Race Conditions Unfortunately, the severe wind and rain impacted some elements of the event’s execution, and we wanted to explain how this may have affected your experience: - Start/Finish Arch: The strong winds prevented us from erecting the iconic arch for the start and finish line, which made these areas less visually obvious than planned.
- Course Signage: High winds made it unsafe to use the feather flags we had prepared to mark pens and distance points, which would have made navigation clearer on the day.
- Event Village Signage: The adverse weather also prevented us from putting up any signage around the event village. This affected the visibility of key areas, such as registration, facilities, and the start line, making it harder for participants to find their way around.
- Delayed Start: The challenging road conditions caused delays for many participants traveling to the event, putting pressure on the car parks close to the start time. Although we advised early arrival in the pre-event information, we had to allow an additional 10 minutes to ensure everyone had time to get to the start line. We recognise this made the pens crowded and uncomfortable, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.
Safety was always our top priority, and we made these decisions to ensure everyone’s well-being in the extreme weather conditions. We truly appreciate your understanding and flexibility on race day and hope you were still able to enjoy the unique experience of running at Silverstone. Your resilience embodies the spirit of this event, and we can’t wait to welcome you back next year – hopefully with far better weather! |