Some disappointing tidbits have been posted recently:
- Yet again, the north entrance to Runner's Village (from Rosslyn) will be mostly closed. Only people with the proper pass (e.g., those running for charity and entering the charity village, or those considered VIPs, etc.) will be able to enter through this entrance. Anyone else coming from Rosslyn will need to take Metro. Beware of just how packed it gets -- last year, the first train that came from Rosslyn was so packed that not everyone who was on the platform was able to board the first train. And exiting upon arrival was very difficult and cumbersome.
- The 10k is currently in limbo. MCMO is still awaiting answers from its partners, which would affect whether it is held or not, or if other adjustments need to be made.
- The 50k will no longer be held during MCM weekend. They are looking at the possibility of holding it as its own standalone event. It seems to me that this would indicate that it will be permanently discontinued, since there certainly aren't enough people who run it annually to support holding it as its own event (in my opinion), unless there are some major changes to the course to minimize its disruptive effects on the surrounding area, including vastly reducing the police/security presence needed to secure the route, etc.
- Remember from what was announced after last year's MCM: there are no more deferrals permitted, nor any bib transfers. If someone offers you a bib -- and it isn't via the official charity route or regular registration on the MCM website -- it's a scam; walk away.
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