As vaccination rates increase and understanding of the virus that causes COVID-19 transmission improves, trade industry organisation Running USA notes that there is a clear path towards a return to racing.
This theme is the focus of a new white paper for the running industry, which is being shared for the first time by Running USA.
‘There’s much good news in this science-based document, authored by Dr Brooke Nichols, a health economist and infectious disease mathematical modeler. Among her conclusions: given the relatively limited risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission outdoors, coupled with mitigation measures, it is possible to race safely, with minimal transmission risk.’
“This paper offers interim guidance on safely operating running events in the time period between the beginning of vaccine rollout in the United States and prior to full epidemic control,” writes Dr Nichols, who has worked with numerous US-based races on safety protocols for resuming live events.
Thanks to sponsors the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago Event Management, P3R and Brooks Sports, the white paper is available to all in the industry.
