They should give the runners a written breakdown of how there money is spent
They should give the runners a written breakdown of how there money is spent
Why? If 45,000 people are willing to pony up that kind of money to run, what do they owe anyone? If they make money, that's good business and that is the point, isn't it?
Other expenses include renting out a huge space at McCormick Place for a weekend, bus shuttles all weekend, covering the expenses for the elites (how much does it cost to get a group of runners here from Kenya?), liability insurance, which is probably insane to cover a 26.2-mile course, advertising/air time. You could go on and on. And I'm sure the marathon also helps offset the costs of the Shamrock Shuffle in the spring.
sdafasdf wrote:
They should give the runners a written breakdown of how there money is spent
Why should they?
I believe it to go to the Canadian Distance Running Alliance
sdafasdf wrote:
They should give the runners a written breakdown of how there money is spent
Do you demand a financial statement from the running store or online store that you bought your last pair of running shoes from?
We have to start being more aware of things. Most people are out for our money. People don't rob others with a gun anymore they use an ink pen.
ukathleticscoach wrote:
$135 to run, just goes to show, there a lot of idiots around!
You think that's bad, try any WTC sponsored Ironman event. Rates are up to $700+ just for the entry fee!
ukathleticscoach wrote:
'Why is it not ok for people who put on a race to make a profit?'
If they report where the money is going then that's ok.
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I am sure they live in fear of being judged by you and your business acumen....
Once again, the Americans never fail to impress with their lack of mental scope.
Once again, the Brits never fail to impress w/ their self-righteous judgement.
since when are the organizers of an event required to disclose their financial statements?
...like they owe the public an explanation? who the @#$% do you think you are?
sdafasdf wrote:
We have to start being more aware of things. Most people are out for our money. People don't rob others with a gun anymore they use an ink pen.
So instead of being "robbed", you can just not run the race.
Actually, since we are talking about this, please post a link to your tax returns, bank accounts, and social security number. I mean, all of that kind of stuff should just be public knowledge, right?
What I don't get are for-profit businesses running marathons (like the Rock and Roll Marathons), that then ask people to volunteer their time at the marathon.
I can understand volunteering for NYRR or the BAA or a race put on by a local charity. But if it's a business proposition and the owner is making a profit, why should people volunteer and donate their time so that a company can make a profit?
I doubt that a rock concert promoter or the Chicago Cubs ask for volunteers to run their concession stands so that they can make a bigger profit.
sdafasdf wrote:
We have to start being more aware of things. Most people are out for our money. People don't rob others with a gun anymore they use an ink pen.
I want to know where YOUR money goes.
Just another running guy wrote:[/b
I can understand volunteering for NYRR or the BAA or a race put on by a local charity. But if it's a business proposition and the owner is making a profit, why should people volunteer and donate their time so that a company can make a profit?
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What do you think NYRR is? A Non profit? It's a biggest money making machine in the sport.
Alex Trebek wrote:
What do you think NYRR is? A Non profit? It's a biggest money making machine in the sport.
Yes, I think NYRR is a non-profit organization, because it is. Even if the NYRR bring in a lot of money, there's a difference between a big and successful charity and a for-profit business.
I wouldn't claim to know anything about the NYRR's inner workings, but if NYRR were making a profit and paying those profits to "owners" like the Competitor Group does (and is entitled to do), then someone would go to prison.
I assume race shirts and chip timing can't be too cheap for 45,000 either.