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So, what happens when the world's largest 10k has no place to finish?

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by novelist_wannabe, Feb 1, 2008.

  1. novelist_wannabe

    novelist_wannabe Well-Known Member

    Peachtree Road Race searching for new finish line because of drought. Georgia Tech turns it down and gives a dubious reason. 55,000 people jeopardizes campus safety, they say. Uh, Bobby Dodd Stadium seats --- 60,000. Hmmmm

    http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/stories/2008/01/31/roadrace_0201.html
     
    novelist_wannabe, Feb 1, 2008
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  2. Trouser_Buddah

    Trouser_Buddah Active Member

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    "I've never had any trouble finding places for people to finish..."
     
    Trouser_Buddah, Feb 1, 2008
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  3. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    I grew up in Atlanta and know how big the Peachtree is and all, but sheesh, wouldn't it be kind of nice to NOT run a 10K on July 4 in Atlanta one year? Take a year off until this drought (maybe) resolves itself.
     
    playthrough, Feb 1, 2008
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  4. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    I dunno... maybe if they moved the date to, oh, something less humid and hot...
     
    slappy4428, Feb 1, 2008
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  5. TheSportsPredictor

    TheSportsPredictor Well-Known Member

    Yeah, right, like 60,000 people ever go to a GTech football game.
     
    TheSportsPredictor, Feb 1, 2008
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  6. Highway 101

    Highway 101 Active Member

    How 'bout the dome, where they have this invention called air conditioning?
     
    Highway 101, Feb 1, 2008
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  7. markvid

    markvid Guest

    That's logical.
    How dare you.
     
    markvid, Feb 1, 2008
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  8. zebracoy

    zebracoy Guest

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    zebracoy, Feb 1, 2008
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  9. novelist_wannabe

    novelist_wannabe Well-Known Member

    Sure they do. 20,000 Tech fans and 40,000 wearing red ;D
     
    novelist_wannabe, Feb 1, 2008
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