Talk me past the $300 entry fee for the NYC marathon

Forget races. Run for fitness. Buy some really good running shoes and clothing with the $300.00 or donate it to someone who needs it.

weethw4 wrote:

Forget races. Run for fitness. Buy some really good running shoes and clothing with the $300.00 or donate it to someone who needs it.

Agree, but invest the money. Don't give it away.

Cheapskate wrote:

I have a time that automatically qualifies me for entry into NYC marathon. Tell me why this race is worth $300.

If you’re a chick there’s a good chance you’ll get groped by that creepy ex-race director peter ciaccia. Get a good lawyer and play the #metoo card right and you’ll easily get your money back in a settlement.

I had no idea about the free cupcake at Magnolia Bakery but just happened to walk into one to get some recovery snacks last November after the marathon and got my free cupcake. Definitely a nice touch although I was most happy with the over 10 minute PR.

do the London marathon instead, £35 entry fee.

sub32orbust wrote:

do the London marathon instead, £35 entry fee.

I would rather do London … but you damn Limeys only allow citizens of the UK to qualify under the "Good for Age" category! Sadly, I (along with 99% of American marathoners) will never get to run London.

You're not going to regret spending $300 5 years from now, but you might regret never running the NYC marathon to save a few bucks.

Everyone else is suggesting places like Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Boston (more expensive hotels, but also suggest running this one), Cleveland (more expensive flights here). So you'll save $150-$120 on a race entry, but have the same overall expenses.

$1,000 NYC vs $850 for something else.

I ran it in 2018. Best experience I've ever had. I don't regret spending $300 at all.

The first 800m are very crowded, but after that it's great!

-Aid stations are top notch (assuming you'll be arriving earlier than most)

-Course is great, you'll see the entire city with a great running atmosphere

Getting to the start wasn't as bad as anticipated. It's crowded, but if you're in the first corral, it's not bad at all. There was plenty of space to sit down, tons of porta potties, free coffee, bagels, water, Gatorade, etc.

It's cold, but just dress appropriately, and it's not bad at all. Just wear a bunch of old clothes.

I would imagine later in the day the start area gets very hectic.

The boom is back baby. Recession? What recession?

Open the race to outsiders! wrote:

sub32orbust wrote:

do the London marathon instead, £35 entry fee.

I would rather do London … but you damn Limeys only allow citizens of the UK to qualify under the "Good for Age" category! Sadly, I (along with 99% of American marathoners) will never get to run London.

Probably not helpful, but you just have to be UK resident with a verifiable address.

not the only one wondering wrote:

Bandito wrote:

P.s. I go to DisneyWorld every year, so they get enough of my money;)

...Why?

Because I have 2 young kids and we go to the parks.

Americans have been spoiled by the qualifying for races based on merit.

One doesn't have to be a Count, Duke, Prince, Baron, Earl, Countess, Baroness, or Duchess to obtain entry in the NYC, Chicago, or Boston marathons.

One doesn't have to have a mailing address in one of the 50 states.

If you can produce and have proven it in the recent past then, after paying a hefty entrance fee along with the unlovely online convenience fee, you can thus reserve a spot at the starting line at any of the WMM races in America.

This is sadly not the way the British do it. America is the breakaway colonies. Even after the many years it still sticks in their craw.

sweet Melissa, angel of my lifetime wrote:

Americans have been spoiled by the qualifying for races based on merit.

One doesn't have to be a Count, Duke, Prince, Baron, Earl, Countess, Baroness, or Duchess to obtain entry in the NYC, Chicago, or Boston marathons.

One doesn't have to have a mailing address in one of the 50 states.

If you can produce and have proven it in the recent past then, after paying a hefty entrance fee along with the unlovely online convenience fee, you can thus reserve a spot at the starting line at any of the WMM races in America.

This is sadly not the way the British do it. America is the breakaway colonies. Even after the many years it still sticks in their craw.

Truth be told, I'm a jealous Brit a$$hole who longs to live in America. Sadly, even after the many years it still sticks in met craw that I'll be stuck here in Stintian forever.

Come to America to see the Rolling Stones tour of the Americas in 2019 starting in April.

Then stay in the states. Keith Richards has a home in Connecticut.

not certain if that is his primary residence.

Tour dates :

_______________________________________________________________

April 2019

20 – Hard Rock Stadium MIAMI, FL

24 – TIAA Bank Field JACKSONVILLE, FL

28 – NRG Stadium HOUSTON, TX

MAY 2019

07 – State Farm Stadium GLENDALE, AZ

11 – The Rose Bowl PASADENA, CA

18 – Levi’s Stadium SANTA CLARA, CA

22 – CenturyLink Field SEATTLE, WA

26 – Broncos Stadium At Mile High DENVER, CO

31 – FedExField WASHINGTON, DC

JUNE 2019

04 – Lincoln Financial Field PHILADELPHIA, PA

08 – Gillette Stadium FOXBOROUGH, MA

13 – MetLife Stadium EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

17 _ MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, NJ

21 – Soldier Field CHICAGO, IL

25 _ Soldier Field Chicago, IL

Who wants to see these old farts.

http://www.rollingstones.com/tickets/

many.

The concerts will be filled or close to full capacity on the day of the performance by this British band.

full disclosure : I would go see them if they were coming to MyTown, USA but I would have to travel almost 400 miles to the closest city on the tour.

The entry fee was much cheaper when I ran the NYC Marathon, but every single day I see my certificate, finish line photo, race bib, and finisher's medal, framed gloriously and shown off whenever I can. I use those framed items for motivation regarding anything whatsoever in my life that requires attention. NYC was a no-regrets race in my life, and even with a $300 entry fee, the odds are that it will be a no-regrets race in the lives of 98.27% of participants in 2019. Bucket list this bad boy and be there in 2019. There are loads of things you should deny yourself in order to find the money to run NYC, if finances are an issue which can be dealt with. (Of course, not everyone can find the money. Yes, $300 is a lotta moola for some.)

You convinced me. I'm in.