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Storm strands more than 70 runners at Moab 240 ultramarathon
Original: Moab 240 untra trail run got hit by a storm and 70+ runners got stranded and couldn't reach an aid point last night. Sup
A storm hit the Moab 240 ultramarathon in Utah, leaving more than 70 runners stranded on the course overnight and unable to reach an aid station. Support crews reportedly cannot get through to them, and organisers are setting up pickup buses. Accounts from the scene describe violent conditions at aid stations, with people struggling to hold down tents against raging winds.
Why now: People are following a dangerous, unfolding situation during a major ultramarathon with dozens of runners stuck in severe weather.
Evidence
- Moab 240 untra trail run got hit by a storm and 70+ runners got stranded and couldn't reach an aid point last night. Support crews can't get through and pick up buses are being set up. There's a few videos on IG of aid station where people are trying to hold on to tents, raging… · woollypigs@sudomakecake.com · 6
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