tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post7191107529358928847..comments2023-11-05T01:57:22.246-08:00Comments on Marathon Mommy: Event feesSuzie Petuniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13387520367654400467noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post-83905809357198026062011-08-11T08:01:27.514-07:002011-08-11T08:01:27.514-07:00I understand those fees go to some sort of compone...I understand those fees go to some sort of component of those races but man, who has that kind of cash!<br />I usually am in the under $60 for a half. I did splurge for the Portland Marathon entry fee but it's my first and after that, I am not sure I want to shell out that much cash. <br />After discovering trail runs this summer, I might start doing a few more of those. The experience was great and the fees much more affordable.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957601670056219763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post-61714530835254665352011-08-10T09:48:45.414-07:002011-08-10T09:48:45.414-07:00For me it depends on the race and the overall expe...For me it depends on the race and the overall experience for me. I am lucky there are plenty of free 5K or 10K stil here on island associated with our local running club (if you a member). Plus with some others I can get a discount, and I focus on signing up early.<br /><br />However, I have made a new rule. I used to love to run the Race for the Cure but have decided the travel expenses to go to a neighbor island to run a 5K isn't worth it, even if the entry fee is low. Plus, what is the race supporting? Where does the money go?<br /><br />There is a WHOLE LOT involved in putting on a race, which I have seen firsthand. The organization I work for puts on the annual Run for the Whales (by the way, entry for this one is low) and staff works so hard. You wouldn't even believe the time investment just to get volunteers lined up!<br /><br />Essentially, I will pay more for the half's and marathons and try to keep my costs down for the 5Ks and 10Ks. :)Erica Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760964844822684302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post-15739710938705712862011-08-10T06:47:04.651-07:002011-08-10T06:47:04.651-07:00I couldn't agree with you more. I haven't ...I couldn't agree with you more. I haven't even been running that long- only about 3 years total- and I have watched the prices of races go from "eh" to "WHAT?!" For some races, the fee's just aren't worth it. I still choke out the mulla for others though. It's getting to be a bit too much for this stay at home mommies pocket book! visit me @ http://notyouraveragerunningmom.blogspot.com/Lacey Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06789273755715455157noreply@blogger.com