Why Do Races Start So Early? The Running Community Reacts

Runners took to Reddit to discuss the early morning start times of races and share their thoughts on the matter.

Summary

  • Runners express frustration over early race starts, impacting their sleep schedules.
  • Some runners appreciate the cooler temperatures and quieter roads in the morning.
  • The competitive nature of races often necessitates early starts to avoid heat.

Runner Egos

One user shared a humbling experience of being overtaken by a man pushing a stroller while running at a brisk pace.

Wedding vs. Running

Another user humorously compared the dilemma of finding wedding music to suitable running songs.

Race Chats

A discussion on whether runners engage in conversation during races and how quickly they exchange names during casual runs sparked interest.

The running community contemplated the reasons behind the pre-dawn start times of races.