What are inline races like?
Races are a lot of fun, first and foremost. At any event there are many different groups of skaters, from the elite pros to the recreational skater. Most events start off in “waves” where the most skilled skaters leave first, and the recreational skaters leave last. This allows you to skate with people at your level without fear of either getting run over or getting caught in a group that is too slow. Many races have multiple distances, they are not all marathons. Some races have 10 milers, or half-marathon distances. The skating scene is made up of really friendly people and events are very upbeat. You’ll find people cheering you on who you don’t even know, and people are always ready to lend a hand if you need it. The bigger events have expos where you can see equipment and other skating goods and services. The end of the races is just like a running race, where there is food and drink followed by the giving out of prizes.
