There are qualifying times (see their web site -- about on the same level as BQ) that automatically get you in. As for the lottery, I think you have about a one in three or four chance of getting in. I say that because if you get turned down three years in a row, I think they give you automatic entry the fourth year.

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Originally posted by Lovrunnin:

There are qualifying times (see their web site -- about on the same level as BQ)

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Quali times for NYCM are a bit faster than Boston.

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Originally posted by Brian McN:

The 1/2 Marathon standard is a lot easier to achieve in my opinion then the qualifying Marathon time.

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Completely agree.

As for getting without qualifying, it can be a daunting task. Even running 52 marathons last year and raising money for an organization that benefitted the mentally and physically handicapped, I was repeatedly told the only way in was to raise even MORE money for a separate charity.

Easier to put in the miles and just qualify.  You know, unless you are Lance.

Or you're me!  !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|border=0!

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Omaha Marathon 09/23/07 -- OA Female Winner/BQ/PR (First Marathon)
Boston Marathon 04/2008 -- New York Marathon 11/2008

As for the lottery, I have a friend who says that while the lottery is supposedly random, it's only random for certain times.   Meaning:  They only take so many qualifiers from each time bracket.  You have to put down your expected qualifying time on the application.  They then put the people who are expected to qualify at the same together.  Then, randomly pick from there. 

Makes sense to me. This prevents the race from having too many finishers in one time frame. Ideally, the RD would want the runners to be somewhat evenly spread throughout the course. My friend argues that if your time is on the slower end of the spectrum (say, 5 hours), you have a greater shot of getting in. Just a theory mind you.

FHR

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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.

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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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Omaha Marathon 09/23/07 -- OA Female Winner/BQ/PR (First Marathon)
Boston Marathon 04/2008 -- New York Marathon 11/2008

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raise $3000 for charty and you`re in ... easy