What is a wave start and why is it helpful?
A wave start is a start in which the runners are separated into two “waves” by their estimated pace per mile. The first wave will start 10 minutes before the second wave, alleviating the crowding that often takes place in the first miles of the race. The wave start helps to make the race a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone involved by improving the flow of traffic at the start and through the first miles of the race. Instead of having to weave through a forest of runners moving at a slower pace, faster runners have room ahead to run. Instead of constantly worrying about being hit by the speed demons out of the gate, slower runners can relax, find a comfortable pace and enjoy the first few miles of the race. Please “seed” yourself within your designated wave by using your best estimate as to how long it will take you to finish. Runners at the front of the wave will be expected to run at a faster pace than runners at the back of the wave.
A wave start is a start in which the runners are separated into two “waves” by their estimated pace per mile. In 2012, the first wave will start 10 minutes before the second wave, alleviating the crowding that often takes place in the first miles of the race. The wave start helps to make the race a safer and more enjoyable experience by improving the flow of traffic at the start and through the first miles of the race. Instead of having to weave through a forest of runners moving at a slower pace, faster runners have room ahead to run. Instead of constantly worrying about being hit by the speed demons out of the gate, slower runners can relax, find a comfortable pace and enjoy the first few miles of the race. Please “seed” yourself within your designated wave by using your best estimate as to how long it will take you to finish. Runners at the front of the wave will be expected to run at a faster pace than runners at the back of the wave.