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December 15, 2006
this just in from the Vegas Marathon
I like that they sent this out to everyone, recognize what went wrong and are taking step to correct it
Dear Fellow Runner,
I am writing to you as the Executive Race Director for the New Las Vegas Marathon and a person who has run all 21 Los Angeles Marathons. While the response to this year’s New Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon has been overwhelmingly positive, we have also heard from a number of participants with concerns about the placement and visibility of mile markers, as well as a shortage of food in the post race food and fluid area. I want you to know that we hear you.
It is always our intention to improve our event each year. In response to feedback on the 2005 race, we tripled the number of porta-potties in the start/finish line and out on the course and arranged for a donated performance by Blue Man Group to start the race.
In response to your concerns, here’s what will be in place for 2007.
1. There will be highly visible and accurately placed markers at each mile.
2. We will also have a secured, runners’only post race food and fluid area accessible by bib that will be closely monitored by volunteers to ensure that every participant gets their fair share of nutrition following the race.
We depend on your feedback to improve our event. Please e-mail me at tcollier@newlasvegasmarathon.com or call me at (702)731-1052. As always, I look forward to hearing from my fellow runners.
Posted by Ali at December 15, 2006 11:34 AM
Comments
YES. I was thrilled to get this from them - it definitely makes me a little more willing to go back next year.
Also, I love your festive banner!
Posted by: Dawn at December 15, 2006 2:52 PM
Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised to get that email too. I.m glad to see that they've acknowledged the problems and are moving to fix them for future years.
Posted by: Reece at December 15, 2006 6:34 PM