...and this is OUR race. I would like the brojos to get in on this idea. I would be perfectly happy with calling it the Letsrun Marathon. Or maybe call it:
THE GREAT MARATHON MONEY MOTIVATOR (produced by the good people of Letsrun).
Give it a go but never go into business for yourself.
No upfront money, not a lot of people signing up. Big dropout rate just before the finish line.
The DNF issue is a puzzle that will need to be solved. I still think that the flat fee of $1000 for a DNF is a good idea. Gambling is human nature. Honestly, I think people will get a thrill from the threat of being charged $1000 for not finishing. People toeing the starting line knowing that they MUST finish the race. And when they do finish, they get an adrenaline high by dodging the DNF bullet.
And you are correct, I do not plan to risk all of my money. I intend to spread the risk with numerous investors/partners. No big reward, but no big risk either.
The only reason to downvote is the DNF charge. Most runners drop out due to injury and we shouldn’t encourage people to endanger their lives (heat stroke, heart attack, dehydration from gastrointestinal issues, etc.) trying to save a grand.
Correct. I need lawyers. I do believe some lawyers post on this message board. I will need a mighty team of lawyers, as many as I can get.
3) Volunteers for a variety of jobs like at water stations.
4) A heavy metal band.
5) Clowns (preferably on stilts).
6) Whatever your special talent is. Tell us what it is and we will make you part of the event.
7) I need people that have money to invest.
I don't think you'll make up that cash outlay from the one guy who actually registered. And he only did because he wasn't paying attention to the details.
I don't think you'll make up that cash outlay from the one guy who actually registered. And he only did because he wasn't paying attention to the details.
All of you Little Debbie Downers and Nancy Naysayers will turn green with envy when my race becomes the spark that ignites a post-modern running boom and I get interviewed by Good Morning America for creating the most motivationally positive marathon footrace ever spirited forth into existence.
I don't think you'll make up that cash outlay from the one guy who actually registered. And he only did because he wasn't paying attention to the details.
All of you Little Debbie Downers and Nancy Naysayers will turn green with envy when my race becomes the spark that ignites a post-modern running boom and I get interviewed by Good Morning America for creating the most motivationally positive marathon footrace ever spirited forth into existence.
I think the GMA publicity would be exactly the opposite, it would get slammed for being elitist and discriminatory against the less fit crowd, but this is one of those situations where there is no such thing as bad publicity.
I think the GMA publicity would be exactly the opposite, it would get slammed for being elitist and discriminatory against the less fit crowd, but this is one of those situations where there is no such thing as bad publicity.
If I am going to get negative publicity no matter what I do, I am starting to think that maybe I should lean into it. Perhaps create a despicable Andrew Tate persona for myself. I would go to media events and interviews and ruthlessly taunt hobby joggers. The interviews would make people so angry that they would rage-enter my races.
You don’t sound like you have the skills of a successful RD, so it’s a pass from me.
This is true. I don't have Race Director skills.
This is why I am recruiting from the Letsrun message board.
I am using this thread as a tool to RECRUIT A RACE DIRECTOR for our race.
Where will you get the money to pay the RD and all the other up-front costs?
I've thought of something similar, but instead it would be based on place. So everyone pays the same registration fee ahead of time, but you get refunded a certain amount based on your finish place. That way it would encourage everyone to at least put in their best effort to actually compete.
Where will you get the money to pay the RD and all the other up-front costs?
I've thought of something similar, but instead it would be based on place. So everyone pays the same registration fee ahead of time, but you get refunded a certain amount based on your finish place. That way it would encourage everyone to at least put in their best effort to actually compete.
I will need some rich people to invest their money in the creation of this race. Some rich twins. Maybe some rich twins who own a website.
So, the entry fee is automatically drafted from the runner's bank account as they cross the finish line.
$1.00 for every minute over 2 hours.
1) Slower runners eat up more logistic resources and police time due to p*ssy footing around on the course for hours and hours. So, under this system they get charged more money.
2) This gives lazy hobby joggers a reason to shoot for a faster time as they would be able to pay a lower entry fee.
3) This will attract more elite runners who could essentially run the race for free.
If you DNF, you get charged a flat $1000.
How about execution by firing squad for DNF? The first step would be to gather enough state support for a suitable constitutional amendment.
So, I am seeing some downvotes, but no explanation as to why the downvotes are being given. If there is a flaw in my overall concept, I would like to know before proceeding further in organizing this event.
You are probably a 3 hour runner who is annoyed and disgusted by those 4 and 5 hour runners. To an elite running say 2:06, your 3 hour time is incredibly slow, unfathomably so. The elites still appreciate your participation since it adds to the magnitude of the event and their glory. Your idea is impractical and a bit arbitrary in conception. Your should focus on your own success.
I have found that people have this propensity to assume "troll" when presented with brilliant groundbreaking ideas that are beyond the grasp of their mental capabilities.
So, the entry fee is automatically drafted from the runner's bank account as they cross the finish line.
$1.00 for every minute over 2 hours.
1) Slower runners eat up more logistic resources and police time due to p*ssy footing around on the course for hours and hours. So, under this system they get charged more money.
2) This gives lazy hobby joggers a reason to shoot for a faster time as they would be able to pay a lower entry fee.
3) This will attract more elite runners who could essentially run the race for free.
If you DNF, you get charged a flat $1000.
This would be a HUGE fail. NO one would run it for free unless you give comps. How is it that you don't understand that the masses are who provide the vast majority of the income a marathon makes? You think a 4-hour marathoner is going to pony up $240 to run your stupid marathon? And if you DNF you lose $1,000? What planet do you live on that someone would risk that? This is one of the dumbest suggestions for a race I have ever heard...strike that...it's the dumbest.
There are plenty of competitive marathons in the world, even some that ONLY have elite runners in them. Go watch those if you can't stand slow runners.
You are so wrong. I am nary a runner at all. I am but a lone genius ahead of his time trying to bring about a post-modern running boom for the betterment of the world. You'll see.