Does the 10,000 points cover the cost of the bib too? If so that is an awesome deal. Especially if you wear new balance
Yes! You spend $1000 in NB merch and trade in the points. You then get a 'free' bib, so it's a sponsor bib.
I did this for London Marathon 2019, and many of my friends did it for last year's NYCM. I encourage you guys to do it!
How does this work? It sounds like a great way to get into popular races!
Anyone know how New York determines wave and corral placement? When you register for the race, do they ask for proof of time like rD?
Yep, no proof of time unless you are trying as an automatic qualifier.Hmm ... I know that for their smaller races, you just enter your anticipated pace (or if you've run one of their races before, they use your best pace from a prior race). I don't remember if marathon was the same. I don't remember entering a POT, and looking at my account right now, it just lists my best pace under the race, nothing about any POT. So I'm guessing that's what it is.
Anyone know how New York determines wave and corral placement? When you register for the race, do they ask for proof of time like rD?
Strava is giving away five prize packages to first-time marathoners for this year’s race. You’ll get our full support – a free entry, free Summit, free gear, free coaching and cash to cover expenses. We fully believe in the NYC Marathon’s ability to blow people’s minds, especially first-time racers. The plan here is to ensure a total and sustained mental explosion by being there for these lucky five every chance we get.
* Guaranteed entry to the 2019 race
* $500 travel stipend
* 90 days of Strava Summit
* Personal coach for 14 weeks of training
* Strava racing kit and shoes
Paid or free? I thought it was free when I got the email, but I'll admit, I didn't look at the fine print since I'm already signed up for the race.
Paid, as in, Strava pays. Free to the winners.Paid or free? I thought it was free when I got the email, but I'll admit, I didn't look at the fine print since I'm already signed up for the race.
Paid, as in, Strava pays. Free to the winners.
Thanks - still trying to decide how I want to handle that morning. My start time won't be until 11am, so I may just catch the bus in from NJ. My family/friends are staying up by Central Park, but I don't know if I trust myself to stay off my feet if I spend that night in Manhattan.Just a reminder for anyone running this year that you can pick your transportation and baggage options starting today at 9:30 am! You have until September 4th to choose.
Thanks - still trying to decide how I want to handle that morning. My start time won't be until 11am, so I may just catch the bus in from NJ. My family/friends are staying up by Central Park, but I don't know if I trust myself to stay off my feet if I spend that night in Manhattan.
It is so worth it to stay in Manhattan for the ease of after the race. I also loved taking the Ferry over and getting to go by the Statue of Liberty plus being on it with all the runners is pretty cool to get you pumped up. Probably both add a little to your day but Make the experience so unique. Half the Marathon is between 6 a.m. and 11 and half is actually running it.