New York City Marathon

Jwolf · Postby **Jwolf** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:06 pm

It's on Sunday, November 2, 2008

This is one I really want to do.

http://www.nycmarathon.org/entrantinfo/applyfor2008.php

I know there are a few people who are going for sure with guaranteed entries, and a few others who will go via a tour company. I think I'm going to take my chances with the lottery this year, even though I would like to be able to qualify some day (I need to shave about 7 minutes off my half-marathon PB).

Anyone else thinkng of entering the lottery? Lottery applications will be available on Feb 25. Anyone else going with a guaranteed entry?

Irongirl · Postby **Irongirl** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:08 pm

I entered the lottery one year. I made the mistake of not entering it the next year.

So, I have to start again.

I don't want to run it next year, but, I think I may enter the lottery - just to get the count going. If I get in .....well.....then I guess I have a decision....

Postby **Marg** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:10 pm

Totally planning to enter the lottery and still toying with doling out the cash and doing it regardless. Either this year or next, it shall be done.

Jwolf · Postby **Jwolf** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:12 pm

Irongirl wrote:I don't want to run it next year, but, I think I may enter the lottery - just to get the count going. If I get in .....well.....then I guess I have a decision....

You mean this year-- 2008? Or 2009?

I'm not 100% sure I want to run it this year, but my thinking is the same as yours. And if I do get in, well... then we'll see-- maybe it's a matter of letting the cards fall as they do. If we both enter and both get it, we could run together.

Irongirl · Postby **Irongirl** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:12 pm

Jwolf wrote:
Irongirl wrote:I don't want to run it next year, but, I think I may enter the lottery - just to get the count going. If I get in .....well.....then I guess I have a decision....

You mean this year?

I'm not 100% sure I want to run it this year, but my thinking is the same as yours. And if I do get in, well... then we'll see-- maybe it's a matter of letting the cards fall as they do. If we both enter and both get it, we could run together.

remind me to enter the lottery!

Run26.2 · Postby **Run26.2** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:41 pm

Marg wrote:Totally planning to enter the lottery and still toying with doling out the cash and doing it regardless. Either this year or next, it shall be done.

Same here...am throwing down for the lottery on the 25th.....

BJH · Postby **BJH** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:42 pm

I want to go, it is on my 42nd birthday this year, but I can't really make any decisions about it right now.

Irongirl · Postby **Irongirl** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:45 pm

BJH wrote:I want to go, it is on my 42nd birthday this year, but I can't really make any decisions about it right now.

it's only $10 to enter the lottery, right?! ;0

BJH · Postby **BJH** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:50 pm

Irongirl wrote:
BJH wrote:I want to go, it is on my 42nd birthday this year, but I can't really make any decisions about it right now.

it's only $10 to enter the lottery, right?! ;0

Yeah, I'll enter the lottery.

If need be, my BIL-to-be's sister lives on Long Island.

Doonst · Postby **Doonst** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:04 pm

Lottery is up to $11 this year.

Irongirl · Postby **Irongirl** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:20 pm

Doonst wrote:Lottery is up to $11 this year.

WHAT?!

well, forget it then.

Postby **KBO** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:25 pm

How much is a guaranteed entry?

Postby **Marg** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:26 pm

Irongirl wrote:
Doonst wrote:Lottery is up to $11 this year.

WHAT?!

well, forget it then.

lol... i was going to write the same thing.
that does kinda change everything doesn't it? like wow! :lol:

Postby **Marg** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:28 pm

all the hyperlinks are here:
http://www.ingnycmarathon.org/entrantin ... or2008.php

Guaranteed Entry Options
Those who are eligible for guaranteed entry must still apply. Guaranteed entry applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on May 1, 2008.

The following groups are eligible for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2008:

• Members of New York Road Runners since January 31, 2007, who completed at least nine NYRR-scored, qualifying races during the calendar year 2007. Handcycles seeking entry under this provision must also be active bona fide members of Achilles Track Club since January 31, 2007. [NYRR members can check their member history by clicking here.]

• Entrants in the ING New York City Marathon 2007 who canceled prior to the race. Athletes with disabilities seeking entry under this provision must have been accepted in the 2007 marathon through a lottery.

• Those who have completed 15 or more New York City Marathons.

• Those who have applied but been denied entry for the last three years in a row (2005, 2006, and 2007), and who haven't secured entry through alternative methods.

If you meet the above requirements, special instructions will be sent in January. (If you don't receive the instructions by February, apply with the regular lottery application. After you apply, send an e-mail to marathonmailer@nyrr.org with a short note mentioning why you qualify for guaranteed entry.

• Runners who meet the following qualifying time standards* on any certified course:

Open (Age 18-39)** Masters (Age 40+)**
Marathon Half-Marathon Marathon Half-Marathon
Men 2:55:00 1:23:00 3:10:00 1:30:00
Women 3:23:00 1:37:00 3:38:00 1:44:00

Veterans (Age 50+)** Veterans (Age 60+)**
Marathon Half-Marathon Marathon Half-Marathon
Men 3:30:00 1:40:00 3:45:00 1:48:00
Women 3:52:00 1:50:00 4:13:00 2:00:30

* All times must be run at, or faster than, the posted time.
** Your age on the day of the qualifying race.

You must have met the appropriate qualifying time between January 1, 2007, and May 1, 2008. Include the race name and date with your application or email marathonmailer@nyrr.org with the race information after you apply.

Guaranteed Entry Through Charity Program
In 2008, our charity program returns to offer runners the opportunity to give back to the community while receiving guaranteed entry. [More]

Once selected, charity entrants may not cancel without prior approval from their charity.

Guaranteed Entry Through Official International Travel Partners
(For those who live outside the United States) Guaranteed entry along with the purchase of a marathon package may be available through an Official International Travel Partner [ITP] in your country or territory. You may only apply with an ITP in your country or territory — ITP's cannot accept applicants from other countries. ITP's cannot accept handcycle applicants.

An entrant who has purchased a "Marathon Package" with an Official International Travel Partner [ITP] and wishes to withdraw from the race must contact their ITP directly. The ITP will inform NYRR of an entrant's decision to withdraw. Any withdrawn entrant will not receive guaranteed entry into the ING New York City Marathon 2009 or subsequent ING New York City Marathons. [List of Official International Travel Partners]

Postby **Marg** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:30 pm

p.s. I think with a package it was around a couple grand..all in.

Postby **Marg** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:34 pm

Running Room has limited tour registration for $650.
https://www.events.runningroom.com/appl ... &vrindex=3

I can't recall what that included though.

Irongirl · Postby **Irongirl** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:35 pm

Marg wrote:p.s. I think with a package it was around a couple grand..all in.

I think I've seen packages from Ottawa for around 1500 or so - which, apparently could be a good deal depending on how you'd pay for things....

Postby **Marg** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:39 pm

Irongirl wrote:
Marg wrote:p.s. I think with a package it was around a couple grand..all in.

I think I've seen packages from Ottawa for around 1500 or so - which, apparently could be a good deal depending on how you'd pay for things....

Likely... it's all dependent on whether you fly vs surface travel and where you stay.

Postby **KBO** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:43 pm

Thanks for all the info! Someday I will run New York.

Postby **turd ferguson** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:48 pm

I'm in with a guaranteed entry as a three-time lottery loser. I started a thread last week with all the details.

We'll be there. I'm assuming I'll stay with a friend of ours in SoHo but we'll see. I'm not adverse to fleabag hotels either.

The WORST thing about the NYC Marathon is that NYC is the greatest city to run in and it'll be killing me not to be putting in some monster miles along the Hudson River and in Central Park.

Jwolf · Postby **Jwolf** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:19 pm

Mike Runs wrote:I'm in with a guaranteed entry as a three-time lottery loser. I started a thread last week with all the details.

oops- sorry. I wasn't around much last week and missed it.

waynerdog · Postby **waynerdog** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:23 am

I'm putting my name into the lottery. Also going to see if I might be able to snag a corporate entry like last year.

freddybeachpete · Postby **freddybeachpete** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:00 am

My name got selected in the lottery last year but I couldn't go so I have a guaranteed entry for this year but not sure if I'm up to the training and the expense. That said, I LOVED the NYC marathon in 2006 and would love to give it another go. Decisions Decisions.

Strider · Postby **Strider** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:32 am

I am entering the lottery this year, accepted or not, I will NOT be running it. I am running Utah in November. If I am rejected it will be #2 for me. If accepted, I will pay to reserve my spot for next year. Win-Win as far as I am concerned.

LadyV · Postby **LadyV** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:39 am

strider wrote:I am entering the lottery this year, accepted or not, I will NOT be running it. I am running Utah in November. If I am rejected it will be #2 for me. If accepted, I will pay to reserve my spot for next year. Win-Win as far as I am concerned.

Reading the instruction my understanding is that if you are accepted, they automatically debit the charge on your credit card for this year and if you run only next year, they will charge you another $200 for 2009.
Am I wrong abut this?

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