That's how many there are now. It costs $90 for the half at most of them and I think as much as 130 for the full. The original rnr half - when there was only one rnr half, in va beach, cost $45. How do these thieves get away with it?
That's how many there are now. It costs $90 for the half at most of them and I think as much as 130 for the full. The original rnr half - when there was only one rnr half, in va beach, cost $45. How do these thieves get away with it?
They aren't thieves. They're offering a product that a lot of people want.
Did you know that you can go run your own half marathon, every day, for free?
Alright, I'll bite.
It is simple as supply and demand. It's that easy. They put on great races with logistics, expo, race coordination and timing systems.
I'd much rather pay more for a race that is well put on than one that is low budget w/ out aid stations and misplaced mile markers. Besides, no one is making you do them. If demand falls, they'll have lower attendance and perhaps they'll lower the prices.
where are the sex and drugs? wrote:
Are 18 rock n' roll races necessary?
No.
One is too many.
Great argument except that they misplaced their mile & 5k/10k markers at the Arizona half in January.
I run 2-3 RnR races each year. They are put on really well. The important things for Letsrun.com people are all there. Good corrals (ie easy to start at the front). Tons and Tons of portopotties. I had to pee about 10mins before the start of Chicago Half 2009 and there were plenty near the start and available. Mile markers (at the races I have done(Chicago, New Orleansx2, San Jose, Denver) have all been spot on.
Plus because they cater to the masses, they want a fast course so people PR and come back to run again. Nashville is the only course I have heard of that is hilly. Additionally, if they have 18, then they can cater to people all over the country.
Really smart business model they have going on.
Jogger to be wrote:
I run 2-3 RnR races each year. They are put on really well. The important things for Letsrun.com people are all there. Good corrals (ie easy to start at the front). Tons and Tons of portopotties. I had to pee about 10mins before the start of Chicago Half 2009 and there were plenty near the start and available. Mile markers (at the races I have done(Chicago, New Orleansx2, San Jose, Denver) have all been spot on.
Plus because they cater to the masses, they want a fast course so people PR and come back to run again. Nashville is the only course I have heard of that is hilly. Additionally, if they have 18, then they can cater to people all over the country.
Really smart business model they have going on.
they def don't have enough portaporties, in my 2nd rnr race I've run, I had to use the bathroom about 20 mins before the start and I ended up starting almost a minute late having to wade through the sea of slow people to cross the line.
The course was set up great though and I'd run it again if I could afford to.