I was surprised that the prize money for London winners 55,000, while it is like 150000 for Boston (if I remember correctly ).
But then I saw the bonuses
Several time bonuses, from $100,000 for sub-2:05 or $75,000 for sub-2:06 down to $1,000 for sub-2:11
Course record (2:03:05): $25,000
World record (2:02:57): $125,000
Does that mean that if Bekele breaks the WR tomorrow he will get 55+100+25+125=305k? Considering he also gets good appearance fee, maybe he will be racking up 500k in total
I know other major marathons have course record or world record bonuses, but not sure about the time bonuses. Any ideas?