Race entry limit

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peachy May 2017 11:51am, 19 May 2017 1,826 posts	0 peachy Can someone tell me why races have to have a limit on how many people can run it . I didn't know if it was H&S or parking issues ect .
Fenland (Fenners) Runner May 2017 12:27pm, 19 May 2017 12,396 posts	0 Fenland (Fenners) Runner A race can be limited by a number of different things. For example some times a trail route has narrow paths and increasing numbers would be stupid.
Surrey Phil May 2017 10:22pm, 19 May 2017 1,956 posts	0 Surrey Phil The course certainly is an issue, for which the local authority and police have a say in the race numbers. There can also be certain financial restraints which can also play a part for a smaller event as the race licence and medical provider costs go up in bands. Usually, up to 150 runners is the first and cheapest rates before they increase.
westmoors May 2017 6:15pm, 24 May 2017 1,843 posts	0 westmoors Insurance, medical cover, license costs all depend on number of entries. Then there are the other considerations like parking, course congestion etc