I just saw that the NYCM registration fee is up to $171 this year. That's crazy. Like most people these days, my finances aren't looking too good. I guess I'll be going to Chicago which is $125.
I'm pretty sure I know the answer, but I'll ask anyway. Does anyone know if New York or Chicago offer a comp entry for their Sub-elite/Top 100 programs?
Boston then is a bargain at $100.
140 was out of control. this is nonsense and makes me wonder about doing a third straight nyc.
Is it going to cost you more than $46 bucks to travel to Chicago rather than NY? :)
Those prices seemed fairly scaled to the cost of living for the different cities...
Here's what I don't get. Runners complain about entry fees (and rightfully so; they've become outrageous) but they don't seem to mind at all the cost of travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals. Those costs easily dwarf the entry fee. If your finances are truly stretched, stay at home and run your local marathon. Even if they have a high entry fee, you'll come out ahead by sleeping in your own bed and not having to buy an airline ticket.
Isn't the fee for foreign runners like $231? Yikes
Yanqui wrote:
Isn't the fee for foreign runners like $231? Yikes
You prove my point. If you're a foreign runner, $231 will be a drop in the bucket compared to what you will pay traveling to and staying in NY. If your finances are that tight, run your local marathon.
Cheap Bastard wrote:
I just saw that the NYCM registration fee is up to $171 this year. That's crazy. Like most people these days, my finances aren't looking too good. I guess I'll be going to Chicago which is $125.
I'm pretty sure I know the answer, but I'll ask anyway. Does anyone know if New York or Chicago offer a comp entry for their Sub-elite/Top 100 programs?
No comp for subelites @ NYC. Why would they?
I could sponsor half your entry fee if you can offer something in return. And no, sex won't do it.
Surprise! wrote:
Is it going to cost you more than $46 bucks to travel to Chicago rather than NY? :)
I will have to fly to either city and can probably find a cheaper ticket to Chicago. Hotel will also be a hit to the pocket. I was willing to pay a little more to go to NY but the costs are adding up and will probably end up doing Chicago instead.
Cheap Bastard wrote:
Surprise! wrote:Is it going to cost you more than $46 bucks to travel to Chicago rather than NY? :)
I will have to fly to either city and can probably find a cheaper ticket to Chicago. Hotel will also be a hit to the pocket. I was willing to pay a little more to go to NY but the costs are adding up and will probably end up doing Chicago instead.
And what is wrong with your local marathon? Think of the cash you'd save.
Or stay with relatives. Taking Aunt Susie to a nice dinner after the race costs lots less than a hotel, and you get some good karma too.
also cheap wrote:
Cheap Bastard wrote:I will have to fly to either city and can probably find a cheaper ticket to Chicago. Hotel will also be a hit to the pocket. I was willing to pay a little more to go to NY but the costs are adding up and will probably end up doing Chicago instead.
And what is wrong with your local marathon? Think of the cash you'd save.
Local marathon = altitude and slower times
I may look for a smaller marathon at sea-level, but I will still have to fly.
Cheap Bastard wrote:
also cheap wrote:And what is wrong with your local marathon? Think of the cash you'd save.
Local marathon = altitude and slower times
I may look for a smaller marathon at sea-level, but I will still have to fly.
You can train for the altitude (if you live there, you presumably do). Slower times? That's up to you. If you run fast at the local marathon, no one will try to stop you.
From the midwest you're looking at...
$400 airfair...
$400 cheap hotel for 2 nights....
$175 entry...
$50 food for two days (double if you want to eat out)...
So, you're out about a grand...
Chicago...
$200 airfair (or less)...
$200 hotel for 2 nights...
$125 entry...
$50 food for two days...
So almost 50% less.
$0 airfare
$30 one night in Motel 6
$20 entry fee
$10 food for 1 day
TOTAL: $60
P.S. I think they are both 26.2 miles. LOL
Well the fee seems even higher when you enter and then can't run because you have to have knee surgery a few months before. I'll stick to the marathons where you can enter the week before the race from now on.
Cheap Bastard wrote:
I just saw that the NYCM registration fee is up to $171 this year. That's crazy.
It's actually up to $182 when you count the non-refundable $11 "processing fee".
To the NYRR's and the NYC marathon's defense, the 2008 NYC marathon--my first marathon--was the most well run event I have ever been to period. In some ways, since I am trying for semi-elite performances, the extra money is worth the decreased stress knowing I will be at a great event. This allows me to just focus on the race at hand.
Run the Newark city marathon instead. It's like twenty bucks. If you don't get shot or mugged and make it to the finish line you get major bragging rights. If you say Newark fast enough, it sounds like New York. No one will never know the truth when you tell them you ran the Newark Marathon. ;)