Organisers hit out at non-registered runners in Fife half marathon

Organisers have expressed disappointment at runners taking part in Kirkcaldy Half Marathon when they were not registered. Pic: George McLuskie.

Councillor Alistair Cameron, who was part of the organising team, said the issue came to light when some runners were seen crossing the finishing line without wearing race numbers.

He said: “We know of at least four people who took part in the event and used the water stops and the toilets - as well as potentially taking medals and goody bags - when they were not registered to run.

“Some of them we definitely know even had the cheek to cross the finish line without wearing a number.

“We have to assume that these people did not realise the implications of what they were doing.

“Had they taken unwell without wearing a number, we would have had no idea who they are and would have had no emergency contacts for them. They were also not insured, and they didn’t paid to enter the race when everybody else had. It is unacceptable.”