We cannot encourage this practice. UK Athletics rules state that “No person is permitted to join in a race ……..unless he/she has been properly entered for that race and is eligible to run”. On the other hand, the race takes place on the public highway and we cannot physically stop you running without a number. If you are taking part in any race, and haven’t got a number, NEVER run through the finish funnel. Finish timing relies on separate number and time recording. Runners without a number mess up the result taking process and cause delays to the awards ceremony and publication of the results. This is unfair to everyone.
