March Is Moyleman Month

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

5 hours is a bit tight isn't it?

Possibly, though all our test event finishers completed in under 5, including two for whom this was their first marathon. That said, we had great weather. It might take a little longer in a maelstrom.

We're keen to manage numbers and keep an eye on how long we need the high street closed to traffic. A relay option might tempt those who feel the pinch at 5 hours. 5'30" would open it up to a few more. 'Hard but fair' seems right to me.

If you're wanting to keep numbers down to a manageable level, how about considering a qualifying time, rather than a cut-off? Personally I think 5 hours for that course is going to be well-nigh impossible for someone like myself, and I wouldn't risk coming over for it given the likelihood of failure. A qualifying time/event would at least give me some idea of whether or not it's possible.

As for traffic control etc., you could easily re-open roads after the five hours or whatever, and have the tail-enders complete the race on the footpaths, rather than fail completely.

Just a thought, anyhow.