Race registration question

[Speedy60]

So, after my question last week about the Bristol half marathon, I've decided to enter with a friend. If we want to make sure we can run together, do we just put the same estimated finishing time, or do we enter as a group?

Sorry, I've never done this before. My friend only agreed if we didn't get split up. Thanks x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

If you both put a similar estimated finishing time, you’ll be put in the same starting “wave” (assuming everything’s back to normal by September) and then you can make sure you run together. 😀

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks, that's what I'd assumed 👍

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Put the same time. If you end up in different waves, the person ahead is allowed to move back but not the other way around.

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks. I'm ahead of her on distance, she's ahead of me on speed. Hopefully, we can train together and I'll slow her down, or she'll never get round.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Definitely put the same finishing time as others have said. Even if you get allocated different start waves, it is almost always acceptable to drop back into a later wave if you did end up with different starting times.

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks. I remember my son trying to play in the local football team when he was seven. He and his best mate ran round the pitch holding hands. I imagine we'll look something like that. 😂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Speedy60]

Love it!!! You wouldn't be the first pair to cross the line holding hands 😊