At the race, you'll see a combination - families where everyone has a big, and groups where just the kids do.
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Re: Am I a bandit? (race etiquette question)
Most races say no to strollers, bikes, animals as they impede other runners. Check with the rules about that.
edit, from their site:
All participants must register for the race. Only children being pushed in strollers do not have to register.
edit, from their site:
All participants must register for the race. Only children being pushed in strollers do not have to register.
Re: Am I a bandit? (race etiquette question)
fingerboy wrote:Most races say no to strollers, bikes, animals as they impede other runners. Check with the rules about that.
edit, from their site:
All participants must register for the race. Only children being pushed in strollers do not have to register.
Hmm, I must have missed that statement.
I did check the sites for both the Barrhaven race family 2k and the Army Run 5k and strollers are permitted at both events. Obviously we will start in the last corral at the Army Run.
If only I could love running as much as I love yoga....
(Is still considered "running" if you can walk faster than you can run?)
“The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” John Bingham
(Is still considered "running" if you can walk faster than you can run?)
“The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” John Bingham
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Re: Am I a bandit? (race etiquette question)
I'd say if you've paid one registration, you're good to go. If people want to quibble about accompanying a 5-month old infant, they need to get over their own pettiness. I can't see any race organizer objecting.
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Re: Am I a bandit? (race etiquette question)
Just thought I'd post a followup, I ended up asking DH to walk with us at the end, (due to ongoing stroller saga issues). I felt bad, but didn't want to drop out and didn't want to handle a screaming baby the whole way all by myself. It was a smart move in the end, as baby was wailing in his stroller from the get go. DH ended up carrying him the entire 2k while I pushed the stroller.
This was one of the most fun races I've done - I loved watching the kids
This was one of the most fun races I've done - I loved watching the kids
If only I could love running as much as I love yoga....
(Is still considered "running" if you can walk faster than you can run?)
“The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” John Bingham
(Is still considered "running" if you can walk faster than you can run?)
“The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” John Bingham
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