Originally Posted by RobbieTunes

I agree, but don't understand the need to do so on that day and time. I see it a lot at bicycle events, people tagging along, eating at rest stops, etc, without paying. They are a liability hazard, as well. EMS is there for registered participants.

I don't get why anyone would want to participate and not conform. The route can be ridden any time, right? I don't get that mentality.

When I score races, there is almost always a bandit runner or two. They use a number from another race, start with the crowd, and cross the finish line as if they paid and are part of the race. I've never understood that. It screws up the scoring. I guess some people are stuck in the sixth grade. As a scorer, I make sure to "pull their tag." Since they aren't wearing a pull tag, this has resulted in a torn shirt about half the time. Oops. Then, of course, we share their name, address, and all info we have on them (generally from another race they actually entered) with other scoring firms. They're barred from registering at events mine and other firms score, generally for a year.