where do GB runners start?

[Deleted User]

Does anyone know where golden bond runners are placed at the start? I have seen several comments from those that state that they started at the back of the field when running with a golden bond place. Do all GB runners start at the back? If so, wouldn't it be difficult to finish with a reasonable time whilst running with a bond place.

Iron SwissBobby

Last year I started at the Red Start, with my pen being decided on my estimated time that went on my entry form.

[Deleted User]

Thanks for the response SwissBobby!

Plum

SwissBobby is spot on. You start from the red start in Greenwich park and your pen will be decided by the estimated finish time you put on your entry

[Deleted User]

I have had GB entry's twice, both were Red starts, however, I believe they can also be Blue starts. Either way you know well in advance and they are only a few hundred yards apart.

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liz

I did GB place 2y ago- all depends on estimated time you put down.
i will be doing GB again this time.
Best to be honest on your predicted time- but i am sure most lie so get further forward in the filed. bit annoying though if you area aiming for says 3-30 and have to overtake a variety of zoo animals at the start !!

[Deleted User]

I think you are likely to be in the blue start if you have deferred your place from last year.

[Deleted User]

I have had GB places for last 2 years and was in red start. Got in through ballot this year and have low number (5000ish) so will likely to be in Blue start. I am not sure if all golden bond runners go in red though. Possibly! Sorry that's not much help.