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Re: Honestly how hard is it to get into NYC Marathon

pass2086 — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:20:00 GMT

For NY Road Runners, the number of races you need to run to get an entry is 9. Based on my friend's experience, not that tough given all the random 5k's and whatnot they put on.

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Re: Honestly how hard is it to get into NYC Marathon

tonya921 — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:04:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by sully702:
does anyone know what the time you need for 1/2 marathon to qualify?

I tried checking the NYC Marathon site but it is all about the race on Sunday.

For 18-39:
Men 1:23
Women 1:37

For 40:<br />Men 1:30<br />Women 1:44<br /><br />For 50:
Men 1:40
Women 1:50

For 60+:
Men 1:48
Women 2:00:30

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Re: Honestly how hard is it to get into NYC Marathon

arc918 — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:45:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by therealman:

For those who train enough.

FWIW - I already have a NYC qualifier for 2008 from a half marathon - still working on a BQ

I'm not sure I agree that anyone who trains hard enough can get into NYC or Boston.

Re: Honestly how hard is it to get into NYC Marathon

therealman — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:27:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by progman2000:
when is the lottery for 2008 made available?

I think it is right after the deadline for the qualifiers, which I believe is May 1.

Re: Honestly how hard is it to get into NYC Marathon

progman2000 — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:45:00 GMT

when is the lottery for 2008 made available?

Re: Honestly how hard is it to get into NYC Marathon

tonya921 — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:55:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by therealman:

For those who train enough.

I made it on my first try. I ran my first marathon in
3:22:40. Boston and NY, here I come.

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Re: Honestly how hard is it to get into NYC Marathon

therealman — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:37:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by arc918:

for those who are fast enough...

For those who train enough.

Re: Honestly how hard is it to get into NYC Marathon

arc918 — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:16:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by therealman:

Only ten minutes or so. Very doable for all ages.

for those who are fast enough...

Re: Honestly how hard is it to get into NYC Marathon

therealman — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:13:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by PerfesserR:

Quali times for NYCM are a bit faster than Boston.

Only ten minutes or so. Very doable for all ages.

Re: Honestly how hard is it to get into NYC Marathon

chrisuletz — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:21:00 GMT

You also have better chances if you're a foreigner. I have dual citizenship and registered this year under my native country, and got in. if you check small countries with few runners, their acceptance rate is very high (because organizers want to pride themselves with as many countries as possible).