Honestly how hard is it to get into NYC Marathon

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survived99

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15. Nov 4, 2007 2:36 PM

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

quote:
Originally posted by GOLFNSKI:

Illegal bibs are going for $300-$500 on Craigslist. Oh my!

Why would anyone pay that for a race bib?

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chrisuletz

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16. Nov 4, 2007 9:21 PM

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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).

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17. Dec 22, 2007 8:47 AM

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

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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18. Nov 6, 2007 3:13 PM

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

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Originally posted by PerfesserR:

Quali times for NYCM are a bit faster than Boston.

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

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arc918

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19. Nov 6, 2007 6:16 PM

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Originally posted by therealman:

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

for those who are fast enough...

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therealman

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20. Nov 7, 2007 8:37 AM

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Originally posted by arc918:

for those who are fast enough...

For those who train enough.

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21. Nov 7, 2007 8:55 AM

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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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progman2000

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22. Nov 7, 2007 12:45 PM

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when is the lottery for 2008 made available?

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23. Nov 7, 2007 1:27 PM

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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.

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arc918

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24. Nov 7, 2007 2:45 PM

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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.