Festival runners at Glastonbury have sparked a heated debate on r/glastonbury_festival about whether morning jogs clash with traditional festival pacing or add to the experience. The thread’s original poster pushed back hard on gatekeepers, insisting ticket holders can start their days how they want — running included.
Comments reveal a spectrum of views: some runners praise pre-rain jogs as a refreshing way to energize and beat hangovers. Others argue for conserving energy to withstand Glasto’s marathon lineup hours. Seasoned Glastonbury vets note morning runs aren’t a new thing and champion respecting personal choice without judgment.
This discussion is the latest front in the bigger push against gatekeeping culture at music festivals. More voices urge respecting diverse ways to enjoy the event — as long as no one is harmed or disrupted.
Notably, running at Glastonbury isn’t unprecedented. The 2024 Ravers2Runners 5k drew around 500 participants, spotlighting fitness as part of festival life. Early morning jogs have been spotted and debated since at least 2022, showing this trend has legacies and growing acceptance.
Bottom line: Glastonbury’s running enthusiasts aren’t backing down, and the wider community seems to be loosening up on how attendees choose to pace their festival journey. Let people run their race however they want.
Source: r/glastonbury_festival