Thursday, April 1, 2010

Western States 100 Announces Rule Change

In a surprise decision, the Board of Trustees for the Western States Endurance Run announced this morning that, beginning with the 2010 race, race officials would levy a one-year penalty against any runner failing to finish the race. This new “DNF clause” was apparently passed as a result of months of debate on the Board. The WSER Board, in their quest to make their event the premier ultramarathon in the world, is making a bold statement to runners that if they toe the line in Squaw they are expected to arrive, intact, in Auburn.

The new rule, presented by the Board in an email, states that “any registered runner who starts the event and fails to finish will be ineligible to register for future WSER’s for one year following the DNF”. Citing increased pressure from the national and international running community the board went on to say that “While we realize this may come as a shock to many, from our perspective, the finishing rate for our event is, in many ways, as important as the number of sub-24 hour finishers. By levying a one-year penalty for DNF’s we believe we will create more seriousness and focus around our event and hopefully weed out the ‘tire kickers.’”

Several long time Western States finishers from both the front and back of the pack applauded the Board’s decision and claimed this as a “truly triumphant moment for the race and the sport.” In addition, these loyal runners were quick to point out that “this new rule should finally, once and for all, serve notice that our event is the best in the world.”

Craig Thornley, six-time finisher, two-time M10'er, and long-time WS blogger was quoted as saying, "From my point of view, this rule is too little too late. But, perhaps, in the long run, it will pave the way to the Haggin Cup and that, I believe, is very good for the sport."

Finally, in the context of this decision, the Board resolved to change the race tagline from “The Oldest and Best” to “Finish What You Start.”

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Jeff said...

I actually went to the WS site to check this out. Then I remembered what day it is.

Jasper Halekas said...

Andy,

You forgot the other part of the decision, which is that all runners are now required to have a crew of at least ten people, including four or more pacers (two pacers to run with the runner at all times), a dietician, a doctor (preferably a renal specialist), and an acupuncturist.

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AJW, I think the way you quoted me may be a little misleading. While I think the idea of runners being better prepared to finish is a good thing and could pave the way for the Haggin Cup. However, I don't think it is good for the sport if people who should drop out continue to the finish for fear of not being able to run the next year, and end up at the hospital.

I do applaud the board for taking a stance on an issue that is so important to you.

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your right about crews, it's a revision of the Jim King Rule(JKR). in making amends for sanctions put in place in the mid 80's when the mulleted minion of his lord and savior had his entire church out along the course and the board imposed a limit on the size of crews the following year.

Now, in bringing King back into the fold at the buckle ceremony in 2009, the board has gone one step further. They are changing the JKR to the C'Mon Jim Rule (C'MJR) REQUIRING that you have a crew and pacers with you. Now, crews will have to check in, submit proof of license and perform feats of strength in squaw. Also, there will be a memorial day training weekend seminar headed up by the exiled members of Jim King's Crew showing potential crew members all the secrets to banana peeling, scripture reading and soothsaying.

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Jon Allen said...

Andy- you forgot the final clause in the new rule. It is that anyone who has ever placed top 10 at WS, who fails to finish, can never enter the race again. If someone is good enough to place top 10 one year, they better be able to finish every other year!

The pressure's on you now. :)

AJW said...

Jon,

That is an excellent clause and one I completely agree with. I will let the Board know now. It is quite true, if you can run top-10 you should always finish the thing. Twiet did that 25 times!!!!

Hank Dart said...

What's the new DNS penalty? 10 years? Lifetime ban?

Joe Kulak said...

No need for crews at WS. That's why there are aid stations and qualifying times. No wetaher to contend with besides heat. At least no requirement for mandatory crews.

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Jeg tror, ​​den måde, du citerede mig kan være lidt misvisende. Selv om jeg tror, ​​at idéen om løbere er bedre forberedt til at finish er en god ting og kan bane vejen for Haggin Cup.

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