I used to try to only race to win cash or shoes during the summers. Being a woman makes it much easier to pick up cash prizes. In the last two years I think I've won 6 pairs of shoes, about $500 cash (largest prize $200), a couple of random gift certificates, and some glass fruit bowls (for not being cash or shoes it's much better than a trophy). Typical race time was about 17:45, not a stellar time by any means. Most of the cash prizes were $50 which was enough to cover the entry fee and gas. Being a grad student it was nice to have a hobby that paid for itself.