A Taylor Swift fun run turned into a disaster for eager fans, who arrived expecting a 'music-filled course' only to be met with cardboard cutouts and a one-song tribute act. The event, held at Battersea Park, was plagued by problems, including a missing warm-up performance, inaudible music, and inadequate organization.
A Taylor Swift fun run has been dubbed the 'Fyre Festival of 5ks' after excited fans turned up in their hordes, only to be met with four cardboard cutouts and a tribute act who left after one song. Runners had flocked to Battersea Park on Sunday for the much-hyped £25-a-head event which promised a 'music-filled course' playing the pop star’s biggest hits. Last year, Swifties say they were left waiting in the rain for a warm-up performance by a Taylor lookalike who only sang one song.
And when the event finally began, pop fans claimed they couldn’t hear any music - so opted to blast hits from their own phones instead. Louise Newlands, 35, who ran the course with her friend Helen Martin, described the event as “an absolute shambles”, adding: “I think, told The Sun she waited over an hour to collect her bib, before being sent the wrong way round the track by marshals. Runners, who turned up in sequins and hot pants, were also assured there would be secure storage for their valuables, but claimed their bags were dumped in a huge pile. And the Taylor Swift goodie bags promised in adverts for the event turned out to be just a banana, apple, and a bottle of water. Peter Kay 'kicks heckler from gig for shouting GARLIC BREAD' - as fans slam show The project manager, from Sandhurst, Berks, who was given tickets by her husband Greg for Christmas, said she couldn’t hear the music and didn’t see any pacers. Taylor Swift's shocked reaction to being mercilessly booed at Super Bowl as her three-word message is spotted Organisers Run Fanatics insisted the overall feedback to the event was “very positive”, but admitted there were “teething problems” due to it being their first event. They said a 'last-minute supplier issue' meant they were unable to provide a Taylor Swift-themed treat in the goodie bags, but said all participants received a medal. They have promised to improve future runs by delivering race bibs in advance, reducing participants numbers, finding a venue where music can be played around the course, improving signage, and increasing staff numbers. They also promised future Swiftie events will feature a full Taylor-inspired set with at least two warm up songs A spokesperson said: “Overall, the feedback from our event has been overwhelmingly positive, and we’re thrilled that so many runners had a great experience.'We’ve learned that people’s experiences varied depending on their position in the registration queue and how far back they were from the start line, with some finding it harder to see and hear the lookalike warm-up. “Run Fanatics is a true passion project for us—a husband and wife duo bringing together our love for running and Taylor Swift!'We’re committed to making every Swiftie Run an unforgettable experience, and we’re already working on enhancements to ensure future events are even better
TAYLOR SWIFT FUN RUN DISAPPOINTMENT FYRE FESTIVAL MUSIC ORGANIZATION EVENT BATTERSEA PARK RUN FANATICS
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