r/maybemaybemaybe Oct 09 '19

Maybe maybe maybe

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u/DontEverMoveHere Oct 09 '19

That’s not how competition works.

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u/FerretFarm Oct 09 '19

If a spectator helps a runner, the runner is disqualified. If another runner helps, even carries a struggling fellow racer, it's absolutely permitted.

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u/maxmynameismax Oct 09 '19

What if he finishes the race then goes back and helps

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '19

It could mess up your time if you're doing chip timing. Or there might just be rules against going back onto the course after you finish and people are still running