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Pricing of events

  • 26-01-2011 10:55am
    #1
    running_away
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 ✭


    Hey,

    Just something that I've been thinking about. Was looking through the calendar deciding on a few races and noticed how the pricing varies hugely for similar events.

    Bit shocked by some of the prices really.... anyone else think 60 euro is a bit much for a half marathon? So I've decided I'm voting with my feet (pun intended!) this year and gonna do smaller scale events, apart from DCM.

    Its just a pity that some event organisers haven't taken into account the tough financial times we're in.

    Sorry to start my posts with a rant! By the way I've been running on and off for 6 years. Have never ran a marathon but hoping to run a sub 3 by the end of the year.


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  • #2
    ger664
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,402 ✭✭✭ger664


    There is a huge difference between pricing of events but you have to look at what you are getting for your entry fee before making a descison on whether to run an event or not.

    Entry fee would be my last consideration. Primarily I look for events that look after their participants. There is plenty of information available on the web and the ATR Events sub forum to make up ones mind, I will always steer clear of inaugural events until such time as they prove themselves.
    I will nearly always do events run by an AAI club or 100% for charity.


  • #3
    AJCOT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 371 ✭✭AJCOT


    The Dublin Half-Marathon in September is €20 & this cost is reduced if you run any race in the series including the marathon. Some race costs are crazy, try the BHAA, a tenner for any one of their 26 races is great value.:D


  • #4
    opus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,053 ✭✭✭opus


    Just for comparison, I entered early for a marathon in Leipzig in April this year. Cost was €30 and looks like it includes (my German isn't great so any mistakes are mine):
    • Pasta party the night before including dish, drink & race program
    • Some sort of food (gels?) every 5km
    • Personalised bib number (presume with my name on it)
    • Finisher medal
    • Massage tent afterwards
    • Chip timing
    • T-shirt for an extra €15

    Cost is €40 now, will be €50 in Feb & then hits €55 after March 23rd so they certainly encourage you to enter early.


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