Pre‐race screening and stratification predicts adverse events—A 4‐year study in 29585 ultra‐marathon entrants, SAFER X

Background Pre‐race screening and risk stratification in recreational endurance runners may predict adverse events (AEs) during a race. Aim To determine if pre‐race screening and risk stratification predict AEs during a race. Methods A total of 29 585 participants (Male 71.1%, average age = 42.1 years; Female 28.9%, average age = 40.2 years) at the Two Oceans ultra‐marathon races (56 km) completed a pre‐race medical screening questionnaire and...