800 runners led astray at the Colchester 10k race due to a high-vis vest mishap by a marshall. Chaos ensued as they were directed in the wrong direction.
Summary
- The power dynamic of high-visibility jackets in race events
- Impact of a marshal’s error on participants and race outcome
- Community responses and opinions on the incident
Participant’s Perspective
One runner shared a story of winning a race due to a marshal’s misdirection, highlighting the impactful yet comical nature of such incidents.
High-Vis Authority
A comment humorously acknowledges the commanding presence a person in a high-vis jacket holds, even in non-military settings.
Identity Concerns
Discussions arose on the ambiguous identity of the marshal, questioning the appropriate references to the individual involved.
I told dirty Larry at the bar I was running this race and he did this. What a mad lad! Always comes through for you in the most legally questionable ways.