In some cases, the times given are from when the race started as opposed to when the runner crossed the start line. The organisers issued the following statement..."Due to technical difficulties with the sheer volume of runners crossing the starting line, some chip times are not available. However, as is the practice in all such events (IAAF rules), it is the gun time which is the correct one and this is always used for record purposes, etc."
In previous years, the organisers used to post the results booklet out to all finishers but this has become increasingly pointless as they are freely available on the Internet. If you want one then they will have the 28-page brochure available at all races in the Cork region over the coming weeks. Anyone outside the area can have a copy posted free if they email the organisers.
For links to photos and video clips, see this earlier post
As a lot of runners know every second counts to a personal best. Having your official time as per the gun will encourage runners to start in the under 65 min zone for Ballycotton even though they are running 80 mins for the race.Every year it happens at Ballycotton and its not just newbies who are culpable.
ReplyDeletewhen are finish line photos going to be available?
ReplyDeleteYes would love to see finish line photos. anyone got a link?
ReplyDeleteThis is my 4th year running ballycotton and I am bewildered as to why have a chip when the gun/clock time is what is recorded. I was 3+ minutes before I passed the start line.
ReplyDeleteFor the vast majority, the chip time was recorded. Even if it took you 3 minutes to get to the start line, then your time started when you crossed the mat.
ReplyDeleteHi John
ReplyDeleteAny update on when the Ballycotton 10 finish line photos would be available?
As far as I know, there are no finish line photos.
ReplyDeleteBesides the photos that I have linked to already, the only other source is the Race DVD for €15.