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  • Is USAT setting a new precedent by refunding everyone after the cancellation of the National Championships due to weather?

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2025

  • If your race was cancelled due to severe weather and a racer can't make the rescheduled date, do you give them a refund?

    Posted: March 10, 2025

  • Thoughts on a cut-off date for switching to a virtual race from a live race? The weather was brutal on race day, so numerous people switched to virtual the morning of the race.

    Posted: March 3, 2025

  • What is your weather criteria for cancelling a race? Do you have it in writing? How do you notify participants?

    Posted: Sept. 15, 2024

  • Has anyone used adhesive bibs? I'm intrigued, but some of our races are in windy weather.

    Posted: April 5, 2024

  • I need a plan in case we need to cancel our race for bad weather. Do all races refund participants if the race is canceled?

    Posted: Sept. 22, 2023

  • What systems do people use for displaying large maps outside that are weatherproof and cost effective?

    Posted: Sept. 8, 2023

  • Have you ever had to cancel a race because of the weather/ trail conditions?

    Posted: Aug. 31, 2023

  • I'm looking for any feedback on cold weather races. Keeping things warm and dry, electronics, etc.

    Posted: Nov. 18, 2022

  • What is your favorite go to weather app?

    Posted: Sept. 30, 2022

  • As the weather gets warmer, what's your thoughts on aid stations? Open cups, sealed bottles, self-serve or BYO?

    Posted: May 28, 2021

  • The forecast for the night of my event is calling for thunderstorms. What are the best apps to track weather and, more importantly, lightning?

    Posted: April 16, 2021

  • What do you do for severe weather protocol. Specifically thunderstorms?

    Posted: April 9, 2021

  • What is your refund policy on cancellation due to weather?

    Posted: Feb. 25, 2021

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