NYC Marathon
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Tamara posted 2 years ago.
http://www.ingnycmarathon.org/home/index.php
Do NOT go to newyorkmarathon.com
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alfoley posted 2 years ago.
There are a few ways that you can do it.
a. Be fast. If you can run a 2:55 full or a 1:23 half.
b. Join the club. If you live in the NY area, the most fun way to qualify is to join the New York Road Runners club. You then have to complete 9 qualifying events in a given year to obtain guaranteed entry in the following year. This is how I qualified in 2004.
c. Lottery. Since your metro is Dallas, it is probably safe to presume that running 9 races is not a viable option for you. I believe the lottery is open from March 1 to April 30. Note that persistence pays off here. If you are unsuccessful in the lottery for three consecutive years, you will automatically qualify in the fourth year.
Good luck getting in. I've done it twice so far. In 2003 (lottery) and 2004 (nyrr 9 races). It was the most awesome event I ever participated in. Go for it!!!
Check out http://www.nyrr.org for additional information.
Knock me down and I'll get back up and I'll get myself back in the race again. - Tom Cochrane
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alfoley posted 2 years ago.
I just received this email from NYRR:
MARCH MARKS START OF MARATHON REGISTRATION
Registration for the ING New York City Marathon 2006 opens at noon on Wednesday, March 1. With new race elements like more split time locations along the course and an enhanced race souvenir to look forward to, as well as the famed course and spectators throughout the five boroughs of New York, you wont want to miss your chance to run whats shaping up to be the best ING New York City Marathon to date! Visit http://www.ingnycmarathon.org/apply for details and to apply starting at noon EST on March 1.
Knock me down and I'll get back up and I'll get myself back in the race again. - Tom Cochrane
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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.
I joined the NYRR for 2 years. I have done 1 event so far so I have 8 to go. I will try and hit the lottery and register for it at noon today.
If not this year i will get in next year.
Nothing to it, but to do it
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alfoley posted 2 years ago.
Scott,
Let me know if you plan to do any NYRR races in the near future. We could meet up in there.
Cheers,
Al
Knock me down and I'll get back up and I'll get myself back in the race again. - Tom Cochrane
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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.
alfoley wrote:
Scott,Let me know if you plan to do any NYRR races in the near future. We could meet up in there.
Cheers,
Al
I have to go over the NYRR calendar and pick some races.
There is also the 5 Boro bike Tour in May which I want to do :D
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qb ant posted 2 years ago.
Beads-
I can't believe they still do the 5 borough bike tour. I've done it 3 or 4 times - about 20+ year ago :eek: It used to benefit a group for youth hostels - who sponsors it now? I'm gonna google it and try and find the link - I just may have to visit the fam that weekend :D
Ant
"90% of the game is half mental" Yogi Berra
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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.
Hey ant,
Here you go
http://www.bikenewyork.org/BNY-TOUR.htm
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PJT posted 2 years ago.
For you lucky ones who signed up for NYC, you should know that a certain retired pro cyclist will be in the field running his first marathon: http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/news/story?id=2414546
Can a return to triathlons be far behind?
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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.
Sweet!!
I am in the lottery right now. It would be cool if I get in. :D
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I couldnt really find it online but what are the steps that you have to take in order to get into the NYC marathon. I think there is some sort of lottery but Im not exactly surehow it all works so if somebody has any info it woudl be greatly appreciated! Thanks! :D