Anyone training for 1/2 marathon or marathon?

Greytfish

I'm curious - are there any half marathons that are affordable? Like $100 or less to register? For Livestrong, I'm having to raise $500, and so far I've had to put $180 toward that goal. It's going to be pretty prohibitive to do that more than once in a year.

Where are you located? (Or looking to run) I've run a half for as little as $43.

wombat94

I'm curious - are there any half marathons that are affordable? Like $100 or less to register? For Livestrong, I'm having to raise $500, and so far I've had to put $180 toward that goal. It's going to be pretty prohibitive to do that more than once in a year.

There are many races that cost significantly less. The Livestrong races and some of the larger big-city races are more expensive, but not all of them.

In my area (Philadelphia, PA) there are quite a few HMs that come in significantly under the $100 level if you are planning ahead.

Nearly all races give early bird registration discounts if you sign up well ahead of race day. The Philadelphia Half Marathon, for example, is only $60 for the first 1000 registrations and then the price goes up in stages until it is $115 for the last set of registrations.

But, there are also smaller races (say 100 to a couple of thousand participants) which can be great experiences and can be MUCH less expensive. I'm considering a half this summer in western PA that is currently only $40 to register for.

brianpperkins

I'm curious - are there any half marathons that are affordable? Like $100 or less to register? For Livestrong, I'm having to raise $500, and so far I've had to put $180 toward that goal. It's going to be pretty prohibitive to do that more than once in a year.

The Hospital Hill half marathon in Kansas City cost me $60 this year. The OKC Memorial Marathon started at $80 for early registration with the half starting at $60. Check active.com, the back of any running magazine, or the upcoming run flyers in your local run shop for future runs ... earlier sign up often equals lower fees (and easier hotel reservations if needed).

Many charity runs have accompanying fund raising .... see Livestrong. Even Komen has a fairly average registration fee for their 5k but there is a "suggested" fundraising level that goes with it.

just_Jennie1

I'm curious - are there any half marathons that are affordable? Like $100 or less to register? For Livestrong, I'm having to raise $500, and so far I've had to put $180 toward that goal. It's going to be pretty prohibitive to do that more than once in a year.

Active.com is a site where you can search for races around where you live. The half marathon I'm looking at doing in October is only $65.

nikkincs

I'm doing the Philly Love Run (it's a new 1/2 marathon) at the end of march. If I am picked in the lottery again I'll be doing the Broad Street Run in May (10 miles). The Gary Papa Prostate Cancer 5k on Father's Day. Hopefully another half in early fall, haven't decided on that yet but it would be good motivation to stay in shape in prep for my wedding in October. And possibly the Food and Wine half in Disney (I'll be there on my honeymoon!)

ashzacher

Ran the 1/2 in Pittsburgh last year - my first one ever - amazing experience.. Also ran the 1/2 in Erie at Presque Isle in September. Great course (it's totally flat) and a wonderful view.

Running Pittsburgh again this year!! Woo!!

vinniesooner

My first Tough Mudder is May 3rd. I'm also planing to complete my first 1/2 this year, and my first Tulsa Run in October. The Tulsa Run is 9 miles, but it's important to me because I lived in Tulsa for 37 years and never participated - and never thought I could.

MSouthernbelle87

I'm training for the Iron Girl 1/2 Marathon in MD.

1soccerdad

Getting back at it this year and plan to run 3 halfs and 2 fulls though I haven't put them on the calendar yet.

daniellebomb

Running the Nashville half in April rock n roll series! Cant wait!

firefly729

I'm doing the Air Force half marathon in Dayton, OH in September. My first one! If it goes well I'm going to try my hand at the Pittsburgh Marathon (or half) next year, because I'm originally from around there.

amytag

Running the New River half in May. Very excited! Each Sunday run makes me feel a little more confident in accomplishing this.

Lyerin

Training for a 1/2 marathon on Mother's Day weekend.

justal313

1/2 marathon in late may which is part of my training for a full marathon (my first) in late July at the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.

Tough Mudder in June. Spartan sprint in august, 1/2 marathon in October and hopefully the spartan super and spartan BEAST for the trifecta.

Lots of 5ks a few 10ks and hopefully the color run;

Wow, I'm never going home on the weekends once the sun starts staying up past 5pm

dixiech1ck

Training for several races coming up -

Feb - Disney Princess Glass Slipper Challenge (FL) (10K and Half Marathon)
March - Shamrock Marathon (Va Beach) and Love Run Half Marathon (Philly)
April - April Fools Half Marathon (NJ), Garden Spot Marathon (Lancaster, PA) and possibly Garden State Half (NJ)
May - Flying Pig Marathon (Cincy - hoping to gain entry into Marathon Maniacs), The Wild Half Marathon (NJ)
June - Niagara Falls Womens Half Marathon (NY) and Oddessey Half Marathon (Philly)
**BREAK**
Sept - Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon (PA)
Oct - Wineglass Marathon (NY), praying for entry into Chicago Marathon, possibly Monster Mash Half (DE)
Nov - praying for entry into NYC Marathon, Trenton Half Marathon (NJ) and Philadelphia Marathon (Philly)
Dec - Rehoboth Marathon (DE)

Corismom

My husband and I are training for the 1/2 in OKC in April. :-) My first race.

GBPackerFan14

Planning only 1 marathon this year the lakefront in Milwaukee in October, but I am also planning at least three half marathons (maybe another full idk yet).

momofJandA

1/2 in mid June
1/2 in mid September
1/2 in early October
Full late October

(and a bunch of 5K's 10's thrown in for fun ) All in NY

For now . . . .

BrianSharpe

Ran the Hypothermic Half last Sunday and am signed up for Ottawa Race Weekend Half-Marathon in May (hoping to beat 2hrs....).

As one of my favourite duathlons in October has been cancelled this year I'm looking for a race to finish my season......

sad0711

Running the Austin, TX 1/2 marathon in Feb. It will be my 5th 1/2 marathon.

mjpTennis

These will be both be my first official races at these distances.

3/30/2014, Run for the Border Half Marathon, http://www.easternstates20mile.com/
5/11/2014, Maine Coast Marathon, http://www.mainecoast262.com/

active.com is pretty limited with its races and affiliations at least in my area. Plenty of resources if you web search or check with local running clubs.

Brewster1620

I am training for the Boston Marathon in April.

everett9239

I am running my very first marathon in March in indiana, then another in May. If all goes well, I plan to do another in September, and close out the season in November. In between there I may do a few halves in my off marathon months.

lewiater

I am doing my first half in May and my second half in August.

March - 8K Shamrock Run
April - 5K
May - 5K & Buffalo Half
June - possible bike Ride for Roswell (42 miles)?
July - ?
August - 5K & Biggest Loser Half
September - 5K & Dirty Girl (5K Mud Run)
October - 5K & Muddy Viking (4 mile mud run)
November - 8K Turkey Trot

I am training for the Buffalo Half as well!! It will be my first half marathon. Very excited!! I run right by my college!

boxpunk

Not really a marathon, but I want to do my first tough mudder in October. Something to look forward to for not only weight loss, but being fit.

Tacticalmedic13

I finish the Bataan Memorial Death March a couple times. I wish I could afford to do it every year but it seems like I only get the chance to go every other. I know it isn't running but marching 26.2 miles with a 35 lb pack is not for the faint of heart.