Look - this seems like an actual great event, but its devoid of any actual runners GOOD enough to command a pro salary.
It's basically a collection of hobby joggers who still chase their passion, despite not being actually good enough to make it professionally
Case in point - the winners are not people who get paid to run. They're guys who work 9-5 and hobby jog on the side. They might get a couple free pairs of shoes from Altra or Rabbit, but lets not act like that is some big deal
So I ask this... is CIM the superbowl of hobby jogging?