The deadline for guaranteed entry based on performance for the 2008 ING New York City Marathon is fast approaching. Guaranteed entry applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on May 1, 2008.
These are the performance standards by age group:
Open (Age 18-39)**
Men 2:55:00 marathon or 1:23:00 half-marathon
Women 3:23:00 marathon or 1:37:00 half-marathon
Masters (Age 40+)**
Men 3:10:00 / 1:30:00
Women 3:38:00 / 1:44:00
Veterans (Age 50+)**
Men 3:30:00 / 1:40:00
Women 3:52:00 / 1:50:00
Veterans (Age 60+)**
Men 3:45:00 / 1:48:00
Women 4:13:00 / 2:00:30
*All times must be run at, or faster than, the posted time.
**Your age on the day of the qualifying race.
You must have met the appropriate qualifying time between January 1, 2007, and May 1, 2008. (An exception will be granted for runners wishing to run the NYRR Grand Prix Half-Marathon Presented by Continental Airlines: Brooklyn on May 3 and use that time to qualify for guaranteed entry.) Include the race name and date with your application or email
with the race information after you apply.