The Biggest Race Disasters Ever | Episode 212

Send us Fan MailWhen you sign up for a race, you expect a measured course, water stations, timing chips, and a finish line waiting for you.But that's not always what happens.In this episode of the I Don't Know Running Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest race disasters in running history—from marathons that were too short to count as Boston Qualifiers, to races that disappeared entirely after collecting entry fees.We also discuss empty water stations, open-course nightmares, ghost races, virtual race pivots, and how runners can spot potential red flags before signing up.Some race stories are inspiring.These are not those stories.🎙️ Topics include:Short-course marathon scandalsLost Boston QualifiersGhost races and canceled eventsEmpty aid stationsOpen-course racing risksBack-of-the-pack horror storiesHow to spot a shady race before race dayHave you ever had a race go completely wrong?Let us know in the comments.#IDontKnowRunning #RunningPodcast #Marathon #BostonQualifier #RaceDayCheck out our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IDKRSupport the show